SPECIFICATIONS Versarray
™
218 Sub
Using the Versarray 218 Sub
Caution!
The Versarray 218 Sub can have up to three coupled Versarray 112 line array modules stacked above it, using an
optional Ground Stack Kit mounting bracket. When mounting any cabinets above a Versarray 218 Sub, be sure that the unit is
on flat or level ground, and is not tilted by more than 5 degrees. If the ground or stage surface creates more than a 5 degree tilt,
then do not mount any cabinets above the Versarray™ 218 Sub. The optional Ground Stack Kit mounting bracket is intended to
be used with tie-down straps for stability and safety.
Wiring the Versarray 218 Sub
The system comes wired with both woofers in parallel and accessible through the Neutrik® pins 1+ and 1-, but they can be accessed
separately by removing the input cup and moving a jumper plug, then the two woofers can be driven by separate power amp channels
through the Neutrik input jacks, with the top woofer accessible through Neutrik pins 1+ and 1-, and the bottom woofer through pins
2+ and 2-.
Caution! Never drive only one woofer in a Versarray 218 Sub, this will severely compromise power handling and performance,
resulting in boomy and ill-defined bass!
Speaker Cables
For best results, do not daisy-chain the speaker cable runs, or use small speaker cables to power the Versarray 218 Sub, run a single
dedicated speaker cable to each Versarray 218 Sub.
A minimum of 12-gauge speaker cable is recommended, to help maintain damping factor, and due to the high amount of power that
will be sent to the Versarray 218 Sub. If the speaker cable run is longer than 50 feet, we recommend locating the power amp nearer
the Versarray 218 Sub, and running a line level signal out to the power amp.
Using Multiple Versarray 112’s mounted over a Versarray 218 Sub
The rigging plate hardware allows up to 3 coupled Versarray 112 units mounted over a Versarray 218 with the use of an optional
Ground Stack Kit mounting bracket set.
Do not mount more than 3 cabinets above a Versarray 218 Sub using the Ground Stack Kit mounting bracket set.
Crossover Settings
A number of suitable crossover options are available from Peavey: the Peavey VSX™ 26 Loudspeaker Controller, the VSX™ 48
Loudspeaker Controller, and the Peavey Digitool™MX. These have available pre-configured set-up files that provide an optimized
crossover, and EQ for a flat response and level set as a starting place for any permanent installation.
