First choice in active subwoofers, the LS801P combines a cast-frame 18-inch bass driver with a rear-loaded bass horn enclosure made from 15mm birch ply covered in rugged black carpeting (black Ultrathane painted version - LS801PB is also available). Now add 2500 watts of onboard peak power featuring full-time "invisible" limiting. Result - a rugged, high-powered "earth mover." Balanced XLR inputs are included along with 1/4-inch TRS inputs which, at the push of a button, can handle either line-level or speaker-level signals (you can simply connect it to any full-range speaker for quick and easy setups). Connections also include both XLRM and 1/4" Output Link jacks for interconnecting up to 10 LS801P's in larger concert systems. An additional XLR 'Mono Blend Input' allows the LS801P to function in a stereo system by blending the balanced L & R signals from a stereo mixer and creating a single in-phase mono signal.
The control panel features a +/- 12dB Level pot for matching the LS801P's output with the rest of the system, a tunable 90 to 150Hz HF Roll off pot to let you match the LS801P to any full-range enclosure without an electronic crossover, a unique Shape control that modifies the bass response, a Line/Speaker Input Level button and LED's to indicate Power, Limit and Clip.
Hardware includes four steel inset handles, a steel top-mounted pole-stand adapter, a heavy-gauge curved steel grill and tilt-back wheels.
Acoustical Specifications
| System Type |
Rear Horn Loaded Subwoofer |
| Active or Passive |
Active |
| Program Power (Watts) |
1500 Watts (2500 Watts Peak) |
| Max SPL (dB) |
140dB Peak (134dB Continuous) |
| Frequency Response (Hz +/- 3dB) |
45 - 150 |
| LF Driver(s) |
18-inch Cast Frame Woofer w/4-inch Voicecoil |
| LF Protection |
Thermal / Overcurrent / Clip |
| Power Consumption (typ/max) |
120V (6.6A / 7.5), 230V (3.3A / 3.9) |
| Inputs - 1/4" Jacks |
2 line/speaker level inputs, 2 link (in/out) |
| Inputs - XLR |
2 line inputs, 2 link (in/out) |
| Level Controls |
Master |
| Other Controls / Features |
Active Controls: |
| |
Level
Low Pass Filter Frequency
Bass Boost Level |
| Corners |
Metal |
| Feet |
Rubber |
| Wheels |
Rear tilt-back |
| Bar Handles |
2 (Side), 1 (Rear) |
| Pole Mount Adapter (1 3/8"-3.5cm) |
1 (Top) |
| Enclosure Materials |
15mm (5/8inch) 11-ply Russian Birch |
| Grille |
Perforated Metal |
| Covering / Finish |
Black Ozite (Carpet) |
| Optional Covering / Finishes |
Black Ultrathane Paint (LS801PB) |
