Control® 42C

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Professional Series – 2.5” Ultra-Compact In-Ceiling Satellite Loudspeaker

Key Features:
• Very broad 160° coverage pattern
• 60 mm (2.5 in) mid/high driver with butyl rubber surround
• 16-ohm driver, allows paralleling of multiple units on a low-Z amplifier
• Integrated backcan for easy “blind-mount” install
• Packaged with grille and C-ring support backing plate for easy installation

Description:
The Control 42C is an ultra-compact in-ceiling professional satellite The 16-ohm impedance allows paralleling up to 4 speakers on a 4-ohm
loudspeaker designed for use with the Control 40CS/T subwoofer. capable amplifier.
When combined with the Control 40CS/T, the Control 42C offers an
The Control 42C must be operated with either an active high-pass filter
extremely natural sounding and powerful subwoofer-satellite system that
or a passive crossover, such as the one built into the Control 40CS/T
is perfect for applications requiring wide bandwidth and superior sonic
subwoofer, to protect it against damage from low frequencies.
performance with minimal visual impact.
Because of the very light weight of Control 42C, tile rails may not be
The integrated backcan on the Control 42C combined with the C-ring
required for many in-ceiling applications. They are not packaged with
support backing plate allows for a quick and easy installation of the unit.
this model, however MTC-RAIL tile rail sets are available separately.
The system’s 60 mm (2.5 in) mid/high driver features a polypropylene
cone and pure butyl rubber surround for long life. The copper-clad Housed in a compact package, the lightweight Control 42C features an
aluminum voice coil wound on a vented aluminum former offers low elegant, unobtrusive design and is ideal for both small and large projects
distortion. alike.

Specifications:
System Dimensions 127 mm diameter x 94 mm depth (5.0 in x 4.2 in)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)1 140 Hz – 20 kHz from back of baffle
Frequency Response (± 3 dB)1 180 Hz – 17 kHz Cutout Size 104 mm diameter (4.1 in)
Power Capacity2 Ceiling Thickness Range Accommodates tiles/drywall up to 27 mm (1.1 inches)
30W Continuous Program Power
15W Continuous Pink Noise thick
Nominal Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)1 Weight 0.7 kg (1.6 lb)
82 dB
Nominal Coverage Angle3 160° conical coverage Included Accessories » C-ring support backing plate
» Knockout strain relief
Directivity Factor (Q)3 6.6 » Cutout template
Directivity Index (DI)3 6.8 dB » Paint shield
Rated Maximum SPL 94 dB @ 1 m (3.3 ft) average, 114 dB peak » Grille
Rated Impedance 16 ohms Optional Accessories » MTC-RAIL tile rails
Transducer » MTC-42NC new construction bracket
» MTC-42MR mud-ring construction bracket
Driver 60 mm (2.5 in) with polypropylene cone, butyl rubber
surround, copper-clad coil, vented aluminum former 1
 alf-space (flush mounted in ceiling)
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Enclosure 2
Continuous Pink Noise rating is IEC-shaped pink noise with a 6 dB crest factor for 100
hours continuously. Continuous Program power is a conservative expression of the
Input Connectors Two removable locking 2-pin connectors with screw- system’s ability to handle normal speech and music program material, and is defined as
down terminals; max wire size 12 AWG (2.5 mm) 3 dB above the Continous Pink Noise Rating.
Knockouts Two (top and side) 3
Half-space (in ceiling) average 1 kHz to 16 kHz
Safety Agency Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced
UL2043, NFPA90 & NFPA 70 ; S7232/UL listed, into existing products without notice are an expression of that philosophy.
signaling speaker; transformer UL registered per
UL1876, in accordance with IEC60849/EN60849
 Control® 42C
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Professional Series – 2.5” Ultra-Compact In-Ceiling Satellite Loudspeaker

Beamwidth: Frequency Response:

Half-space (2pi, mounted in ceiling)

Directivity Index: 96 Off-Axis Frequency Response:

107
(4.2)
94
(3.7)

7
(0.3)
Mounting Dimensions:
Dimensions in mm (inches)

Ø 127
(5.0)
96
(3.8)
Ø 98
(3.9)

107
(4.2)
94
(3.7)

7
(0.3)

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