Peavey DTH 218b User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response, 1 Meter
On-Axis, Swept Sine in Anechoic
Environment:
45 Hz to 250 Hz
Low-Frequency Cut-Off (-3 dB point):
45 Hz
Usable Low-Frequency Limit
(-10 dB point):
35 Hz
Power Handling:
Speakers Parallel:
1,000 W continuous (63.2 V RMS)
2,000 W program
4,000 W peak
Speakers Independent:
500 W continuous (63.2 V RMS)
2 x 1,000 W program
2000 W peak
Sound Pressure Level, 2.0 V (1 watt)
• 1 meter in anechoic environment:
100 dB
Maximum Sound Pressure Level:
128 dB continuous
134 dB peak
Transducer Complement:
Two BW X 1888 HP Black Widow
®
X
Woofers
Box Tuning Frequency:
47 Hz
Recommended Crossover
Frequency:
150 Hz to 250 Hz range
Impedance (Z):
Speakers Parallel:
4 ohms nominal
3.2 ohms minimum
Speakers Independent:
8 ohms nominal
2 x 6.4 ohms minimum
Input Connections:
One Neutrik
®
four-conductor Speakon
®
(NL4MP)
One Neutrik
®
eight-conductor Speakon
®
(NL8MP with four-conductor NL4MP
output)
Enclosure Materials and Finish:
3/4" plywood with black polyurethane
coating, black powder coat, metal grill
and polyester foam overlay grille
Dimensions (H x W x D):
47 1/4" x 22 3/4" x 29 3/4"
(120 cm x 57.8 cm x 75.6 cm)
Net Weight:
145 lbs. (64 kg)
®
SPECIFICATIONS
DTH
®
218b
Low-Frequency
Loudspeaker

Peavey DTH 218b Specifications

General

Brand	Peavey
Model	DTH 218b
Category	Speakers
Language	English

Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response

Defines the frequency range from 45 Hz to 250 Hz as measured on-axis at 1 meter in an anechoic environment.

Low-Frequency Cut-Off

Power Handling

Details continuous, program, and peak power ratings for parallel and independent speaker configurations.

Sound Pressure Level (1W/1m)

States the sensitivity at 1 meter in an anechoic environment is 100 dB for 2.0 V (1 watt) input.

Maximum Sound Pressure Level

Lists the maximum continuous and peak sound pressure levels the speaker can produce.

Transducer Complement

Impedance (Z)

Provides nominal and minimum impedance values for parallel (4 ohms) and independent (8 ohms) connections.

Input Connections

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Power Handling Rating

Architectural and Engineering Specs

Summarizes key performance specifications including bandwidth, output level, impedance, and dimensions.

Wiring Diagram and Schemes

DTH® 218b Wiring Overview

Provides the main wiring diagram for the DTH® 218b, showing connections for its internal drivers and external inputs/outputs.

4-Pin Speakon® Scheme

8-Pin Speakon® Scheme

WARRANTY AND SAFETY

Noise Exposure Warning

Warns about potential hearing loss from high noise levels and lists OSHA-specified permissible noise level exposures.