Control 31

Two-Way High-Output Indoor-Outdoor Monitor Speaker

Control 31
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Two-Way High-Output Indoor-Outdoor Monitor Speaker

Features

  • Components:
    • 250 mm (10 in) woven fiberglass cone LF driver with 52 mm (2 in) voicecoil.
    • High-output 2414H-C compression driver with 25 mm (1 in) exit, unique (patented) design and high-temperature polymer diaphragm.
  • 250 Watt capability (in 8Ω thru setting), plus 150 Watt transformer for 70V or 100V distributed lines,
    with 8Ω thru bypass.
  • Extended bandwidth, extremely smooth frequency response
  • Highly outdoor-capable design with included WeatherMax™ multi-layer grille and optional marine-kit grille for salt-air environments.
  • 110° x 110° symmetrical coverage.
  • Includes InvisiBall® mounting hardware plus ten 6 mm attachment points for suspension and optional U-bracket.
  • Included sealed input panel cover and screw-down input terminals for secure connection.

Downloads

Data Sheets
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file type icon Control 31 Spec Sheet
version B, updated: Mar 2020
373 KB Mar 2020
Brochures
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  en  5.71 MB Jul 2024
file type icon Control Contractor Brochure (2024)
en version D, updated: Feb 2024
en  14 MB Feb 2024
file type icon Control Contractor Brochure (2025)
en version A, updated: Mar 2026
en  23 MB Mar 2026
  en  21 MB Mar 2026
Bim Objects
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file type icon CONTROL 31 BIM Object
updated: Aug 2019
Aug 2019
Compliances
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179 KB Dec 2019
131 KB Oct 2019
Simulation Data
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file type icon JBL Pro ALL CLF Files
version 12-10-21, updated: May 2023
12-10-21  24 MB May 2023
  21 MB May 2024
Install Guides
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87.7 KB Oct 2020
377 KB Jun 2023
file type icon MTC-PC2 & MTC-PC3 Installation
updated: Apr 2025
58.7 KB Apr 2025
file type icon Guide to Business Music
updated: Oct 2020
52.4 KB Oct 2020
Speaker Tunings
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file type icon Commercial, CBT, and AWC Tunings 220616
version A, updated: May 2023
557 KB May 2023
Ease Data
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file type icon Control 31 Ease File
updated: Oct 2020
104 KB Oct 2020
Images
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file type icon Control 31 Grille On
updated: Oct 2020
260 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Control 31 No Grille
updated: Oct 2020
139 KB Oct 2020
file type icon Control 31 Front
updated: Oct 2020
270 KB Oct 2020
Accessories
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file type icon Marine Grille Kit
updated: Oct 2020
632 KB Oct 2020

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Parts & Service

Specifications

Frequency Range (-10dB) 33Hz – 19kHz
Frequency Response (±3 dB) 42Hz – 14kHz
Power Ratings 250 W (1000 W peak), 2 hrs. 200 W (800 W peak), 100 hrs.
Maximum SPL (1m) 116 dB continuous (123 dB peak)
Sensitivity 92 dB
Coverage Angle 110°H x110°V
Directivity Factor (Q) 5.7, averaged 500 Hz to 10 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 7.3 dB, averaged 500 Hz to 10 kHz
Impedance 8 ohms
Crossover Type 2nd order low-pass, 2nd order high-pass, plus conjugate shaping circuitry.
Transformer Taps 70V: 150W, 75W, 38W, 19W 100V: 150W, 75W, 38W Insertion Loss: <0.65 dB at any tap setting Thru Setting: 8Ω nominal
Recommended High-Pass Protective 40 Hz high-pass (24 dB/oct) for any transformer tap and for 8Ω operation
Drivers LF: 250 mm (10 in) woven-fiberglass cone with pure butyl rubber surround, 52 mm (2 in) voice coil on high-temperature fiberglass voice coil former, optimized cone geometry, linear suspension spider, FEA-optimized motor construction, aluminum ring on pole piece.
HF: JBL 2414H-C compression driver with 25 mm (1 in) diaphragm and voice coil diameter, high temperature polymer diaphragm, JBL-patented design, fluid-cooled.
Enclosure High impact Polystyrene (HIPS) with 10% glass fill plus patent-pending internal 5 mm foamed polyurethane secondary mold for additional cabinet density.
Grille Zinc-plated and thermoset-composite coated steel, WeatherMax™ multi-layer foam with tight-weave mesh vapor barrier.
Mounting hardware InvisiBall wall-mounting system included. Ten 6 mm attachment points on cabinet for suspending or for optional U-bracket. One 6 mm secondary safety attachment point (for forged shoulder steel eyebolt, not included) on back panel.
Outdoor Capability IP-55 per IEC529. Exceeds MilSpec 810 for humidity, salt-spray, temperature & UV. Passes MilStd-202F for salt spray. Optional MTC-30MK marine-kit grille increases longevity in highly corrosive environments.
Input Connectors Screw-down terminal strip, zinc-plated copper based, nickel-plated metal screws and washers. Accepts up to 9 mm outside 4 mm inside open lugs (#6, #8, or #10 lug), plus bare wire (up to 12 AWG / 2.5 mm2).
Safety Agency Transformer is listed per UL1876
Colors Black (RAL9004) or white (-WH, RAL9003)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 593 x 372 x 345 mm (23.3 x 14.6 x 13.5 in)
Net Weight (each) 18.8 kg (41.5lb)
Shipping Weight (ea) 22.0 kg (48.5 lb)
Included Accessories 1 pc MTC-PC2 input panel cover, InvisiBall wall-mounting system, 6 mm x 305 mm InvisiBall hex wrench.
Optional Accessories MTC-30MK Marine-Kit Grille in black or white (-WH), consisting of grille and protective covers for baffle screws. MTC-30CM (&-WH) Ceiling-Mount Adapter for installing speaker down from the ceiling. MTC-30UB (&-WH) U-Bracket

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Two-Way High-Output Indoor-Outdoor Monitor Speaker