JBL2380 A

PROFESSIONAL SERIES
FEATURES: The JBL 2380A Bi-Radial horn¹ is designed for

flush cabinet mounting or compact cluster applica-
Uniform horizontal on and off axis frequency tions. The 2380A has a nominal coverage pattern of
response 90° horizontal x 40° vertical. The horn provides uni-
form on and off axis frequency response from 500 Hz
Precise horizontal and vertical pattern control to beyond 16 kHz in the horizontal plane and 2 kHz
Full horn loading to 500 Hz to 16 kHz in the vertical plane with constant direc-
tivity above 2 kHz. The horns small vertical mouth
Flat front and compact size dimension (just slightly larger than the compres-
Lightweight construction sion driver used to drive the horn) allows very
compact single and multiple horn/driver systems
49 mm (2 in) throat entry to be put together Should vertical pattern control
be required below 2 kHz, two or more horns may
be stacked vertically to restore full Bi-Radial
performance.
The exceptionally consistent horizontal disper- even coverage. This design avoids the perfor-
sion eliminates the midrange narrowing and high mance disadvantages of horns that feature sharp
frequency beaming problems typically associated flare transitions and flat sidewalls. The Bi-Radial T M
with conventional horn designs. Additionally, the compound flare configuration provides constant
highly predictable performance of the 2380A coverage over defined, solid angles. To ensure light
greatly simplifies cluster design. The need for weight, superior strength, and freedom from reson-
horn overlapping is minimized and lobing and ances, the horn bell is constructed of molded
comb filter effects are virtually eliminated. structural foam.
Computer-aided design techniques were used The 2380A will accept the 49 mm (2 in) diameter
to derive the horn contours in the horizontal and throat 2441, 2445, or 2485 compression driver With
vertical planes. Utilizing sidewall contours based the addition of the 2327 adapter, the horn will
on a polynomial power series formula, the horn also accept the 25 mm (I in) throat 2425 driver
design yields smooth response, low distortion, and ¹U . S . P a t e n t N o . 4 , 3 0 8 , 9 3 2 . F o r e i g n p a t e n t s p e n d i n g .
SPECIFICATIONS:
Throw: Short Construction Molded structural foam (nominal 10 mm (0.38 in)
Horizontal Coverage: wall thickness1
Overall Dimensions,
Angle Degrees (-6 dB): 100 (+23. -23)
Average Range: 500 Hz 16 kHz Mouth Height. 279 mm [11 in]
Vertical Coverage Mouth Width: 445 mm [17.5 in]
Angle Degrees (-6 dB): 40 (+ 11, -11) Length: 236 mm [9.28 in]
Average Range: 2 kHz 16 kHz Mounting Dimensions:
Directivity Factor (Q): 10.7 (+1.3, -2.51 Rear Height: 235 mm [9.25 in]
Directivity Index (Di): 10.3 dB (+1.0, -1.4) Rear Width: 400 mm [15.75 in]
Average Range: 1 kHz 16 kHz Baffle Cutout Required: (Front mounting only)
Usable Low-Frequency Limit: 400 Hz Height: 238 mm [93/8 in]
Minimum Recommended Width: 403 mm [157/8 in]
Crossover Frequency: 500 Hz Net Weight: 2.2 kg [6 lb]
Axial Pressure Sensitivity¹: 112 dB SPL, 1 W @ 1 m Shipping Weight: 4.6 kg [10 lb]
¹M easured on axis in the far field with I watt input (4.0 volts RMS. 16 ohms) and
referenced to I meter distance using the inverse square law Listed sound
pressures (SPL re 20 µPa) represent an average from 1 kHz to 4 kHz using the
2441 or 2445 driver.
Beamwidth vs Frequency
Directivity vs Frequency
Frontal Isobar Contours
500 Hz octave bandwidth constant sound pressure contours

of 0 to -15 dB in steps of -3 dB. The contours are plotted on
polar grid lines with on axis being the center of the plot. The
data was gathered by taking an octave polar plot at all
oblique angles from 0° (horizontal) to 90° (vertical) in steps of
15°. Same test conditions as horizontal polar response.
1 kHz octave bandwidth constant sound pressure contours. 2 kHz octave bandwidth constant sound pressure contours.
Same conditions as 500 Hz contours. Same conditions as 500 Hz contours.
4 kHz octave bandwidth constant sound pressure contours. 8 kHz octave bandwidth constant sound pressure contours.
Same conditions as 500 Hz contours. Same conditions as 500 Hz contours.
Harmonic distortion. Second and third harmonic distortion Frequency response and impedance. Frequency response of
curves of the 2380A with 1 watt (4.0 V RMS) and 10 watts (12.65 the 2380A, measured on axis at a distance of 1 meter with I
V RMS) applied to the JBL Model 2445 compression driver. watt (4.0 V RMS) applied to a JBL Model 2445 compression
Measured on axis at a distance of I meter in a reflection-free driver, in a reflection-free environment, with impedance vs.
environment. frequency curve.
Horizontal off-axis response. Horizontal off-axis response taken at 15 degree intervals out to 60° off axis. Both
normalized (equalized flat on axis) and unequalized responses are shown.
Vertical off-axis response. Vertical off-axis response taken at 15° intervals out to 60° off axis. Both normalized
(equalized flat on axis) and unequalized responses are shown.
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. New materials, production methods, and design refinements are introduced info existing products without notice as a routine
expression of that philosophy. For this reason. any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description. but will always equal or exceed the orginal design specifications unless
otherwise stated
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