Instruction Manual
CBT 1000 Two-Way Line Array Column with Adjustable Vertical Coverage
and Tapered Horizontal Waveguide
Applications
Combining superior sound quality, excellent pattern control, asymmetrical vertical coverage, continuously variable horizontal dispersion, and compact
design makes the CBT 1000 extremely versatile. It is ideal for applications such as performance auditoriums, houses of worship, lecture halls, classrooms,
cinema main speakers or very high-output surrounds, multipurpose spaces, A /V, transit centers, sports facilities, racetracks, theme parks, outdoor locations,
and high-level ll applications, among many others.
Adjustable Coverage to Fit the Application
Vertical pattern coverage settings are set via easy-to-congure headers located in a covered compartment on the side of the speaker. The innovative
adjustability allows the installer to switch through a range of four (4) “Pattern Up” coverage angles and four (4) “Pattern Down” coverage angles for a total
of sixteen (16) different coverage combinations. Additionally, the use of a patent-pending Tapered Horizontal Waveguide provides a continuously varying
horizontal dispersion (very wide for short-throw, narrower for mid-throw, even more narrow for long-throw) delivering superior coverage in both the front
and rear corners of a room while reducing undesirable over-splash. These unique features allow the user to more closely match the coverage and throw
requirements to the application, and the coverage selection can be easily switched in-venue with the speaker already installed. These innovations allow a
single loudspeaker model to excel in an extremely wide variety of project types.
User Variable Voicing
The voicing can be set to match the application through a Music/Speech switch. The Music setting provides at frequency response, while the Speech
setting produces a mid-range presence boost to provide clear, intelligible speech even at the longest throw distances, along with increased midrange
sensitivities for higher midrange maximum output capability.
Drivers
The low frequency drivers feature lightweight neodymium motors with 50 mm (2.0 in) diameter voice coils. The magnet system provides maximum ux in
a compact package. The magnet structure is magnetically shielded and the drivers have a copper cap on the pole to minimize ux modulation and linearize
inductance, resulting in lower distortion and improved frequency response. The 16 mm (0.63 in) long coil provides high linear drive and high power
handling in a compact driver. The LF drivers feature damped blended textile surrounds and coated sealed paper cones found in high performance large
format drivers.
The high frequency drivers include neodymium structure for maximum sensitivity, and feature high power handling, long excursion and large back
enclosures for additional frequency range and output. The tweeter is encased for weather resistance.
Both drivers feature coated diaphragm materials to provide moisture, UV and salt resistance for outdoor capability.
SonicGuard
™
Dynamic SonicGuard™ protection on the high frequency section minimizes distortion at high drive levels by limiting driver excursion dynamically. This
maximizes music clarity and speech intelligibility at high drive levels while protecting the drivers from damage due to occasional overpowering.
Bracketry & Insert Points
A two-part swivel (pan) / tilt wall-mount bracket is included. Fourteen (14) M8 brass inserts are located on the back panel in a spacing pattern that ts
common third-party mounting brackets. In addition, four insert points each are located on the top and bottom end-caps. These insert points can be
utilized to suspend the speaker using forged shoulder steel eyebolts or swivel mounting rings, providing installation versatility. Optional brackets include
MTC-CBT-FM3 (in MTC-CBT1K-ACC1 kit) for ush-mounting the back of the speaker to a wall, and MTC-CBT-SUS3 CBT Series suspension bracket kit.
Outdoor Capability
CBT 1000 can be installed either indoors or outdoors. The drivers are weather-treated, the berglass reinforced ABS cabinet is excellent for outdoor
applications, and the paint is UV resistant. External screws are stainless steel and the powder coated 1050 aluminum grille resists rust in the harshest of
conditions. The optional MTC-PC2 panel cover with gland nut seals the terminal compartment from excessive moisture.
Color
Available in black (RAL9004) or White (-WH) (RAL9016).