The JBL Control 16C/VA is a 6.5in two-way ceiling speaker certified to EN 54-24 for voice alarm and evacuation systems, as well as background music and paging. It has a 30W transformer for 100V and 70V lines and an 8 ohm direct setting, with a pre-fitted steel back can for blind mounting. Typical uses are offices, shops, hotels, schools, airports and public buildings that need an EN54 speaker.
6.5in
2-way coaxial
EN 54-24
Certified
30W
Max 100V tap
110°
Conical coverage
EN 54-24 certifiedCertified for life safety and voice alarm use. Fitted with a ceramic terminal block, thermal fuse and steel back can. The complete system must still be designed and commissioned to the relevant standards.
Features
165 mm (6.5 in) polypropylene cone driver with butyl rubber surround and 19 mm (0.75 in) liquid-cooled soft-dome tweeter
Taps at 30W, 15W, 7.5W on 100V; 30W, 15W, 7.5W, 3.8W on 70V
8 ohm direct setting, 50W continuous pink noise
110° conical coverage
Pre-attached formed steel back can for blind mounting, suitable for plenum use
Ceramic terminal block with brass inserts, earth connected to the back can, accepts 2.5 mm² cable
Gland for round cables 4 to 9 mm diameter
Paintable ABS baffle rated UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB
Cardboard cutout template included
Sold individually
Specifications
| Frequency response (-10 dB) | 62 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Frequency response (±3 dB) | 96 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Power rating (low-Z) | 100W continuous programme, 50W continuous pink noise (200W peak) |
| 100V taps | 30W, 15W, 7.5W |
| 70V taps | 30W, 15W, 7.5W, 3.8W |
| Low-impedance setting | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity (1W, 1 m) | 91 dB |
| EN54 sensitivity (4 m) | 77 dB |
| Maximum SPL (1 m) | 108 dB low impedance (116 dB peak), 106 dB at top tap |
| EN54 maximum SPL (4 m) | 91 dB |
| Coverage | 110° conical |
| Directivity index | 8.2 dB |
| Thermal fuse | Opens at 152°C |
| Dimensions | 253 mm diameter x 262 mm depth (behind baffle, to gland nut) |
| Ceiling cutout | 223 mm diameter |
| Ceiling thickness | Up to 38 mm (60 mm with MTC-TCD) |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |





