The JBL Control 416C/T is a professional 6.5-inch two-way coaxial ceiling loudspeaker designed to deliver clear, balanced sound and consistent coverage in commercial audio installations. Part of JBL Professional's Control 400 Standard Coverage Series, the Control 416C/T combines high-quality audio performance, modern architectural styling, and installer-friendly mounting features.
Featuring a 6.5-inch woofer, 0.75-inch soft-dome tweeter, and 120-degree conical coverage pattern, this ceiling speaker provides excellent speech intelligibility and full-range music reproduction for restaurants, retail stores, offices, classrooms, hotels, and houses of worship.
The Control 416C/T supports both 70V/100V distributed audio systems and 8-ohm low-impedance operation, making it suitable for a wide range of commercial sound applications. Its built-in 30-watt multi-tap transformer allows installers to select the appropriate power level for each speaker location.
A sleek, full-face magnetic grille, integrated backcan, and improved mounting system make the JBL Control 416C/T an excellent choice for new commercial AV installations and system upgrades.
Clear, Consistent Sound with Wide 120° Coverage
The JBL Control 416C/T utilizes a coaxial driver design with a 6.5-inch low-frequency driver and a 0.75-inch soft-dome high-frequency driver.
Its 120-degree conical coverage pattern provides consistent sound distribution across the listening area, helping reduce uneven coverage and improving audio clarity throughout the space.
With a frequency range of 61 Hz to 20 kHz, the Control 416C/T delivers detailed speech reproduction and smooth musical performance.
The speaker is well suited for both background music and foreground audio applications where sound quality and even coverage are important.
Flexible 70V/100V and 8-Ohm Operation
The Control 416C/T includes a built-in 30-watt transformer for use with commercial distributed audio systems.
70V Transformer Settings:
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30 watts
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15 watts
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7.5 watts
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3.8 watts
100V Transformer Settings:
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30 watts
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15 watts
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7.5 watts
For conventional low-impedance sound systems, the speaker also provides an 8-ohm direct input.
This flexibility allows the Control 416C/T to be used in multi-speaker commercial installations or smaller systems powered by compatible low-impedance amplifiers.
Modern Architectural Design
The JBL Control 416C/T features a full-face, bezel-less magnetic grille designed to blend into modern commercial interiors.
The included white grille is paintable, allowing installers to match the surrounding ceiling finish.
An integrated safety tether helps secure the grille to the loudspeaker baffle.
Optional black round and white square grilles are available separately for installations requiring a different appearance.
Installer-Friendly Mounting and Connections
The Control 416C/T is engineered to simplify installation in suspended ceilings and other compatible ceiling structures.
Its integrated backcan provides a self-contained speaker enclosure, while the redesigned terminal cover supports both top and side cable entry.
Captive dogear mounting clamps accommodate a variety of ceiling thicknesses and help provide secure, repeatable installation.
The speaker includes mounting hardware and accessories for compatible ceiling installations.
With an 8.8-inch ceiling cutout requirement, installers should verify the available ceiling space and mounting depth before installation, particularly when replacing an older ceiling speaker.
JBL Control 416C/T Key Features
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6.5-Inch Two-Way Coaxial Design: Delivers balanced speech and music reproduction
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0.75-Inch Soft-Dome Tweeter: Provides smooth high-frequency performance
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120° Conical Coverage: Wide, consistent sound distribution
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61 Hz–20 kHz Frequency Range: Suitable for commercial music and paging applications
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Built-In 30W Transformer: Supports 70V and 100V distributed audio systems
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8-Ohm Direct Input: Compatible with conventional low-impedance amplification
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50W Continuous Power Capacity: Rated using 100-hour continuous pink-noise testing
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Integrated Backcan: Enclosed design for commercial ceiling installations
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Full-Face Magnetic Grille: Clean, modern appearance
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Paintable White Finish: Blends with architectural ceiling designs
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Grille Safety Tether: Helps secure the removable grille
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Top and Side Cable Entry: Flexible wiring installation
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Captive Dogear Mounting System: Secure installation across various ceiling thicknesses
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UL 2043 Plenum Suitability: Designed for approved air-handling-space installations
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IP33 Environmental Rating: Provides specified protection against ingress
JBL Control 416C/T Technical Specifications
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Specification
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Details
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Manufacturer
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JBL Professional
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Model
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Control 416C/T
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Manufacturer SKU
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JBL-C416C/T
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Speaker Type
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Two-Way Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker
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Product Series
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Control 400 Standard Coverage
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Low-Frequency Driver
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6.5" (165 mm) paper-cone woofer
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High-Frequency Driver
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0.75" (20 mm) soft-dome tweeter
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Frequency Range (-10 dB)
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61 Hz–20 kHz
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Frequency Response (±3 dB)
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84 Hz–19 kHz
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Power Capacity, 100 Hours
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50W continuous / 200W peak
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Power Capacity, 2 Hours
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75W continuous / 300W peak
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Continuous Program Power, 2 Hours
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150W
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Sensitivity (1W/1m)
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89 dB
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Coverage Pattern
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120° conical
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Maximum SPL at 1 Meter
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108 dB continuous / 114 dB peak
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Nominal Impedance
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8 ohms
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Minimum Impedance
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6.6 ohms at 250 Hz
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Transformer
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Built-in 30W multi-tap
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70V Taps
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30W, 15W, 7.5W, 3.8W
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100V Taps
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30W, 15W, 7.5W
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Low-Impedance Operation
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8-ohm direct
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Recommended High-Pass Filter
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70 Hz, 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley
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Ceiling Cutout Diameter
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8.8" (223 mm)
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Overall Diameter
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10.4" (261 mm)
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Overall Height
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9.3" (233 mm)
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Depth Above Ceiling Reference
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8.9" (222 mm), per JBL drawing reference
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Net Weight
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8.27 lbs (3.75 kg)
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Grille
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White, full-face magnetic, paintable
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Enclosure
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Integrated backcan
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Environmental Rating
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IP33
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Operating Temperature
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32°F–113°F (0°C–45°C)
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Safety Certifications
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UL 1480A, UL 2043, CSA C22.2 No. 205
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Mounting
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Captive dogear clamps
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Installation
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Ceiling-mounted
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Recommended Applications
Restaurants and Hospitality: Provide consistent background music and clear announcements in dining areas, lounges, and hotel common spaces.
Retail Stores: Deliver balanced music reproduction and paging coverage throughout sales floors and shopping areas.
Corporate Offices: Support background music, paging, and presentation audio in offices, conference rooms, and common areas.
Schools and Universities: Provide clear speech reproduction for classrooms, lecture spaces, and administrative facilities.
Houses of Worship: Distribute music and spoken-word audio throughout worship spaces, classrooms, and fellowship areas.
Commercial Buildings: Integrate into distributed audio systems for general announcements and everyday audio playback.
Compatible JBL Control 416C/T Accessories
The following optional JBL accessories are designed for the Control 416C/T:
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JBL MTC-416BG: Black round magnetic grille
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JBL MTC-416SG: White square magnetic grille
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JBL MTC-416WG: Weatherized grille
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JBL MTC-426NC: New construction bracket
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JBL MTC-426MR: Mud-ring construction bracket
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JBL MTC-48TRX4: Tile rail accessory for 4' × 4' ceiling tiles
Accessories are sold separately.
Why Buy the JBL Control 416C/T from Audio Supply?
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