Fender CS-18 User Manual

CONTRACTOR SERIES

CONTRACTOR SERIES

LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS

LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS

From Fender Pro Audio

Owner's Manual
for CS-18 Subwoofer

P/N 051342

REV A

Fender Musical Instruments
7975 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 U.S.A.

Fender knows the importance of sound reinforcement. From the loudspeaker enclosure
to today's professional touring concert systems, the need to communicate, to make the
connection between the person speaking and the audience is foremost in our mind.

Moreover, we understand that how your message is delivered is just as important as
the message itself. You see, your sound system is more than just a combination of
dials, wires and speakers. It plays an integral part in ensuring that your thoughts and
ideas are heard. Thus, your sound system should be treated with special care and
attention to detail.

At Fender, we know what building quality musical instruments and sound reinforcement
equipment is all about. In fact, many of the world's best sounding electric musical
instruments and sound reinforcement equipment proudly wear the Fender name.

Whether you simply need loudspeaker systems to compliment your existing setup or a
complete sound system, Fender has the sound reinforcement equipment that will meet
your needs. Likewise, your decision to purchase Fender pro audio gear is one you will
appreciate with each performance for years to come.

Wishing you years of enjoyment and a heartfelt thank you,

Bill Schultz

Bill Schultz
Chairman
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

INTRODUCTION

CONTRACTOR SERIES CS-18

PROFESSIONAL SUBWOOFER

LOUDSPEAKER

13-Ply Baltic Birch Cabinet

800W Program Power Handling

40 Hz to 400 Hz Frequency
Response

98 dB Sensitivity @ 1W / 1m

One 18” (46 cm) Cast Frame Woofer
with 4” (10 cm) Voice Coil and 109
Ounce Magnet

4-pole Speakon™ Connectors and
High Current 1/4” Phone Jacks

Reinforced for Flying Applications

Thank you for purchasing a Contractor Series CS-18
Professional Subwoofer from Fender®Pro Audio. We
are sure you will find it both a unique and effective
sound reinforcement product, providing years of
trouble-free service.

Designed for the most demanding sound
contracting requirements, the cabinet’s internal
wood bracing helps eliminate side wall movement.
This design results in low distortion, very high power
handling and very high SPL output. Likewise, large
ports on the CS-18 and cabinet prevent
compression at high SPL due to large exit velocities.

Housed in a sanded unfinished cabinet, the CS-18
offers the flexibility of painting and varnishing the
cabinet to your specifications. Also, the CS-18 is
equipped with flypoints to attach rigging hardware
for flying applications. By using the Fender
RigSafe™rigging and flying hardware system, the
CS-18 can be safely suspended overhead.
Likewise, the RigSafe™system is compatible with
both the JBL S.A.F.E.™and ATM Fly-Ware
components. With its trapezoidal shape, the CS-18
fits well in a tight cluster with either the CS-12 or
CS-15 enclosures. When used in this configuration,
the CS-18 effectively reproduces the low-end
frequencies; the CS-12 or CS-15 is then used as a
mid-high cabinet.

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CAUTION: Almost all speakers produce strong
magnetic fields which may interfere with the
normal operation of nearby electronic devices,
including televisions and computer video
monitors. To reduce or eliminate interference,
increase the distance between this product and
other nearby electronic devies.

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