JBL VMA160 Commercial Series Mixer/Amplifier

Product Summary: JBL VMA160 / VMA1120 / VMA1240

The VMA Series from JBL delivers a reliable and affordable solution for commercial audio systems. These mixer/amplifiers support both standard low-impedance speaker configurations (4Ω and 8Ω) and high-voltage distributed systems (70V and 100V), making them a versatile choice for a range of installation environments — especially in growing and cost-sensitive markets.

Core Features

• 5-input, single-output mixer/amplifier models offering output power of 60W, 120W, or 240W

• Independent tone controls for bass and treble on each output

• Flexible speaker compatibility: 4Ω/8Ω and 70V/100V lines

• Built-in paging chime function and priority muting capability

• Seamless integration with JBL CSR-V wall-mounted volume controllers

• Inputs include balanced mic/line and unbalanced RCA (0.775V)

• Includes rack ears for easy rack-mount installation

Performance Specifications

Power Output (per model, 1kHz, ≤0.5% THD at 4Ω/8Ω)

• VMA160: 60 watts

• VMA1120: 120 watts

• VMA1240: 240 watts

Audio Specifications

• Insertion Loss (70V/100V): ≤1 dB

• Frequency Response:

  • 4Ω/8Ω: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±2 dB)

  • 70V/100V: 80 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)

• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.5% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >76 dB (A-weighted, master volume max, mixer levels min)

• Crosstalk: -70 dB @ 1 kHz

Tone Controls

• Bass: ±14 dB @ 50 Hz

• Treble: ±14 dB @ 10 kHz

Input & Output Details

• Inputs: 5 total

  • Mic Input Sensitivity: 5.5 mV RMS

  • Line Input Sensitivity: 1.3 V RMS

  • RCA Input (stereo): 130 mV RMS

• Input Impedance:

  • Mic: 400Ω

  • Line (balanced): 20kΩ

  • RCA: 50kΩ

• Outputs: 1

• Power: 27V DC

Electrical and Environmental

• AC Power Compatibility: 100V / 120V / 220V / 220–240V, 50/60 Hz

• Minimum Load Impedance:

  • VMA160: 4Ω (low-Z), 80Ω (70V), 160Ω (100V)

  • VMA1120: 4Ω, 40Ω, 80Ω

  • VMA1240: 4Ω, 20Ω, 40Ω

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 35°C, up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)

• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 85°C

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 in x 17.0 in x 16.3 in (88 mm x 432 mm x 415 mm)

Net Weight:

• VMA160: 19.4 lb (8.8 kg)

• VMA1120: 20.2 lb (9.2 kg)

• VMA1240: 25.5 lb (11.6 kg)

Shipping Weight:

• VMA160: 24.6 lb (11.2 kg)

• VMA1120: 25.5 lb (11.6 kg)

• VMA1240: 30.8 lb (14.0 kg)