{"product_id":"james-loudspeaker-pd42-70-4-2-way-pendant-speaker-70v","title":"James Loudspeaker PD42-70 - 4\" 2-Way Pendant Speaker, 70V","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PD42-70 is part of the pendant speaker range within the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/james-loudspeaker\"\u003eJames Loudspeaker collection\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e70V Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connects many speakers on a single amplifier line for large distributed systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Suspends from the structure above for spaces without a ceiling cavity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4\" 2-Way Driver Array\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 4-inch woofer and dedicated tweeter deliver balanced full-range sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTap-Level Flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — Simplifies wiring and level setting across long cable runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-Ceiling Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brings sound closer to listeners in exposed-structure interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge open-ceiling retail and venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaging and background music systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestaurants, atriums, and exposed-structure interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70V distributed audio across long runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:480px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e2-Way Pendant Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eDedicated Tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e2-Way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e70V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 70V mean on the PD42-70?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a distributed-audio standard that lets many speakers run on a single amplifier line over long cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the PD42-70 and the PD42-4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PD42-70 is configured for 70V systems, while the PD42-4 is a 4-ohm model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the PD42-70 typically used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt works well in large open-ceiling venues for paging and background music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the PD42-70 a hanging speaker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a pendant speaker that suspends from the structure above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the PD42-70 compare to the PD62-70?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PD62-70 uses a larger 6.5\" driver for greater output in bigger open spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Loudspeaker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47710412374252,"sku":"60164","price":810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/enaixrj9abuktt5z4trs_0805c1cc-0197-4fa9-8c44-40b078f4bc34.png?v=1780808639","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/james-loudspeaker-pd42-70-4-2-way-pendant-speaker-70v","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}