Peavey DTH 218 User's Manual
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1. give you a great looking and great sounding subwoofer perfectly suited to any low frequency sound reinforcement application FREQUENCY RESPONSE This measurement is useful in deter mining how accurately a given enclo Sure reproduces an input signal The frequency response of the DTH 218 is measured at 1 meter using a 2 0 volt swept sine input As shown in Figure 1 the drivers in the DTH 218 combine to give a smooth frequency response from 45 Hz to 250 Hz POWER HANDLING There are many different approaches to power handling ratings Peavey rates this speaker system s power handling using a modified form of the AES Standard 2 1984 Utilizing audio band 20 Hz to 20 kHz pink noise with peaks over four times the RMS level this strenuous test signal assures the user that every portion of this system can withstand today s high technology music The test signal contains large amounts of very low frequency energy effectively simulating the frequency content of live music situations The full measure of high frequencies in the test signal allow for exposure of the speaker system to synthesized tones that may extend beyond audibility This rating is contingent on having a minimum 3 dB of amplifier headroom available ARCHITECTURAL amp ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS The loudspeaker system shall have an operating bandwidth of 45 Hz to 250 Hz The output level shall be 100 dB when measured at a distance of one meter with an2. input of one watt The nominal impedance shall be SPL iB re 20 Par 4 ohms with speakers paralleled 8 ohms with speakers independently powered The continuous power handling shall be 1000 watts with maximum program power of 2000 watts and minimum amplifier headroom of 3 dB with speakers paralleled The continuous power handling shall be 500 watts x 2 with maximum program power of 1000 watts x 2 and minimum amplifier headroom of 3 dB with speakers independently powered The outside dimensions shall be 23 1 8 inches wide by 47 1 4 inches high by 31 1 8 inches deep The weight shall be 145 lbs The loudspeaker system shall be a Peavey model DTH 218 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY NOTE For details refer to the warranty statement Copies of this statement may be obtained by contacting Peavey Electronics Corporation P O Box 2898 Meridian Mississippi 39302 2898 Wiring Diagram and use of DTH 218 Jumpering Thru Capability DTH S5 Loudspeaker DTH 218 FULL RANGE MODE SELECT SWITCH 4 COND OUTPUT amp CONDUCTOR 4 CONDUCTOR U a HDH CABLE DTH JUMPER CABLE TO AMPUFIERS Bl AMP FULL RANGE PIN LOW PINT PEAVEY CARLE PIN PINT LOU PIN PIN 2 HIGH N C PINS DTH e 1 TOP BU PIN 2 HIGH PIN 2 218 g TOP BW 3 BOTTOM BW FPEMVEY eae a 8 COND IN2UT 5 DTH 55 LOW 2 Tear 6 DTHSS LO
3. W DRIVERS 7 DTH S5 HIGH a DTH 55 N C HG Loudspeakers other than the DTH SS may also be wired in this manner BOTTOM BW BOTTOM BUJ 4 COND INPUT FELVLY 8 Conductor Speakon NL8MP Pin Out Cross Reference Peavey 8 Conductor Cable NL8MP 1 4 A a3 3 2 2 1 on aah QdN WARNING Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposures Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA Slow Response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 1 1 2 102 I 105 1 2 110 1 4 or less 115 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it Is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in o
4. mik PEAVEY ELECTRONI C DTH 218 Low Frequency Enclosure SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 1 Meter On Axis Swept Sine in Anechoic Environment 45 Hz to 250 Hz Low Frequency Cut Off 3 dB point 45 Hz Usable Low Frequency Limit 10 dB point 35 Hz Power Handling Speakers Parallel 1000 W continuous 63 2 V RMS 2000 W program 4000 W Peak Speakers Independent 500 W continuous 63 2 V RMS 2 x 1000 W program 2000 W Peak Sound Pressure Level 2 0 V 1 watt e 1 meter in anechoic environment 100 dB Maximum Sound Pressure Level 128 dB Transducer Complement Two BW X 1888 HP Black Widow X Woofers Box Tuning Frequency 47 Hz Recommended Crossover Frequency 150 Hz to 250 Hz range Impedance Z Speakers Parallel 4 ohms nominal 3 2 ohms minimum Speakers Independent 8 ohms nominal 2x 6 4 ohms minimum _ gt Iw Input Connections One Neutrik 4 conductor Speakon NL4MP One Neutrik 8 conductor Speakon NL8MP with 4 conductor NL4MP output Enclosure Materials amp Finish 3 4 plywood with battleship grey carpet and plasticized metal grille Dimensions H x W x D 47 1 4 x 23 1 8 x 31 1 8 120 cm x 58 7 cm x 79 cm Net Weight 145 Ibs 64 kg FEATURES e Dual BW X 1888 HP Black Widow X woofers e Anti axial driver arrangement e 16 gauge plasticized metal grille e 4 and 8 conductor input with 4 conductor output e Battleship gre
5. peration FELVLY Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A 601 483 5365 Fax 486 1278 1996 80301572 Printed in U S A 12 96
6. y carpet e Rear casters FELVLY DESCRIPTION The DTH 218 is a perfect match as an additional low frequency enclosure for any of the DTH enclosures This enclosure is loaded with two BW X 1888 HP Black Widow X Woofers One of these woofers has been mounted backwards its electrical polarity has also been reversed so that its acousti cal polarity is identical to the other woofer The Anti axial arrangement of the drivers eliminates virtually all even order harmonic distortion Maximum versatility was our main goal when considering the input to this loud speaker Both drivers are connected to a Neutrik 4 conductor Speakon connector The drivers are also connected to one half of a Neutrik 8 conductor Speakon connector The other half of this connector is hooked up to a second Neutrik 4 conductor connector This connector serves as an output to another loudspeaker such as a DTH 5 By using this output you will have only one home run of a cable going to your amps instead of two 4 conductor cables A battleship grey velour carpet covers the DTH 218 This is a low wear high abrasion resistant carpet similar to those used in the automotive industry A heavy duty 16 gauge metal grille dresses off the enclosure and provides superior protection for the drivers The grille has been coated with a plasticized paint This aids greatly in damping grille vibrations at high sound pressure levels All this combines to
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