Carvin SW1801 User Manual
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CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA SW1801 SUB WOOFER INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL SW1801 SUB WOOFER SPECS:
Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 450 Hz ±3 dB
Useable Low Frequency: 42 Hz (-10 dB)
Power Handling: 800 watts Continuous Power
Recommended Amp: 250 to 1000 watts
Sensitivity: 98 dB SPL, 1 watt @ 1 meter
Nominal Impedance: 4Ω
Crossover Type: Constant Voltage
Connectors input & output: Two 1/4" & two Twist-Lok™ connectors
Woofer Enclosure Type: Vented Box
Enclosure Covering: Duratuff II™
Dimensions: 24.75"W x 24"D x 34"H
Net Weight: 93 lbs.
Warranty: One Year
Options: Cover: CVS1801
12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
(800) 854-2235
www.carvin.com
Congratulations on your selection of the SW1801 Sub Woofer
System. The SW1801 is the finest single 18” sub-woofer enclosure
that Carvin has ever offered. Perfect for bands, DJ’s, and
permanent installations. From tight, punchy upper-bass to earth
shaking sub-bass, the SW1801 can fulfill any professional sound
reinforcement requirement easily. The built-in sub woofer crossover
does an excellent job eliminating all upper frequencies (can be
switched out for bi-amping or tri-amping directly to the drivers).
Compatibility with any amp is assured with high current Twist-Lok™
twist-on connectors and standard 1/4” phone jacks.
RECEIVING INSPECTION
INSPECT YOUR SPEAKER FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have occurred during
shipping. If any damage is found, please notify the shipping company & CARVIN.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have to re-ship
your unit, always use the original carton and packing material. This will provide the
best possible protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping company are
not liable for any damage caused by improper packing.
SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty service if needed in the
future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been shipped
separately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to arrive before
inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card or below on this
manual for your records. Keep your portion of the card and return the portion with
your name and comments to us.
WARRANTY
Parts and labor are covered for 1 year on manufacturer’s defects. Warranty does
not cover burned out drivers caused by excessive power or distortion, or physical
damage caused by general use, moisture or dust. CAUTION: Distortion from
power amps can destroy drivers much faster than clean power. Contact Carvin’s
Customer Service at 800-854-2235 or returnsrepairs@carvin.com. Customer is
responsible for shipping charges.
For your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No._____________________ Invoice Date_______________
SPEAKER CABLES
Use either 1/4” 16 gauge copper wire speaker cable or high-current Twist-Lok™
cables with heavy 4 conductor 12 gauge copper wire. The Carvin PH50 is
adequate for lengths up to 50’ under normal use. You can DAISY-CHAIN up to one
additional speaker per cable by using the OUTPUT connector. Be sure to note the
total impedance to the amp so it is not lower than it’s recommended impedance.
SUGGESTIONS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
It is recommended to keep subwoofers on the floor as the floor enhances the
low frequency wave to develop more acoustic output. Subwoofers may be hung
but their efficiency is slightly lower when suspended.
REAR CONNECT PLATE
Two standard 1/4” phone jacks and two Twist-Lok™ connectors are featured.
See hookup diagrams for full range and biamp options.
SW1801
INTERNAL CROSSOVER
BYPASS
Serial No.
MADE
AUS
INTHE
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POWER RATING: 800 Watts
PRO SOUND REINFORCEMENT
IMPEDANCE: 4 Ohms
TWIST-LOK
JACKS WIRED
IN PARALLEL
1+1–SIGNAL
GROUND
2+2–NOT USED
NOT USED
MIXER
POWER AMP
OUT
CROSSOVER SWITCH: INTERNAL
ADDITIONAL
SYSTEM
SW1801
INTERNAL CROSSOVER
BYPASS
Serial No.
MADE
AUS
IN THE
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POWER RATING: 800 Watts
PRO SOUND REINFORCEMENT
IMPEDANCE: 4 Ohms
TWIST-LOK
JACKS WIRED
IN PARALLEL
1+1–SIGNAL
GROUND
2+2–NOT USED
NOT USED
CROSSOVER SWITCH: BYPASS
ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER
MIXER
OUT
IN (Set FREQ 600Hz) HILOSUB
MIXER
NORMAL FULL RANGE HOOKUP
BI-AMP HOOKUP
See other side for SPS™ Powered Speaker operation
SW1801
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20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K
dBSPL
SW1801 FREQUENCY RESPONSE
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INPUT
For any distance over 25’, use a balanced source. Use the balanced XLR or
1/4” connectors featured on the rear connect plate. You may DAISY-CHAIN as
many speakers as you wish. All connectors are wired in parallel.
