G-Series Information

Now there’s a full line of speakers d and systems that bring JBL’s legendary concert sound to every club and hall you play. Our new Performance Series incorporates many of the same preci- sion features found in our industry- hailed tour sound systems. No other speaker systems in its class can touch the Performance Series’ power handling, ruggedness and sound character.

QUEST FOR THE PERFECT STAGE SPEAKERS At the heart of every Performance Series system you’ll find our thoroughly researched G Series loudspeakers. The G125-8 (12 inch) and G135A-8 (15 inch) are the result of nearly two years of intensive acoustical and physical testing. The research began in 1984 when JBL’s Artist Advisory Board (under the

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rd Paul Rivera;I launched an exhaustive study of the entire instrument speaker market. They took a careful look at every- TheG 125-8300~11 competitive product ( 12 inch) loudspeuher and discovered that todays pro players often needed two speakers onstage: one for smooth distortion, another for clean sound. Rivera’s team noted that speakers used primarily for distortion offered far less power handling and efficiency than their “clean” sounding counter- parts. Ironically, the clean speakers were too revealing for many rock guitarists, failing to cover up things like high-frequency hiss and fret buzzes. L To remedy this situation, JBL The G Series speakers were such an Musicians who are tired of lugging launched its G Series in 1986. Both the immediate hit with musicians that JBL back-breaking speaker systems will Gl25-8 and G135A-8 offer full-bodied began incorporating them in portable appreciate the Performance Series’ sound without top-end Vocal Reinforcement, Stage Monitor, lightweight construction. Most club noise. And both have and Keyboard Reinforcement sys- speakers are made from heavy-yet- far greater power tems-a full line of products we now fragile particle board. Ours are built handling and ef- call our Performance Series. Each sys- from high-quality void-free plywood ficiency than those tem delivers the classic, multi-purpose (multi-laminate cross-grain hardwood) speakers prized G Series sound in enclosures designed for the optimum combination of light solely for distortion to be exceptionally durable, lightweight and ruggedness. capabilities. The weight. and easy to transport. To prevent damage during transport, G Series is the first all Performance Series products have The Gl35A-8 380 mm line of speakers easy-to-grasp, recessed handles and ( 15 incCI)loudspeaker. that truly lets per- the speaker front is fully covered by a forming musicians protective steel grille. have their cake and eat it, too: both raw and clean sound.. able to rock JBL’s PERFORMANCE SERIES louder, longer and with more detail SYSTEMS than any other stage speakers in G-730Full-Range Vocal Reinforce- their class. ment System-A compact 12-inch two- way sound system designed to yield high acoustic output from the smallest, most portable package. Exhibits extremely wide bandwidth, smooth Thesame JBL high-end technology cleardon major response and outstanding efficiency. concert tours is now yours in the PerformanceSeries

PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE L AND EASY PORTABILITY JBL believes that it’s not enough to be the finest sounding stage speakers on the market. We’ve also paid close attention to the Performance Series’ appearance and portability. Each enclosure is designed to enhance your professional image. The Performance Series’ new corner protectors bear Interlocking corners make stacking the distkctive JBL logo. easy and reduce onstage clutter. And the specially designed corner protectors have the distinctive JBL logo tooled right in. (The C-730, G-733, and C-734 can also be mounted on JBL’s Model MT-4612 aluminum tripod stand.)

