Professional Series

AM5212/95 2-Way Loudspeaker System

with 1 x 12” LF

Key Features:
u 90° x 50° Coverage
u 262H-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:
u Auditoriums System:
Frequency Range1 (-10 dB): 37 Hz – 20 kHz
u Worship Facilities Frequency Response1 (±3 dB): 43 Hz – 18 kHz
u Live Clubs Coverage Pattern: 90° x 50°, rotatable waveguide
Directivity Factor (Q): 11.0
u Dance Clubs Directivity Index (DI): 10.4 dB
u Sports Facilities Crossover Modes: Bi-amp/Passive switchable
Passive Crossover Frequency: 1.4 kHz
u Themed Entertainment Venues Transducer Power Rating (AES)2: LF: 400 W (1600 W peak), 2 hrs
The AM5212/95 is a medium power, 300 W (1200 W peak), 100 hrs
HF: 40 W (160 W peak), 2 hrs
lightweight, 2-way, full-range loudspeaker Long-Term System Power Rating (IEC)3: Passive mode: 300 W (1200 W peak), 100 hrs
system comprised of the JBL Differential Maximum SPL4: Bi-amp mode:
Drive dual voice coil and dual magnetic gap LF: 122 dB-SPL cont avg (128 dB peak)
262H-1 300 mm (12 in) low frequency driver HF: 129 dB-SPL cont avg (135 dB peak)
Passive mode:
and 2408H­-1­high-frequency 38 mm (1.5 in) 121 dB-SPL cont avg (127 dB peak)
exit, 38 mm (1.5 in) voice-coil compression System Sensitivity (1W @ 1m)5: Passive mode: 96 dB SPL
driver. The large format Progressive Transducers:
Transition waveguide provides excellent 90° Low Frequency Driver: 1 x JBL 262H-1 300 mm (12 in ) driver with 50.8 mm (2 in) dual voice coil
x 50° coverage. The waveguide is rotatable Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
so the loudspeaker system can be used in Sensitivity (1W @ 1m, within operational band)5: 97 dB SPL
either the vertical or horizontal orientation. High Frequency Driver: JBL 2408H-1, 38 mm (1.5 in) exit compression driver, 38 mm (1.5 in) voice
coil
High-slope passive networks minimize band Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
overlap. Well-controlled off-axis response Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 113 dB SPL
enhances arrayability. Waveguide: PT-H95HF-1
The enclosure is constructed of multi-ply Physical:
birch coated in JBL’s rugged DuraFlex™ Enclosure: Trapezoidal with 15 degree side angles, 16 mm (5/8 in) exterior grade
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.
enclosure is fitted with fifteen M10 Grille: Powder coated 14 gauge perforated steel, with acoustically transparent black
threaded attachment points and utilizes a foam backing.
14-gauge steel grille internally lined with Input Connector: NL4 Neutrik Speakon® and CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals.
acoustically transparent foam to provide Barrier terminals accept up to 5.2 sq mm (10 AWG) wire or max width 9 mm
(.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.
professional appearance. Dimensions (H x W x D in 711 x 369 x 458 mm
The AM5212/95 is part of JBL’s AE vertical cabinet orientation): (28.0 x 14.5 x 18.0 in)
Series, a versatile family of loudspeakers Net Weight: 20.2 kg (45 lb)
Optional Accessories: M10 x 35 mm forged shoulder eyebolts with washers
intended for a wide variety of applications. U-Bracket MTU-3
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
2

long-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 AM5212/95 2-Way Loudspeaker System with 1 x 12” 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
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10 Frequency (Hz)
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Frequency (Hz)

Directivity Index, Q Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response

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0 deg
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Directivity Factor (Q)

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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)

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http://www.jblpro.com/www/products/installed-sound/ae-series#.V63kVfkrLIV -10
30 deg
to download Drawings.
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-30
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9.5
[242] Frequency (Hz)

Vertical Down Off-Axis Frequency Response

10

R30.0
[R763]
30° 0 0 deg
Attenuation (dB)

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20 deg
TOP 18.0
-10
[458] 30 deg
40 deg
9.5 -20
14.5 [240] CL
[369]
-30
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Frequency (Hz)
14.0
[356]
Measurements obtained in full passive crossover mode with no signal processing.
Graphs are from unaltered measured data.
28.0
[711] CL

14.0
[356]

6X 1.6
FRONT SIDES REAR [41]

14.5
[369]
9.8
[249]
CL

18.0
12.0
[458]
[305]
8.0
[202]

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

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210° 150° 210° 150°

180° 180°

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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°
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300° 60°

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10 kHz
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16 kHz

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210° 150°
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u AM5212/95 2-Way Loudspeaker System with 1 x 12” 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°

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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°
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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 SSAM5212/95
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