Professional Series
AM5215/64 2-Way Loudspeaker System
with 1 x 15” LF
Key Features:
u 60° x 40° Coverage
u 265H-1 Differential Drive® Low-Frequency
Driver
u 2408H-1 High-Frequency Compression
Driver
u Large PT™ Progressive Transition
waveguide for excellent pattern control
and low distortion
u Rotatable waveguide for vertical or
horizontal orientation
u Bi-Amp/Passive Switchable
u Available in Black, White and WRC/WRX
weather resistant finishes
Applications:
u Performing Arts Facilities
u Theatrical Sound Design
Specifications:
System:
u Auditoriums Frequency Range1 (-10 dB): 35 Hz – 20 kHz
u Worship Facilities Frequency Response1 (±3 dB): 41 Hz – 18 kHz
Coverage Pattern: 60° x 40°, rotatable waveguide
u Live Clubs Directivity Factor (Q): 18.1
u Dance Clubs Directivity Index (DI): 12.6 dB
Crossover Modes: Bi-amp/Passive switchable
u Sports Facilities Passive Crossover Frequency: 1.9 kHz
u Themed Entertainment Venues Transducer Power Rating (AES)2: LF: 500 W (2000 W peak), 2 hrs
350 W (1400 W peak), 100 hrs
The AM5215/64 is a medium power, HF: 40 W (160 W peak), 2 hrs
lightweight, 2-way, full-range loudspeaker Long-Term System Power Rating (IEC) : Passive mode: 350 W (1400 W peak), 100 hrs
3
Maximum SPL4: Bi-amp mode:
system comprised of the JBL Differential LF: 125 dB-SPL cont avg (131 dB peak)
Drive dual voice coil and dual magnetic gap HF: 131 dB-SPL cont avg (137 dB peak)
265H-1 380 mm (15 in) low frequency driver Passive mode:
124 dB-SPL cont avg (130 dB peak)
and 2408H-1 high-frequency 38 mm (1.5 in) System Sensitivity (1W @ 1m)5: Passive mode: 98 dB SPL
exit, 38 mm (1.5 in) voice-coil compression Transducers:
driver. The large format Progressive Low Frequency Driver: 1 x JBL 265H-1 380 mm (15 in) driver with 50.8 mm (2 in) dual voice coil
Transition waveguide provides excellent 60° Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
x 40° coverage. The waveguide is rotatable Sensitivity (1W @ 1m, within operational band)5: 99 dB SPL
so the loudspeaker system can be used in High Frequency Driver: JBL 2408H-1, 38 mm (1.5 in) exit compression driver, 38 mm (1.5 in)
either the vertical or horizontal orientation. voice coil
High-slope passive networks minimize band Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 115 dB SPL
overlap. Well-controlled off-axis response
Waveguide: PT-H64HF-1
enhances arrayability.
Physical:
The enclosure is constructed of multi-ply Enclosure: Trapezoidal with 15 degree side angles, 16 mm (5/8 in) exterior grade
birch coated in JBL’s rugged DuraFlex™ 11-ply birch plywood
finish and is heavily braced to maximize Suspension Attachment: 15 points (4 top, 4 bottom, 2 each side, 3 rear), M10 threaded hardware
low-frequency performance. The trapezoid Finish: Black DuraFlex™ finish. White available upon request.
Grille: Powder coated 14 gauge perforated steel, with acoustically transparent black
enclosure is fitted with fifteen M10 foam backing.
threaded attachment points and utilizes a Input Connector: NL4 Neutrik Speakon® and CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals.
14-gauge steel grille internally lined with Barrier terminals accept up to 5.2 sq mm (10 AWG) wire or max width 9 mm
acoustically transparent foam to provide (.375 in) spade lugs. Speakon in parallel with barrier strip for loop-through.
additional driver protection and give a very Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810; IP-x3 per IEC529.
Dimensions (H x W x D in 781 x 420 x 503 mm
professional appearance. vertical cabinet orientation): (30.8 x 16.5 x 19.8 in)
The AM5215/64 is part of JBL’s AE Net Weight: 25.0 kg (55 lb)
Series, a versatile family of loudspeakers Optional Accessories: M10 x 35 mm forged shoulder eyebolts with washers
U-Bracket MTU-1
intended for a wide variety of applications. 1
Bi-amp mode, with recommended active tuning, 2π half-space.
