About the JBL MTU-266-99 U-Bracket for AC266 / AC299 Loudspeaker
The JBL MTU-266-99 U-Bracket is a heavy-duty mounting accessory engineered for the secure and precise installation of the AC266 and AC299 series high-performance two-way loudspeakers. Designed for demanding commercial and installed sound environments, this bracket facilitates the permanent deployment of these substantial loudspeakers in venues such as large auditoriums, performing arts centers, houses of worship, and major retail spaces. Its primary function is to provide an extremely robust mechanical interface capable of safely supporting the significant weight and size of the loudspeaker cabinet while offering essential angular adjustability post-installation. The U-bracket design securely cradles the loudspeaker, and its heavy-duty, lockable adjustment mechanism allows for precise vertical tilt. This enables system installers to accurately direct the speaker's acoustic coverage pattern to the intended audience area, which is crucial for achieving uniform sound dispersion and optimal intelligibility across large and often complex listening spaces.
Constructed from high-strength, powder-coated steel, the bracket is built for maximum durability and long-term structural integrity, ensuring a safe and reliable installation over many years of continuous service. The design incorporates critical safety features, most notably integrated heavy-gauge attachment points for a safety cable. This redundant support is a fundamental requirement for compliance with safety codes, particularly for overhead or elevated installations where public safety is paramount. All necessary high-tensile mounting hardware is typically supplied, and the bracket's design emphasizes a secure, positive lock for the tilt mechanism to prevent any accidental movement once the speaker is aimed. Its profile, while robust, is engineered to minimize visual intrusion relative to the size of the loudspeaker it supports.
The installation process is designed for professional rigor, with clear attachment points that align precisely with the loudspeaker's integrated rigging hardware. The bracket is intended for mounting to substantial structural elements, such as concrete walls, steel beams, or reinforced framing, to handle the combined static and dynamic loads safely. By marrying immense holding strength with precise, lockable aiming control, the MTU-266-99 U-Bracket effectively transforms a high-output loudspeaker system into a permanently installed, code-compliant audio solution, enabling reliable, high-fidelity sound reinforcement capable of serving large audiences with clarity and impact.