The JBL CBT 50LA-1 WH is a 50 cm Line Array Column Speaker with Constant Beamwidth Technology, delivering consistent vertical coverage and clear sound.
JBL CBT 50LA-1 WH White CBT Series Column Speaker
Experience superior sound coverage with the JBL CBT 50LA-1, a 50 cm Line Array Column Loudspeaker featuring Constant Beamwidth Technology. Designed for consistent and controlled audio dispersion, this speaker delivers smooth vertical coverage without the typical beaming and lobing issues of conventional column speakers.- Powerful Performance: Equipped with eight 2-inch drivers, the CBT 50LA-1 WH offers 20° vertical and 150° horizontal coverage, ensuring balanced sound distribution.
- Adaptive Sound Modes: A switchable voicing feature lets you choose between flat response for music or a mid-range presence boost for speech—perfect for versatile audio needs.
- Reliable & Efficient: With 93dB sensitivity, 80Hz-20kHz frequency response, and 150W continuous power handling (8Ω), this speaker delivers clear, powerful sound.
- Flexible Installation: The upgraded -1 version includes a swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket for improved mounting flexibility and a stronger grille for enhanced durability.
- Versatile Connectivity: Supports both 70V/100V multi-tap transformer and 8-ohm direct connection for seamless integration into various audio setups.
- Components: Eight 50 mm (2 in) Full-Range
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 80 Hz – 20 kHz
- Coverage Pattern: Vertical 20° (1.5 kHz - 16 kHz, ±10°) ; Horizontal 150° (ave, 1 kHz – 4 kHz, ±20°)
- Sensitivity (2.83V@ 1m): 93 dB (speech mode, 2 kHz - 14 kHz) ; 89 dB (music mode, 300 Hz - 18 kHz)
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
- Power Capacity (8 ohm setting): 150W (600W peak), 2 hrs ; 100 W (400W peak), 100 hrs
- Max SPL (Speech mode): 115 dB cont ave (121 peak)
- Max SPL (Music mode): 111 dB cont ave (117 peak)
- 70V/100V Transformer Taps: 60W, 30W, 15W, (7.5W at 70V only), and 8Ω thru, via switch
- Outdoor Capability: IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant.
- Insert Points: Ten M6 swivel (pan)/tilt insert points on back panel.
- Mounting: Included swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously adjustable ±15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points within the range. Ten threaded mounting points located on back panel conform to industry standard rectangular 108 x 51 mm (4.25 x 2.0 in) pattern for OmniMount® 30.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension.
- Included Accessories: Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket
- Optional Accessories: MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover ; MTC-CBT-FM1 flush-mount low-profile wall-mount bracket ; MTC-CBT-SMB1 Stand-Mount Bracket for use with 35 mm speaker stand