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BASSO
21-A
21˝ High Performance Direct Radiation Active Subwoofer
QuickStart Guide
BASSO
Series models allow the user to choose the most adequate
subwoofer for any given situation from within a family of products with
common finish, design solutions and performance philosophy as well as
shared rigging and transport accessories.
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21-A is a high-density direct radiation subwoofer that brings the
genuine 21” deep sound out of a very compact rugged cabinet, built with
high quality birch 18” birch plywood, 2 mm steel grille and IDEA Aquaforce
weather-resistant, durable coating.
This powerful, multipurpose subwoofer produces a clean linear audio signal
that couples naturally with large two-way loudspeakers like
LUA
15,
EXO
15
and
EXO
18 and flown or stacked with
EVO
line-arrays in larger systems but
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21-A has been carefully tuned to deliver the optimal performance
from 21” premium quality transducer thanks to the four symmetrical
ports that allow for extremely linear excursion of the woofer with minimal
distortion and high response in those regions where sound is rather felt
than heard.
This extended frequency response reaches 29Hz adding
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21 “Infra”
capabilities in large systems and applications those sub-sonic qualities are
required.
DSP AND POWER MODULE
+6
-∞
PRESET 4
PRESET 3
PRESET 2
PRESET 1
CLIP
TEMP
STATUS
PRESET
SELECT
GAIN
INPUT
LINK
Active Preset
Gain level knob
USB Port
Activity leds
Preset Select toggle
Signal OUT: balanced audio XLR
Signal IN: balanced audio XLR
PRELOADED SELECTABLE PRESETS
Mains IN
Mains OUT
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21-A features an integrated 3.2 kW Class-D power module equipped with PowerCON 32A Mains connectors and XLR
balanced audio signal connectors allowing for a simple, straightforward power and audio linking of the array elements.
The 24-bit high-resolution integrated DSP board allows for easy
access to four preloaded presets, just toggling the press-button
PRESET SELECT in the back control pannel. The active preset will
be indicated by the active led above its number.
PRESET 1: LPF @80 Hz
PRESET 2: LPF @100 Hz
PRESET 3: LPF @120 Hz
PRESET 4: LPF @140 Hz