Turbosound MS218

Dual 18-inch Touring Subwoofer

<p>The MANCHESTER MS218 is a passive front-loaded subwoofer engineered for touring sound companies and large-format fixed install. Two 18-inch low-frequency drivers in a 3/4-inch marine-grade Baltic birch enclosure deliver the low end for full-range MV-series line array systems, optimised by Lake DSP processing and Lab Gruppen amplification.</p>

Power and Output

<p>The MS218 handles 2,000 W continuous and 8,000 W peak, generating up to 145 dB maximum SPL with extended response from 30 Hz to 95 Hz. The cabinet is finished with a black polyurea coating and a powder-coated steel mesh grille backed with reticulated foam for weather and impact resistance.</p>

Specification Highlights

<ul><li>Configuration: passive dual 18-inch front-loaded subwoofer</li><li>Power handling: 2,000 W continuous, 8,000 W peak</li><li>Frequency response: 30 Hz to 95 Hz</li><li>Maximum SPL: 145 dB</li><li>Connectors: 3 x speakON NL4</li><li>Dimensions: 568 mm H x 1050 mm W x 800 mm D</li><li>Net weight: 97 kg</li><li>Four-point suspension, stacking up to 12 units at 10:1 safety factor</li></ul>

Designed For

<p>Touring sound providers running MANCHESTER MV-series line arrays, festival production, large houses of worship, and permanent installations requiring deep, high-output low-frequency reinforcement.</p>

Key features:

• Cardioid-arrayable, front loaded dual 18" subwoofer for touring and installation applications

• 2,000 Watts continuous, 8,000 Watts peak power

• Integral stacking feet and recesses facilitate secure ground stacking

• Designed for ground stack use with MANCHESTER or TQ series

• Seamless integration with Lab Gruppen amplifiers and Lake DSP for a complete system solution

• Optimised tuning for extended low frequency impact and precise transient response

• Flexible cardioid configurations and electronic delay steering provide superior rear rejection and pattern control

• 18 mm (¾") Baltic birch enclosure with extremely durable semi matte black paint finish

• Tour grade 4-pole twist-lock speaker connector on rear panel for input connection

• Front-mounted NL4 connector for rear-firing cardioid operation