Peavey SP 218 User Manual

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SP®218
Passive Sub
Product
Specications
ENGLISH
Description
e SP® 218 is a subwoofer designed to enhance the low-end in the SP Series or other full-range speaker systems. Other
uses include bass guitar, keyboard and drum monitoring. is loudspeaker system delivers high output, low distortion bass
from two 18” Pro Rider woofers mounted in a vented enclosure. is unit is designed for portability. e enclosure is con-
structed of hardwood plywood augmented with internal braces with a textured black painted nish. A full-length, wrap-
around perforated steel grille protects the front of the enclosure. Tilt-back casters are mounted at the rear bottom corner
to assist in portability. A pole mount plate is located on the right hand side of the enclosure, with an insert for a threaded
pole, using M20 threads. e threaded pole is included. Rubber feet and corner casters on the bottom and a corner handle
on top make moving the enclosure an easy, one-person operation.
Inputs are at the rear of the enclosure and consist of two 1/4” jacks, one four-pin twist-lock non-switching jack and one
Neutrik® Speakon® switching jack. e enclosure input is congurable, with the default being 4 ohms with both drivers in
parallel when using the parallel inputs. A dual-woofer 2 x 8 ohm conguration is available through the switching Neutrik®
jack, which disconnects the 4 ohm inputs and provides separate inputs to the woofers when used. is ingenious input de-
sign provides maximum exibility for single-or dual-amplier operation, without having to manually rewire the enclosure.
is low frequency enclosure is comprised of two 18” Pro Rider® subwoofer drivers in a vented alignment. e Pro Rider
driver delivers superior performance due to its advanced cooling system, large 4” voice coil with edge-wound aluminum
wire and high performance cone. is design provides strong bass extension and high power handling to complement a
full-range sound system.
As the SP 218 does not include a passive subwoofer crossover, input should be electronically ltered for subwoofer appli-
cations. In addition, for high power operation, a high-pass lter set at 36 Hz and using a 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley lter
should be used to improve performance and reliability.
Features
• Two 18” Pro Rider® woofers
• 2,400W program, and 4,800W peak power handling
• Low frequency response down to 41 Hz.
• Inputs include one four-pin twist lock connector and two 1/4” phone jacks all in parallel, and one Neutrik®
Speakon® switching jack for independent access to the woofers
• readed pole for mount included
• Pole mount plate built-in, threaded for positive pole support
• Full-length, wrap-around perforated steel grille
• Tilt-back casters

Peavey SP 218 Specifications

General

Brand	Peavey
Model	SP 218
Category	Subwoofer
Language	English

Summary

SP 218 Passive Sub Product Specifications

Description

Details the SP 218 subwoofer's design, construction, portability features, and input options.

Features

Lists key attributes of the SP 218, including woofers, power handling, frequency response, inputs, and mounting.

Specifications

Frequency Response and Usable Low Frequency Limit

Defines the system's operating frequency range and usable low-frequency point.

Power Handling

Specifies the continuous, program, and peak power handling capabilities of the loudspeaker.

Sound Pressure Level

Details the sound pressure levels (SPL) at 1 meter for continuous and peak outputs in anechoic and half-space.

Radiation Angle and Transducer Complement

Describes the polar response radiation angle and the type of woofers used in the enclosure.

Box Tuning Frequency and Crossover Recommendations

States the enclosure's tuning frequency and recommended crossover settings for bi-amping.

Infra-sonic Filter and Impedance

Recommends an infra-sonic filter setting and lists the system's impedance configurations.

Input Connections and Enclosure Details

Lists available input connectors and describes the enclosure materials and finish.

Dimensions and Net Weight

Provides the physical dimensions (H x W x D) and net weight of the loudspeaker system.

Architectural & Engineering Specifications

Operating Bandwidth and Output Level

Defines the loudspeaker's operating bandwidth and nominal output level at one meter.

Nominal Impedance and Woofer Configuration

States the nominal impedance options and the type of woofers used in the vented enclosure.

Power Handling and Amplifier Headroom

Specifies continuous, program, and peak power handling, plus required amplifier headroom.

Dimensions and Weight Summary

Provides a summary of the loudspeaker system's external dimensions and total weight.