AES standard, one decade pink noise with 6 dB crest factor within device’s operational band, free air. Standard AES 2 hr rating plus long-
2
term 100 hr rating are specified for low-frequency transducers.
3
IEC standard, bandwidth pink noise with 6 dB crest factor, 100 hours.
4
Calculated based on power rating and sensitivity, exclusive of power compression.
5
Anechoic sensitivity in free field, no additional sensitivity gain from boundary loading.
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced into existing products without notice are an
expression of that philosophy.
u AM5215/64 2-Way Loudspeaker System with 1 x 15” LF
Beamwidth Frequency Response and Impedance
360 100 316
-6 dB Beamwidth (degrees)
90 100
SPL (dB)
100
Ohms
80 31.6
70 10
2π half-space
Horizontal 4π free field
Vertical 60 3.16
20 100 1000 10000 20000
10 Frequency (Hz)
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
Directivity Index, Q Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response
20 100 10
0 deg
10 deg
Directivity Index (DI), dB
Directivity Factor (Q)
0
20 deg
Attenuation (dB)
30 deg
-10 40 deg
10 10
50 deg
-20 60 deg
70 deg
-30 80 deg
20 100 1000 10000 20000
0 1 Frequency (Hz)
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
Vertical Up Off-Axis Frequency Response
Dimensions 10
Dimensions in mm (in)
0 0 deg
For more detailed dimensional information, refer to Application Data Sheet.
Attenuation (dB)
10 deg
For AE & AE Compact Series WRC and WRX versions please visit the JBL Pro website at 20 deg
-10
http://www.jblpro.com/www/products/installed-sound/ae-series#.V63kVfkrLIV 30 deg
to download Drawings.
40 deg
-20
CL
-30
20 100 1000 10000 20000
10.2
[259] Frequency (Hz)
Vertical Down Off-Axis Frequency Response
10
R30.0
[R762.5] 0 0 deg
Attenuation (dB)
30° 10 deg
TOP 19.8 -10 20 deg
[503] 30 deg
10.2 40 deg
16.5 -20
[258]
[420] CL
-30
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)
Measurements obtained in full passive crossover mode with no signal processing.
16.0
[406]
Graphs are from unaltered measured data.
30.8 CL
[781]
15.1
[384]
FRONT SIDES REAR
6X 1.6
[41]
16.5
[420]
11.8
[300]
CL
19.8
13.5 [503]
[343]
9.3
[236]
1.6
[42] BOTTOM
Horizontal 1/3 Octave Polar Response
0° 0°
330° 0 30° 0
330° 30°
-6 -6
300° 60° 300° 60°
200 Hz 500 Hz
250 Hz 630 Hz
270° 90° 315 Hz 270° 90° 800 Hz
400 Hz 1 kHz
240° 120° 240° 120°
210° 150° 210° 150°
180° 180°
0° 0°
330° 0 30° 0
330° 30°
-6 -6
300° 60° 300° 60°
1.25 kHz 3.15 kHz
1.6 kHz 4 kHz
270° 90° 2 kHz 270° 90° 5 kHz
2.5 kHz 6.3 kHz
240° 120° 240° 120°
210° 150° 210° 150°
180° 180°
0°
330° 0 30°
-6
300° 60°
8 kHz
10 kHz
270° 90° 12.5 kHz
16 kHz
240° 120°
210° 150°
180°
u AM5215/64 2-Way Loudspeaker System with 1 x 15” LF
Vertical 1/3 Octave Polar Response
90° 90°
120° 60° 120° 60°
150° 30° 150° 30°
200 Hz 500 Hz
250 Hz 630 Hz
180° -6 0
0° 315 Hz 180° -6 0
0° 800 Hz
400 Hz 1 kHz
210° 330° 210° 330°
240° 300° 240° 300°
270° 270°
90° 90°
120° 60° 120° 60°
150° 30° 150° 30°
1.25 kHz 3.15 kHz
1.6 kHz 4 kHz
180° -6 0
0° 2 kHz 180° -6 0
0° 5 kHz
2.5 kHz 6.3 kHz
210° 330° 210° 330°
240° 300° 240° 300°
270° 270°
90°
120° 60°
150° 30°
8 kHz
10 kHz
180° -6 0
0° 12.5 kHz
16 kHz
210° 330°
240° 300°
270°
JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200
Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A.
Harman International SSAM5215/64
CRP
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