JBL Professional CBT 50LA-LS

Line Array Column Loudspeaker with with Eight 50 mm (2 in) Drivers and EN54:24 Certification

CBT 50LA-LS
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Line Array Column Loudspeaker with with Eight 50 mm (2 in) Drivers and EN54:24 Certification

The CBT 50LA-LS, with Constant Beamwidth Technology™, represents a breakthrough in pattern control, utilizing analog delay beamforming and amplitude tapering to accomplish consistent vertical coverage without the narrow vertical beaming and out-of-coverage lobing that are typical of straight form-factor passive column speakers. This loudspeaker is EN 54-24 Compliant for life safety applications.

 

Features

  • Patent-pending Constant Beamwidth Technology™ provides constant directivity up to the highest frequencies and reduces out-of-coverage lobing.
  • EN 54-24 Compliant for Life Safety Applications (when installed with included MTC-PC2 panel cover)
  • Switchable voicing provides flat response in music mode or mid-range presence peak in speech mode.
  • Dynamic SonicGuard™ overload protection
  • Built-in 70V/100V transformer, plus 8 ohm direct capability.
  • Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket included.
 

Downloads

Documents
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file type icon MTC-CBT Flush Mount Bracket Install Guide
en updated: Apr 2026
en  297 KB Apr 2026
Specifications
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file type icon CBT 50LA-LS Spec Sheet
version C, updated: Sep 2025
955 KB Sep 2025
Brochures
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file type icon CBT Brochure
updated: Oct 2020
  973 KB Oct 2020
en  5.71 MB Jul 2024
CAD Drawings
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33.2 KB Oct 2020
3.63 MB Mar 2025
Compliances
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148 KB Oct 2019
Tech Notes
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file type icon Tech Note: Volume 1, #35
updated: Oct 2020
2.23 MB Oct 2020
Software
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download icon for CBT Calculator CBT Calculator
version 1.3.0.1, released: Aug 2023
1.3.0.1   3.66 MB Aug 2023
Safety Sheets
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file type icon CBT50LA-LS EN54 Certificate
updated: Nov 2025
241 KB Nov 2025
Information Documents
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17.2 KB Oct 2019
Images
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file type icon CBT Family Hi-Res Image
updated: Oct 2019
237 KB Oct 2019
Install Guides
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440 KB Feb 2026
file type icon CBT Stand-Mount Bracket Guide
updated: Oct 2020
476 KB Oct 2020
277 KB Oct 2020
file type icon CBT Quick Start Guide
updated: Oct 2020
1.15 MB Oct 2020
Application Guides
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en  8.48 MB Oct 2022
Ease Files
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file type icon CBT 50, 100 and 200 GLL Files
updated: May 2024
8.41 MB May 2024
Faqs
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file type icon CBT Frequently Asked Questions
updated: Oct 2020
193 KB Oct 2020
Accessories
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file type icon CBT Suspension Bracket
updated: Oct 2020
305 KB Oct 2020
Speaker Tunings
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file type icon Commercial, CBT, and AWC Tunings 220616
version A, updated: May 2023
557 KB May 2023

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Parts & Service

Specifications

Drivers Eight 50 mm(2 in) Full-Range
Frequency Range (-10dB) 120 Hz – 20 kHz
Coverage Pattern Vertical: 20° (1.5 kHz - 16 kHz, ±10°)
Horizontal: 150° (ave, 1 kHz – 4 kHz, ±20°)
Coverage Angle
Frequency (kHz)Horizontal Coverage°Vertical Coverage°
0.5 kHz360°100°
1 kHz247°55°
2 kHz194°32°
4 kHz135°18°
Sensitivity (1W/1m) free field (speech mode) 93 dB (2 kHz - 14 kHz )
(music mode) 89 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz)
Sensitivity (1W @ 4m) (speech mode) 78.8 dB SPL (100 Hz - 10 kHz)
(music mode) 76.5 dB SPL (100 Hz - 10 kHz)
Nominal Impedance 8Ω (in bypass mode)
7.5w@70v; 15w@100v Tap = 667Ω
15w@70v; 30w@100v Tap = 333Ω
30w@70v; 60w@100v Tap = 167Ω
60w@70v; N/C@100v Tap = 83Ω
Power Rating 150W (600W peak), 2 hrs100 W (400W peak), 100 hrs
Maximum SPL Speech: 115 dB cont ave (121 peak @ 1m); 103 dB cont ave (109 peak @ 4m)
Music: 111 dB cont ave (117 peak @ 1m); 99 dB cont ave (105 peak @ 4m)
EN54 Max SPL (@ 4m) Speech: 96 dB, Music: 93 dB
Transformer Taps 60W, 30W, 15W, (7.5W at 70V only), and 8Ω thru, via switch
Enclosure Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille
Outdoor Capability IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant.
Color Black or White (-WH)
Insert Points Ten M6 insert points on back panel.
Mounting Included swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously adjustable ±15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points within the range. Ten threaded mounting points located on back panel located on back panel conform to industry standard rectangular 108 x 51 mm (4.25 x 2.0 in) pattern for OmniMount® 30.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension.
Safety Agency Rating EN54-24:2008 certified, when installed with MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover. In accordance with the requirements of IEC60849/EN60849.
Dimensions (H x W x D) 528 x 99 x 153 mm(20.8 x 3.9 x 6.0 in)
Net Weight 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)
Included Accessories Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracketMTC-PC2 terminal panel cover
Optional Accessories MTC-CBT-FM1 flush-mount low-profile wall-mount bracket MTC-CBT-SMB1 Stand-Mount Bracket for use with 35 mm speaker stand

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