Key Features:

VRX932LA 12" Two-Way Constant

Curvature Line Array

JBL’s exclusive neodymium magnet

Differential Drive® woofer for high-
power capacity and light-weight.

Three neodymium, Annular Ring
Diaphragm drivers for high power
capacity and high-frequency extension.

Constant Curvature waveguide for
unprecedented array coherence.

Dual angle pole socket for aiming flexi-
bility. One or two speakers may be
mounted to a 35 mm pole or tripod
stand.

Integral rigging hardware for simple
connection of enclosures and optional
array frame. Arrays of up to six enclo-
sures may be flown.

Array Configuration Selector permits
“array shading” in passive mode.

Application:

Music playback and sound reinforce- array for a nominal vertical coverage of up to 90°. Suspended applications
ment in mid-size venues. require the JBL VRX-AF array frame (available separately). For applications in
which the array must be aimed sharply down, a second array frame may be

Entertainers, corporate A/V professional installed to the bottom of the array serving as a pull-back.
and sound system hire companies.
The VRX932LA was designed with SRX700 series compatibility in mind.
VRX918S subwoofers are the ideal choice for a ground-stacked or flown
VRX932LA 12" Two-Way VRX932LA system.
Line Array Speaker The VRX932LA is manufactured and sold under U.S. patents 5,748,760;
6,112,847; 6,394,223 and 6,847,726.
The VRX932LA is a light-weight
(48 lb / 22 kg) compact 12" two-way
line array speaker system designed for
Specifications:
Frequency Range (-10 dB)1: 57 Hz - 20 kHz
use in arrays of up to six units.
Frequency Response (±3 dB)1: 75 Hz - 20 kHz
VRX932LA is the ideal choice when line
Coverage Pattern: 100° x 15° nominal
array performance is needed but the Crossover Modes: Bi-amp / passive, externally switchable
venue size doesn't call for the very Crossover Frequency: 1.2 kHz
long-throw characteristics of larger line Power Rating Passive: 800 W / 1600 W / 3200 W
arrays such as JBL's VerTec®. (Continuous/Program Peak)2: Bi-amp LF: 800 W / 1600 W / 3200 W
Bi-amp HF: 75 W / 150 W / 300 W
The Constant Curvature waveguide System Maximum SPL2: 130 dB SPL peak (passive mode)
mounts three compression drivers on a LF: 130 dB
continuous arc. When additional HF: 139 dB
System Sensitivity (1w @ 1m): 95 dB SPL (passive mode)
VRX932LA speakers are added to the LF: 95 dB
array the uninterrupted arc continues. HF: 114 dB3
In effect, all the drivers work together LF Driver: 1 x JBL 2262H 305 mm (12 in) Differential Drive® woofer with
as if they were a single driver on a neodymium-magnet, dual voice-coils and magnetic gap.
very long waveguide. Since there are HF Driver: 3 x JBL 2407J, 25.4 mm (1.0 in) voice-coil, neodymium
compression driver
three drivers in each VRX932LA, the Nominal Impedance: Passive: 8 ohm
combined power handling and acoustic Bi-amp LF: 8 ohms
output of the system is far greater than Bi-amp HF: 8 ohms
a single driver could achieve. Active Tunings: Tunings available at www.jblpro.com
VRX932LA uses “amplitude shading” Enclosure: 18 mm, 11-ply birch plywood.
to shape the coverage of the array. Suspension / Mounting: Optional VRX-AF line array frame kit; M-10 Eyebolt Kit
Switches on the input plate allow, for Finish: Black DuraFlex™ finish
example, the upper box in an array to Grille: Powder coated, black, 16-gauge perforated steel with acoustically
transparent foam
reach a distant balcony while the lower Input Connectors: Neutrik® Speakon® NL-4 (x2)
HF section is shaded back to reduce Dimensions (H x W x D): 349 mm x 597 mm x 381 mm
excessive level at the front of the listen- (13.75 in x 23.5 in x 15.0 in)
ing area. Net Weight: 21.8 kg (48 lb)
One or two VRX932LAs may also be Optional Accessories: VRX-AF: Suspension array frame
SS2-BK: Tripod speaker stand
used on a tripod or over subwoofers. SS3-BK: Satellite speaker pole
The integral rigging hardware is used SS4-BK: Adjustable satellite speaker pole to be used with the
VRX918S and SRX718S only.
to securely lock the array together M-10 eyebolt kit
while the dual-angle pole socket pro- 1
“Frequency Range” and “Frequency Response” are based on half-space conditions
vides aiming flexibility. 2
IEC filtered noise with 6 dB crest factor, 2 hrs.
3
HF driver sensitivity is based on a measurements averaged between 1.5 kHz - 16 kHz
As many as six VRX932LA speaker
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced into existing products
systems may be suspended in a single without notice are an expression of that philosophy.

