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E18-SUB 

Fig. 1: E18-SUB loudspeaker

The E18-SUB is a compact, very low tuned bass-reflex design employing
a single 18" driver.

The E18-SUB cabinet is constructed from marine plywood and has an
impact resistant paint finish. The front of the loudspeaker cabinet is fitted
with a rigid metal grill covered with a replaceable acoustically
transparent foam and fitted with catches at the top and bottom to
secure an optional transport lid (E7908). The cabinet incorporates a
pair of steel handles and on the rear panel four heavy duty wheels. An
M20 threaded flange in the top panel accepts the Z5013 Loudspeaker
stand for the deployment of full range cabinets.

NOTICE:

Only operate E18-SUB subwoofers with a correctly configured d&b
amplifier, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker
components.

Connections

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

Sense Drive

n.c.

Fig. 2: Connector wiring

The E18-SUB cabinet is fitted with a pair of EP5 connectors. All pins of
both connectors are wired in parallel. 

The E18-SUB uses the pin assignments 3/4 and 5 (Pin 5: SenseDrive -
D12 only and in conjunction with 5-wire cables). 

Pins 1/2 are designated to d&b full range systems. 

Using one connector as the input, the second connector allows for direct
connection to additional cabinets.

The E18-SUB can be supplied with NL4 output connectors as an option
using the pin assignment 2+/2–. Pins 1+/1– are designated to d&b full
range systems. The D12 SenseDrive function is not available with NL4
connectors.

Pin equivalents of EP5 and NL4 connectors are listed in the table below.

EP5

1

2

3

4

5 (SenseDrive SUB)

NL4

1+

1-

2+

2-

n.a.

E18-SUB Manual 

(3.1 EN)

Page 4 of 8

Summary of Contents for E18-SUB

Page 1: ...E18 SUB Manual 3 1 EN ...

Page 2: ...Version 3 1 EN 03 2008 D2076 E 03 Copyright 2008 by d b audiotechnik GmbH all rights reserved Keep this manual with the product or in a safe place so that it is available for future reference When reselling this product hand over this manual to the new customer If you supply d b products please draw the attention of your customers to this manual Enclose the relevant manuals with the systems If you...

Page 3: ... accessories as detailed in our specific Mounting instructions or in our Flying system and rigging manuals Ensure that all additional hardware fixings and fasteners used for installation or mobile deployment are of an appropriate size and load safety factor Pay attention to the manufacturers instructions and to the relevant safety guidelines Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories...

Page 4: ...y configured d b amplifier otherwise there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker components Connections 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Sense Drive n c Fig 2 Connector wiring The E18 SUB cabinet is fitted with a pair of EP5 connectors All pins of both connectors are wired in parallel The E18 SUB uses the pin assignments 3 4 and 5 Pin 5 SenseDrive D12 only and in conjunction with 5 wire cables Pins 1 2 are des...

Page 5: ...guration for E18 SUB To drive E18 SUB cabinets the E PAC has to be configured to E18 SUB mode For an E PAC version 2 the configuration is selected by setting the appropriate DIP switches on the rear panel DIP switches 1 and 2 CUT and HFA are not functional with the configuration E18 SUB For an E PAC version 3 the configuration is set via the encoder in conjunction with an LCD The E PAC can drive a...

Page 6: ...ax sound pressure 1 m free field with P1200A 130 dB SPLmax peak pink noise test signal with crest factor of 4 Input level 100 dB SPL 1 m 11 dBu E18 SUB subwoofer Nominal impedance 8 ohms Power handling capacity RMS peak 10 ms 200 800 W Components 18 driver Connections 2 x EP5 Pin assignments 3 4 and 5 Pin 5 SenseDrive D12 optional 2 x NL4 Pin assignments 2 2 Weight 42 kg 93 lb Fig 6 Cabinet dimens...

Page 7: ...he provisions of the respective EC directives including all applicable amendments A detailed declaration is available on request and can be ordered from d b or downloaded from the d b website at www dbaudio com WEEE Declaration Disposal Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime Please dispose of this product accordin...

Page 8: ...d b audiotechnik GmbH Eugen Adolff Str 134 D 71522 Backnang Germany Phone 49 7191 9669 0 Fax 49 7191 95 00 00 D2076 E 03 03 2008 d b audiotechnik GmbH ...

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