SPECIFICATIONS
SP™ 218BX
Enclosure materials & finish:
Hardwood panel coated with
Peavey’s heavy-duty HammerHead™
finish.
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Width: 21.04" / 535 mm
Depth: 30.28" / 769 mm
Height: 49.31 " / 1252 mm
Net Weight:
147 lbs. (66.7 kg)
Features
This loudspeaker system delivers
high output, low distortion bass from
two 18" Pro Rider woofers mounted
in a vented enclosure. This unit is
designed for portability. The enclosure
is constructed of a hardwood panel
coated with Peavey’s heavy-duty
HammerHead™ UV stabilized polyurea
finish for increased durability and
ruggedness. A full-length, wrap-around
perforated steel grille protects the front
of the enclosure. Casters are mounted
to assist in portability. A pole mount is
also included for support of a high-pass
enclosure.
Frequency response, 1 meter on-axis,
swept-sine in anechoic environment:
51 Hz to 300 Hz (±3 dB)
Transducer complement:
2 x 18" woofer, vented
Pro Rider® 1808-8 ALCP
Usable low frequency limit (-10dB
Box tuning frequency:
point):
36 Hz
40 Hz
Minimum recommended active
crossover frequency and slope for
bi-amping:
90 Hz at 18 dB/octave
High pass filter 35 to 40 Hz at
12 to 24 dB/octave is recommended
Power handling:
1,200 watts continuous
2,400 watts program
4,800 watts peak
Sound pressure level, 1 watt, 1 meter in
anechoic environment:
99.0 dB SPL
Impedance ( Z ):
Parallel input:
nominal 4.0 Ω
minimum: 3.3 Ω
(2.00 V parallel input)
Maximum sound pressure level
(1 meter):
130 dB SPL continuous
136 dB SPL peak
Dual-woofer input:
nominal 2 x 8.0 Ω
minimum: 2 x 6.6 Ω
Input connections:
Radiation angle measured at -6 dB
point of polar response:
Essentially omnidirectional
One four-pin twist lock connector
One four-pin Neutrik Speakon
switching jack
Two 1/4" jacks
SPECIFICATIONS
SP™ 218BX
Harmonic Distortion : 1% Rated Power
Harmonic Distortion : 10% Rated Power
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SPECIFICATIONS
SP™ 218BX
SP 218BX Input Plate
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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