JBL PROFESSIONAL CONTROL 1 PRO - Professional Two-Way Compact Speaker System (Pair, Black)
The JBL Control 1 Pro is the evolution of a legendary loudspeaker, representing the next generation of professional, high-performance compact loudspeaker systems. Building on JBL's prestigious heritage, this system incorporates the latest innovations in transducer design and crossover networks to deliver exceptionally faithful and transparent sound performance. Designed for a wide range of applications, the Control 1 Pro is the perfect choice for audio professionals seeking a precise, robust, and versatile near-field monitor. Its durable enclosure and compact design make it ideal for tight spaces without compromising the sound quality that has made the JBL brand famous.
Equipped with a 135 mm (5.25-inch) woofer and a 19 mm (0.75-inch) polycarbonate dome tweeter, the Control 1 Pro delivers a smooth and detailed frequency response. Its advanced crossover network design provides steep slopes for a seamless transition between the drivers, enhancing sonic consistency across the entire listening area. Furthermore, its robust structural polypropylene foam enclosure minimizes resonance and ensures exceptional durability, even in the most demanding environments.
Main Features
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High Power Handling: Capable of handling 150 watts of continuous power, offering a wide dynamic range and reliable performance at high volumes.
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Professional Quality Transducers: Incorporates a 135mm woofer for defined bass and a 19mm dome tweeter for clear and precise treble.
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Advanced Crossover Network: A professionally designed frequency divider that ensures a smooth transition between components, improving clarity and stereo imaging.
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SonicGuard™ Overload Protection: A JBL exclusive protection circuit that protects the mains and transducers from excessive power spikes without interrupting operation, ensuring a long service life.
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Magnetic Shielding: The transducers are magnetically shielded, allowing safe use near video monitors, computer screens, and other magnetism-sensitive equipment without causing interference.
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Robust Construction: The casing is made of structural polypropylene foam, a tough and durable material that withstands heavy use in professional environments.
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Mounting Brackets Included: Each pair of speakers includes a set of ball-type mounting brackets, which facilitate installation on walls or other flat surfaces, allowing for precise adjustment of the listening angle.
Benefits for the Audio Professional
The JBL Control 1 Pro is more than just a speaker; it's a precision tool for content creators, musicians, and sound engineers. Its transparent and faithful sonic performance allows for critical decisions during mixing and mastering, ensuring that the audio translates correctly to other systems. JBL's sonic consistency and legendary reliability provide the confidence needed for any audio project. Its compact size solves space issues in home studios, mobile broadcast units, or video editing workstations without sacrificing monitoring quality.
Use Cases
The versatility of the Control 1 Pro makes it the ideal solution for a multitude of applications:
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Recording and Post-Production Studios: Perfect as a near-field reference monitor for precise audio mixing and editing.
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Broadcast Studios and Mobile Units: Their compact size and robust construction make them ideal for radio and television control rooms, as well as for broadcast vans.
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Audio and Video Workstations: Magnetic shielding allows them to be placed next to multiple screens without risk of interference.
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Commercial Installations: Excellent for background or foreground music in restaurants, shops and public venues that require high-quality sound in a discreet format.
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Audiovisual Systems: Ideal for conference rooms, classrooms and multimedia presentations where voice clarity and audio content are paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these speakers active or passive?
The JBL Control 1 Pro are passive speakers, which means they require an external amplifier to operate.
Are they sold individually or in pairs?
This product is sold as a pair, including two speaker units.
What type of cable connection do they use?
They use standard spring terminals that accept stripped speaker wire.
Can I mount them on a microphone stand?
Although they come with wall mounts, they can be adapted to microphone stands using third-party mounting accessories that are compatible with their mounting thread.
What is the impedance of these speakers?
They have a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. It is important to ensure that the amplifier used is compatible with this load.
Project description
This two-way passive speaker system has a continuous power handling capacity of 150W and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. The frequency response (+/- 3 dB) is 100 Hz to 18 kHz. It features a 135 mm (5.25 in) low-frequency driver and a 19 mm (0.75 in) polycarbonate dome tweeter. The crossover frequency is 4.2 kHz. The system includes SonicGuard™ overload protection and magnetically shielded drivers. The cabinet is constructed of structural polypropylene foam with a black finish. Dimensions are 235 x 159 x 143 mm, and each unit weighs 1.8 kg. Wall mounting brackets are included.
