Description
The JBL Control 442C/T is a compact ceiling loudspeaker from the flagship Control 400 Premium Coverage Series. It features a 2.5-inch full-range driver with an integrated enclosure, making it ideal for installation in most ceiling plenum spaces.
Designed for modern commercial and professional interiors, the Control 442C/T comes with a full-face magnetic grille that blends seamlessly into any décor. The grille is easily paintable, while optional black round and white square grilles offer additional customization.
The speaker includes thoughtfully engineered installation features for safety, efficiency, and repeatability. Its terminal cover allows convenient top or side cable entry and is secured with captive hand-screws. The reliable captive dogear mounting system supports a wide range of ceiling thicknesses. The Control 442C/T also supports both 70V/100V and low impedance applications with a 16-ohm direct input.
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Key Features
- Compact ceiling loudspeaker
- Part of the Control 400 Premium Coverage Series
- 63.5 mm / 2.5 in full-range driver
- Integrated enclosure for ceiling plenum installation
- Built-in 70V/100V multi-tap transformer
- 16-ohm direct input for low impedance applications
- Full-face magnetic grille
- Easily paintable white grille
- Optional black round and white square grilles available
- Top and side cable entry options
- Captive hand-screw terminal cover design
- Robust and adaptable dogear mounting system
- Suitable for a wide range of ceiling thicknesses
- IP33 rated design
- Ideal for commercial and professional audio installations
Technical Specification
- Model: JBL Control 442C/T
- SKU Number: JBL-C442C/T
- System Type: Compact ceiling loudspeaker
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 130 Hz – 20 kHz
- Power Capacity:
- 22.5 W continuous pink noise power, 90 W peak, 2 hrs
- 15 W continuous pink noise power, 60 W peak, 100 hrs
- Sensitivity: 86 dB, 1W/1m
- Coverage Angle: 160° conical
- Maximum SPL: 99.5 dB continuous pink noise, 105.5 dB peak
- Nominal Impedance: 16Ω
- Transformer Taps:
- 70 V: 12 W, 6 W, 3 W
- 100 V: 12 W, 6 W
- Driver: 60 mm / 2.5 in full-range driver with paper cone, rubber surround, and CCAW coil
- Ceiling Cutout Size: 104 mm / 4.1 in
- Dimensions: 138 mm / 5.4 in H × 131 mm / 5.2 in diameter
- Backcan Depth: 129 mm / 5.1 in from bottom of ceiling tile to top of backcan
- Color: Stock grille is White, RAL9003, paintable
- Net Weight: 1.1 kg / 2.43 lbs each
- Shipping Weight: 3.22 kg / 7.1 lbs per pair










