Atlas Sound FAP42T-USA – 4" Strategy I Speaker Package Buy America (Pair)

Product Overview

The Atlas Sound FAP42T-USA is a pre-assembled 4-inch Strategy I Series in-ceiling speaker package sold as a pair, designed to meet Buy America Act requirements for federally funded construction and renovation projects. Each speaker is assembled at AtlasIED’s commercial manufacturing facility in Ennis, Texas, and both the FA81-4 back can assembly and the FA97-4NK speaker are individually UL1480 and UL2043 listed for general signaling and plenum ceiling installation. The FAP42T-USA targets government buildings, publicly funded schools, transportation facilities, and other projects where domestic assembly compliance is a procurement requirement.

Product Description

The FAP42T-USA combines the FA81-4 mounting assembly with the FA97-4NK 4-inch Strategy I speaker into a single, pre-assembled package that arrives ready for immediate ceiling installation, eliminating the separate ordering and on-site assembly steps required when purchasing components individually. Each speaker in the pair is rated at 15 watts RMS and 25 watts peak, with a frequency response of 110Hz to 20kHz and 88dB average sensitivity. Four power taps — 1, 2, 4, and 8 watts — provide flexibility for balancing level across distributed 70V audio runs of varying lengths and coverage requirements. The 130-degree dispersion angle produces wide, even coverage from flush ceiling positions, making the FAP42T-USA appropriate for standard office ceiling heights where broad horizontal coverage from a single speaker is preferred over tight-pattern designs. The 4.79-inch depth and 5.04-inch diameter keep the physical footprint compact, with a 6.5-inch cutout diameter required for installation into standard ceiling tiles. The pre-assembled format provides labor savings on large projects where the time cost of individual component assembly across dozens or hundreds of speaker positions is significant. Both UL1480 and UL2043 listings ensure the FAP42T-USA qualifies for fire-alarm-associated audio and plenum ceiling installations per commercial construction requirements. Assembly is performed at one of ten Atlas Sound and Mitek Communications Group working facilities across the United States, satisfying Buy America assembly requirements for covered projects.

Key Features

• Buy America Compliant Assembly — Assembled in AtlasIED’s Ennis, Texas facility from domestic and foreign parts, meeting Buy America Act requirements for federally funded projects.
• Pre-Assembled Package — FA81-4 back can and FA97-4NK speaker arrive factory-assembled for immediate installation, eliminating on-site assembly steps.
• UL1480 Listed — Qualified for fire-alarm-associated audio applications in commercial and institutional buildings.
• UL2043 Listed — Approved for plenum ceiling installation in HVAC air-handling spaces.
• 130° Wide Dispersion — Broad coverage pattern from flush ceiling position for standard commercial ceiling height installations.
• Four Selectable Power Taps — 1, 2, 4, and 8 watt taps for flexible level balancing across distributed 70V audio runs.
• 15W RMS / 25W Peak Power Rating — Adequate headroom for commercial paging and background music at standard installation levels.
• 88dB Average Sensitivity — Consistent output level with efficient use of distributed amplifier power.
• Labor Savings — Pre-assembled format reduces per-position installation time on large distributed audio projects.
• Sold as Pair — Two pre-assembled speakers per order simplifies procurement for standard two-speaker ceiling configurations.

Typical Applications

• Government space
• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Training room
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• All-hands room
• House of worship

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the FAP42T-USA Buy America compliant?

A: The FAP42T-USA is assembled at AtlasIED’s commercial manufacturing facility in Ennis, Texas — one of ten US-based Atlas Sound and Mitek Communications Group facilities — using domestic and foreign parts. This satisfies the Buy America Act assembly requirements applicable to many federally funded construction and infrastructure projects.

Q: What is included in the FAP42T-USA package?

A: Each unit includes the FA81-4 back can assembly and the FA97-4NK 4-inch Strategy I Series speaker, pre-assembled at the factory. The listing includes a pair — two complete pre-assembled speakers per order.

Q: Can the FAP42T-USA be used in plenum ceiling spaces?

A: Yes. The speaker is UL2043 listed for installation in plenum ceiling spaces used as HVAC air-handling areas, a common requirement in commercial construction above ceiling tiles.

Q: Is the FAP42T-USA suitable for fire-alarm-associated audio systems?

A: Yes. The UL1480 listing qualifies the speaker for fire-alarm-associated audio (speaker/amplifier) system installations in commercial and institutional buildings.

Q: What ceiling cutout size is required?

A: A 6.5-inch (165.1mm) cutout diameter is required for installation.

Q: What distributed audio voltage does the FAP42T-USA support?

A: The speaker includes a 70V transformer with 1, 2, 4, and 8 watt taps for use in 70V distributed audio systems.

Q: How does the pre-assembled format save labor?

A: On large projects with many speaker positions, the time required to assemble back cans and speakers individually at each ceiling location adds up significantly. Receiving pre-assembled units allows installers to proceed directly to ceiling mounting without a separate assembly step, reducing per-position labor time.