Peavey Subcompact 18 User Manual

P E A V E Y E L E C T R O N I C S

SPECS

SP™ Subcompact
18 Subwoofer

Loudspeaker System
Specifications

Frequency Response, 1 meter
on-axis, swept-sine in anechoic
environment:

47 Hz - 190 Hz, ±3 dB

Low Frequency Cut-off
(-3 dB point):

47 Hz

Usable Low Frequency Limit
(-10 dB point):

39 Hz

Power Handling:

350 W continuous (52.9 V RMS)
700 W program
1,400 W peak

Sound Pressure Level, 2.8 V
(1 Watt), 1 meter in anechoic
environment:

99 dB SPL

Maximum Sound Pressure Level
(1 meter):

122 dB

Transducer Complement:

One 1801-8 Black Widow® 18"
woofer with Kevlar® impregnated
cone

Tuning Frequency (Fbox):

35 and 92 Hz

Impedance (Nominal):

8 Ω

Impedance (Minimum):

6.7 Ω

Input Connections:

Two parallel 1/4" female connectors,
one full range input, one full range
satellite output

Enclosure Materials and Finish:

High density, 7-ply, 3/4" plywood
covered with heavy-duty black
carpet, reinforced with black corners.
Vents are protected by black metal
grilles.

Mounting Provisions:

Four rubber feet for floor use

Dimensions (H x W x D):

23.75" x 28" x 23.75"

60.33 cm x 71.12 cm x 60.32 cm

Net Weight:

109 lbs. (49.44 kg)

Additional Remarks:

When used with biamplification, a
crossover frequency of 200 Hz or
lower is recommended.

DESCRIPTION

The SP™ Subcompact 18 is a small,
lightweight add-on subwoofer designed to
make it easy to add more low end to the

™

Series or other full-range speaker

SP
systems. Other uses include bass guitar
and drum monitoring.

The enclosure is constructed of

7-ply 3/4" high density plywood covered
with a heavy-duty black carpet and
reinforced with corners. Black metal
grilles cover the vent openings. A
recessed handle on either side eases
carrying. This low-frequency enclosure is
comprised of an 18" Black Widow woofer
with a Kevlar impregnated cone mounted
in a dual resonant chamber configuration,
providing high output at low distortion by
controlling speaker excursion and
acoustically filtering out high frequencies.
The SP™ Subcompact 18 now features
a stand adapter which allows any SP
Series enclosure to be used on a (Peavey
part number 00326540) pole. Top cabinet
weight should not exceed 100 lbs. Pole
length should not exceed 36" for other
applications.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

This measurement is useful in
determining how accurately a given
enclosure reproduces an input signal.
The frequency response of the SP

™

Subcompact 18 is measured at 1 meter
using a 2.82 volt swept-sine input. As
shown in Figure 1, the selected driver in
the SP™ Subcompact 18 gives a
smooth frequency response from 47 Hz
to 190 Hz.

POWER HANDLING

There are many different approaches
to power handling ratings. Peavey
Electronics rates this unit’s system
power handling using a modified form of
the AES Standard 2-1984. Utilizing
audio band limited (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
pink noise with peaks over four times
the RMS level. This strenuous test
signal assures the user that every
portion of this system can withstand
today’s high technology music. The test

Amplitude Response (1W 1m On-Axis)

110

signal contains large amounts of very
low frequency energy, effectively
simulating the frequency content of live
music situations. The full measure of
high frequencies in the test signal
allows for exposure of the speaker
system to synthesized tones that may
extend beyond audibility. This rating is
contingent on having a minimum of 3
dB of amplifier headroom available to
ensure that clipping does not occur.

MOUNTING
Caution: The SP™ Subcompact 18

is not designed to be suspended
overhead.

ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

The loudspeaker system shall have
an operating bandwidth of 47 Hz to
190 Hz. The nominal output level shall
be 99 dB when measured at a distance
of one meter with an input of one watt.

The nominal impedance shall be 8
ohms. The maximum continuous power
handling shall be 350 watts, maximum
program power of 700 watts and a peak
power input of at least 1,400 watts, with
a minimum amplifier headroom of 3 dB.
The nominal radiation geometry shall
be 180 degrees in the horizontal plane
and 180 degrees in the vertical plane.
The outside dimensions shall be 28
inches high by 23.75 inches wide by

23.75 inches deep. The weight shall be
109 pounds. The loudspeaker system
shall be a Peavey model

™

Subcompact 18.

SP

THREE PLUS TWO YEARS
LIMITED WARRANTY

NOTE: For details, refer to the warranty

statement. Copies of this statement
may be obtained by contacting Peavey
Electronics Corporation, P.O. Box 2898,
Meridian, Mississippi 39302-2898.

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80

dB SPL (re 20 Pa)

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Figure 1

Frequency (Hz)

Impedance

100

50
30

20

Z

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10

5
3

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20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

Figure 2

Frequency (Hz)

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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