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JBL Control 442C/T Compact Ceiling Speaker – Premium Coverage Series

JBL Professional  |  SKU: JBL-MTC-442NC

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The JBL Control 442C/T is a compact, high-performance ceiling speaker from JBL’s flagship Control 400 Premium Coverage Series. Featuring a 2.5-inch full-range driver in an integrated enclosure, this speaker is designed for versatile installation in most ceiling plenum spaces, making it ideal for commercial, hospitality, and professional audio environments.

Engineered for both performance and ease of installation, the Control 442C/T incorporates carefully designed mounting features. The robust captive dogear system accommodates a variety of ceiling thicknesses, while terminal covers provide flexible top or side cable entry for maximum installation efficiency. The full-face magnetic grille is paintable for seamless integration into modern interiors, with optional black and square accessory grilles available for additional customization.

Supporting both low-impedance and 70V/100V distributed audio applications, the Control 442C/T delivers clear, consistent audio throughout a wide coverage area. Its IP33 rating ensures reliable operation in protected ceiling environments, while its refined design meets modern architectural sensibilities. Compact yet powerful, the Control 442C/T is perfect for spaces where unobtrusive, professional-grade audio performance is required.

Features

  • 63.5 mm (2.5 in) full-range driver with paper cone and rubber surround

  • Integrated enclosure for ceiling plenum installation

  • Built-in 70V/100V multi-tap transformer and 16-ohm direct input

  • Full-face, paintable magnetic grille; optional black and square grilles available

  • Top and side cable entry options

  • Robust dogears for a wide range of ceiling thicknesses

  • IP33 rated for protected ceiling environments

Specifications Table

Specification Detail
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 130 Hz – 20 kHz
Power Capacity 22.5 W (90 W Peak, 2 hr), 15 W (60 W Peak, 100 hr)
Sensitivity (1m/1W) 86 dB
Coverage Angle 160° conical
Maximum SPL (1m) 99.5 dB continuous, 105.5 dB peak
Nominal Impedance 16Ω
Transformer Taps 70V: 12 W, 6 W, 3 W; 100V: 12 W, 6 W
Drivers 60 mm (2.5 in) full-range driver with paper cone, rubber surround, CCAW coil
Ceiling Cutout Size 104 mm (4.1 in)
Dimensions 138 mm H x 131 mm dia.; 129 mm depth from ceiling tile bottom to backcan top
Safety Rating UL 2043, NFPA 90A & 70, CSA C22.2 no. 205, UL 1480A
Environmental IP33 per EN/IEC 60529, Operating Temp: 0° C – 45° C
Optional Accessories JBL-MTC-442BG black round grille, JBL-MTC-442SG white square grille, JBL-MTC-442NC new construction bracket, JBL-MTC-442MR mud-ring bracket, JBL-MTC-48TRX4 tile rail
Color White (RAL9003), paintable
Net Weight 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)
Shipping Weight 3.22 kg per pair
SKU JBL-C442C/T

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