JBL AWC159 All-Weather 15-Inch 2-Way 90 x 90 Degree Co-axial Speaker
JBL AWC159 All-Weather 15-Inch 2-Way 90 x 90 Degree Co-axial Speaker
The AWC159 is a compact, coaxial-driver, 2-way, highly weather-resistant full-range loudspeaker system, ideal for speech and music in a wide variety of applications. This versatile speaker is perfect for sports facilities, racetracks, stadiums, fairgrounds, rodeos, skating rinks, themed entertainment venues, water parks, outdoor background music/paging systems, swimming pools, and a wide variety of other outdoor or indoor venue types.
Features:
- Weather Resistance: Highly weather-resistant IP56 rating
- Coverage Pattern: Consistent 90° x 90° broadband pattern control
- Components:
- 380 mm (15 in) woofer with Kevlar-reinforced cone and 75 mm (3 in) voice coil
- 38 mm (1.5 in) diaphragm compression driver with patented design and high-temperature polymer diaphragm
- Sound Quality:
- Extraordinary clarity for speech, with extended frequency response for music
- Advanced high-slope crossover network for constant coverage and smooth, natural midrange
- Power Handling:
- 500 Watt power handling (average continuous pink noise) with high sensitivity provides high SPL capability
- High-power passive crossover network
- Frequency Response: 52 Hz – 20 kHz
- Power Options:
- 300 Watt 70V/100V multi-tap (built-in transformer) or direct 8Ω low-impedance
Specifications:
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 52 Hz – 20 kHz
- Frequency Response (±3 dB): 80 Hz – 20 kHz
- Coverage Pattern: 90° x 90°
- Directivity Factor (Q): 11.1 (1 kHz – 16 kHz)
- Directivity Index (DI): 9.7 dB (1 kHz – 16 kHz)
- System Power Rating:
- 500 W (2000 W peak), 2 hrs.
- 300 W (1200 W peak), 100 hrs
- Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m): 98 dB (Ave. 80 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Maximum SPL (1m):
- Direct 8Ω: 125 dB (peaks of 131 dB)
- 300 W Tap: 123 dB (peaks of 129 dB)
- Crossover Network: 1.5 kHz, 4th order (24 dB/oct) high-pass plus conjugate to HF, 2nd order low-pass to LF
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
- Transformer Taps:
- 70V: 300W, 150W, 75W, 38W
- 100V: 300W, 150W, 75W
- LF Driver: Kevlar-reinforced cone with weather treatment, 75 mm (3 in) voice coil
- HF Driver: 2408H-2 38 mm (1.5 in) diaphragm and voice coil diameter, patented high-temperature annular polymer diaphragm, copper-clad aluminum coil, fluid-cooled
- Enclosure: ABS with glass enclosure, heavily braced
- Attachment:
- Two M10 (course-thread) points for included U-bracket
- M6 secondary safety attachment point on back panel
- Grille: Corrosion-resistant zinc-rich extra-thick powder coated steel grille, 3-layer assembly with foam and woven poly mesh backing
- Input Connection: CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals. Barrier terminals accept up to 8 mm outside 4 mm inside open-lug (#6 or #8) plus bare wire up to 2.5 mm² (12 AWG) wire or spade lugs. Terminal compartment cover equipped with gland nut that forms water-tight seal with round-jacketed cables with outside diameters between 4.0 mm (0.16″) and 9.0 mm (0.36″)
- Environmental: IP56 per IEC529, with a minimum 5° downward aiming angle. Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV, and ASTM G85 for acid-air/salt-spray (336 hrs)
- Dimensions:
- Cabinet: 486 x 486 x 479 mm (19.1 x 19.1 x 18.8)
- Cabinet depth with gland nut: 507 mm (19.9 in)
- Including bracket extending to back: 546 mm (21.5 in)
- Colors: Available in gray (similar to Pantone 420C) and black (-BK)
- Included Accessories: U-bracket, matches loudspeaker color (gray or black), zinc-rich extra-thick powder coated, steel
- Crossover Modes: Passive
- Nominal LF Driver Impedance: 8 ohms
- Suspension Attachment: Two M10 (fine-thread) points for included U-bracket. M6 secondary safety attachment point on back panel
- Net Weight (each): 20.6 kg (45.5 lbs)