G-730 VOCAL REINFORCEMENT G-732HORN-LOADED SYSTEM G-731 STAGE MONITOR SYSTEM REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM Because of its small size, light weight G-733 Three-Way KeyboardlRein- and excellent sonic performance, the forcement System-A unique loud- G-730 is the ideal speaker system for speaker system utilizing one 8-inch and the musician or mobile deejay on the one IO-inch low frequency driver in the go. (Mounts on IBL’s optional MT4612 same chamber to share low frequency speaker stand.) load. The result is a super-compact G-731 Full-Range Stage Monitor loudspeaker with surprising low fre- System-A lightweight 12-inch two- quency performance, outstanding way floor monitor system designed to power handling and superb efficiency. deliver high acoustic output from the The G-733 is an ideal portable stage smallest, most portable package. system for keyboard/synthesizer play- Engineered to tilt at two different ers or for general sound reinforcement angles, allowing the performer to applications. (Mounts on JBL’s optional optimize the monitor’s projection MT4612speaker stand.) angle. G-734 Full-Range Direct-Radiator System-A two-way 15-inch portable sound reinforcement/musical instrument loudspeaker system designed to deliver extremely wide bandwidth and high sound pressure levels. The G-734 utilizes the new G135A-8 I5-inch low frequency driver in a compact bass- reflex enclosure. Because of its small size and light weight, the G734 is the ideal system for musicians or mobile deejays looking for the biggest possible sound in the smallest. most portable package. (Mounts on JBL’s optional MT4612 speaker stand.)

All Performance Series systems have easy-to-grasp, recessed handles.

G-732 Full-Range Horn-Loaded Reinforcement System-An extremely high efficiency sound reinforcement system which utilizes the G-791 new G135A-8 low frequency driver High-Frequency Power Pack-Contains horn, driver, and mounted in a horn enclosure. Exhibits crossover network for musicians who extremely wide bandwidth and smooth want to custom load components in response. The G-732 can generate very their own enclosures. Can be added high sound pressure levels, thus mak- easily to existing equipment to aug- ing the most of available amplifier ment high-frequency performance. power. Can be used for general-purpose sound reinforcement or for amplifying today’s electronic musical instruments.

GJ33 THREE-WAY KEYBOARD/ G-734 DIRECT-RADIATOR_ REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM SOUND SYSTEM JBL’s new Performance Series. Incorporating the high-end technology Patented, Flat-Front Bi-Radial’” Horn that has made us the leader in pro for exceptionally consistent horizontal audio and concert sound. No other line dispersibn. of speakers gives you this many choices, this much control. Whether you’re playing for 20 people or 20,000, the most important stage in New compression driver features cop your career is the one you take tonigkt. per-plated pole piece for increased Make sure your audience gets the / /-high-frequency output. quality sound they deserve by check- ing out JBL’s Performance Series today. Improved titanium diaphragm with patented diamond-pattern surround for extended performance and longer

Ribbon-wire aluminum voice coil (3-inch) handles more power with greater efficiency than competitive

JBL’s Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG) magnetic structure helps you produce a clean sound with low In.

Crossover network uses the highest quality components (non-inductive, non-polarized mylar capacitors and air- core inductors) to optimize crossover response.

-Die-cast frame provides excellent heat-sink for greater structural strength and longer life.

Void-free plywood (multi-laminate cross-grain hardwood) enclosure is lighter and more durable than particle board enclosures. ‘fnr-)rr ‘Z.-T VJ _d_-_ Frequency Range (-10 dB) : 70 Hz- 17 kHz Frequency Range (-10 dB) 50 Hz- 17 kHz Power Capacity: Power Capacitv: Continuous Pink Noise: 200 W Continuous Pink’Noise: 200 W Continuous Program: 400 W Continuous Program: 400 W Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Sensitivity! 102 dBL SPL. 2.83~ 0 I meter Sensitivity! 102 dB SPL, 2.83~ @I I meter Nominal Dispersion: 90” h x 40” v Nominal Dispersion: 90” h x 40” v Crossover Frequency? 2.0 kHz Crossover Frequency? 3 kHz Dimensions: 552 mm x 464 mm x 298 mm Dimensions : 514 mm x 667 mm x 324 mm (Heightx Widthx Depth) (213h in x 18% in x 11%in) (Heightx Width x Depth) (20’/4 in x 26% in x 12% in) Net Weight: 20.4 kg (45 lbs) Net Weight: 23.6 kg (52 Ibs) Shipping Weight: 2 I .8 kg (48 Ibs) Shipping Weight: 24.9 kg (55 Ibs)

