Harman's JBL Professional Introduces AWC82 and AWC129 Compact All-Weather Loudspeakers at InfoComm 2012

	JBL Professional's new AWC129 is one of the first models in the new AWC series of compact, all-weather loudspeaker systems.

At InfoComm 2012, Harman's JBL Professional introduced the AWC Series of compact, all-weather loudspeaker systems for outdoor applications. The wide-range, smooth frequency response and high sensitivity ensure high-fidelity music reproduction and superb projection of clear, intelligible speech, the company says.

The AWC82 is a very compact, 8", two-way coaxial speaker with compression-driver high frequency, wide 120 x 120-degree coverage and 250W power handling. The AWC129 is a 12", two-way coaxial speaker, also with compression-driver high frequency, focused 90 x 90-degree coverage, and 400W of power handling. Both speakers can be operated as direct low-impedance (8ohm) or on a 70V or 100V distributed line via built-in 200W low-saturation, multi-tap transformers.

Components feature Kevlar reinforced low-frequency drivers and high-frequency compression drivers with a unique patented design and high temperature polymer diaphragm for high output levels with low distortion.

Enclosures come in light gray or black and are paintable to match the requirements of the application.

AWC components are highly weather-treated and a three-layer grille with vapor-barrier backing minimizes direct rain contact with the system transducers. The recessed terminal compartment is protected by a panel cover and a water-tight gland nut fitting. A U-bracket is included. The system's IP-56 outdoor rating and wide, smooth frequency response makes JBL's AWC speakers ideal for projects such as racetracks, school stadiums, theme parks, fairgrounds, skating rinks, and swimming facilities, as well as for arenas, general public address, and a variety of other indoor and outdoor applications.

"The high power 8" and 12" low-frequency drivers, derived from JBL's Control 328 and Control 322 high power, large format in-ceiling systems, combined with a new generation of compression driver, utilize the internally contoured pole piece and the entire driver cone to form a large diameter waveguide for the high frequencies," said Rick Kamlet, senior marketing manager, commercial installed sound, JBL Professional. "Those factors, along with high-slope crossovers, provide exceptionally consistent pattern control from a very compact system. These coaxial drivers allow these speakers to be extremely compact while really packing a punch in both sound level and audio quality."