JBL AWC82 All-Weather 8 Inch 2-Way 250W Passive Coaxial Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- JBL
Table of Contents
AWCB2
All-Weather Compact
2-Way Coaxial
Loudspeaker with 811 LF
Professional Series
AWC82 All-Weather 8 Inch 2-Way 250W Passive Coaxial Loudspeaker
Key Features:
► Highly weather-resistant IP56 rating
► Consistent 120° x 120° broadband pattern control
► Components:
• 200 mm (8 in) woofer with Kevlar-reinforced cone and 50 mm (2 in the) voice
coil.
• 25 mm (1 in) exit compression driver with unique patented design and high-
temperature polymer diaphragm.
► Extraordinary clarity for speech, with extended frequency response for
music.
► Advanced high-slope crossover network for constant coverage and smooth,
natural midrange.
► 250 Watt power handling (average continuous pink noise) with high
sensitivity provides high SPL capability.
► High-power passive crossover network.
► Overload protection
► 80 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response.
► 200 Watt 70V / lOOV multi-tap (built-in transformer) or direct 80 low-
impedance.
Applications:
The AWCB2 is a compact, coaxial-driver, 2-way, highly weather-resistant full- range loudspeaker system which is ideal for speech and music-fill in a wide variety of applications, including spo1ts facilities, racetracks, stadiums, fairgrounds, rodeos, skating rinks, themed entertainment venues, cruise ships, water parks, outdoor background music/ paging systems, swin1ming pools, and a wide variety of other outdoor or indoor venue types.
The AWC82 is comprised of a high-power co axial 200 mm (8 in) low-frequency
driver and 25 mm (1 in) high-frequency compression driver. The co-axial design
utilizes a unique tapered pole-piece design and transitions to the cone of
the low-frequency driver as a large diameter pattern control horn for the high
frequencies, both eliminating high-frequency beaming which is common among
this category,y of the speaker, and extending pattern control to the lowest
possible frequencies. The result is a coaxial speaker with wide, extremely
consistent 120° coverage on a broadband basis.
Component features include a Kevlar-reinforced low-frequency cone for
reliability, a well-damped surround for smooth frequency response, a high-
temperature voice coil, and a reduced distortion design through saturated-gap
magnet geometry. The high-frequency compression driver features a unique
patented design, high-temperature polymer diaphragm, and fluid-cooling for
high output levels with low distortion.
The paintable enclosure is constructed of thick, ABS plus fiberglass and is
heavily braced to maximize low-frequency performance. The corrosion-resistant
zinc-rich extra-thick powder-coated steel grille is backed with open cell foam
and high thread-count mesh, providing excellent protection in the harshest
environments. The system is rated IP-56, per IEC529 when installed at a
minimum of 5° down-tilt.
The system is equipped with a 200W 70V/ 100V multi-tap transformer. Connection
is made via outdoor-rated terminals in a recessed terminal cup. A protective
terminal compartment cover is included, along with a gland nut, which forms a
water-tight seal with a round-jacketed cable having an outside diameter
between 4 mm (0. 16 in) and 9 mm (0.36 in).
A heavy-duty weather-capable zin c- rich, thick powder-coated U-type mounting
bracket is included.
Specifications:
S stem:
Frequency Range (-10 dl3) ‘:| 80 plz – 20 kHz
Frequency Response (±3 dl3)’:| 100 plz – 20 kHz
Coverage ParternJ:| 120° x 120°
Direct activity Factor:| 8. 1 (I k – 16 kHz)
Directivity Index (DI):| 8.4 dl3 (1 k – 16 kHz)
Long-Term Sys1em Power Rating (IEC) ‘:| 250 \YI 2 hrs.
Sensitivity (2.83V @ I’m):| 94 dB (Ave. 100 Hz – 20 kHz)
Maximum SPL’:| Direct 80: 118 dB (peaks or 124 dB)
Crossover Network:| 1.8 kHz, 3rd order (18 dB ‘oct) high-pass plus conjugate
10 HF, 2nd
Nominal Impedance:| 8 ohms
Transformer Taps:| 70V: 200\Y/, 100\Y/, 50\Y/, 25\Y/
Transducers:
Low-frequency Driver:| Kevlar-reinforced cone with weather treatment, 50 mm (2
in) voice
High-Frequency Driver:| 25 mm (1 in) diaphragm and voice coil diameter, high
temperature
HF Driver Protection:| Minimum audibility SonicGuard™ HF overload protection
Physical:
Enclosure:| ABS with Glass enclosure
Attachment:| Two MIO (fine-thread) points for included U-bracket. M6 secondary
sa[ety attachment point on the back panel.
Grille:| Corrosion-resistant zinc-rich extra-thick powder coated steel grille,
3-layer assembly with foam and woven poly mesh backing.
Input Connection:| CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals. Barrier
terminals accept up to 9 mm outside 4 mm inside open-lug (6, 8, or # I 0)
plus bare wire up to 2.5 mm (12 A\Y/G) wire or spade lugs. Terminal
compartment cover equipped with gland nut that forms water.tight seal with
round-jacketed cables with outside diameters between 4.0 mm (0. 16″) and 9.0
mm (0.36″)
Environmental l| rPS6 per IEC;29, with a minimum 5° downward aiming angle.
Exceeds Mi l Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV, and ASTM G85
for salt spray (168 hrs).
Dimensions:| 300 x 300 x305 111111 (1 1.8 x 11.8 x 12.0), cabinet
331 mm (13.0 in) including gland n·u1
359 nun (14.2 in) including a bracket extending 10 back
Colors:| Available in gray (similar to Pantone 420C) and black (-13 K)
Net Weight| 9 8 kg (21.5 lb), 11.6 kg (25.5 lb) with U-bracket
Shipping Weight| 14.1 kg (31.0 lb)
Included Accessories| U-bracket, matches loudspeaker color (gray or black),
zinc-rich extra-thick powder coated, steel.
‘ Full-space (free-field)
1 Average 1 kHz to 10 kHz
1 ! EC standard, full bandwidth pink noise with 6 dB crest factor.
‘ Calculated based on power rating and measured full space sensitivity.
JBL continu:1\ly eng:1ges in research related to product improvement. Changes
introduced into existing products without notice are an expression of that
philosophy.
AWC82 12″ All-Weather Compact 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeaker with 8″ LF
| Frequency Response and Impedance | Off-Axis Frequency Response |
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Beam width| Directivity Index:
Dimensions
| Attaching U-Bracket to Cabinet | Terminal Compartment |
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Limited Warranty
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Incorporated (Attn: Customer Service Department), 8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O.
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