JBL AWC82 All-Weather 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeaker for Speech and Music Public Address Systems

The JBL 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 8" (200 mm) low-frequency driver and 1" (25 mm) high-frequency compression driver. The coaxial 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 0.16" (4 mm) and 0.36" (9 mm).

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

• Highly weather-resistant IP56 rating
• Consistent 120° x 120° broadband pattern control
• 200 mm (8 in) woofer with Kevlar-reinforced cone and 50 mm (2 in) 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/100V multi-tap (built-in transformer) or direct 8Ω low-impedance

Spec Sheet

• (1) JBL AWC82 All-Weather 8" 2-Way Loudspeakers
• (1) U-Bracket