Avant 18A - Datasheet

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avant series

avant 18A Self-powered subwoofer system

» Direct radiator subwoofer

» 18" low frequency speaker

» 750 W class D power


amplifier

» LP variable cross-over

» Selectable polarity switch

» Stereo input

The D.A.S. Avant 18A is a self-powered bass-reflex selectable crossover ensures a smooth transition to
subwoofer system for use in active systems where bass systems connected to the stereo outputs.
reinforcement is required.
Signal present and limiter leds indicate the system status
The unit utilizes a high efficiency 18" low frequency and assist in setting the optimum level, via the level
speaker with 4" voice coil configured as a direct radiator. control knob.
Pole piece, side slot and direct convection cooling
provide high power handling and low power The top panel contains an M20 connector plate for use
compression. with a distance rod for mounting D.A.S. systems above
the Avant 18A.
Configured with an Avant 12A or Avant 15A the result is
a transportable, high performance sub-satellite system. A
polarity reverse switch enables system alignment.

The amplifier input panel offers stereo inputs. A user

Technical Specifications Dimensions


Power Amplifier1 1500 Wpeak - 750 Wcontinuous 540

Input Type Balanced Differential Line


Input Impedance Line: 20 kohms
Sensitivity2 Line: 1.95 V (+8 dBu)
630

On-axis Frequency Range


(-10 dB) 35 Hz - 160 Hz (variable X-over)
Maximum Peak SPL at 1 meter3 133 dB
Enclosure Material Birch Plywood
Finish Black Paint
Transducers/Replacement Parts 18H / GM 18G
Connectors INPUT: 2 x Female XLR
LOOP THRU: 2 x Male XLR
AC INPUT: Male IEC
650

AC Power Requirements 115 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz


230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D) 63 x 54 x 65 cm
(24.8 x 21.3 x 25.6 in)
Weight 39 kg (85.8 lb) ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILIMETERS
Accessories (optional) KITW-100
TRD-5

1. Continuous power at driver impedance.


2. Level control at maximum.
3. Measured maximum peak level.
avant 18A avant series
110.0

Frequency Response dBSPL

100.0

Shows the frequency


response at 1 m of a 90.0

unit radiating to an
anechoic environment 80.0

and driven by a swept


sine wave signal (-20 70.0

dBu input). Red: LPF


160 Hz. Grey: LPF 100 60.0
Hz. Green: LPF 60 Hz. 10 100 1k 10k Hz 20k

BALANCE sw
INPUT SIGNAL +/- 180
XLR OUT R

XLR OUT L
+ SIGNAL
INVERT
HIGH
VARIABLE
LOW EQ LIMITER
AMP
750W
PRESENCE GAIN PASS PASS 8ohms

SHORT-CIRCUIT
sw LED LED
PROTECTION
SIGNAL SUB CLIP
XLR OUT L LEVEL
HIGH
SATELLITE OUTPUT
PASS

XLR OUT R
HIGH LED
XO/Direct PASS POWER

NOTES. 1.Frequency response: referred to 1 m; low end obtained through the use of near field techniques; Product improvement through research and development
one-third octave smoothed for correlation with human hearing. is a continuous process at D.A.S. Audio. All specifications
subject to change without notice.

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