._ _:~ _-- : .’ Frequency Range(-10 dB) : 70 Hz- 17 kHz Frequency Range(-IO de): 50 Hz-17 kHz Power Capacitv: Power Capacitv: Continuous Pink’Nois& 200 W Continuous Pink’Noisk: 200 W Continuous Proeram. 400 W Continuous Program: 400 W Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Sensitivity! I03 dB SPL. 2.83~ @ I meter Sensitivity! 102 dBL SPL. 2.83~ @ I meter Nominal Dispersion: 90” h x 40” v Nominal Dispersion: 90” h x 40’ v Crossover Frequency? 2.0 kHz Crossover Frequency? 1.5 kHz Dimensions : 406 mm x 464 mm x 552 mm Dimensions’ 667 mm x 514 mm x 324 mm (Heightx Width x Depth) (I6 in x 18% in x 21% in) (Heightx Width x Depth) (26ti in x 20% in x 123/4 in) Net Weight: 21.3 kg (47 Ibs) Net Weight: 24 kg (53 Ibs) Shipping Weight: 23.1 kg (5 1 lbs) Shipping Weight: 25.4 kg (56 lbs) (Tilt angles are 30 and 60 degrees.)

Frequency RangehI dB): 45 Hz-17 kHz Frequency Range (-10 dB): l.5- 17 kHz .1 Power Capacity: Power Capacity: Continuous Pink Noise: 200 W Continuous Pink Noise: 200 W Continuous Program: 400 W Continuous Program: 400 W Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Sensitivity! 104 db SPL, 2.83~ Q I meter Sensitivity: 106 dB SPL. 2.83~ @ I meter Nominal Dispersion: 90” h x 40” v Nominal DisDersion: 90” h x 40’ v Crossover Frequency? I5 kHz Crossover Freouencv? 1.5 kHz Dimensions. 845 mm x 629 mm x 450 mm Dimensions : 127 mm x 387 mm x 248 mm (Heightx Width x Depth) (33% in x 24% in x 17% in) (Height x Width x Depth) (5 in x 15% in x 9% in) Net Weight: 34.9 kg (77 Ibs) Net Weight: 4.5 kg (IO Ibs) Shipping Weight: 37.2 kg (82 lbs) Shipping Weight: 5.4 kg ( 12 Ibs)

I Averaged from 500 Hz to 2.5 kHz. * A 3-position high frequency level adjustment switch is provided. 3 A continuously variable high frequency level control is provided.

Nominal Diameter: 300 mm (12 in) 380mm(l5in) Thiele-Small Parameters: Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms fs (Hz): 65 45 Power Capacity. R, (ohms): 4.2 6.0 AES shaped noise: 200 W 200 w Sensitivity I W (2.83V). I m Q,: 0.32 0.47 500 Hz-2.5 kHz: 102 dB SPL 102 dB SPL Q,,: 5.5 8.0 Frequency Range: 60-7000 Hz 40-6000 Hz Q,,: 0.34 0.50 Voice Coil Diameter: 76 mm (3 in) 76 mm (3 in) V,,: 71 I(2.5 ft’) 215 I (76 ft’) Voice Coil Material: aluminum ribbon aluminum ribbon Magnetic Assembly Weight: 4.8 kg (10.5 Ibs) 4.8 kg (IO.5 Ibs) S,: 0.053 m2 (82 in2) 0.089 m2 (138 in*) Flux Density: IO tesla 1.0 tesla X max: 2.5 mm (0.1 in) 4.0 mm (0.16 in) Frame Material: diecast aluminum diecast aluminum Vu: I33 cm3 (8 in3) 356 cm? (21.7 in3) Baffle Cutout Diameter: L, (mH): 0.5 075 front or rear mount: 281 mm (Ilrlra in ) 351 mm (l3G in) Depth: 137 mm (5H in) 162 mm (6M in) Ilo (half-space reference efficiency): 5.5% 3.8% s Net Weight: 5.5 kg (12 Ibs) 59 kg (I3 Ibs)

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