JBL Control 29AV-1 8-Inch Monitor Speaker

The JBL Control 29AV-1 offers improved voicing for incredibly flat, high-fidelity performance, extended bandwidth, and well-controlled defined coverage from a compact housing.

Use the speaker either in a vertical or horizontal setup with the rotatable high-frequency horn. Consistent coverage no matter how the Control 29AV-1 is set up means you’ll get excellent sound character throughout the listening area. The speaker can also be used as close as 9” to video monitors thanks to moderate magnetic shielding.

Designed to minimize insertion loss and reduce saturation, the top-quality line distribution transformer allows the use of either 70V or 100V distributed speaker lines. In bypass position, 8Ω impedance means you can use multiple speakers on a loudspeaker line.

SonicGuard overload protection (exclusive to JBL) ensures reliability while providing full-fidelity sound in the Control 29AV-1. This protects the elements of the speaker that keep it operating at its best while being inaudible to the listener.

For maximal weather resistance the woofer’s cone is constructed from Kevlar, its surround is pure butyl rubber, and the driver basket is rear-loaded (minimizing direct exposure). The compression driver’s diaphragm consists of pure titanium. The grille is thermoset composite coated, and the foam that comes with it helps keep water out. A secure input connection is ensured with nickel/zinc terminals that are rust resistant. Further protection of the terminals comes in the MTC-PC2 sealed entrance cover (included).

Mounting is done with the included InvisiBall mounting method. Simple to install, the InvisiBall system aims easily and acts as a theft deterrent. With InvisiBall, the Control 29AV-1 can be rotated horizontally up to 41° off-axis and vertically rotated up to 36° (horn end inward) or 23° (woofer end inward). The Control 29AV-1 can also be mounted for compact applications with attachment points for the MTC-29UB U-bracket (sold separately).

JBL Control 29AV-1 Features

• Extended bandwidth, extremely smooth frequency response
• 110° x 85° HF coverage, rotatable horn
• 110 W transformer for 70 V or 100 V lines, with 8 ohm thru
• SonicGuard™ overload protection
• 200 mm (8 in) Kevlar cone woofer, 25 mm (1 in) titanium diaphragm compression driver
• Includes InvisiBall™ mounting hardware, plus ten 6 mm attachment points for suspension and optional U-bracket
• Sealed input panel cover and screwdown input terminals

• 29AV-1 Compact Monitor Speaker1
• MTC-PC2 input panel cover1
• InvisiBall mounting base1
• 6 mm x 260 mm InvisiBall Hex wrench1

• Frequency Range37 Hz –18 kHz (-10 dB)
• Power Capacity300 W Continuous Program Power; 150 W Continuous Pink Noise
• Transformer Taps70 V: 110 W, 55 W, 28 W & 14 W 100 V: 110 W, 55 W, & 28 W, Thru Position: 8 ohms nominal
• Frequency Response45 Hz – 18 kHz ( ± 3 dB)
• Maximum SPL (1m)Short-Term: 120 dB; Long-Term: 114 dB
• Nominal Sensitivity90 dB (2.83V / 1m)
• Coverage Angle110° H x 85° V, rotatable
• Directivity Factor (Q)7.2 dB, averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
• Directivity Index (DI)8.6 dB, averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
• Impedance8 ohms
• Minimum Impedance6.3 ohms @ 230 Hz
• CrossoverNetwork 3rd order High Pass, 2nd order Low Pass with impedance compensation, 2.5 kHz crossover frequency
• Drivers
  • LF: 200 (8 in) kevlar cone with pure butyl rubber surround, 50 mm (2 in) voicecoil on fiberglass former
  • HF: 25 mm (1 in) compression driver, pure titanium diaphragm with patented JBL diamond surround
• EnclosureHigh impact polystyrene
• GrilleThermoset composite coated steel, WeatherMax multi-layer foam
• Overload ProtectionFull-range power limiting to protect network and transducers. Serviceable internal fuse to protect during exceptional overload conditions.
• Outdoor CapabilityIEC 529 IP-X4 rating. Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV. Passes Mil-Std-202F for salt spray.
• Input ConnectorsScrew-down terminal strip, zinc plated copper base, nickel plated metal screws/washers. Accepts up to 9 mm outside 4 mm inside open lug (#6, #8 or #10 lug), plus bare wire (up to 12 AWG/2.5 mm2).
• Safety AgencyTransformer is listed per UL1876
• ColorsBlack or white (-WH)
• Dimensions (H x W x D)20.5 x 12 x 10.9 inches (520 x 306 x 277 mm)
• Net Weight (each)26.8 lbs (12.2 kg)
• Shipping Weight (each)30.8 lbs (14 kg)
• Mounting HardwareInvisiBall™ aimable wall-mounting system included. Optional U-bracket