HAD218 3000W Dual 18-Inch Long-Excursion Active Subwoofer for Professional Concert Sound Systems
Product Overview
The HAD218 is a high-output dual 18-inch active subwoofer engineered for large-scale sound reinforcement, touring productions, outdoor festivals, concerts, and professional PA systems.
Equipped with two long-excursion 18-inch neodymium woofers, the HAD218 delivers deep bass extension, powerful low-frequency impact, fast transient response, and low distortion. Its bandpass horn-loaded enclosure improves acoustic efficiency and produces the high sound pressure levels required for large venues and demanding live sound applications.
The self-powered design integrates a professional DSP plate amplifier, eliminating the need for an external power amplifier and simplifying system setup. Gain, delay, polarity, crossover, and limiter functions can be adjusted through USB or RS-485 control, allowing precise system optimization for different venues and deployment configurations.
Constructed from premium Russian birch plywood, the enclosure provides excellent rigidity, durability, and acoustic stability. A weather-resistant polyurea coating protects the cabinet against moisture, scratches, and transportation wear, while a heavy-duty steel grille backed with acoustically transparent foam protects the internal drivers.
With 3000W RMS and 8000W peak system power handling, the HAD218 is a reliable low-frequency solution for touring companies, rental systems, concert venues, and large-scale fixed installations.
Key Features
- Dual 18-inch long-excursion neodymium woofers
- High-output bandpass horn-loaded enclosure
- 3000W RMS and 8000W peak system power handling
- Built-in professional DSP plate amplifier
- Deep bass extension with powerful low-frequency impact
- High acoustic efficiency and low distortion
- USB and RS-485 DSP control
- Adjustable gain, delay, polarity, crossover, and limiter
- Premium Russian birch plywood enclosure
- Weather-resistant polyurea protective coating
- Heavy-duty steel grille with acoustic foam
- Suitable for ground-stacked subwoofer arrays
- Designed for touring, rental, concert, and fixed-installation systems
Built-In DSP Amplifier
The HAD218 features an integrated DSP amplifier module for fast and efficient system deployment. The self-powered configuration reduces external equipment requirements, simplifies cabling, and provides reliable matching between the amplifier and loudspeaker drivers.
Advanced DSP Control
Real-time DSP control supports:
- Input gain adjustment
- Signal delay
- Polarity selection
- Crossover configuration
- Output limiting
- USB control
- RS-485 network control
These functions allow the subwoofer to be precisely configured for different venues, line array systems, and multi-subwoofer deployments.
Applications
The HAD218 is suitable for:
- Large concert sound systems
- Touring and rental PA systems
- Outdoor festivals and live events
- Stadiums and arenas
- Nightclubs and music venues
- Large auditoriums and theaters
- Professional line array systems
- Ground-stacked subwoofer arrays
- Large-scale fixed installations
Technical Specifications
| Specification | HAD218 |
|---|---|
| System Type | Dual 18-inch active bandpass horn-loaded subwoofer |
| LF Components | 2 × 18-inch long-excursion neodymium woofers |
| System Power Handling | 3000W RMS / 8000W peak, 10 ms |
| Driver Nominal Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Amplification | Built-in DSP plate amplifier |
| DSP Functions | Gain, delay, polarity, crossover, and limiter |
| Control Interfaces | USB and RS-485 |
| Cabinet Material | Russian birch plywood |
| Cabinet Finish | Weather-resistant polyurea coating |
| Front Protection | Heavy-duty steel grille with acoustic foam |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 585 × 1160 × 920 / 1046 mm |
| Dimensions (inches) | 23 × 45.7 × 36.2 / 41.2 in |
| Net Weight | 106 kg / 234 lb |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What applications is the HAD218 suitable for?
The HAD218 is designed for large-scale professional sound reinforcement, including concerts, outdoor festivals, touring productions, stadium events, nightclubs, theaters, rental PA systems, and fixed installations.
2. Can the HAD218 be used with line array systems?
Yes. The HAD218 can be paired with professional line array loudspeakers to create a full-range sound system with deep low-frequency extension, high output, and powerful bass impact.
3. Can multiple HAD218 subwoofers be used together?
Yes. Multiple HAD218 units can be deployed in ground-stacked arrays. The quantity and arrangement should be selected according to venue size, audience coverage, required sound pressure level, and low-frequency directivity requirements.
4. Does the HAD218 require an external power amplifier?
No. The HAD218 is a self-powered subwoofer with a built-in DSP amplifier module. This reduces external equipment requirements and makes system installation and setup faster and more efficient.
5. What DSP functions are available?
The built-in DSP supports gain, delay, polarity, crossover, and limiter adjustment. Control is available through USB or RS-485 for system tuning and multi-unit configuration.
6. Is the HAD218 suitable for touring and rental companies?
Yes. Its Russian birch plywood construction, polyurea protective coating, heavy-duty steel grille, integrated amplification, and DSP control make it suitable for frequent transportation and demanding touring applications.
