JBL VS3215-9 specifications Loudspeaker System For Permanent Installation, Key Features

VS3215-9Three-Way Full Range

Loudspeaker System For

Permanent Installation

Venue Series

Key Features:

cHorn-loaded midrange for 90° x 50° pattern control to 500 Hz

cSVG (Super Vented Gap CooledTM) LF transducers

cTrapezoidal enclosure for arraying

cDuraFlex finish, tough, weather resistant and paintable

c12 Suspension points (M10 Thread)

The model VS3215-9 provides unprece- dented bandwidth and maximum SPL, all in a single system package. With nominal 90° coverage pattern, systems can be splayed together for increased coverage and/or SPL requirements. The powerful 15" Super Vented Gap LF transducer provides powerful bass with a useable response to 45 Hz. A newly designed 10" cone midrange driver loads the waveguide midrange horn, extending pattern control and giving exceptional clarity and projection. The proven Optimized ApertureTM HF horn completes this unique design.

The VS3215-9 is designed for tri-amplified use only, utilizing the DSC260 digital controller for crossover, signal alignment and equalization functions, provides optimum system performance.

The VS3215-9 is part of the JBL Venue Series, a family of modular loudspeaker systems designed for fixed installation applications ranging from speech reinforcement to large scale music productions. All models are fitted with suspension points that accept M10 threads. The enclosures are coated with a hard wearing, weather resistant, textured finish DuraFlex. Premium 13 ply wood and an 18 gauge steel, foam backed grille enable the Venue Series system to comply with environmental test specifications.

Components:

The VS3215-9 utilizes one of JBL’s finest cone transducers, the 2227H. The 15" 2227H is part of JBL’s family of Super Vented GapTM woofers and carries an AES power rating of 600 watts with minimal power compression. The cone has been treated for weather resistance.

The 2012H is a new 10" cone driver designed specifically for loading into the midrange horn, covering the mid-frequency range. The transducer is rear loaded with Thermal TransferTM chamber for maximum efficiency.

The 38mm (1.5 in) exit 2447J large format compression driver is coupled to an Optimized Aperture Bi-Radial®horn providing smooth even coverage. The Optimized Aperture horn provides lower throat dis- tortion than its earlier predecessors while ex- tending frequency response to nearly 20 kHz.

Specifications:

System:

Freq. Range (-10 dB): 35 Hz - 19 kHz

Freq. Response (-3 dB): 50 Hz - 18 kHz

Horz. Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 85° averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Vert. Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 55° averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Directivity Factor (Q): 10.0 averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Directivity Index (DI): 10.0 dB averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Recommended Controller: DSC260

Transducers:

Low Frequency: 2227H, 380 mm (15 in) dia., 100 mm (4 in) edgewound ribbon voice coil

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms

Input Power Rating: 600 W, AES; 2400 W Peak

Sensitivity1: 98 dB, 1W @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Calculated Maximum SPL: 132 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Recommended Amplifier2: 800 W

Mid-Frequency: 2012H; 254 mm (10 in) dia., 76 mm (3 in) edgewound ribbon voice coil

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms

Input Power Rating: 250 W, AES; 1000 W Peak

Sensitivity1: 106 dB, 1 W @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Calculated Maximum SPL: 136 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Recommended Amplifier2: 600 W

High-Frequency: 2447J; 100 mm (4") diaphragm and voice coil dia., 38 mm (1.5") throat dia.

Nominal Impedance: 16 Ohms

Input Power Rating: 75 W, AES; 300 W Peak

Sensitivity1: 111 dB, 1 W, @ 1m (3.3 ft)

Calculated Maximum SPL: 136 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Recommended Amplifier2: 200 W

Physical:

Enclosure: Trapezoidal, 22.5° side angles, birch plywood

Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810, IPX4 per IEC 529

Suspension Attachment: 12 points; accepts M10 threaded hardware

Finish: Black DuraFlex coating

Grille: Black powder coated zinc treated 18 gauge perforated steel grille with foam backing

Input Connectors: 2 x NL8 Neutrik Speakon connectors

Dimensions: 1137 mm x 572 mm x 572 mm (44.75 in x 22.50 in x 22.50 in)

Net Weight: 74.4 kg (164 lbs.)

1Measured on-axis in the far field with 1 watt (2.83 V RMS @ 8 ohms or 4.0 V RMS @ 16 ohms) input and referenced to 1 meter distance using the inverse square law. Listed sound pressure represents an average from 300 Hz to 16 kHz.

2Recommended Amplifier is a power capability value that should be taken as a guide.

JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. New materials, production methods, and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.