CBT100LA-1 provide long life even in high humidity

Constant Beamwidth Technology™

Line Array Column Loudspeaker
with Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) Drivers

environments. The drivers are shielded.

Dynamic SonicGuard™ minimizes distortion
at high drive levels by limiting low frequency

Key Features: excursion dynamically. This maximizes clarity

at high drive levels while protecting the
Patent-pending Constant Beamwidth drivers from damage due to overpowering.
Technology™ provides constant directivity A swivel (pan)/tilt wall-mount bracket is
up to the highest frequencies and reduces included, plus eighteen M6 inserts on the back
out-of-coverage lobing. panel fit the spacing of common third-party
Vertical pattern coverage switchable between mounting brackets, or can be utilized to
40° for medium-throw coverage and 15° for suspend the speaker using forged shoulder
long-throw applications. steel eyebolts, providing installation
versatility.
Switchable voicing provides flat response in
music mode or mid-range presence peak in CBT 100LA-1 can be installed either indoors
speech mode. or outdoors. The drivers are weather-treated,
the fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet is
Dynamic SonicGuard™ overload protection excellent for outdoor applications, external
Swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket included. screws are stainless steel screws, and the
painted aluminum grille resists rusting in the
Built-in 70V/100V transformer, plus 8 ohm harshest conditions.
direct capability.
Available in black or white (-WH).
Overview:
The CBT 100LA-1, with Constant Beamwidth
Technology™, represents a breakthrough in
pattern control consistency, utilizing complex
analog delay beam-forming and amplitude
tapering to accomplish superior, consistent
vertical coverage without the narrow vertical Specifications:
beaming and out-of-coverage lobing that are Components: Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) Full-Range
typical of straight form-factor column speakers. Frequency Range (-10 dB)1: 80 Hz – 20 kHz
The slim, compact design fits well into Vertical Coverage: Vertical
virtually any architectural decor. The 100 cm Narrow Mode: 15° (2 kHz - 16 kHz) (±10°)
(39.4 in) tall line array height provides Broad Mode: 40° (1 kHz - 16 kHz) (±10°)
consistent pattern control throughout the Horizontal :150° (ave, 1 kHz – 4 kHz, ±20°)
intelligibility band, making the CBT 100LA-1 Sensitivity (2.83V@ 1m)1: Narrow: (speech mode) 96 dB (2 kHz - 14 kHz )
ideal for difficult acoustic environments. The (music mode) 93 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz)
Broad: (speech mode) 93 dB (2 kHz - 14 kHz)
combination of superior sound quality, excellent (music mode) 90 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz)
pattern control, and compact design makes CBT Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms (in Thru mode)
100LA-1 ideal for applications such as lecture Power Capacity 325 W (1300W peak), 2 hrs
halls, transit centers, conference rooms, (8 ohm setting)2: 200 W (800W peak), 100 hrs
cathedrals, multipurpose spaces, architectural Max SPL3: Narrow: (speech mode) 121 dB cont ave (127 peak)
spaces, and in-wall recessed locations, among (music mode) 118 dB cont ave (124 peak)
many others. Broad: (speech mode) 118 dB cont ave (124 peak)
(music mode) 115 dB cont ave (121 peak)
The innovative coverage adjustability allows 70V/100V Transformer Taps: 120W, 60W, 30W, (15W at 70V only), and 8 thru, via switch
switching between broad and narrow vertical
Enclosure: Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille
coverage settings to allow matching the coverage
Outdoor Capability: IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel
and throw requirements of the application. cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant.
Coverage can be easily switched in-venue with
Colors: Black or White (-WH)
the speaker already installed. This innovation
Insert Points: 18 M6 insert points on back panel.
allows a single loudspeaker model to excel in an
extremely wide variety of project types. Mounting: Included swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable
+/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket
The voicing can be set to match the Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles),
application through the Music/Speech switch. continuously adjustable ±15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed
The Music setting provides flat frequency increment points. Eighteen threaded mounting points located on back
panel conform to industry standard rectangular 108 x 51 mm (4.25 x
response, while the Speech setting produces a 2.0 in) pattern for OmniMount® 30.0 and other compatible third-party
mid-range presence boost to provide clear, brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension.
intelligible speech even at the longest throw Dimensions (H x W x D): 1000 x 98.5 x 153 (39.4 in x 3.8 in x 6.0 in)
distances. Net Weight: 7.2 kg (15.8 lb)
The drivers feature dual neodymium magnets Included Accessories: Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket
for light weight. Copper capped pole pieces Optional Accessories: MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover
lower both the driver inductance and the flux MTC-CBT-FM1 flush-mount low-profile wall-mount bracket
MTC-CBT-SMB1 Stand-Mount Bracket for use with 35 mm speaker stand
modulation, resulting in increased high 1
Full space
frequency extension and reduced distortion at 2
IEC standard, full bandwidth pink noise with 6 dB crest factor.
high drive levels. Butyl rubber surrounds 3
Calculated based on power rating and measured sensitivity, exclusive of power compression.

JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement.

