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BASSO
18-A
18˝ 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.
BASSO
18-A is an active 1.5 KW single 18˝ direct radiation subwoofer delivering
a very natural, linear response in the VLF range from 30 Hz to 110 Hz.
Built with 18” Premium birch plywood and fitted with a 2-mm steel grille,
this medium format medium format cabinet is finished with IDEA Aquaforce
weatherized coating to endure life on the road or stylishly integrate in any
installation.
BASSO
18-A seamlessly matches with 2-way loudspeakers in
LUA
and
EXO
Series maximizing the high-density performance of these systems for a
wide range of portable, mobile and install professional sound reinforcement
applications, from high power club sound systems and medium size live music
events to rental and touring companies.
Optional rigging accessories allow for
BASSO
18-A to be stacked and flown
with RF-600 rigging frame.
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
BASSO
18-A features an integrated 1500 W 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 @100 Hz
PRESET 2: LPF @120 Hz
PRESET 3: LPF @150 Hz
PRESET 4: LPF @180 Hz
