Control 42C

Ultra-compact Satellite Loudspeaker

Control 42C
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Ultra-compact Satellite Loudspeaker

The Control 42C is an ultra-compact, in-ceiling satellite loudspeaker designed for use with the Control 40CS/T in-ceiling subwoofer. When combined with the Control 40CS/T, the Control 42C offers an extremely natural sounding and powerful subwoofer-satellite system that is perfect for applications requiring wide bandwidth and superior sonic performance with minimal visual impact.

For full-range wide-bandwidth performance, either 2 or 4 Control 42C mid-high speakers can be driven from the Control 40CS/T subwoofer (or from a Control 50S/T surface-mount or Control 60PS/T in-ceiling subwoofer). The crossover for this subwoofer-satellite system is included in the subwoofer, and the system can be driven either low-impedance or from a 70V/100V distributed speaker line.

Features

  • Small, Unobtrusive Size
  • High-Fidelity Sound for Subwoofer-Satellite Systems
  • Elegant industrial design fits any décor
 

Downloads

  Version Language Size Uploaded
Data Sheets
file type icon Control 42C Spec Sheet
version D, updated: Aug 2023
  1.23 MB Aug 2023
Manuals
file type icon Ceiling Speaker Accessory Guide
version B, updated: Jan 2024
  231 KB Jan 2024
Brochures
file type icon Control 40 Brochure
updated: Sep 2019
    716 KB Sep 2019
file type icon Control Contractor Brochure (2024)
en version D, updated: Feb 2024
en  14 MB Feb 2024
CAD Drawings
file type icon Control 42C 3D Drawing
updated: Apr 2019
    608 KB Apr 2019
file type icon Control 42C 2D Drawing
updated: Apr 2019
    116 KB Apr 2019
Compliances
file type icon JBL Control Series Passive Speakers DoC
updated: Dec 2019
    179 KB Dec 2019
file type icon Control 40 Series Declaration of Conformity
updated: Oct 2019
    154 KB Oct 2019
Software
platform icon Distributed System Design (DSD)
version 3.7, updated: Nov 2023
3.7     1.07 MB Nov 2023
User Guides
file type icon Control 40 Users Guide
updated: Oct 2020
    934 KB Oct 2020
Accessories
file type icon MTC-CS-Teth1 Press-In Grille Safety Tether
updated: Sep 2021
    204 KB Sep 2021
Speaker Tunings
file type icon Commercial, CBT, and AWC Tunings 220616
version A, updated: May 2023
  557 KB May 2023
Ease Data
file type icon Ease SPK/DLL Files - Full JBL Pro Line
updated: Mar 2022
    21 MB Mar 2022
Images
file type icon Control 42C HiRes
updated: Apr 2019
    1.19 MB Apr 2019

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Parts & Service

Specifications

Frequency Range 140 Hz - 20 kHz
Power Rating IEC System Long-Term Ratings (low-Z direct): 30 Watts Continuous Program Power 15 Watts Continuous Pink Noise (60W peak), 100 hr
Sensitivity 82 dB (1kHz - 16 kHz)
Drivers 60 mm (2.5 in)
Coverage Angle 160° conical
Impedance 16 ohms
Input Connectors Two removeable locking 2-pin connectors with screwdown terminals.
Optional Accessories MTC-RAIL tile rails MTC-42NC New Construction bracket MTC-42MR Mud Ring Construction Bracket
Included Accessories C-ring support backing plate, knockout strain relief, cutout template, paint shield.
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth) 127mm Diameter x 94mm Diameter Depth (5.0 in x 4.2 in)
Maximum SPL (1m) 94 dB @ 1 m (3.3 ft) average, 100 dB peak
Color White
Safety Agency Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90 & NFPA 70. S7232/UL Listed, Signaling Speaker. Transformer UL registered per UL1876. In accordance with IEC60849/EN60849.
Backcan formed steel (included "blind-mount")
Baffle/Rim ABS baffle with UL94-V0 flame class fire rating.
Plenum Usage Yes, backcan included

Accessories

MTC-48TRx12 | Tile Rail for 4' x 4' Ceiling Tiles
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Tile Rail for 4' x 4' Ceiling Tiles

MTC-48TRx12 is an accessory tile rail for installing many of JBL’s ceiling loudspeakers into 4 ft by 4 ft
(1200 x 1200 mm; 48 x 48 inch) ceiling tiles in suspended ceiling applications.

  • Can be used with any JBL ceiling speakers having the C-ring/tile-rail mounting system.
    Includes (at product release):
    • Control 24C/CT Micro & 24CT MicroPlus
    • Control 24C/CT, 26C/CT, 19CS/CST
    • Control 47C/T, 47LP, 47HC, 40CS/T, 42C
    • Control 226C/T
    • 8124/8128
    • Not for JBL speakers that install with tile bridges (such as CSS Series, 8138, C227C/CT, C300 Series models). Check with JBL Professional Customer Service for most up-to-date compatibility list.
  • Inverted V-groove provides support to the tile rail grid in case of tile failure while reducing vibration transfer to – and rattling from – ceiling tile grid system.
  • 1.2 mm (0.05 in) metal thickness provides the additional support required by the long span.
  • Multiple C-ring mounting holes. Additional hole locations drillable by installer.
  • One MTC-48TRx12 is a pack of 12 tile rails, enough for 6 speakers (2 per speaker).

Documentation

Support/FAQs

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