James Loudspeaker PD42-70 - 4" 2-Way Pendant Speaker, 70V

Product Overview

The James Loudspeaker PD42-70 is a 4" 2-way pendant speaker with 70V operation, built for distributed commercial AV systems in open-ceiling spaces. This 70V hanging pendant loudspeaker suits exposed-structure retail, restaurants, and large venues that run many speakers on a single amplifier line. Its 2-way driver array delivers balanced full-range audio while suspended in the listening area.

Product Description

The PD42-70 is part of the pendant speaker range within the James Loudspeaker collection, pairing a 4" woofer with a dedicated tweeter in a 2-way design housed in a suspended enclosure. The 70V transformer lets integrators connect many pendants across long cable runs on a single amplifier channel, which is ideal for paging and background music across large open-ceiling areas. Because it hangs from the structure, it brings sound closer to listeners where there is no ceiling cavity.

For low-impedance zones, integrators specify the matching 4-ohm PD42-4 instead, while larger open spaces may call for the 6.5" PD62-70. The 70V design simplifies wiring and tap-level adjustment across distributed systems, and the 2-way configuration balances speech intelligibility and music reproduction for paging and program audio.

Key Features

• 70V Operation — Connects many speakers on a single amplifier line for large distributed systems.
• Pendant Mounting — Suspends from the structure above for spaces without a ceiling cavity.
• 4" 2-Way Driver Array — A 4-inch woofer and dedicated tweeter deliver balanced full-range sound.
• Tap-Level Flexibility — Simplifies wiring and level setting across long cable runs.
• Open-Ceiling Ready — Brings sound closer to listeners in exposed-structure interiors.

Typical Applications

• Large open-ceiling retail and venues
• Paging and background music systems
• Restaurants, atriums, and exposed-structure interiors
• 70V distributed audio across long runs

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 70V mean on the PD42-70?
It is a distributed-audio standard that lets many speakers run on a single amplifier line over long cable runs.

What is the difference between the PD42-70 and the PD42-4?
The PD42-70 is configured for 70V systems, while the PD42-4 is a 4-ohm model.

Where is the PD42-70 typically used?
It works well in large open-ceiling venues for paging and background music.

Is the PD42-70 a hanging speaker?
Yes. It is a pendant speaker that suspends from the structure above.

How does the PD42-70 compare to the PD62-70?
The PD62-70 uses a larger 6.5" driver for greater output in bigger open spaces.