JBL Professional CBT 100LA-LS

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Line Array Column Loudspeaker with with Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) Drivers and EN54:24 Certification

The CBT 100LA-LS, with Constant Beamwidth Technology™, represents a breakthrough in pattern control consistency, utilizing complex analog delay beam-forming and amplitude tapering to accomplish superior, consistent vertical coverage without the narrow vertical beaming and out-of-coverage lobing that are typical of straight form-factor column speakers. This loudspeaker is EN 54-24 Compliant for life safety applications.

Features

Patent-pending Constant Beamwidth Technology™ provides constant directivity up to the highest frequencies and reduces out-of-coverage lobing.
EN 54-24 Compliant for Life Safety Applications (when installed with included MTC-PC2 panel cover)
Vertical pattern coverage switchable between 40° for medium-throw coverage and 15° for long-throw applications.
Switchable voicing provides flat response in music mode or mid-range presence peak in speech mode.
Dynamic SonicGuard™ overload protection
Swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket included.
Built-in 70V/100V transformer, plus 8 ohm direct capability.

Downloads

Specifications

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CBT100LA-LS Spec Sheet updated: Mar 2026	7.33 MB	Mar 2026

Brochures

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CBT Brochure updated: Oct 2020		973 KB	Oct 2020
Loudspeakers for Sports Facilities updated: Jul 2024		5.71 MB	Jul 2024

CAD Drawings

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CBT 50LA-1/100LA-1 Wall Bracket - DWG updated: Mar 2025	3.63 MB	Mar 2025
CBT 3D DXF Drawings updated: Oct 2020	8.14 MB	Oct 2020
CBT 50LA-1/100LA-1 Wall Bracket PDF updated: Oct 2020	33.2 KB	Oct 2020
CBT 2D DXF/PDF Drawing updated: Oct 2020	1.23 MB	Oct 2020

Compliances

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CBT Series Declaration of Conformity updated: Aug 2026	148 KB	Aug 2026

Software

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CBT Calculator version 1.3.0.1, released: Aug 2023	1.3.0.1	3.66 MB	Aug 2023

Tech Notes

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Tech Note: Volume 1, #35 updated: Oct 2020	2.23 MB	Oct 2020

Install Guides

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MTC-CBT-FMx Flush-Mount Wall Brackets for CBT Speakers updated: Feb 2026	440 KB	Feb 2026
CBT 50LA-1/100LA-1 Bracket Installation Guide updated: Oct 2020	277 KB	Oct 2020
CBT Stand-Mount Bracket Guide updated: Oct 2020	476 KB	Oct 2020
CBT Quick Start Guide updated: Oct 2020	1.15 MB	Oct 2020

Speaker Tunings

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Commercial, CBT, and AWC Tunings 220616 version A, updated: May 2023	A	557 KB	May 2023

Application Guides

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Constant Beamwidth Technology – CBT Series Passive Controlled-Coverage Columns updated: Oct 2022		8.48 MB	Oct 2022

Ease Files

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CBT 50, 100 and 200 GLL Files updated: May 2024	8.41 MB	May 2024

Safety Sheets

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CBT100LA-LS EN54 Certificate updated: Nov 2025	241 KB	Nov 2025

Images

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CBT Family Hi-Res Image updated: Oct 2019	237 KB	Oct 2019

Information Documents

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CBT Cabinet Painting Instructions updated: Oct 2019	17.2 KB	Oct 2019

Faqs

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CBT Frequently Asked Questions updated: Oct 2020	193 KB	Oct 2020

Accessories

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CBT Suspension Bracket updated: Oct 2020	305 KB	Oct 2020

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Parts & Service

Specifications

Drivers

Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) Full-Range

Frequency Range (-10dB)

120 Hz – 20 kHz

Coverage Angle

In Music Voicing, Broad Vertical Switch Settings:

Frequency (kHz)	Horizontal Coverage°	Vertical Coverage°
0.5 kHz	360°	59°
1 kHz	247°	41°
2 kHz	194°	32°
4 kHz	135°	72°

In Speech Voicing, Broad Vertical Switch Settings:

Frequency (kHz)	Horizontal Coverage°	Vertical Coverage°
0.5 kHz	360°	66°
1 kHz	246°	41°
2 kHz	185°	32°
4 kHz	140°	37°

In Music Voicing, Narrow Vertical Switch Settings:

Frequency (kHz)	Horizontal Coverage°	Vertical Coverage°
0.5 kHz	360°	59°
1 kHz	248°	37°
2 kHz	185°	24°
4 kHz	132°	17°

In Speech Voicing, Narrow Vertical Switch Settings:

Frequency (kHz)	Horizontal Coverage°	Vertical Coverage°
0.5 kHz	360°	59°
1 kHz	245°	43°
2 kHz	179°	24°
4 kHz	135°	17°

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)

Narrow: (speech mode) 96 dB (2 kHz - 14 kHz ) (music mode) 93 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz) Broad: (speech mode) 93 dB (2 kHz - 14 kHz) (music mode) 90 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz)

EN54 Sensitivity (@ 4m)

76 dB (per EN54:24 spectrum and measurement conditions at 4 meters, set at broad/music mode.)

Nominal Impedance

5Ω (in Thru mode)
15w@70v; 30w@100v Tap = 292Ω
30w@70v; 60w@100v Tap = 148Ω
60w@70v; 120w@100v Tap = 78Ω
120w@70v; N/C@100v Tap = 39Ω

Power Capacity

325 W (1300W peak), 2 hrs
200 W (800W peak), 100 hrs

Maximum SPL (1m)

Narrow: (speech mode) 121 dB cont ave (127 peak) (music mode) 118 dB cont ave (124 peak) Broad: (speech mode) 118 dB cont ave (124 peak) (music mode) 115 dB cont ave (121 peak)

EN54 Max SPL (@ 4m)

92 dB (per EN54:24 spectrum and measurement conditions, at 4 meters)

Transformer Taps

120W, 60W, 30W, (15W at 70V only), and 8 thru, via switch

Reference Axis

Specification and measurement referenced on-axis vertically and horizontally to the center point of the speaker baffle.

Enclosure

Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet with UL94-5VB flammability rating, painted aluminum grille

Outdoor Capability

IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant.

Color

Black or White (-WH)

Insert Points

18 M6 insert points on back panel.

Mounting

Included swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously adjustable ±15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points. Eighteen threaded mounting points located on back panel conform to industry standard rectangular 108 x 51 mm (4.25 x 2.0 in) pattern for OmniMount® 30.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension.

Dimensions (H x W x D)

1000 x 98.5 x 153 (39.4 in x 3.8 in x 6.0 in)

Net Weight

7.2 kg (15.8 lb)

Safety Agency

EN54-24:2008 certified, when installed with MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover. Cabinet UL94-5VB flammability rated. In accordance with the requirements of IEC60849/EN60849. Transformer UL registered per UL1876.

Included Accessories

Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover

Optional Accessories

MTC-CBT-FM1 flush-mount low-profile wall-mount bracket MTC-CBT-SMB1 Stand-Mount Bracket for use with 35 mm speaker stand