JBL Professional VT4889-1

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Fullsize 3-Way High Directivity Line Array Element, PlyMax® Enclosure

The VT4889-1 is designed to deliver high-quality reinforcement of music and speech in a variety of applications including concert audio and corporate A/V presentations of all types.

Features

PlyMax^® enclosure
Advanced technology components: Dual voice coil, Differential Drive^®, neodymium magnet, Direct Cooled™ cone transducers for low weight and high output.
Industry's smallest, lightest, most powerful 1.5 in exit, 3 in diaphragm high frequency compression driver.
HF Waveguide units couple to create precision vertical slot aperture.
Radiation Boundary Integrator^® (R.B.I.): Patent-pending technology integrates output of individual
bandpass elements.
Advanced construction techniques and hybrid materials provide exceptionally rigid, lightweight enclosure construction.
Rugged DuraFlex™ exterior finish; weatherized components.
Patented, integrated S.A.F.E.™ suspension system: premium heat-treated alloys provide high-strength, reliable hanging arrays.

Downloads

Specifications

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VT4889-1 Spec Sheet updated: Oct 2020	995 KB	Oct 2020

Brochures

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VerTec Line Brochure updated: Oct 2020	2.09 MB	Oct 2020

CAD Drawings

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VT4889-1 3D DXF updated: Oct 2020	1.12 MB	Oct 2020
VT4889-1 2D DXF updated: Oct 2020	390 KB	Oct 2020
VT4889-1 2D PDF updated: Oct 2020	88.9 KB	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

Accessories

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VT Fullsize Array Frame and Adapter CAD updated: Oct 2020	6.2 MB	Oct 2020

Speaker Tunings

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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

Images

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VT4889 photo updated: Oct 2020	697 KB	Oct 2020

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Parts & Service

Specifications

Frequency Range	40 Hz - 18 kHz (-10dB)
Frequency Response	45 Hz - 16 kHz (± 3 dB)
Continous Power Rating	2000W LF, 1400W MF, 225W HF
Sensitivity	99 dB LF, 102 dB MF, 116 dB HF (1W/1m)
Nominal Impedances	2 x 8 ohms LF, 8 ohms MF, 16 ohms HF
Horizontal Coverage	90 degrees nominal, 250 Hz - 16 kHz (-6dB)
Dimensions (w x h x d)	1213 mm x 489 mm x 546 mm(47.8" x 19.3" x 21")
Weight	79.8 kg (176 lb)