SP222 Specification Sheet

SP222

Two-Way Full Range

Loudspeaker System For

Permanent Installation

Sound Power Series

Key Features:

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VGC (Vented Gap Cooled TM ) LF transducers

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Optimized Aperture HF horn with 1.5" exit compression driver

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Unique enclosure profile for multiple applications

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DuraFlex finish, tough, weather resistant and paintable

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Internal tamper resistant Bi-Amped/Passive selector

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12 Suspension points (M10 Thread)

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Advanced Network Topologies for smooth power response and stable amplifier loading

The model SP222 is a true, full range system that provides unprecedented bandwidth and maximum SPL in a single system package.

The powerful 12" VGC (Vented Gap Cooled TM )

LF transducer provide powerful transient bass. The proven Optimized Aperture TM HF horn coupled to a 2447J, 1.5" exit compression driver delivers a precise, clear and controlled high frequency response.

The SP222 is equipped with a passive crossover that can be switched to bi-amplified use via an easily accessible internal tamper resistant selector. Bi-amplified mode, utilizing the DSC260 digital controller for crossover, signal alignment, and equalization functions, provides optimum system performance.

The SP222 is part of the JBL Sound Power

Series, a family of modular loudspeaker systems designed for fixed installation applications ranging from speech reinforcement to large scale music productions. All models are fitted with suspension points that accept

M10 threads. The enclosures are finished with a hard wearing, weather resistant, textured finish DuraFlex. Premium 13 ply wood and an 18 gauge steel, foam-backed grille enable

Sound Power systems to comply with environment test specifications.

Components:

The SP222 utilizes one of JBL’s finest cone transducers, the 2206H. The two 12" 2206H are part of JBL’s family of Vented Gap Cooled woofers and carries an AES power rating of

1200 watts with minimal power compression.

The cone has been treated for weather resistance.

The 38mm (1.5 in) exit 2447J large format compression driver is coupled to an Optimized

Aperture Bi-Radial ® horn providing smooth even coverage. The Optimized Aperture horn provides lower throat distortion than its earlier predecessors while extending frequency response to nearly 20 kHz.

Specifications:

System:

Freq. Range (-10 dB): 32 Hz - 20 kHz

Freq. Response (-3 dB): 42 Hz - 18 kHz

Horz. Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 100° averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Vert. Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 50° averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Directivity Factor (Q): 10.0 averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Directivity Index (DI): 10.0 averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

System Sensitivity 1 : 98 dB, 1 W @ 1 m (3.3ft)

Rated Maximum SPL: 135 dB, @ 1 m (3.3ft)

System Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms

System Input Power Rating 2 : 1200 W, IEC; 4800 W Peak

Recommended Amplifier 3 : 1600 W

Recommended Controller: DSC260

Passive Crossover: 1.6 kHz

Transducers:

Low Frequency: 2 x 2206H, 300 mm (12 in) dia., 100 mm (4 in) edgewound ribbon voice coil

Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms

Input Power Rating: 1200 W, AES; 4800 W Peak

Sensitivity 1 : 98 dB, 1 W, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Calculated Maximum SPL: 135 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Recommended Amplifier 3 : 1600 W

High Frequency: 2447J; 100 mm (4") diaphragm and voice coil dia.,

76 mm (1.5") throat dia.

Nominal Impedance: 16 Ohms

Input Power Rating: 75 W, AES; 300 W Peak

Sensitivity 1 : 111 dB, 1 W, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Calculated Maximum SPL: 136 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Recommended Amplifier 3 : 200 W

Physical:

Enclosure: Asymmetrical, 45° side angles, birch plywood

Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810, IPX4 per IEC 529

Suspension Attachment: 12 points; accepts M10 threaded hardware

Finish: Black DuraFlex coating

Grille: Black powder coated zinc treated 18 gauge perforated steel grille with foam backing

Input Connectors: 2 x NL4 Neutrik Speakon connectors

Dimensions: 578 mm x 709 mm x 477 mm (22.74 in x 27.92 in x 18.76 in)

Net Weight: 49.9 kg (110 lbs.)

1 Measured on axis in the far field with 1 watt (2.83 V RMS, 8 ohms) input and referenced to 1 meter distance using the inverse square law. Listed sound pressure represents an average from 300 Hz to 16 kHz.

2 IEC Spectrum for 2 hours with +6 dB crest factor.

3 Recommended Amplifier is a power capability value that should be taken as a guide.

JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. New materials, production methods, and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.

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SP222 2 way System

Frequency Response is measured on-axis at a distance referenced to 1 m @ 1 watt (2.0 Vrms) input, shown as a half-space (2

␲) environment.

Horizontal Off Axis Frequency Response

Beamwidth vs. Frequency Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (up)

Directivity vs. Frequency Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (down)

Horizontal 1/3 Octave Polars

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SP222 2 way System

Vertical 1/3 Octave Polars

JBL Professional

8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200

Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A.

A Harman International Company

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