Changes introduced into existing products without notice are an expression of that philosophy.
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Broad Setting Narrow Setting

Frequency Response: Frequency Response:
“Music” Mode (solid); “Speech” Mode (dotted), “Music” Mode (solid); “Speech” Mode (dotted),
1W, 1m, and Impedance 1W, 1m, and Impedance
100 316 100 316

90 100 90 100

SPL (dB)
SPL (dB)

Ohms
Ohms
80 31.6 80 31.6

70 10 70 10

60 3.16 60 3.16
20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

Beamwidth: Beamwidth:
360 360
-6 dB Beamwidth (degrees)

-6 dB Beamwidth (degrees)

100 100

Horizontal Horizontal
Vertical Vertical

10 10
20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

Directivity, Q Directivity, Q
20 100 20 100
Directivity Index (DI), dB

Directivity Index (DI), dB

Directivity Factor (Q)

Directivity Factor (Q)

10 10 10 10

0 1 0 1
20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

Vertical Off-Axis Frequency Response Vertical Off-Axis Frequency Response

10 10

0 0 deg 0 0 deg
Attenuation (dB)

Attenuation (dB)

10 deg 10 deg
-10
20 deg 20 deg
-10
30 deg 30 deg
40 deg 40 deg
-20 -20

-30 -30
20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response

10 10

0 0 deg 0 0 deg
Attenuation (dB)

Attenuation (dB)

10 deg 10 deg

-10
20 deg -10
20 deg
30 deg 30 deg
40 deg 40 deg
-20 -20

-30 -30
20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)
CBT 100LA-1 Line Array Column Loudspeaker with Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) Drivers
Broad Setting Narrow Setting
90°
Vertical 1/3 Octave Polars 90°
120° 60° 120° 60°

150° 30° 150° 30°

200 Hz 200 Hz

250 Hz 250 Hz
180° -6 0
0° 180° -6 0
0°
315 Hz 315 Hz

400 Hz 400 Hz

210° 330° 210° 330°

240° 300° 240° 300°

270° 270°
90° 90°
120° 60° 120° 60°

150° 30° 150° 30°

500 Hz 500 Hz

630 Hz 630 Hz
180° -6 0
0° 180° -6 0
0°
800 Hz 800 Hz

1 kHz 1 kHz

210° 330° 210° 330°

240° 300° 240° 300°

270° 270°
90° 90°
120° 60° 120° 60°

150° 30° 150° 30°

1.25 kHz 1.25 kHz

1.6 kHz 1.6 kHz

180° -6 0
0° 180° -6 0
0°
2 kHz 2 kHz

2.5 kHz 2.5 kHz

210° 330° 210° 330°

240° 300° 240° 300°

270° 270°
90° 90°
120° 60° 120° 60°

150° 30° 150° 30°

3.15 kHz 3.15 kHz

4 kHz 4 kHz
180° -6 0
0° 180° -6 0
0°
5 kHz 5 kHz

6.3 kHz 6.3 kHz

210° 330° 210° 330°

240° 300° 240° 300°

270° 270°
90° 90°
120° 60° 120° 60°

150° 30° 150° 30°

8 kHz 8 kHz

10 kHz 10 kHz
180° -6 0
0° 180° -6 0
0°
12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz

16 kHz 16 kHz

210° 330° 210° 330°

240° 300° 240° 300°

270° 270°
CBT 100LA-1 Line Array Column Loudspeaker with Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) Drivers
Broad Setting Narrow Setting
0° Horizontal 1/3 Octave Polars 0°
330° 0 30° 330° 0 30°
-6 -6

300° 60° 300° 60°

200 Hz 200 Hz

250 Hz 250 Hz
270° 90° 270° 90°
315 Hz 315 Hz

400 Hz 400 Hz

240° 120° 240° 120°

210° 150° 210° 150°

180° 180°
0° 0°
0 0
330° 30° 330° 30°
-6 -6

300° 60° 300° 60°

500 Hz 500 Hz

630 Hz 630 Hz
270° 90° 270° 90°
800 Hz 800 Hz

1 kHz 1 kHz

240° 120° 240° 120°

210° 150° 210° 150°

180° 180°
0° 0°
330° 0 30° 330° 0 30°
-6 -6

300° 60° 300° 60°

1.25 kHz 1.25 kHz

1.6 kHz 1.6 kHz

270° 90° 270° 90°
2 kHz 2 kHz

2.5 kHz 2.5 kHz

240° 120° 240° 120°

210° 150° 210° 150°

180° 180°
0° 0°
330° 0 30° 330° 0 30°
-6 -6

300° 60° 300° 60°

3.15 kHz 3.15 kHz

4 kHz 4 kHz
270° 90° 270° 90°
5 kHz 5 kHz

6.3 kHz 6.3 kHz

240° 120° 240° 120°

210° 150° 210° 150°

180° 180°
0° 0°
330° 0 30° 330° 0 30°
-6 -6

300° 60° 300° 60°

8 kHz 8 kHz

10 kHz 10 kHz
270° 90° 270° 90°
12.5 kHz 12.5 kHz

16 kHz 16 kHz

240° 120° 240° 120°

210° 150° 210° 150°

180° 180°
CBT 100LA-1 Line Array Column Loudspeaker with Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) Drivers
Dimensions:
Dimensions in mm (in)

153 [6.0] 51 [2.0]

99 [3.9]

69 [2.7]

108 [4.25]

108 [4.25]

108 [4.25]

108 [4.25]
1000 [39.4]
108 [4.25]

108 [4.25]

108 [4.25]

108 [4.25]

M6x1.0P (18 places)

Wall Bracket

Ø7 [Ø0.28]
51 [2.0] 183 [7.2] 88 [3.5]
Ø6.5 [Ø0.26]

Tilt Angle Adjustment:

Slot ( ±15°, continuous )
Pre-Set Angles ( 5° increments )

215 [8.5] 177 [7.0]

Toward Toward
Loudspeaker Wall

Loudspeaker-Mount Assembled Bracket Wall-Mount

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