JBL Professional VT4886

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Subcompact Passive Three-Way High Directivity Line Array Element

The VT4886 Subcompact Passive Three-Way Line Array Element is designed to deliver high-quality reinforcement of music and speech in a wide variety of applications including concert audio and corporate A/V presentations of all types for both portable users and fixed venue installations.

Features

A true 3-way system, unique to the subcompact category
Highest component density in its class, highest SPL output in its class
Variable curvature vertical (0-15 degrees) or modular, constant curvature horizontal line array
Integrated Mid/High waveguide provides precise vertical wavefront control and optimized 110 degree
horizontal dispersion
Four midrange transducers with Thermomaster® cooling and Radiation Boundary Integrator® technology
Low frequency diffraction absorber eliminates cavity resonance and cabinet edge diffraction effects
Flexible installation accessories and dedicated OEM factory presets provide unparalleled application versatility

Downloads

Specifications

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VT4886 Spec Sheet updated: Oct 2020	368 KB	Oct 2020

Brochures

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Vertec Subcompact Brochure updated: Oct 2020	869 KB	Oct 2020

CAD Drawings

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Array Frame 3D DXF updated: Oct 2020	71.2 KB	Oct 2020
VT4886 3D DXF updated: Oct 2020	34.3 KB	Oct 2020
VT4886 2D PDF updated: Oct 2020	76.4 KB	Oct 2020
VT4886 2D DXF updated: Oct 2020	1.7 MB	Oct 2020

Compliances

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VerTec Series Declaration of Conformity updated: Oct 2019	144 KB	Oct 2019

Software

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PerformanceManager version 3.2.0, updated: Sep 2025	3.2.0	134 MB	Sep 2025
Vertec Line Array Calculator version 1.3.1, released: Aug 2023	1.3.1	18 MB	Aug 2023

Speaker Tunings

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VT4886/VT4883 All DSP Platforms updated: Oct 2020	37.9 MB	Oct 2020
Vertec All DSP Platforms updated: Oct 2020	96.3 MB	Oct 2020

Helpful Links

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Considerations for Deployment of Line Arrays updated: Oct 2020	518 KB	Oct 2020
AES Paper: J and Spiral Arrays updated: Oct 2020	324 KB	Oct 2020
Directional Radiation Characteristics - Line Array updated: Oct 2020	1.12 MB	Oct 2020
AES Paper: Pressure Response of Line Source updated: Oct 2020	388 KB	Oct 2020
High Frequency Components for High Output Line Arrays updated: Oct 2020	2.94 MB	Oct 2020
AES Journal Article: Analysis of Line Arrays updated: Oct 2020	856 KB	Oct 2020

Ease Data

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VerTec EASE DLL version 3.0, updated: Dec 2020	3.0	1.19 MB	Dec 2020

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Parts & Service

Specifications

Frequency Range	65 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Frequency Response	75 Hz- 18 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
Continuous Power Rating	900W
Horizontal Coverage Angle	110 degrees nominal (averaged 250 Hz - 16 kHz) (-6 dB)

Accessories

JBL-VERTEC-SYS1 | Transport Case for Vertec Subcompact 4886/4883

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Rotomolded Transporter Case for Vertec Subcompact Array. Includes (2) Caster boards, Hardware Tray + Array Frame Storage, and Rugged Rotomolded Cover. Designed for use with VT4886 & VT4883.

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