Fender's Fortis F-18SUB powered subwoofer is an active sound
reinforcement loudspeaker that delivers excellent fidelity, features,
reliability, durability and ease of setup and use. Powerful and versatile,
it features 1,000 watts of peak output power, special audio routing
for true stereo when using two full-range enclosures with a single
subwoofer, and an easily switchable crossover with three different
settings for optimizing performance when pairing the subwoofer with
a variety of full-range enclosures. Fortis F-18SUB also offers:
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18" low-frequency speaker
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Built-in power amplifier with active crossover
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Universal power for 100V to 240V operation
A.
INPUTS: Dual balanced stereo line-level inputs with combination
XLR/TRS connectors. Internally sums left and right signals when
using a single subwoofer.
B.
LOOP OUTPUTS: Dual balanced stereo line-level outputs with
XLR connectors. Provides full-range stereo output when pairing a
single subwoofer with Fortis full-range speaker models.
C.
VOLUME: Adjusts overall subwoofer volume.
D.
LIMIT LED: Activity indicator for driver/amplifier protection
limiter. Illuminates intermittently when system nears maximum
level; illuminates continuously when in system-protection mode.
E.
LOW PASS: Three-position switch provides specific low-frequency
crossover points. Use the "100" setting (100 Hz) when paired with a
Fortis F-15BT, the "125" setting (125 Hz) when paired with a Fortis F-
12BT, or the "150" setting (150 Hz) when paired with a Fortis F-10BT.
TYPE
OUTPUT POWER
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
MAXIMUM SPL
SPEAKERS
FUSE
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
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Fender Fortis F-18SUB Powered Subwoofer
Rear Panel Controls and Features
Specifications
PR 4575
500 watts (continuous), 1,000 watts (peak)
30 Hz–200 Hz
134 dB
One 18"
T4AL 250V
Width: 20.75" (53 cm)
75.75 lbs. (34.4 kg)
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
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Front-facing bi-color Power/Limit LED
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35mm pole-mount receptacle for use with Fortis full-range
speaker models
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Steel side handles
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Rugged perforated steel grille
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Void-free plywood enclosure construction for superior sound,
ruggedness and durability
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Optional casters
F.
FRONT LED SWITCH: Three-position switch configures bi-color
LED on the front of the enclosure to indicate power only ("power"
position), power and limiting ("limit" position) or complete deac-
tivation ("off" position).
G. CONTOUR BUTTON: Provides increased low-frequency exten-
sion and mild reduction of upper subwoofer frequencies.
H. POLARITY BUTTON: Reverses input polarity.
I.
POWER CORD: Connect to a grounded outlet in accordance with
the voltage and frequency specifications.
J.
POWER SWITCH: Turns unit on and off.
Height: 24.25" (61.5 cm)
Depth: 24.5" (62 cm)