JBL 5742-M/HF Mid-High Section Only - Cinema ScreenArray (LF Sold Sepa

JBL 5742-M/HF Mid-High Section Only — Cinema ScreenArray

The JBL 5742-M/HF is the upper mid and high-frequency cabinet from JBL Professional's premier ScreenArray cinema line, engineered for world-class speech intelligibility and music reproduction in premium theatrical and dubbing environments. This pre-assembled, pre-aimed section delivers the clarity and projection demanded by mastering engineers and cinema installers who refuse compromise. Note: this listing covers the mid-high section only; the low-frequency section (model 5749, with dual 18-inch drivers) is sold separately and required for a complete system.

Transducer Design & Frequency Coverage

Four 2169H 200 mm (8-inch) Differential Drive neodymium midrange cones with dual-coil edgewound voice coils handle the critical midband, while a 2452H-SL compression driver with 4-inch (100 mm) voice coil and titanium diaphragm anchors the high frequencies. This section alone covers 220 Hz to 20 kHz (−10 dB), ensuring articulate dialogue, detailed effects, and extended musical overtones across the full audible spectrum above the low-frequency cutoff.

Power Handling & Sensitivity

Rated for 2 × 700 W input power handling in the midrange section, the 5742-M/HF delivers 115 dB SPL sensitivity (2.83 V / 1 m), yielding high output efficiency and extended headroom in tri-amplified cinema chains. Nominal impedance is MF 2 × 4 ohms, integrating seamlessly into professional cinema processor networks designed for high-SPL, long-duration playback.

Key Features

• Four 2169H 200 mm (8-inch) Differential Drive midrange transducers, neodymium, dual-coil edgewound voice coils
• 2452H-SL 38 mm (1.5-inch) exit compression driver with 100 mm (4-inch) voice coil and 4-inch diaphragm
• Nominal impedance: MF 2 × 4 ohms
• Input power handling: MF 2 × 700 W per channel
• Free-field sensitivity: MF 115 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
• Frequency range: 220 Hz – 20 kHz (−10 dB)
• Dimensions: 1544 × 762 × 450 mm (60.8 × 30 × 17.8 inches)
• Pre-assembled and pre-aimed for behind-screen or wall mounting
• Shallow 24-inch depth for discreet cinema installation
• JBL Patented SSC™ Screen Spreading Compensation and Optimized Aperture Waveguide technology
• Part of the tri-amplified JBL 5742 complete system (5742-M/HF + 5749 LF section yields 136 dB continuous SPL, 25 Hz – 20 kHz full range)
• Cinema and mastering-grade construction for professional installations

The 5742-M/HF represents genuine cinema-reference performance when paired with its low-frequency counterpart, delivering the transparency and SPL capability that define JBL's ScreenArray legacy.