12dB PAD
To start the initial hook up, be sure the 12dB pad switch is in the “IN”
position. This will be the least sensitive position for your input source. If your
signal is weak, depress the Pad switch to the “OUT” position, which will raise
the level of your powered speaker.
SOFT LIMITING
Unlike other limiters, the SPS™ incorporates an exclusive optoisolater limiter
system, which does not add distortion when limiting. Soft limiting starts to
occur when you approach the maximum output of your powered speaker
allowing you to get more usable power out of your system without severe
clipping. However, when you hear distortion, hard clipping or cutting out, reduce
the overall level as you have exceeded the system’s capacity.
POWER/PROTECT
When the system has been activated by the power switch, the LED will
indicate GREEN. If the system should go into protect, the LED will indicate
YELLOW which may occur if; a) one of the internal drivers short or b) if the
power amp should require service.
AC POWER
The SW1801P is available in either 120V or 240V models. Always use
dedicated circuits for powered speakers. Every Carvin SPS™ powered speaker
is designed to be left on continuously in the case of permanent installations.
SPS™ SW1801P POWERED AMP SPECS
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB
THD: less than .1%
Power : 600 watts @ 4Ω
Duty Cycle : Continuous without power reduction circuits
Sensitivity: .75VAC for full output, 12 dB pad
Input/Through: XLR & 1/4" Balanced
Input Impedance: 10k Ω, (for 100 to 600 Ω inputs)
Input Common Mode Rejection: 72 dB @ 1k Hz
Overload Protection: Yes
AC Power Muting: Yes
Power Supply: Toroid Design
Power Amp Design: High Slew Rate Digital DDPA™
Power Amp Efficiency : 91%
AC Voltage, VA: 120 or 240 VAC models, 800VA
Idle VA: 15VA
AC Connection: 3 prong connector (grounded)
AC Power Cable: 16 Ga (heavier for long runs)
Wt: 100 lbs.
SW1801P
SPS™ POWERED SPEAKER FEATURES
Carvin’s SPS™ SMART POWERED SPEAKERS™ are more than just
another “power amp in a cabinet”. They offer advanced electronics to
perfectly control every speaker component. Woofers are powermanaged through active filtering, allowing more low-end punch and
preventing over excursion. The exclusive optoisolator limiter helps
keep your peaks under control reducing distortion. Surprising
transparency is delivered by pure, uncolored power from a ultra-fast
slew rate power amp.
The heart of every Carvin SPS™ powered speaker is our exclusive
Digital Powered Processing Amplifier (DPPA™), which is fundamentally,
a very sophisticated delta-sigma V/A converter. The amplifier's THD is
less than .1% from 20-20k Hz. The SW1801P SPS™ offers 600 watts
direct to the drivers with no cable loss. SPS™ powered speakers have
an incredible 91% efficiency allowing you to run more powered
speakers from the same 15 or 20 amp AC circuit. They run cool
because power is not wasted into the heat sink. This also means you
can expect full output 24 hours continuously - not reduced as with other
systems when they get hot. Of course, mute and protection circuits are
standard to save your gear from any unfriendly stage conditions. The
biggest advantage of Carvin powered speakers is rock-solid reliability
and convenience while only adding 6 lbs over the weight of our
standard enclosures!
SMART POWERED SPEAKERS™ are easy to connect via a 1/4” or
XLR balanced inputs. Daisy-chain as many powered speakers as you
need for additional coverage. A 12 dB gain switch matches every audio
source. A removable AC cord frees the enclosure when transporting.
Read general information about the SW1801 enclosure for specs, warranty
and precautions on the other side.
REAR POWERED CONNECT PLATE
SW1801P
PRO SOUND REINFORCEMENT
MADE IN THE
USA
POWER 600 Watts
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION - TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY
GROUND ON THE POWER CORD - DO NOT REMOVE COVER .
WARNING - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFED PERSONNEL.
Serial No.
AC power
connector
Power
Switch
Status LED
GREEN-Normal
YELLOW-Protect
Use any of the 3 connectors
from your audio source.
Daisy-chain to other
systems. All connectors are
balanced.
12dB PAD switch to reduce the level
Serial
Number
SW1801P POWERED SPEAKER
INSTRUCTIONS
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