dB Technologies DVA S1518N

The DVA S1518N is a bandpass subwoofer based on the DVA S10, but with 50 percent higher power amp output, an integrated DSP, and an RDNet link. A remarkably versatile subwoofer, it delivers tight and punchy bass response that supports and transitions smoothly to satellites’ lower midrange frequencies.

DVA S1518N Subwoofer, 18", Bandpass

The DVA S1518N is equipped with a next-generation, 18" woofer driven by a built-in 1500W digipro® G2 digital power amp. Subwoofer arrays are easily flown using the optional SRK10 rigging hardware retrofit.

The S1518N will also serve you well in compact stacks paired with DVA T12, T8 and T4 units or DVX Series enclosures.

Equipped with PFC switched-mode power supplies, they are largely impervious to line voltage fluctuations, which is a tremendous asset in a touring rig.

Our network-enabled DVA subwoofers are designated by an “N” in the product name.

They feature a premium-quality DSP boasting excellent audio specs with variable crossover frequencies, precise limiter functions and adjustable delay settings for perfect time alignment.

FEATURES

• VARIABLE CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES
• PRECISE LIMITER FUNCTIONS
• ON BOARD DELAY FOR PERFECT TIME ALIGNMENT
• PRESET FOR CONFIGURING CARDIOD SYSTEMS
• SETTINGS ACCESSIBLE VIA ROTARY ENCODER
• X-OVER OUT
• RDNET NETWORK PORT

Specification

Technical Data

• Speaker TypeActive Bandpass Subwoofer

Acoustical data

• Frequency Response [+/- 3dB]39 - 120 Hz
• Max SPL138 dB
• DirectivityOmnidirectional, Cardiod Option with DSP setup
• LF18 "
• Voice Coil LF4 "

Amplifier

• Amp TechnologyDigipro® G2
• Amp ClassClass D
• Power Supply1.5 kW SMPS
• LF Amp1500 W RMS
• CoolingConvection

Processor

• ControllerDSP 56 bit
• AD/DA Converter24bit/ 96 kHz
• System PresetsX-Over,Delay
• Phase0, 180 °
• LimiterRMS, Peak, Thermal
• Delay Option0-4.5 ms internal
• Crossover Frequency LF-MF75-120Hz | steps of 5Hz
• LF-Xover out slope24 dB/Octave

Mechanics

• HousingMultiplex plywood
• Housing DesignRectangular
• Handles3x Per Side
• AccessoryDolly, Wheels 100mm,
• Dust Cover, Rain Cover
• Pole MountM20
• Rigging Pointsintegrated for SRK10 fly kit
• 2xPick Points on top to fix
• DRK10/20 rigging frames
• Width515 mm (20.6 in)
• Height640 mm (25.6 in)
• Depth720 mm (28.8 in)
• Weight46 kg (101.41 lbs)