JBL CBT 100LA-1 Constant Beamwidth Technology™ Line Array Column Loudspeaker (White)

Elevate your professional audio installation with the JBL CBT 100LA-1 Line Array Column Loudspeaker, a true breakthrough in acoustic performance and pattern control. Utilizing JBL's patented Constant Beamwidth Technology™ (CBT), this speaker delivers consistent, uniform vertical coverage across the entire listening area, eliminating the common problems of narrow vertical beaming and unwanted lobing found in traditional column speakers.

The CBT 100LA-1 is an ideal installed audio solution for challenging acoustic environments such as houses of worship, lecture halls, transit centers, theaters, and sports facilities. Its flexibility is unmatched, featuring a convenient switchable vertical coverage pattern—choose 15° for long-throw applications or 40° for medium-throw requirements. Further tailor the sound with switchable voicing: a flat response for high-fidelity music mode or a mid-range presence peak for maximum clarity in speech mode.

Built with a slim, aesthetically pleasing design, the CBT 100LA-1 seamlessly integrates into any architectural setting. Its rugged, weather-resistant design (IP-55 rated with optional panel cover) ensures reliable performance for both indoor and outdoor commercial applications. With 16 high-quality 2-inch full-range drivers, robust power handling, and JBL's protective Dynamic SonicGuard™, this passive line array column ensures powerful, crystal-clear sound, maximizing clarity while protecting the drivers from damage at high drive levels. Invest in the CBT 100LA-1 for superior sound reinforcement and consistent audience coverage.

Key Features

• Patented Constant Beamwidth Technology™: Provides constant directivity up to the highest frequencies and significantly reduces out-of-coverage lobing, ensuring uniform sound.
• Switchable Vertical Pattern Coverage: Easily toggle between 40° for medium-throw coverage and 15° for long-throw applications.
• Switchable Voicing: Offers a flat response for high-fidelity Music Mode or a mid-range presence peak for enhanced intelligibility in Speech Mode.
• Dynamic SonicGuard™: Maximizes clarity at high drive levels while protecting the drivers from damage due to overpowering.
• Slim, Compact Design: The sleek, low-profile enclosure (1000 mm / 39.4 in height) fits well into virtually any architectural decor.
• Weather-Resistant Build: IP-55 rated (with optional MTC-PC2 cover) fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet and weather-treated drivers make it suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Specifications

• Components: Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) Full-Range Drivers
• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 80 Hz – 20 kHz
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms (in Thru mode)
• Power Capacity (8-ohm setting): 325 W Continuous Pink Noise (1300W peak), 2 hours; 200 W Continuous Program Power (800W peak), 100 hours
• Max SPL (Narrow/Speech Mode): 121 dB continuous average (127 dB peak)
• 70V/100V Transformer Taps: 120W, 60W, 30W (15W at 70V only), and 8Ω thru
• Outdoor Capability: IP-55 rated (with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover). UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant.
• Vertical Coverage: Narrow Mode: 15° (2 kHz - 16 kHz) Broad Mode: 40° (1 kHz - 16 kHz)
• Horizontal Coverage: 150° (average, 1 kHz – 4 kHz)
• Insert Points: 18 M6 insert points on the back panel for mounting versatility.
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1000 mm x 98.5 mm x 153 mm (39.4 in x 3.8 in x 6.0 in)
• Net Weight: 7.2 kg (15.8 lb)

Package Content

• 1 x JBL CBT 100LA-1 Loudspeaker
• 1 x Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket (Included Mounting Hardware)