ISP Technologies SP118 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

Please read this very carefully before operating this unit

 Read ALL instructions carefully before using this unit.
 Do not operate this unit near water, in the rain or where there is moisture.

If this warning is ignored a serious electrical shock or death may occur.

 Do not attempt to service this unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified, ISP approved service personnel.

 Care should be taken to avoid spilling any foreign objects or liquid into this

unit.

 Do not drive the SP118 into excessive heavy distortion for an extended

period of time to avoid premature speaker failure.

 Failure to follow these instructions may void the warranty.

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Caution: Exposure to extremely high noise levels can
cause permanent hearing loss.

The SP118 speaker system is capable of producing in excess of 126db SPL at 1 meter.
Continued exposure to noise levels in excess of 90db may cause permanent hearing loss.
Below is a chart of the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations for
Occupational Noise Exposure. Please note: OSHA requires hearing protection for any
work environment when the sound levels exceed those shown in Table G-16 when
measured on the A scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing ISP Technologies SP118 subwoofer. The SP118 is a high output
subwoofer for high SPL sound reinforcement applications. The SP118 was designed with a
400-watt 18-inch woofer. The SP118 was designed to connect as a passive satellite to one
of ISP Technologies Active Series Subwoofer Systems SA118 or SA115 that incorporates
a High Current D-CAT power amplifier system capable of producing upwards of 900
watts RMS.

The SP118 has a single Speakon connector for connection to an Active Series subwoofer.
The SP118 subwoofer cabinet is made of high quality 13 ply Baltic birch plywood with a
durable spray on black finish for long life.