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  • Page 1 SP®218P Powered Speaker System Product Specifications www.peavey.com...
  • Page 2 (2) I’utilisateur de I’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Peavey Electronics Corp. can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
  • Page 3 THREADED POLE MOUNT WITH SPEAKER POLE INCLUDED Description The Peavey® SP® 218P Sub is a vented powered subwoofer system utilizing two Peavey® exclusive Pro Rider™ 18” woofers, coupled to a power amplifier with 2,000 watts peak available power. The full-length black perforated steel grille provides protection and a professional appearance, along with the steel handles and tilt-back casters for transport.

  • Page 4: On/Off Switch

    A typical signal source for the line-level inputs of the Peavey SP® 218P Sub would be a sound reinforcement mixing console (mixer) or the output from a CD player, MP3 player or tape deck. The high-pass filtered signal from SP®...

  • Page 5: Voltage Selector Switch

    IEC POWER CORD CONNECTION (3) This receptacle is for the IEC line cord (supplied) that provides AC power to the unit. It is very important that you ensure the SP®218P has the proper AC line voltage supplied. You can set the proper voltage for your SP®218P using the Voltage Selector switch (4) on the rear panel of the unit.
  • Page 6 Top Rear Panel INPUTS (5) Two input channels are provided. The line-level input is of the medium impedance balanced type. The jack is a combo female XLR and 1/4” TRS connector. Sensitivity of this input is 0.42 volts for full output, when the MIC/ LINE switch (7) is in the LINE position.
  • Page 7 HIGH PASS PROCESSED output jack (11) Provides a filtered signal for use with full-range powered speaker systems like the SP® 2P or SP® 4P. Follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard in the SP® 218P Sub menu on the LCD screen using the Push-To-Select button for proper set-up and connections.

  • Page 8: Operation

    exceed the rated current capacity of the extension cord with the sum total of all units connected to it. When first plugging in the AC cord, make sure the power switch is in the Off position, and then turn it On only once the power cord has been connected.
  • Page 9 down before plugging and unplugging cables, or lifting the ground. Use of high quality, premium input cables is recommended for the SP® 218P Sub, as these usually have better shielding and materials and will provide greater long-term reliability. The best option is a shielded balanced cable no longer than necessary to reach the SP®...
  • Page 10 This setting will provide the most natural reproduction of vocals and acoustic instruments, when the EQ Presets are set to Flat To adjust the overall level of both the Sub and the satellite, use the SP® 218P Sub gain knob (6) to adjust the overall levels.
  • Page 11 Disconnecting AC Power to the SP® 218P Sub We recommend that the Power switch (1) be used to turn the unit off first, and then the AC power cord can be removed, this minimizes stress to the power amplifiers and the transducers from turn-off transients. The pow- er switch has an arc suppression capacitor to help during turn-off, and tends to make a clean disconnect from the AC power, while the power cord IEC connector can make intermittent contact before finally becoming fully disconnected, e.g., as when wiggling the cord.
  • Page 12 DSP User Control Menu Operation SP® 218P Sub DSP User Control Menu Operation A two-line, 16-character per line LCD and a rotary push-to-select encoder make up the interface for this prod- uct. The DSP processing control accessible by the user, consists of a 9-band graphic equalizer (GEQ), choice of output Polarity, selection of Bass Enhancement, and signal Delay.
  • Page 13 First Screen displayed after pushing Configure? Crossover Sub to Proc. Out:110 Hz Rotate knob to select a different crossover frequency 110 Hz is the default selection, other choices are 100 Hz and 120 Hz. Once selection made and the knob is pushed, next screen: Connect Mixer to: Sub input.
  • Page 14 Front LED: Set front baffle LED operation to: On: When power on indication is selected, the LED is lit blue whenever the amplifiers are not shut down Signal: When signal on indication is selected, the LED is lit blue whenever a signal is qpresent at the input.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    If so, turn off the SP® 218P Sub and let it cool for a sufficient amount of time. If there is still no output, contact your authorized Peavey dealer or the Peavey International Service Center. Hum or Buzz If the SP®...
  • Page 16 Do not allow ANY fluids to drip inside the SP® 218P Sub. Touch-Up To touch up the painted surfaces of the SP®218P, 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 The unit is subject to a great deal of vibration, and this could cause the hardware to loosen with use.
  • Page 17 The outside dimensions shall be: 47.27” (120.1 cm) tall x 21.13” (53.7 cm) wide x 26.81” (68.1 cm) deep, and the weight shall be 151 lbs. Power requirements shall be: 200 Watts nominal, 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz Domestic and 220- 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Export). The loudspeaker system shall be called a Peavey® SP® 218P Sub.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Maximum Sound Pressure Level (1 meter): 128 dB SPL continuous 131 dB SPL peak Transducer Complement: Two 18” Peavey® 1808-4 ALCP Pro Rider™ woofer, 4” voice coil Box Tuning Frequency: 41 Hz Input Connections: Two combo female XLR/ 1/4” phone jack providing balanced or unbalanced operation, and one 3.5 mm stereo media jack.
  • Page 19 Enclosure Materials & Finish: Textured black polyurethane painted enclosure with 18 mm Baltic Birch plywood, with a full-length, black pow- der coated perforated steel grille. Dimensions (H x W x D) 47.27 in. x 21.13 in. x 26.81 in. 1201 mm x 537 mm x 681 mm Net Weight: 151 Lbs.
  • Page 20 Power requirements of Peavey® SP® 218P Sub system (domestic): Nominal 200 watts, 120 VAC, 60 Hz Fuse Type For 120 VAC USE: International fuse classification T10AH 250V. In the USA, types GDC, GMC, 215, 218, and 477 cartridge-style 5 x 20 mm size time-delay fuses with a 10 amp 250V rating can be used.
  • Page 21 6.436 6.850 5.236 8.686 9.567 12.058 46.457 13.110 16.063 5.413 26.471 26.471 23.228 26.471 23.228 15.197 7.480 2.283 4.961 20.394 2.283 7.480 4.961 1.496...
  • Page 22 Warranty registration and information for U.S. customers available online at www.peavey.com/warranty or use the QR tag below Features and speci cations subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics Corporation 5022 Hartley Peavey Drive Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-5365 FAX (601) 486-1278 Logo referenced in Directive 2002/96/EC Annex IV (OJ(L)37/38,13.02.03 and defined in EN 50419: 2005...

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