COLUMN / ARRAY · INSTALLED SOUND
CBT 50LA-1
Constant Beamwidth Technology™ Line Array Column Loudspeaker
The CBT 50LA-1, with Constant Beamwidth Technology™, represents a breakthrough in pattern control, utilizing analog delay beam-forming and amplitude tapering to accomplish consistent vertical coverage without the narrow vertical beaming and out-of-coverage lobing that are typical of straight form-factor passive column speakers.
- Continuous (RMS)
- 150 W
- CONTINUOUS (RMS)
- Peak power
- 600 W
- PEAK POWER
- Max SPL
- 115 dB
- MAX SPL
- Frequency range
- 80 Hz – 20 kHz
- FREQUENCY RANGE
Supplied and supported in Pakistan by KYAF, the official HARMAN Professional distributor.
AT A GLANCE
Specifications
- 150 W
- Continuous (RMS)
- 600 W
- Peak power
- 115 dB
- Max SPL
- 80 Hz – 20 kHz
- Frequency range
- Vertical 20°
- Coverage
- 93 dB
- Sensitivity
- 8 ohms
- Impedance
- 4.1 kg
- Weight
| Drivers | Eight 50 mm(2 in) Full-Range |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 80 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Coverage Angle | Vertical 20° (1.5 kHz - 16 kHz, ±10°) Horizontal 150° (ave, 1 kHz – 4 kHz, ±20°) |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB (speech mode, 2 kHz - 14 kHz)89 dB (music mode, 300 Hz - 18 kHz) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Power Rating | 150W (600W peak), 2 hrs 100 W (400W peak), 100 hrs |
| Maximum SPL (1m) | Speech mode: 115 dB cont ave (121 peak) Music mode: 111 dB cont ave (117 peak) |
| Transformer Taps | 60W, 30W, 15W, (7.5W at 70V only), and 8Ω thru, via switch |
| Enclosure | Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille |
| Outdoor Capability | IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant. |
| Color | Black or White (-WH) |
| Insert Points | Ten M6 insert points on back panel. |
| Mounting | Included swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously adjustable ±15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points within the range. Ten threaded mounting points located on back panel conform to industry standard rectangular 108 x 51 mm (4.25 x 2.0 in) pattern for OmniMount® 30.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension. |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 528 x 99 x 153 mm (20.8 x 3.9 x 6.0 in) |
| Net Weight | 4.1 kg |
| Included Accessories | Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket |
| Optional Accessories | MTC-PC2 terminal panel coverMTC-CBT-FM1 flush-mount low-profile wall-mount bracket MTC-CBT-SMB1 Stand-Mount Bracket for use with 35 mm speaker stand |
| CBT 50LA-1 | CBT 70J-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Eight 50 mm(2 in) Full-Range | Four 130 mm (5 in) LF drivers Sixteen 25 mm (1 in) HF drivers |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 80 Hz – 20 kHz | 60 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Coverage Angle | Vertical 20° (1.5 kHz - 16 kHz, ±10°) Horizontal 150° (ave, 1 kHz – 4 kHz, ±20°) | Vertical: Switchable, Narrow Mode: 25° (±10°), Broad Mode: 45° (±10°), Horizontal: 150° (±20°) |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB (speech mode, 2 kHz - 14 kHz)89 dB (music mode, 300 Hz - 18 kHz) | Narrow: (speech mode) 98 dB (1 kHz - 8 kHz) (music mode) 93 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz) Broad: (speech mode) 96 dB (1 kHz - 8 kHz) (music mode) 92 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms; Min Imp: 4.0 ohms @ 1kHz, 5.4 ohms @ 225Hz |
| Maximum SPL (1m) | Speech mode: 115 dB cont ave (121 peak) Music mode: 111 dB cont ave (117 peak) | Narrow: (speech mode) 125 dB cont ave (131 peak) (music mode) 120 dB cont ave (126 peak) Broad: (speech mode) 123 dB cont ave (129 peak) (music mode) 119 dB cont ave (125 peak) |
| Enclosure | Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille | Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille |
| Outdoor Capability | IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant. | IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant. |
| Color | Black or White (-WH) | Black or white (-WH) |
| Insert Points | Ten M6 insert points on back panel. | 10 M6 swivel (pan)/tilt (16 mm deep) insert points on back panel. |
| Mounting | Included swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously adjustable ±15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points within the range. Ten threaded mounting points located on back panel conform to industry standard rectangular 108 x 51 mm (4.25 x 2.0 in) pattern for OmniMount® 30.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension. | Included swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously variable +/-15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points. Ten threaded mounting points located on back panel of cabinet conform to industry standard rectangular 127 x 70 mm (5.0 x 2.75 in) pattern for OmniMount® 60.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension. |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 528 x 99 x 153 mm (20.8 x 3.9 x 6.0 in) | 694 x 170 x 237 mm(27.4 x 6.7 x 9.3 in) |
| Net Weight | 4.1 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Included Accessories | Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket | Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket |
FOR DESIGNERS AND INSTALLERS
Downloads
- PDFCBT 50LA-1 Spec SheetPDF · 2.37 MB · updated: Oct 2020
- PDFCBT BrochurePDF · 973 KB · updated: Oct 2020
- PDFLoudspeakers for Sports FacilitiesPDF · 5.71 MB · updated: Jul 2024
- PDFCBT 50LA-1/100LA-1 Wall Bracket PDFPDF · 33.2 KB · updated: Oct 2020
- DWGCBT 50LA-1/100LA-1 Wall Bracket - DWGDWG · 3.63 MB · updated: Mar 2025
- ZIPCBT 2D DXF/PDF DrawingZIP · 1.23 MB · updated: Oct 2020
- ZIPCBT 3D DXF DrawingsZIP · 8.14 MB · updated: Oct 2020
- PDFCBT-1 Series - UKCA Declaration of ConformityPDF · 437 KB · updated: Aug 2026
JBL's own files, opened here on the KYAF site.

CBT 50LA-1
Constant Beamwidth Technology™ Line Array Column Loudspeaker
DESIGN
Every part of the CBT 50LA-1, labelled.

FEATURES
What the CBT 50LA-1 brings.

The CBT 50LA-1, with Constant Beamwidth Technology™, represents a breakthrough in pattern control, utilizing analog delay beam-forming and amplitude tapering to accomplish consistent vertical coverage without the narrow vertical beaming and out-of-coverage lobing that are typical of straight form-factor passive column speakers.
PLANNING A CBT 50LA-1 SYSTEM?
Tell us the room. We'll size the system.
Send the space, the audience and the budget. A KYAF engineer will work out what you need and quote it delivered in Pakistan.
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