JBL AWC82 8” 2-Way All-Weather Coaxial Speaker

The AWC82 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 sports facilities, racetracks, stadiums, fairgrounds, rodeos, skating rinks, themed entertainment venues, cruise ships, water parks, outdoor background music/paging systems, swimming pools, and a wide variety of other outdoor or indoor venue types.

The AWC82 is comprised of a high-power coaxial 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 of 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, well-damped surround for smooth frequency response, 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 minimum 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 gland nut, which forms a water-tight seal with round-jacketed cable having outside diameter between 4 mm (0.16 in) and 9 mm (0.36 in).

A heavy-duty weather-capable zinc-rich, thick powder coated U-type mounting bracket is included.

Features

• Highly weather-resistant IP56 rating
• Consistent 120° x 120° broadband pattern control
• Components:
• Extraordinary clarity for speech, with extended frequency response formusic.
• Advanced high-slope crossover network for constant coverage and smooth,natural midrange.
• 250 Watt power handling (average continuous pink noise) with highsensitivity provides high SPL capability.
• High-power passive crossover network.
• Overload protection
• 80 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response.
• 200 Watt 70V/100V multi-tap (built-in transformer) or direct 8Ohmlow-impedance.

Specifications

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 80 Hz – 20 kHz
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 100 Hz – 20 kHz
• Coverage Pattern: 120° x 120°
• Directivity Factor (Q): 8.1 (1 k – 16 kHz)
• Directivity Index (DI): 8.4 dB (1 k – 16 kHz)
• Long-Term System Power Rating (IEC):
• Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m): 94 dB (Ave. 100 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Maximum SPL: Direct 8Ohm: 118 dB (peaks of 124 dB)
• Crossover Network: 1.8 kHz, 3rd order (18 dB/oct)high-pass plus conjugate to HF, 2nd order low-pass to LF
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
• Transformer Taps:
• Low Frequency Driver: Kevlar-reinforced cone withweather treatment, 50 mm (2 in) voice coil.
• High Frequency Driver: 25 mm (1 in) diaphragm and voicecoil diameter, high temperature polymer diaphragm, patented design,fluid-cooling.
• HF Driver Protection: Minimum audibility SonicGuard™ HFoverload protection
• Enclosure: ABS with Glass enclosure, heavily braced
• Attachment: Two M10 (fine-thread) points for includedU-bracket. M6 secondary safety attachment point on back panel.
• Grille: Corrosion-resistant zinc-rich extra-thick powdercoated steel grille, 3-layer assembly with foam and woven poly mesh backing.
• Input Connection: CE-compliant covered barrier stripterminals. Barrier terminals accept up to 9 mm outside 4 mm inside open-lug(#6, #8 or #10) plus bare wire up to 2.5 mm2 (12 AWG) wire or spade lugs.Terminal compartment cover equipped with gland nut that forms water-tight sealwith round-jacketed cables with outside diameters between 4.0 mm (0.16") and9.0 mm (0.36")
• Environmental: IP56 per IEC529, with a minimum 5°downward aiming angle. Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray,temperature & UV, and ASTM G85 for salt spray (168 hrs).
• Dimensions:
  • 11.8 x 11.8 x 12.0 (300 x 300 x305mm), cabinet
  • 13.0 in (331 mm) including gland nut
  • 14.2 in (359 mm)including bracket extending to back
  • Net Weight: 21.5 lb (9.8 kg), 25.5 lb (11.6 kg)with U-bracket
  • Shipping Weight: 31.0 lb (14.1 kg)
• Included Accessories: U-bracket, matches loudspeakercolor (gray or black), zinc-rich extrathick powder coated, steel.