• BASSO R218-A_high-R
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  • BASSO R218-A_front
  • BASSO R218-A_right
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  • BASSOR218-A_rear
  • BASSO R219-A_rear-cover
  • BASSOR218-A_rear-cardioid

Dual 18-inch Active Bass-Reflex Touring Subwoofer

BASSO R218-A is very high performance professional touring sound subwoofer, created to be a reference in power delivery, tone and precision for the top-tier sound engineers worldwide seeking for ultimate subwoofer performance and Rental/Production companies in search for unbeatable cost-performance at the pinnacle of the touring sound business.

OVERVIEW

BASSO R218-A is very high performance professional touring sound subwoofer, created to be a reference in power delivery, tone and precision for the top-tier sound engineers worldwide seeking for ultimate subwoofer performance and Rental/Production companies in search for unbeatable cost-performance at the pinnacle of the touring sound business.
Working with truly extended bandwidth, dynamic range, definition and superior SPL has forever been reserved for the luxurious elite; BASSO R218-A makes that kind of performance available and affordable for professionals of all budgets and ROI expectations.
Powered by 2 x 3.2 kW Class-D power modules by Powersoft, BASSO R218-A features two revolutionary latest-Gen extra-long excursion and controlled linear displacement 18″ LEX Flagship NEO Woofers manufactured, equipped with unique cooling and thermal diffusion technologies, coupled with the most advanced precision manufacturing techniques and materials to deliver massive output with extremely reduced power compression and distortion, compared with any equivalent subwoofer in the market.
Ports and enclosures of the BASSO R218-A have been carefully designed and built to be ready to endure the mechanical stress and demands of large scale productions while delivering vibration free, minimising port noises, managing extreme SPL and remaining compact and light within reason.

BASSO R218-A includes all the practical staples of live sound ground stacked, with handles and wheels positioned to facilitate load and setup, durable finish for metal and wooden parts, recessed front protection grill, vertical and horizontal wooden skates and a convenient front SpeakON NL-4 extra input.
Other rigging possibilities for flown and stacked applications with other IDEA point source and line-array speaker solutions are available, as well as transport/storage/weather protections accessories.

FEATURES

  • 143 dB Peak SPL (w/ IDEA DSP settings)
  • Premium European Last-Generation Transducers
  • 2 x 3.2 kW Class-D power module by Powersoft
  • Three Neutrik NL4 connectors
  • Dual 18″ Direct Radiation Bass-Reflex design
  • 8 integrated handles

APPLICATIONS

  • Main system for Regional Touring and Rental Companies
  • FOH for high SPL venues and clubs
Enclosure design Bass Reflex
Transducers 2 × 18″ LEX
Class D Amp Continuous Power 6.4 kW
DSP 24bit @ 48kHz AD/DA, 4 selectable active LPF cuts:
80 Hz
100 Hz
120 Hz
100 Hz Cardioid
SPL (Continuous/Peak) 137/143 dB peak (w/IDEA DSP setting)
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 30 – 100/120/140 Hz
Frequency Range (-3 dB) 39 – 80/100/120 Hz
Dimensions (W×H×D) 1200 × 600 × 825 mm
Weight 101.5 kg
Audio Signal Connectors
Input
Output
XLR
XLR
Audio Signal Input (front) Neutrik SpeakOn® NL-4
AC Connectors 2 × Neutrik PowerCON®
Cabinet Construction 18 mm Plywood
Grille 2 mm perforated weatherised steel with protective foam
Finish Durable IDEA proprietary Aquaforce paint coating process
Handles 8 integrated handles
Feet/Skates 4 skates (H/V)
Installation 1 × 36 mm Pole mount socket (V)
Accessories 35 mm Pole (P-21338)
Casters (WH-04)
COV-BR218 (rain cover)
RC-BR218 (rain coat for power module)

 

* Specifications may be subject to change without notice.

Accessories

Spare Parts

  • S18LEX1600-ND |Neodymium Woofer 18″
  • R-S18LEX1600-ND | Membrane for Neodymium Woofer 18″
  • AMP-DIGIMOD-3004PFC4 | Power Module
  • HSL-01 | Heat Sink Large
  • DSP-LITE
  • PM-DIGIMOD3004-PC2 (Power module + interface + DSP LITE + Heatsink)