Control 442C/T 2.5" Compact Ceiling Loudspeaker

Control 442C/T 2.5" Compact Ceiling Loudspeaker

The JBL Control 442C/T, part of the flagship Control 400 Premium Coverage Series, is a compact ceiling loudspeaker, featuring a 2.5” driver and an integrated enclosure that is ideal for installation in most ceiling plenum spaces.

Control 400 Series ceiling speakers boast thoughtfully engineered mounting features to enhance safety, efficiency, and repeatability. Terminal covers allow for convenient top or side cable entry and are secured effortlessly with captive hand-screws. The reliable captive dogear design accommodates a variety of ceiling thicknesses, ensuring versatility for any environment.

All models embrace design elements tailored for modern interiors. The included full-face magnetic grille is paintable for seamless integration into any decor, while available black and square grilles provide added customization. Additionally, the Control 442C/T supports both 70V/100V and low impedance applications.

Features

63.5 mm (2.5 in) driver
Integrated enclosure that is ideal for installation in most ceiling plenum spaces
Built-in 70V/100V multi-tap transformer, plus 16-ohm direct input
Full-face, easily paintable magnetic grilles
Top and side cable entry options
Robust and adaptable dogears for wide range of ceiling thicknesses
IP33 rated

Specification

Frequency Range (-10 dB)	130Hz - 20kHz
Power Capacity	22.5 W (90 W Peak), Cont. Pink Noise (2 hrs.) 15 W (60 W Peak) Cont. Pink Noise Power (100 hrs.)
Sensitivity (1m/1W)	86dB
Coverage Angle	160° conical
Maximum SPL (1m)	99.5 dB Cont. pink noise (105.5 dB peak)
Nominal Impedance	16Ω
Transformer Taps	70 V: 12 W, 6 W & 3 W 100 V: 12 W, 6 W
Drivers	60 mm (2.5 in) Full Range driver with paper cone, Rubber surround, CCAW coil
Ceiling Cutout Size	104 mm (4.1 in)
Dimensions	138 mm (5.4 in) H x 131 mm (5.2 in) dia. 129 mm (5.1 in) from bottom of ceiling tile to top of backcan
Safety Agency Rating	Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL 2043, NFPA 90A & NFPA 70, CSA C22.2 no. 205 listed. Listing per UL 1480A Speakers for Commercial and Professional Use. UL registered Transformer.
Environmental	IP rating: IP33 per EN/IEC 60529. Operating temperature: 0° C to 45 °C.
Optional Accessories	JBL-MTC-442BG black (RAL9004) round grille JBL-MTC-442SG white (RAL9003) square grille JBL-MTC-442NC new construction bracket JBL-MTC-442MR mud-ring construction bracket JBL-MTC-48TRX4 tile rail for 4' x 4' ceiling tiles
Color	Stock grille is White (RAL9003), paintable
Net Weight (ea)	1.1 kg (2.43 lbs)
Shipping Weight (pair)	3.22 kg (7.1 lbs)
SKU Numbers	JBL-C442C/T

Technical specification

Unique ref.control-442c-t-25-compact-ceiling-loudspeaker
Product familyInstalled Sound
Product groupCeiling Speakers
TypeObject (single object)
Date of publishing2025-11-04
Edition number1

Links

Product urlhttps://jblpro.com/en-US/products/control-442c-t
Installation instructionshttps://jblpro.com/en-US/products/control-442c-t#downloads
Product certificationhttps://jblpro.com/en-US/products/control-442c-t
Technical descriptionhttps://jblpro.com/en-US/site_elements/control-442c-t-spec-sheet

Designed inUnited States
Manufactured inUnited States

Classification

BIMobject CategoryElectronics - Audio
IFC classificationObject
ETIM CodeEC000682
ETIM NameLoudspeaker set
Uniclass 2015 CodePr_70_75_36_50
Uniclass 2015 DescriptionLoudspeakers
CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code11 52 00
CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitleAudio-Visual Equipment
OmniClass Number23-37 15 29 11 13
OmniClass TitleLoudspeakers

Region availability

North America
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