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AD-C42T


AD-C42T

AcousticDesign AD-C42T


The AcousticDesign Series of installation loudspeaker products from QSC Audio expands with the new AD-C42T ceiling mount loudspeaker system. Designed for background and general purpose audio playback, the new AD-C42T is compact and acoustically matched to the entire AD Series. Rated for 40 watts continuous power handling and able to take up to 160 watt peaks, the compact AD-C42T is suitable for a wide variety of ceiling installations

The 4" woofer is equipped with a polypropylene cone for protection in humid environments. The driver features a synthetic rubber surround and in its sealed enclosure is optimized to deliver useable low-frequency extension below 70 Hz. The high frequency device is a co-axial, post mounted 0.75" dome tweeter with a titanium diaphragm and a cloth surround. The coaxial post is mounted slightly off center in relation to the low-frequency driver in order to lessen the destructive interference often found with axisymmetric post mounted coaxial systems. The conical dispersion of the AD-C42T is 100° and sensitivity measures 88 dB SPL.

The baffle and mounting tabs are molded from high-impact polystyrene. The rear enclosure is a heavy gauge, powder coated steel. The attractive aluminum grille is backed with an acoustically transparent white cloth. On the rear of the enclosure is an input cup that features a conduit attachment point plus an additional knockout for daisy-chain wiring. Input signal connection is made with a high temperature resistant ceramic screw terminal for compliance with European safety standards.

The AD-C42T is factory shipped with C-rings and tile rails for installation. New construction rings (AD-NC4) and mud rings (AD-MR4) are also available separately. The AD-C42T is equipped with a 70/100 V transformer with multiple taps and an 8 ohm bypass.

FEATURES
  • 4" polypropylene cone woofer
  • 0.75" titanium dome tweeter
  • 40 watt continuous power handling, 160 watt peak
  • 70/100 V multitap transformer with 8 ohm bypass
  • C-ring and tile rails included


Package Includes:


2 qty. AD-C42T loudspeakers
2 qty. C-ring and tile rails
2 qty. Round grilles (white, paintable)

2 qty. Paint masks
2 qty Connector assemblies



Frequency Response  |  Enclosure Dimensions


AD-C42T AD-C42T
SPECIFICATIONS
AD-C42T
Configuration Compact 2-way, sealed enclosure
Transducers
  Low-frequency
  High-frequency

4" (10 cm) weather resistant, polypropylene cone woofer
0.75" titanium dome tweeter
Frequency Range 1
  Frequency Response (-6 dB)
  Useable Frequency Range (-10 dB)

72 Hz - 20 kHz
60 Hz - 20 kHz
Maximum Output 2
  Calculated Peak Output
  Calculated Continuous Output

110 dB SPL
104 dB SPL
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms switchable
Power Rating
  RMS Power Handling3
  Recommended Max Amp Power

40 W (100 hours IEC)
80 W RMS
Sensitivity 88 dB, 2.83 V, 1 m, free space (4pi)

TRANSFORMERS

Type Custom low distortion laminated core, wide bandwidth design
Taps 70 V: 30, 15, 7.5, 3.8 W / 100 V: 30, 15, 7.5 W / 8 ohms selected by switch
Environmental Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray and dust;
IEC 60529 IP-X3 splash rating
Agency Rating Listed UL1480, UL2043 safe for use in air handling spaces;
Transformer is Listed UL1876; Compliant BS/EN 60849 safety standards

ENCLOSURE

Material Injection molded, high impact polystyrene baffle on a steel enclosure
Finish White (paintable)
Grille Painted aluminum
Connectors Ceramic block or 4-pin Euro terminals in fire protective sub-chamber
Mounting Hardware Rails and C-ring for ceiling tile installation
Weight 6.1 lb (2.7 kg) Net
18 lb (8.2 kg) (pair) Shipping
Available Accessories AD-MR4 / AD-NC4
1 All frequency ranges specified refer to measured free field response.
2 Calculated SPL at 1m, (free space, 4 pi), speaker operating at rated RMS power with pink noise within specified frequency range
3 Maximum input power tested in accordance with IEC 268-5 recommendations, 50 Hz - 20 kHz band limiting, 6 dB signal crest factor

Specifications subject to change without notice.


AcousticDesign Ceiling Mount Loudspeakers

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DOCUMENTS

AD-C42T Specifications (PDF 181K)
User Manual (PDF 3MB)

HI-RES IMAGES

AD-C42T with grille
AD-C42T without grille

RESOURCES

Frequency Response
Enclosure Dimensions

SOFTWARE

EASE Address
EASE Address is a software that allows the modeling of acoustic sources, in particular distributed loudspeaker systems, in two dimensions. It allows the system designer to quickly develop a simple design for a ceiling loudspeaker system, while also allowing the easy and quick prediction of the system performance in a given hall.

CAD DRAWINGS

AD-C42T (DXF, zipped 245K)

ARCHITECT'S & ENGINEER'S SPECIFICATIONS

AD-C42T

ACCESSORIES

ADC-MR4: Mud ring bracket for installation of AD-C42T in sheetrock or plaster
(Pack of 6, FG-000234-00)

ADC-NC4: New construction bracket for installation of AD-C42T in sheetrock or other solid surfaces
(Pack of 6, FG-000235-00)

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