Overview
The RS18 uses two 18″ long excursion Neodymium drivers drivers in a low profile cabinet to extend system response down to 30Hz. NEXO’s patent pending RAY SUB Technology is based on optimising the positioning and phase relationships of radiating surfaces in vented enclosures, permitting acoustic distance from rear to front sections to always increase as frequency decreases. Consequently rear and front sections sum up efficiently over the entire subwoofer bandwidth, allowing for an average of 5dB gain from the rear section in the forward direction and cancelling in the rear direction.
Utilized in a stand alone format, RAY SUB technology, allows the same cabinet to be configured for any polar pattern, omni-directional as a standard direct radiating subwoofer when speakers are facing the audience, or highly directional when a speaker cabinet is rotated sideways or upwards. With arrays, RAY SUB subwoofers can be set back to back, front to front, alternate, in vertical columns and, when column length is sufficient, to be beam-steered upwards or downwards. Comprising of two 18" transducers with a frequency response of 31Hz – 100Hz and a sensitivity of 107db SPL, the RS18 delivers unchallenged versatility for installations and touring requirements where large format sub-bass cabinets are required.
Features
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Low profile, high output, modular scalable bass
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Configurable directivity pattern
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Cardioid pattern reduces rear levels by minimising rear/side wall reflections
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Aerodynamic profiled vents with 20db noise reduction and improved linearity at high SPL
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Frequency response 30Hz - 100Hz
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Sensitivity 105dB
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2 x 18" configuration
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Applies across entire NEXO Product Line
Specifications
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Omni |
Directional |
Frequency Response @ -3db [a] |
30Hz–100Hz |
30Hz-100Hz |
Usable Range @ -6db [a] |
29Hz–250Hz |
29Hz–150Hz |
Sensitivity 1W @ 1m [b] |
105dB SPL Nominal |
103dB SPL Nominal |
Peak SPL @ 1m [b] |
143–146dB Peak (2x1000W to 2 x 2000W/8Ω) |
140–143dB Peak (2x1000W to 2 x 2000W/8Ω) |
Dispersion |
Omni & Directional pattern over the entire useable bandwidth depending on controller |
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Directivity Index [c] |
1.5 < Q < 2 1.7dB < DI < 3dB |
Q=4.3 DI=5.3dB |
Crossover Frequency |
From 75Hz to 100Hz |
From 75Hz to 100Hz |
Nominal Impedance |
2 x 8Ω |
2 x 8Ω |
Recommended Amplifiers |
One amplifier channel is required for Omni mode operation, rated at 2000 to 4000 Watts into 4Ω |
Two amplifier channels are required for Directional mode operation, each rated at 1000 to 2000 Watts into 8Ω |