Description
The Control 12C-VA is an EN54-24 certified full-range ceiling loudspeaker designed for life-safety and commercial audio applications. It features a 3-inch full-range driver mounted in a vented, paintable, fire-rated ABS baffle with an integrated steel backcan for secure and efficient installation. The speaker is engineered to deliver consistent intelligibility and balanced sound coverage in environments such as airports, hotels, retail stores, offices, educational facilities, and public buildings. It supports both low-impedance (8Ω) and 70V/100V distributed audio systems, making it suitable for voice evacuation and background music systems requiring certified safety compliance.
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Key Features
- 76 mm (3 inch) full-range wide-bandwidth driver
- EN54-24 certified for life safety and voice evacuation systems
- Integrated vented backcan for fast installation
- Dual operation: 8Ω low impedance and 70V/100V systems
- Multi-tap transformer for flexible distributed audio design
- Wide 130° conical coverage for uniform sound dispersion
- Designed for clear speech intelligibility across coverage area
- Paintable ABS baffle with UL94-V0 / UL94-5VB fire rating
- Ceramic terminal block with earth connection for safety compliance
- Suitable for air-handling (plenum) spaces
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 68 Hz – 17 kHz
- Frequency Response (±3 dB): 95 Hz – 15 kHz
- Power Handling (Low Impedance):
- 40 W continuous program power
- 20 W continuous pink noise (80 W peak, 100 hr)
- Rated Noise Power: 15 W (15 W tap)
- Rated Voltage: 70V / 100V operation
- Sensitivity: 84 dB (1 kHz – 16 kHz)
- EN54 Sensitivity (@ 4 m): 72 dB
- Coverage Angle: 130° conical
- Frequency-Based Dispersion:
- 500 Hz: 180°
- 1000 Hz: 175°
- 2000 Hz: 170°
- 4000 Hz: 160°
- Directivity Factor (Q): 9.8
- Directivity Index (DI): 7.4 dB
- Maximum SPL (1 m):
- 97 dB (low impedance)
- 103 dB peak
- 94 dB (70V/100V top tap)
- 84 dB (EN54 at 4 m)
- Transformer Power Taps (70V/100V):
- 15 W, 7.5 W, 3.8 W
- 1.9 W (70V only)
- Impedance: 8 ohms (direct mode)
- Drivers: 76 mm (3 inch) polypropylene cone driver with butyl rubber surround
- Input Connections: Ceramic terminal block with earth connection
- Wire Support: Up to 12 AWG (2.5 mm²)
- Strain Relief: Cable entry 4.0 mm to 9.0 mm diameter
- Thermal Protection: Thermal fuse (152°C, ≥10A @ 250VAC)
- Material: ABS baffle (UL94-V0 / UL94-5VB rated)
- Backcan Material: Zinc-plated steel integrated enclosure
- Dimensions: 196 mm diameter × 174 mm depth
- Ceiling Cutout: 170 mm diameter
- Ceiling Thickness: Up to 35 mm standard, up to 55 mm with accessories
- Net Weight: 1.6 kg
- Color Options: White
