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Reduce the amount of any external (mixer, rack) EQ and see if that clears up the distortion.
If no external bass boost has been added, but there seems to be an excessive amount of bass boost (boominess,
bass clipping), then you may want to try a different EQ Preset on the full-range satellite speaker used with the
SP® 118P Sub, try the Flat or Acoustic or Country Preset. Using Presets with a lot of bass boost on the full-range
satellite speaker can cause the sound to become boomy.
Setting the level of the full-range satellite speaker too low will also tend to cause a boomy sounding bass or mid-
bass.
Finally, realize that even though the SP® 118P Sub is a powerful and high output unit, it does ultimately have lim-
its, and it may need additional powered Sub units to provide enough low frequency sound output. In this case,
try turning the mixer levels down a little to see if that clears things up. If, after checking all the things listed to
check and anything else you can think of to check safely, and the system still exhibits problems, carefully note all
conditions and check with your Peavey dealer for advice.
Care and Maintenance
Your SP® 118P Sub is a sturdy and durable product and will provide years of reliable use if properly cared for. Use
common sense and read the safety warnings to avoid hazardous operating conditions.
The unit must be disconnected from the AC power source before any work is done on it. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Sunlight/Heat
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, as this may cause the unit to overheat and thermally shut off.
Excessively hot operating conditions can also cause a thermal shutdown.
Do not store in extremely hot or cold conditions or extremely high humidity. Always allow unit to come to room
temperature before use.
Cleaning
Never clean the SP® 118P Sub while plugged in or turned ON! When the unit has been fully disconnected from
AC power sources, use a dry cloth to remove soil or other dirt. Never use strong solvents on the SP® 118P Sub, as
they could damage the cabinet. Do not allow ANY fluids to drip inside the SP® 118P Sub.
Touch-Up
To touch up the painted surfaces of the SP®118P, you can use Peavey® Black Touch-Up paint (part # 00052110).
Never paint the enclosure or other parts while the unit is plugged in or turned on!
Check for Secure Hardware
After the first few weeks of use and periodically thereafter, check the hardware of the SP®118P for tightness, in-
cluding the rear panel screws and the screws that hold the baffle and rear cabinet together.
The unit is subject to a great deal of vibration, and this could cause the hardware to loosen with use.
Architectural and Engineering Specifications
The powered loudspeaker system shall have a frequency response from 43 Hz to 140 Hz. The peak SPL with
inaudible distortion shall reach 128 dB with music as a source, when measured at a distance of 1M and driven to
full output capacity. The system shall utilize an 18" Peavey® Pro Rider™. woofer in a vented enclosure tuned to 39
Hz.
The powered loudspeaker system shall have two mixed input channels consisting of a medium impedance input
connector consisting of one combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS phone jack on the rear panel. Channel two shall
have a 3.5 mm input jack as well.
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