Axiom SW215A User Manual

KEY FEATURES
• Very High Output
• Compact size for a very good output-to-weight ratio
• Digitally controlled Class D amplifier module with SMPS
INTRODUCTION
The SW215A subwoofer is designed to deliver high quality low frequency reproduction where very
high output is a key requirement, together with well defined deep bass response and fast transient
response. Its compact size and light weight make it suitable for several different uses, ranging from
touring applications to fixed installations and high-level dance clubs.
The SW215A is a very high quality powered subwoofer system featuring some of the most
advanced technologies for low frequency reproduction. Its unique and innovative design is based
on a configuration that can be defined as Manifolded Transmission Line.
It uses manifolding of the front side of the cones to maximize the mutual coupling between the
two drivers, while loading the back of the cone with a large-size transmission line that has the
function to create a transmission path from the back of the transducers to the front.
The SW215A subwoofer system is equipped with two high power 15" (380mm) transducers
capable of long excursion (up to 33mm peak-to-peak), controlled by high stiffness Double Silicon
Spider as centering suspension and by heavy duty surround. The motor structure features high
strength (BL²/Re) with optimized symmetry and excursion controlled by Aluminium Demodulating
Ring. The robust copper 75mm (3") voice coil is wounded in two different layers both outside and
inside the coil support, then doubling the coil surface exposed to air cooling and consequently
improving the long term thermal capacity of the loudspeaker. Cones are made of very high-stiffness
reinforced paper, featuring also invisible water repellent treatment.
The SW215A is processed by 40bit, 96kHz floating point CORE DSP and powered by DA SERIES digital power modules, a new generation of CLASS
D power amplifier with digitally-controlled SMPS. The DA module employed for powering the SW215A delivers in an ultra-compact package a
maximum power of 2000W.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Acoustical
System type
Transducer
Frequency response (±3 dB)
Maximum Peak SPL @ 1m
Electrical
Input Impedance
Input Sensitivity
Signal Processing
Direct access Controls
Remote Controls
Network protocol
Output Power
* Nominal consumption is measured with pink noise with a crest factor of 12
dB, this can be considered a standard music program.
USER MANUAL
SW215A
active subwoofer
Manifolded Band Pass
Two 15" (380 mm), 3" (75 mm) VC,
High stiffness water repellent reinforced
cone, Flux Demodulating Ring VC,
Double Centering Spider Suspension
39 Hz – 100 Hz (Processed)
139 dB
20 kΩ balanced
+4 dBu / 1.25 V
CORE processing, 96kHz / 40bit floating
point SHARC DSP, 24 bit AD/DA converters
4 Presets: Standard, InfraSub, Cardioid,
User. Network Termination, GND Link
PRONET control software
CANBUS
1000 W + 1000 W
• Manifolded Transmission Line configuration for very fast transient response
• 96KHz / 40 bit floating point CORE processing with PRONET remote control
Amplifier Type
Mains Voltage Range (Vac)
Mains Connector
Consumption*
IN / OUT Connectors
IN / OUT Network Connectors ETHERCON® (NE8FAV)
Mechanical
Width
Height
Depth
Depth Including Wheels
Construction
Paint
Wheels
Transport
Side Suspension
Back Suspension
Net Weight
Class D with Variable Switching Frequency
and SMPS
230 V~ ±15% or 115 V~ ±15% 50/60 Hz
PowerCon® (NAC3MPA + NAC3MPB)
700 W (nominal) 1700 W (max)
Neutrik XLR-M / XLR-F
571 mm (22.48")
800 mm (31.50")
582 mm (22.91")
710 mm (27.95")
15 mm, reinforced Phenolic Birch
High resistance, water based paint
4 heavy-load 100 mm ø
4 handles
High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin (SW215AF)
High Strength Steel with ¼ Fast Pin (SW215AF)
64.5 Kg (142 lb) SW215A - 68.5 Kg (151 lb) SW215AF