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AIR18s: Powerful, clear, accurate low end.
Designed to complement any full-range PA loudspeaker and a perfect companion for the PreSonus AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15, the AIR18s subwoofer delivers a powerful, clear, and accurate low-end punch. With its 18-inch low-frequency transducer, driven by 1,200 watts of Class D power, it provides plenty of detailed bottom end-all the way down to 30 Hz. Yet it is portable and well suited for mobile applications, as well as installed systems.
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AIR18s: Powerful, clear, accurate low end.
Designed to complement any full-range PA loudspeaker and a perfect companion for the PreSonus AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15, the AIR18s subwoofer delivers a powerful, clear, and accurate low-end punch. With its 18-inch low-frequency transducer, driven by 1,200 watts of Class D power, it provides plenty of detailed bottom end-all the way down to 30 Hz. Yet it is portable and well suited for mobile applications, as well as installed systems.
Equally at home in mobile and installed systems.
Although it has a rugged, tour-grade birch enclosure, the PreSonus AIR18s is much more compact and lightweight than you’d expect from a subwoofer that can deliver this much power. With integrated provisions for the included caster kit, ground-stacking provisions, and ergonomic handles on both sides, it’s easy to transport for mobile applications, while offering the features and performance needed for demanding installs. The AIR18s sports two combo XLR and 1/4” TRS line-level inputs with level control, and throughputs are provided to connect full-range systems or multiple subwoofers in larger systems. You can even defeat the front power-indicator LED for low-visibility installs.
Plays well with others.
Although we recommend AIR-series full-range loudspeakers, AIR18s subwoofers can be used with virtually any full-range loudspeaker. Whatever full-range speaker you choose, aligning the subwoofer to its full-range companion will yield tighter bass response. AIR18s subwoofers make it easy, with a variable alignment delay that properly aligns your three-way system, whether the full-range loudspeaker is placed atop the subwoofer, using the sub pole, or is placed a few feet away. AIR-series subwoofers also are equipped with a variable lowpass filter that allows you to dial in the best crossover point for your system. Optimized settings are provided for the AIR10, AIR12, and AIR15 full-range loudspeakers.
Easily create subwoofer arrays.
Most subwoofers are essentially omnidirectional, radiating sound around the entire cabinet, which can cause feedback onstage and make monitoring more difficult. Creating a subwoofer array helps keep excess energy off of the stage and in the audience where it is needed. AIR-series subwoofers provide the tools you need to create these arrays with ease.
Now Hear This.
With flexible connectivity; a rugged, tour-grade enclosure; and plenty of Class D power, the AIR18s delivers the versatility and punch needed for permanent installs. Yet it’s relatively lightweight and portable, making it an excellent choice for mobile use. Although designed to complement AIR-series full-range loudspeakers, the AIR18s is also an excellent companion for third-party loudspeakers. Most important, it sounds great, delivering outstanding low-end clarity and natural music reproduction. Hear AIR-series loudspeakers for yourself at your favorite PreSonus dealer.
Six years of trouble-free performance. Guaranteed.
When you choose ULT or AIR loudspeakers, you choose confidence. Rest assured that your new PreSonus speakers are in it for the long haul. We take our build quality seriously, and if anything goes wrong with them in your first six years of ownership (assuming you don't throw them in a swamp or anything like that) the repair or replacement is on us.
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Specs
Features
Main Components1,200W (dynamic) Class D power amp
18-inch woofer with a 3-inch voice coil
Frequency Response: 30 to 150 Hz
Max SPL: 129 dB
2 combo XLR-1/4” line inputs and two XLR direct outputs
Controls
Easy-to-use DSP performance presets:
Normal-typical FOH use
Mo’ Bass-extended low-end performance
Locate-adjusts performance for arrayed and non-arrayed applications
Normal – non-arrayed applications
Cardioid-create a ground-stacked cardioid subwoofer array (using two of the same model subwoofer)
Endfire – create an endfire cardioid subwoofer array (using two of the same model subwoofer)
Fully variable lowpass filter (sets the upper frequency limit/crossover point) LP filter presets for use with AIR15, AIR12, and AIR10
LP filter presets for use with AIR15, AIR12, and AIR10
Alignment delay-adds delay time relative to full-range speaker
Polarity-invert the polarity of the summed input signal
Convenience Features
2 comfortable ergonomic side handles
Ground stack provisions
Castor provisions (castor kit included)
Defeatable front-panel LED
Rugged, texture-painted, birch enclosure
Tour-grade, 17 gauge steel grille