JBL CBT 100LA-LS-WH Line-Array Column Loudspeaker with EN54:24 Certification (White)

Product Overview

The JBL CBT 100LA-LS-WH is an EN 54-24 certified line array column loudspeaker that combines Constant Beamwidth Technology with life-safety compliance for voice-evacuation and mass-notification systems. This certified column speaker delivers high speech intelligibility in reverberant commercial and public spaces while meeting the requirements for emergency communication installations. It is well suited to houses of worship, auditoriums, government spaces, and transportation or commercial facilities that require integrated paging and life-safety audio. The white column profile blends into light-colored walls and pillars for a discreet installation.

Product Description

The CBT 100LA-LS-WH uses sixteen 50 mm (2 in) drivers and JBL's Constant Beamwidth Technology, applying analog delay beam-forming and amplitude tapering to maintain consistent vertical coverage without the narrow beaming and out-of-coverage lobing typical of conventional column speakers. It is EN 54-24 compliant for life-safety applications when installed with the included MTC-PC2 panel cover, making it appropriate for certified voice-alarm and emergency communication systems. Vertical pattern coverage is switchable between 40 degrees for medium-throw rooms and 15 degrees for long-throw applications, and a voicing switch selects flat music response or a mid-range presence peak for maximum speech intelligibility. The built-in 70V/100V transformer supports distributed-line installations common to paging and life-safety systems, while 8-ohm direct drive is also available. Dynamic SonicGuard overload protection helps guard the drivers, and the included swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket provides precise aiming. Integrators specifying certified column systems can browse related models in our JBL Professional installed audio collection.

Key Features

• EN 54-24 Life-Safety Certification — The column is EN 54-24 compliant for voice-evacuation systems when installed with the included MTC-PC2 panel cover.
• Constant Beamwidth Technology — Analog beam-forming maintains consistent vertical directivity and reduces out-of-coverage lobing for clearer sound.
• Sixteen 2-Inch Drivers — A column of sixteen 50 mm (2 in) drivers provides smooth full-range column coverage.
• Switchable Vertical Coverage — The vertical pattern toggles between 40 degrees for medium throw and 15 degrees for long-throw applications.
• Speech/Music Voicing — A voicing switch selects flat music response or a mid-range presence peak optimized for speech intelligibility.
• Built-In 70V/100V Transformer — Integrated transformer taps support distributed-line paging and life-safety systems, with 8-ohm direct drive also available.
• Dynamic SonicGuard Protection — Onboard overload protection helps safeguard the drivers during high-output operation.
• Included Swivel Wall Bracket — A pan/tilt wall bracket ships with the speaker for precise audience aiming.

Typical Applications

• House of worship
• Auditorium
• Government space
• Multi-purpose room
• Commercial meeting space

Technical Specifications

Full electrical specifications should be confirmed against the JBL CBT 100LA-LS specification sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CBT 100LA-LS-WH certified for life-safety systems?
Yes. It is EN 54-24 compliant for voice-evacuation and mass-notification applications when installed with the included MTC-PC2 panel cover.

Can it run on a 70V/100V distributed system?
Yes. The built-in 70V/100V transformer supports distributed-line paging and life-safety systems, and 8-ohm direct drive is also available.

How do I select the vertical coverage pattern?
Use the 40-degree setting for medium-throw rooms and the 15-degree setting for long-throw spaces to project intelligible announcements to the back of the room.

What is included for installation?
The speaker ships with a swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket and the MTC-PC2 panel cover required for EN 54-24 compliance.

What support is available for AV integration?
Creation Networks can assist with amplifier sizing, distributed-line design, and life-safety system specification for the CBT 100LA-LS-WH.