JBL Control 442/CT Premium Coverage Series Compact Satellite Ceiling Loudspeaker
SPEC SHEET
Overview
The JBL Control 442/CT is an ultra-compact, in-ceiling professional satellite loudspeaker from the Premium Coverage Series. It is designed for use with the JBL Control 440CS/T in-ceiling subwoofer to create a refined, natural, and powerful subwoofer-satellite system, ideal for applications requiring wide bandwidth, superior sonic performance, and minimal visual impact.
The speaker features a stylish, bezel-less grille that integrates seamlessly into various architectural aesthetics. Its integrated backcan and C-ring support backing plate facilitate quick and easy installation.
Visual Description: The product image shows the JBL Control 442/CT ceiling loudspeaker, presented both with and without its included white, round grille. The speaker itself is a compact, black unit designed for in-ceiling mounting.
Key Features
- 60 mm (2.5-inch) full-range driver
- Stylish bezel-less grille that blends elegantly into room design
- Very broad 160° coverage pattern
- 130 Hz - 20 kHz frequency range
- 16Ω impedance and 12W transformer for use with 70V/100V distributed systems
Specifications
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 130 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Frequency Response (±3 dB) | 178 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Power Capacity | 45 W Continuous Program (2 hrs.) / 22.5 W (90 W Peak), Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs.) / 15 W (60 W Peak) Continuous Pink Noise Power (100 hrs.) |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB |
| Nominal Coverage Angle | 160° conical |
| Directivity (Q) | 2.9 |
| Directivity Index (DI) | 4.6 dB |
| Rated Maximum SPL @ 1m | 99.5 dB continuous pink noise (105.5 dB peak) |
| Nominal Impedance | 16Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 13.3Ω at 570 Hz |
| Transformer Taps | 70 V: 12 W, 6 W & 3 W / 100 V: 12 W, 6 W |
| Recommended Protective High-Pass Filter Frequency | 120 Hz (24 dB/oct LR) |
| Transformer Insertion Loss | 0.7 dB @ 3 W; 0.7 dB @ 6 W; 0.7 dB @ 12 W |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 17.3 V RMS, 34 V peak (2 hrs at 16Ω input) |
| Safety Agency Ratings | Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL 2043, NFPA 90A & NFPA 70. S7232/UL Listing per UL 1480A Speakers for Commercial and Professional Use. Listed per CSA C22.2, no. 205 Signal Equipment. Transformer UL registered. |
| Environmental | IP rating: IP33 per EN/IEC 60529. RoHS: Per EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, as amended by EU Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863. Operating temperature: 0° C to 45 °C. |
| Full-Range Driver | 60 mm (2.5 in) with paper cone, Nitrile-butadiene rubber surround, CCAW coil, vented Polyimide former |
| Enclosure Material | Backcan: Powder-coated formed steel / Baffle: PC/ABS, flammability rated UL 94 5VB |
| Grille | Bezel-less, SPCC grille with powder-coat finish, decorative minimal-edge trim, flammability-rated backing (removable and re-applicable for painting). Stock grille is white (RAL9003), round. Black (RAL9004) round and white square available as optional accessories. Safety tether with tether stake pre-attached to grille. |
| Termination | Two removable locking euro-block 2-pin connectors with screw-down terminals for bare wire. Connectors paralleled for input and loop-thru. Min. wire 20 AWG (0.5 mm²); Max. wire 12 AWG (3.3 mm²). Terminal cover hinged with 1 captive screw for attachment (no loose hardware). |
| Wire Entrance/Exit Location | Multi-use strain relief (for wires or flex conduit) provided. Optional positioning on either top panel (for easiest installation through ceiling cutout) or side of backcan (for lowest depth profile above ceiling). |
| Attachment Fastening | 2 dog-ear attachment tabs for ceiling thicknesses between 1 mm and 70 mm ceiling board thickness. |
| Reinforcing Brackets | Zinc-plated C-ring included for additional support above ceiling. Additional safety tab on backcan for secondary safety cable. |
| Dimensions (H x Dia) | 138 mm (5.4 in) H x 131 mm (5.2 in) dia. 129 mm (5.1 in) from bottom of ceiling tile to top of backcan (with wire exit positioned on side of backcan). |
| Ceiling Cutout Size | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Net Weight (each) | 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs) |
| Shipping Weight (pair-packed in carton) | 3.22 kg (7.1 lbs) |
| Included Accessories (per speaker) | Two 2-pin removable locking euro-block connectors, 1 cable strain relief, white round bezel-less grille (with pre-attached safety tether and tether clip), cutout template (labeled part of the packaging), C-ring, C-ring/tile-rail screws, 1 seal cover, 2 rubber boots. |
| Optional Accessories | JBL-MTC-442BG black (RAL9004) round grille, JBL-MTC-442SG white (RAL9003) square grille, JBL-MTC-442NC new construction bracket, JBL-MTC-442MR mud-ring construction bracket, JBL-MTC-48TRX4 tile rail for 4' x 4' ceiling tiles. |
| Colors | Stock grille is white (RAL9003), paintable. |
| SKU # | JBL-C442C/T |
Performance Graphs
Frequency Response & Impedance: This graph illustrates the speaker's performance in a half-space, 8Ω, on-axis condition. The Y-axis represents Sound Pressure Level (SPL) in decibels (dB), and the X-axis represents Frequency in Hertz (Hz). The graph shows a relatively flat frequency response curve from approximately 178 Hz up to around 10 kHz, with a gradual roll-off at higher frequencies. The impedance curve shows a nominal impedance of 16Ω, with a dip to approximately 13.3Ω at 570 Hz.
Beamwidth: This graph displays the -6 dB coverage angle in degrees on the Y-axis against Frequency in Hertz (Hz) on the X-axis. The data indicates a very broad, consistent coverage pattern of approximately 160° across a wide range of frequencies, from around 200 Hz up to approximately 8 kHz. Above 8 kHz, the coverage angle narrows significantly.
Dimensions
The diagrams provide detailed measurements for the JBL Control 442/CT. Key dimensions include:
- Ceiling Cutout Size: 104 mm (4.1 in) diameter.
- Overall Diameter: 131 mm (5.2 in).
- Overall Height: 138 mm (5.4 in).
- Depth from Ceiling Tile to Top of Backcan: 129 mm (5.1 in) (with wire exit positioned on the side).
- The diagrams show side views illustrating mounting tab positions and clearances, as well as top and front views of the speaker unit.