VRX932LA 12" Two-Way Constant Curvature Line Array
Block Diagram
LONG THROW
+3 dB - +
0 dB + -
MID THROW - +
HPF
+ NL4 1+ -
1+ - INPUT 1- +
-3 dB
NL4 1-
+
2+
SHORT THROW -
INPUT 2+ 2-
2-

PASSIVE BI-AMP
MODE MODE
+
NL4 1+ LPF +
- NL4 1+
INPUT 1- -
INPUT 1-
2+
2+
2-
2-

Array Configuration Selector (ACS)

Amplitude shading is a technique that allows the coverage pattern of a loudspeaker
array to be shaped by adjusting the relative acoustic output of some of the devices in
the array. Most often, array shading involves only the mid and high-frequency sections
of the array. In a simple system consisting of three VRX932LAs, the lower speaker
(which covers the nearest listeners) may have its high-frequency output reduced. At the
same time, the upper speaker may have its high frequency output increased. The over-
all sound-power in the room is unchanged but the distribution of acoustic energy to the
audience is far more uniform. Amplitude shading of a VRX932LA array may be accom-
plished in passive or bi-amplified systems.
PASSIVE BI-AMP
In passive mode, the Array Configuration Selector may be used. The -3 dB position ±1 IN: 6 Ω
±2 N/C
PARALLEL ±1 LF: 8 Ω
±2 HF: 6 Ω
will typically be used for the speaker(s) in an array that are covering the nearest listen-
ing area. The +3 dB position will be used for the speaker(s) covering the more distant
VRX932LA
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of multiple woofers in an array.

VRX-AF Array Frame Accessory

The VRX-AF is an array frame kit designed to be used
for suspension of the VRX932LA line array loudspeaker.
The optional array frame kit includes an array frame, four
quick release pins, a pair of forged 3/8" shackles, and a
pair of drop levers.
The following table defines the maximum number of
speakers that may be suspended using the VRX-AF frame.
A minimum design factor of 7:1 is maintained for all
speaker configurations at or below thosed indicated in the
table.
Maximum number of VRX918S in array 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Maximum number of VRX932LA in array 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
For some applications, it may be necessary to pull back the array from the bottom in order to achieve the
desired coverage. Every VRX-AF is supplied with a spare set of quick release pins and a pair of spare drop levers
that are used to adapt a second array frame to the bottom of a VRX932LA array. Once these are installed on the
bottom enclosure, the array frame may be attached as previously described.
Ground-stacked, upward aimed array: Applications such as covering stadium bleachers from the playing field
may be addressed by installing the VRX-AF array frame to the bottom of the array as described above. Up to four
VRX932LA loudspeakers may be locked together and ground stacked using the VRX-AF array frame kit, as shown.
Dimensions 286 mm
11.3 in
114 mm
4.5 in

349 mm
13.75 in 15° 184 mm
7.25 in

70 mm
2.75 in

381 mm 1325 mm
15.0 in 52.2 in

597 mm
23.5 in

System Configurations

With two Ground-stacked Suspended

With SS2-BK SRX718S and SS4-BK with VRX-AF with VRX-AF

VRX932LA 12" Two-Way Constant Curvature Line Array
Frequency Response

Horizontal Beamwidth

Vertical Beamwidth

1 x VRX932LA

3 x VRX932LA

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