Compact Ceiling Loudspeaker: Control 12C/T

₹16,199.00

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  • The Control 12C/T is a versatile ceiling loudspeaker featuring a 76 mm (3 inches) wide-bandwidth cone driver, housed in a vented, paintable baffle made of UV-resistant UL94-V0 material. It includes a pre-attached blind-mount back for effortless installation.
  • Key Features:
    • 76 mm (3 in) full-range driver for balanced audio reproduction.
    • Blind-mount backcans ensure quick and easy installation.
    • Supports combined 70V/100V and low impedance direct operation:
      • 20 Watts at the 8Ω nominal setting.
      • 15W multi-tap at 70V/100V for flexible power configurations.
    • Frequency response from 68 Hz to 17 kHz, providing clear audio across a wide range.
    • A wide 130° coverage angle ensures uniform sound dispersion.
    • Available in white or black (-BK) to suit different aesthetic preferences and blend with ceiling décor.

The Control 12C/T is a versatile and compact ceiling loudspeaker designed to deliver exceptional audio performance in various environments, from commercial spaces to educational facilities. Its robust design and advanced features make it a reliable choice for both background music and paging applications.

Design and Build

The Control 12C/T features a 76 mm (3 inches) wide-bandwidth cone driver housed in a vented, paintable baffle. The baffle is constructed from UV-resistant UL94-V0 material, ensuring durability and longevity, even in challenging environmental conditions. It comes with a preattached blind-mount back can, facilitating quick and easy installation without compromising on aesthetics.

Audio Performance

Equipped with a full-range driver, the Control 12C/T offers clear and balanced sound reproduction across a frequency range from 68 Hz to 17 kHz. This wide bandwidth ensures that it can handle both low and high frequencies effectively, delivering rich audio quality suitable for various audio applications.

Installation Flexibility

The speaker supports combined 70V/100V and low impedance direct operation, providing flexibility in system design and installation. It offers a nominal power rating of 20 Watts at 8Ω in direct setting and 15W multi-tap options at 70V/100V, accommodating different power requirements and configurations based on the installation needs.

Coverage and Dispersion

With a wide 130° coverage angle, the Control 12C/T ensures uniform sound distribution throughout the listening area. This broad dispersion pattern is ideal for environments where consistent audio coverage is essential, such as retail spaces, offices, and classrooms.

Aesthetic Options

Available in both white and black (-BK) color options, the Control 12C/T can seamlessly blend into any architectural setting. The paintable baffle allows integrators to match the speaker with the ceiling décor, maintaining a clean and unobtrusive appearance while delivering superior sound performance.

Applications

The Control 12C/T is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

  • Commercial Spaces: Perfect for background music and paging systems in retail stores, restaurants, and hotels where clear, ambient sound is required.
  • Educational Facilities: Ideal for classrooms, lecture halls, and auditoriums, providing intelligible audio for announcements and presentations.
  • Office Environments: Enhances communication through clear audio for conference rooms, meeting spaces, and open office areas.
  • Public Venues: Used in airports, train stations, and public buildings for public address and emergency notification systems.

Conclusion

In summary, the Control 12C/T compact ceiling loudspeaker combines robust construction, versatile installation options, and high-quality audio performance to meet the demands of modern audio installations. Whether for background music, paging, or clear speech reinforcement, this speaker ensures reliable and consistent sound delivery in diverse environments. Its easy installation process and aesthetic design make it a preferred choice for integrators and architects aiming to enhance both acoustic performance and visual appeal within their projects.

Specifications

Detailed Speaker Specifications

  • Frequency Range (-10dB): 68 Hz – 17 kHz
  • Power Rating:
    • 40 Watts Continuous Program Power
    • 20 Watts Continuous Pink Noise (80W peak), 100 hr
  • Transformer Taps: 15 W, 7.5 W, 3.8 W @ 70V and 100V (& 1.9 W @ 70V only)
  • Frequency Response (±3 dB): 95 Hz – 15 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 84 dB (1kHz – 16 kHz)
  • Coverage Angle: 130° conical
  • Directivity Factor (Q): 9.8
  • Directivity Index (DI): 7.4 dB
  • Maximum SPL (1m):
    • 97 dB (low-impedance, 103 dB peak)
    • 96 dB (top 70V/100V tap)
  • Impedance: 8 ohms (in direct/bypass 8Ω setting)
  • Drivers: 76 mm (3 inch) with polypropylene cone, butyl rubber surround, Kaptonâ„¢ voice coil former, high-temperature voice coil, aluminum coupling ring for low distortion and HF extension
  • Input Connectors: Removable locking 4-pin connector with screw-down terminals. Max wire size 12 AWG (2.5 mm2)
  • Connector Wiring: Pin 1 = + In; Pin 2 = – In; Pin 3 = + Loop Thru; Pin 4 = – Loop Thru
  • Strain Reliefs: Strain relief for two cables or two flex conduits via coupled clamping mechanism
  • Materials:
    • ABS baffle with UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flame class fire rating
    • Zinc-plated steel backcan
  • Safety Agency: UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90 & NFPA70; S7232/UL Listed, Suitable for use in air handling spaces, Signaling Speaker; Transformer UL registered per UL1876; ROHS, C-tick N108, CE compliant; Baffle meets UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flammability rating; In accordance with IEC60849/EN60849 systems
  • Dimensions: 196 mm diameter x 138 mm depth from back of baffle (7.7 in diameter x 5.4 in depth)
  • Ceiling Cutout Size: 170 mm (6.7 in) diameter (cardboard cutout template included)
  • Ceiling Thickness Range: Up to 35 mm (1.4 in) with stock dog-ears. MTC-TCD thick-ceiling dog-ears available for up to 55 mm (2.2 in) ceiling thicknesses
  • Safety Seismic Attachment: One point, top surface
  • Net Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs, one speaker)
  • Shipping Weight: 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs, pair in master carton)
  • Included Accessories: C-ring support backing plate, 2 tile support rails (for 2 ft or 600 mm tile spans; optional MTC-48TR extension available for larger 4 ft or 1200 mm tile spans), cutout template, paint shield, removable locking multi-pin connector, grille
  • Optional Accessories:
    • MTC-24NC new construction bracket
    • MTC-24MR mud-ring construction bracket
    • MTC-TCD thick-ceiling dog-ears for ceiling thicknesses up to 55 mm (2.2 in, ordering one set = 24 dog-ears for 8 speakers)
    • MTC-48TR tile rail for 1200 mm (4 ft) tile spans
  • Color: White or Black
  • Backcan: Formed steel (included “blind-mount”)
  • Baffle/Rim: ABS baffle with UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flame class fire rating
  • Plenum Usage: Yes, backcan included

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