L-Acoustics SB18 User Manual
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- Page 1 SB18 / SB18 / SB18 SUBWOOFER user manual VERSION 2.2 w w w . l - a c o u s t i c s . c o m...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual Follow all SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as well as DANGER and OBLIGATION warnings Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-ACOUSTICS ® Read all the related PRODUCT INFORMATION documents before exploiting the system The product information document is included in the shipping carton of the related system component. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SB18 system. This document contains essential information on using the system properly. Carefully read this document in order to become familiar with the system. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-ACOUSTICS ® reserves the right to change the specifications of its products and the content of its document without prior notice. -
Page 4: Sb18 Subwoofer Enclosure
These combined properties contribute to the sonic qualities of the SB18 in terms of precision and musicality. The cabinet is made of first grade Baltic birch plywood to ensure maximum acoustical and mechanical integrity. -
Page 5: System Components
1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ® The system approach developed by L-ACOUSTICS consists in offering a global solution that guarantees the highest and most predictable level of performance at any step of loudspeaker system deployment: modeling, installation, and operation. A complete L-ACOUSTICS ®... -
Page 6: User Manual
SP.7 DOSUB-LA8 DO10 SP10 DO3WFILL DO25 SP25 Soundvision LA Network Manager SB18 system components (excluding rigging elements and modulation cables) NomProduit_UM_0.1 w w w . l - a c o u s t i c s . c o m... -
Page 7: Loudspeaker Configurations
The [SB18_60] preset offers a 60 Hz upper frequency limit. The [SB18_100] preset offers a 100 Hz upper frequency limit. The SB18 subwoofers are driven by the LA4, LA4X or LA8 amplified controllers. SB18 in standard configuration [PRESET] [SB18_60] or... -
Page 8: Cardioid Configuration
The [SB18_60_C] preset features a 60 Hz upper frequency limit. The [SB18_100_C] preset features a 100 Hz upper frequency limit. They both feature delay settings optimized for cardioid SB18 arrays. The SB18 subwoofers are driven by the LA4, LA4X or LA8 amplified controllers. SB18 in cardioid configuration Directivity pattern... -
Page 9: Loudspeaker Connection
The SB18 subwoofer is equipped with two 4-point SpeakON ® connectors. The IN connector allows receiving the audio signal and the LINK connector allows routing it to another SB18 enclosure in parallel. The SB18 connection in parallel is only possible with the LA8 amplified controller. -
Page 10: Connection To La4 / La4X
VERSION 2.2 Connection to LA4 / LA4X Maximum of 4 enclosures per LA4 / LA4X 1 SB18 can be connected to each output channel on the LA4. Therefore, a single LA4 amplified controller can drive up to 4 enclosures. Cardioid configuration Connect the reversed subwoofer to OUT 1 to use the cardioid preset. -
Page 11: Connection To La8
Connection to LA8 Maximum of 8 enclosures per LA8 2 SB18 can be connected in parallel to each output channel on the LA8. Therefore, a single LA8 amplified controller can drive up to 8 enclosures. Cardioid configuration Connect the reversed subwoofers to OUT 1 to use the cardioid preset. - Page 12 SB18 / SB18 / SB18 subwoofer user manual VERSION 2.2 Option B With various enclosure types connected to the same amplifier, this cabling scheme needs a custom preset. Connect an SP cable (SP.7, SP5, SP10 or SP25) to the OUT1/OUT2 and OUT3/OUT4 LA8 SpeakON ®...
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Page 13: Appendix Apreset Description
The [SB18_60] preset provides the subwoofer enclosures with an upper frequency limit at 60 Hz. The [SB18_100] preset provides the subwoofer enclosures with an upper frequency limit at 100 Hz. It is used for SB18 subwoofers deployed as single elements or arrays in standard configuration. Default parameters... -
Page 14: Appendix Cspecifications
SB18 / SB18 / SB18 subwoofer user manual VERSION 2.2 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS SB18 Description Subwoofer enclosure, amplified by LA4X or LA8 Low frequency limit (‑10 dB) 32 Hz ([SB18_100] preset) Maximum SPL 136 dB ([SB18_100] preset) RMS power handling... - Page 15 SB18i Description Subwoofer enclosure, amplified by LA4X or LA8, for permanent install Low frequency limit (‑10 dB) 32 Hz ([SB18_100] preset) Maximum SPL 136 dB ([SB18_100] preset) RMS power handling 700 W Transducers 1 18" weather-resistant, direct radiation, dual bass-reflex Nominal impedance 8 Ω...
- Page 16 SB18 / SB18 / SB18 subwoofer user manual VERSION 2.2 SB18m Description Subwoofer enclosure, amplified by LA4X or LA8 Low frequency limit (‑10 dB) 32 Hz ([SB18_100] preset) Maximum SPL 136 dB ([SB18_100] preset) RMS power handling 700 W Transducers 1 ...
- Page 17 Document reference: SB18_UM_2.2 Distribution date: January 7, 2014 © 2013 L-ACOUSTICS ® . All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher.
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