Description
The JBL Control 42C In-Ceiling Satellite Loudspeaker is an ultra-compact ceiling speaker designed for use with the JBL Control 40CS/T in-ceiling subwoofer. Together, they create a natural-sounding and powerful subwoofer-satellite system with minimal visual impact.
The Control 42C is ideal for applications that require wide bandwidth, high-fidelity sound, and clean ceiling installation. It can be used in systems with 2 or 4 Control 42C satellite speakers driven from the Control 40CS/T subwoofer, Control 50S/T surface-mount subwoofer, or Control 60PS/T in-ceiling subwoofer.
Its compact design, wide 160° conical coverage, and elegant white finish make it suitable for restaurants, retail stores, hospitality spaces, offices, and commercial interiors.
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Key Features
- Ultra-compact in-ceiling satellite loudspeaker
- Designed for use with JBL Control 40CS/T subwoofer
- Suitable for subwoofer-satellite systems
- Provides high-fidelity sound performance
- Small and unobtrusive design
- Minimal visual impact after installation
- Wide 160° conical coverage
- 2 or 4 Control 42C speakers can be driven from compatible JBL subwoofers
- Compatible with low-impedance systems
- Compatible with 70V / 100V distributed speaker systems when used with supported subwoofer
- Elegant white finish
- Suitable for commercial ceiling audio applications
- Suitable for restaurants, retail spaces, offices, and hospitality areas
- Includes C-ring support backing plate
- Includes knockout strain relief
- Includes cutout template and paint shield
- Suitable for plenum / air-handling spaces
Technical Specification
- Brand: JBL
- Model Number: Control 42C
- Product Type: In-Ceiling Satellite Loudspeaker
- System Type: Ultra-Compact Ceiling Satellite Speaker
- Frequency Range: 140 Hz – 20 kHz
- Continuous Program Power: 30 Watts
- Continuous Pink Noise Power: 15 Watts
- Peak Power: 60 Watts
- Sensitivity: 82 dB, 1 kHz – 16 kHz
- Driver Size: 60 mm / 2.5 Inches
- Coverage Angle: 160° Conical
- Impedance: 16 Ohms
- Input Connectors: Two Removable Locking 2-Pin Connectors with Screw-Down Terminals
- Maximum SPL at 1 Metre: 94 dB Average
- Peak SPL: 100 dB
- Color: White
- Backcan: Formed Steel Blind-Mount Backcan Included
- Baffle / Rim Material: ABS Baffle with UL94-V0 Flame-Class Fire Rating
- Dimensions: 127 mm Diameter × 94 mm Depth
- Dimensions: 5.0 Inches Diameter × 4.2 Inches Depth
- Plenum Usage: Yes, Backcan Included





