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JBL Control 322C 12" 2-Way 400W Coaxial 8-Ohm Ceiling Speaker

BH #JBC322C • MFR #CONTROL 322C
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JBL Control 322C 12" 2-Way 400W Coaxial 8-Ohm Ceiling Speaker
Key Features
  • Passive Design
  • 12" Woofer with Kevlar-Reinforced Cone
  • Medium-Format Compression Driver
  • 400W Program (1600W Peak) Power Capacity
The JBL Control 322C is a passive 12" coaxial ceiling speaker designed for voice amplification and foreground music reproduction in waiting rooms, offices, retail stores, and restaurants. When driven by an 8-Ohm power amplifier (available separately), this 2-way speaker provides a long-term power capacity of 400W (1600W peak). The Control 322C is equipped with a durable 12" Kevlar-reinforced cone and a medium-format compression driver, yielding an extended frequency response of 48 Hz to 19 kHz.

The cone, which also serves as a waveguide, results in reliable 90° broadband coverage while the built-in crossover network ensures proper frequency distribution to the speaker components. A removable locking connector with screw-down terminals ensures simple wiring for the input and loop output.

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JBL Control 322C Overview

The JBL Control 322C is a passive 12" coaxial ceiling speaker designed for voice amplification and foreground music reproduction in waiting rooms, offices, retail stores, and restaurants. When driven by an 8-Ohm power amplifier (available separately), this 2-way speaker provides a long-term power capacity of 400W (1600W peak). The Control 322C is equipped with a durable 12" Kevlar-reinforced cone and a medium-format compression driver, yielding an extended frequency response of 48 Hz to 19 kHz.

The cone, which also serves as a waveguide, results in reliable 90° broadband coverage while the built-in crossover network ensures proper frequency distribution to the speaker components. A removable locking connector with screw-down terminals ensures simple wiring for the input and loop output.

Coaxial ceiling speaker with pre-attached ported baffle
For use with 8-Ohm power amplifiers
Long-term power handling of 400W (1600W peak)
Durable 12" Kevlar-reinforced cone serves as a waveguide for high frequencies
Metal throat transitions smoothly to the horn to eliminate high-frequency beaming
High-temperature 3" voice coil
Medium-format compression driver features a radial slot phase plug for a smooth, extended high-frequency response, along with a neodymium magnet for low installation weight
Consistent 90° coverage on a broadband basis
Built-in crossover network with 18 dB/octave high-pass filter and 12 dB/octave low-pass filter
Integrated EZRail temporarily holds one side of the speaker baffle in place until the installer can affix the baffle to the backcan with screws
Removable multi-pin locking connector with secure screw-down terminals allows pre-wiring of inputs for easy clip-on convenience during installation
Compatible with MTC-300SG12 grille, and MTC-300BB12 backbox (both available separately)

JBL Control 322C Specs

Active or Passive
Passive
LF Driver
12" / 30 cm Woofer with Kevlar-Reinforced Cone and 3" / 7.5 cm Voice Coil
HF Driver
JBL 2407H Medium-Format Compression Driver with Neodymium Magnet and 1.5" / 3.7 cm Voice Coil
Frequency Range
32 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Frequency Response
48 Hz to 19 kHz (±3 dB)
Coverage Pattern
90° Conical, Broadband (Average 1 to 16 kHz)
Directivity Factor
9 (1 to 16 kHz)
Directivity Index
9.5 dB (1 to 16 kHz)
Power Capacity
For 2 Hours: 400 W (1600 W Peak)
For 100 Hours: 250 W (1000 W Peak)
Sensitivity
Measured Half-Space: 95 dB (2.83 V at 1 m)
Computed for Competitive Comparison: 100 dB (2.83 V at 1 m)
Maximum SPL
121 dB Continuous Average (124 dB Peak)
Impedance
8 Ohms
Transformer Taps
Not applicable
Insertion Loss
Not applicable
Crossover
Frequency: 1.4 kHz
Low-Pass Filter: 2nd Order (12 dB/Octave)
High-Pass Filter: 3rd Order (18 dB/Octave)
Input
Removable Locking Connector with Screw-Down Terminals
Maximum Wire Size
12 AWG
Shielded
No
Baffle
Material: Metal
Dimensions: 14.4 x 14.4" / 36.6 x 36.6 cm
Dimensions
14.4 x 14.4 x 8.8" / 36.6 x 36.6 x 22.3 cm
Weight
20 lb / 9.1 kg
Safety Rating
UL 1480, UL 2043, NFPA 90, and NFPA 70 when Installed with a UL-Listed Backcan
S7232/UL, UL 1876, IEC 60849 / EN 60849
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.5 x 17.5 x 12.75"

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