JBL CSS-H15 Paging Horn (4-pk) Overview

The Commercial Solutions Series CSS-H15 Paging Horn provides excellent voice range clarity for public address systems, announcement/paging, intercom, security, alarm and industrial applications. Designed for demanding environmental conditions, the CSS-H15 is highly weather resistant (IP-65 rated) so it can be used in either indoor or outdoor applications. The wide coverage pattern allows the horn to cover a larger audience area than is the case with many paging horns.

 Key Features

• Excellent voice range clarity for announcement and paging.


• High sensitivity delivers high sound levels with minimal power amplification.


• Wide 70° horizontal by 90° vertical coverage for medium throw applications.


• Phenolic diaphragm driver for outdoor durability and high reliability.


• UL-registered 15-watt multi-tap transformer, with 8 ohm direct bypass.


• Built-in high-pass filter enhances reliability by protecting against low frequency damage.


• Highly weather-resistant, with stainless steel bracket and hardware.

 Applications

• Public Access Areas


• Warehouses


• Factories


• Schools


• Recreational Facilities


• Commercial Buildings


• Distribution Centers


• Civic Centers


• Other Commercial Sound and Protective Signaling Systems

Specs

System

Frequency Response	-10 dB: 400 Hz to 7.5 kHz (based on average 1 kHz to 6 kHz sensitivity)
Coverage Pattern	70° (H) x 90° (V) (at 2 kHz and averaged 1 kHz to 4 kHz)
High-Pass Filter	Included: Passive 350 Hz high-pass filter built-in to protect against damage from frequencies below operational range
Directivity Factor	10.9 (2 kHz)
Directivity Index	10.4 (2 kHz)
Power Rating	15 W (60 W peak), 100 hours
Sensitivity	1 W, 2.83 V @ 3.3' (1.0 m): 105 dB, average 1 kHz to 6 kHz; 111 dB at 2 kHz
Maximum SPL	3.3' (1.0 m): 117 dB continuous average (123 dB peak), 1 kHz to 6 kHz 123 dB continuous average (129 dB peak), 2 kHz, 15 W input, 8 Ω setting
Nominal Impedance	15 W / 70 V, NC / 100 V Tap: 333 Ω 7.5 W / 70 V, 15 W / 100 V Tap: 667 Ω 3.8 W / 70 V, 7.5 W / 100 V Tap: 1333 Ω 1.9 W / 70 V, 3.8 W / 100 V Tap: 2666 Ω 0.9 W / 100 V, 1.9 W / 100 V Tap: 5332 Ω 8 Ω at 8 Ω direct setting
Transformer Taps	70 V: 15 W, 7.5 W, 3.8 W, 1.9 W. 0.9 W 100 V: 15 W, 7.5 W, 3.8 W, 1.9 W

Transducers

Driver

Full-Range: 1.3" (3.3 cm) diameter with phenolic diaphragm

Physical

Material	Horn: ABS
Mounting Hardware	Stainless steel powder-coated U-bracket (yoke) with 3 x 0.34" (0.88 cm) diameter mounting holes; stainless steel exterior hardware
Input Connection Type	12" (30 cm) pigtail to bare wire; entrance via water-tight fitting Wire colors: Red: Positive (+); Black: Negative (-)
Environmental	IP65 rating per IEC529, salt spray per B117, stainless steel U-bracket and exterior hardware
Safety Agency Approvals	Transformer UL registered per UL1876 "Isolating Signal and Feedback Transformers for Use in Electronic Equipment"
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Horn Only: 6.5 x 8.8 x 9.2" (16.3 x 22.2 x 23.2 cm) With Mounting Bracket: 7.1 x 8.8 x 9.2" (18.1 x 22.2 x 23.2 cm) (depth excludes cable exit)
Weight	3.0 lb (1.4 kg)

Spec Sheet