Yorkville ES18P 18" Powered Subwoofer 3200w peak

The Yorkville ES18P is a powerful, active 18-inch subwoofer from Yorkville Sound's Elite Series, known for its deep bass, high output, and robust construction. It's designed as a modern update to their classic LS801P, offering enhanced mobility and advanced features.

Here's a breakdown of its key features:

Power & Performance:

• Power Output: It delivers a substantial 3200 Watts Peak Power (1600 Watts Program/RMS). This is generated by a highly efficient Class-D amplifier, ensuring significant headroom and powerful bass delivery.

• Driver: Features a custom-designed 18-inch cast-frame woofer with a 4-inch voice coil. This large, robust driver is engineered for extended low-frequency performance with minimal distortion.

• Frequency Response: Provides a frequency response of 43 Hz - 150 Hz (3dB), ensuring deep and punchy bass reproduction.

• Maximum SPL: Capable of an impressive 140 dB Peak SPL (134 dB Continuous SPL), making it suitable for large venues, outdoor events, and high-demand live sound applications where maximum impact is needed.

• System Type: It's a rear horn-loaded powered subwoofer. This design helps to maximize efficiency and projection of low frequencies, allowing the subwoofer to deliver astonishing output for its size.

DSP (Digital Signal Processing) & Control:

• Proprietary DSP-Based Limiters: Integrated DSP ensures increased output, improved sonic quality, and greater long-term reliability by protecting the components from over-excursion, clipping, and thermal issues.

• Three DSP-Based Voicing Modes: Offers flexibility to tailor the bass response to different applications:

  • Punchy Mode: Ideal for kick drums and more percussive bass.

  • Smooth Mode: A balanced blend, suitable for various musical genres.

  • Deep Mode: Extends the low-end further for genres like hip-hop or electronic music that require extreme sub-bass.

• High Frequency Rolloff: Adjustable crossover point in 10Hz steps from 80 Hz to 150 Hz, allowing seamless integration with various full-range PA speakers.

• Bluetooth Control: Features Bluetooth connectivity and a companion app for iOS and Android, providing remote access to settings for convenient real-time adjustments.

Construction & Connectivity:

• Cabinet Material: Constructed from robust 15 mm (5/8") 11-ply Russian Birch, known for its exceptional durability and acoustic properties, with rugged internal bracing to reduce resonance.

• Finish: Finished with durable, anti-resonant black Ultrathane paint and a perforated metal grille for protection against the rigors of touring.

• Portability: Designed with mobility in mind, it's over 30% lighter than the 21-inch ES21P, while maintaining powerful output. It includes tilt-back wheels and six ergonomic bar handles (two on top rear edge, two on bottom, one left side, one right side) for easy transport and stacking.

• Pole Mount Adapter: Includes a 1 3/8" (3.5cm) pole mount adapter on the top for mounting full-range speakers.

• Inputs:

  • 1 x XLR Input

  • 1 x XLR Mono Blend Input

  • 1 x 1/4" Link Input

• Outputs:

  • 1 x 1/4" Link Output

  • 1 x XLR Link Output (for daisy-chaining multiple ES Series speakers or sending crossovered signals).

• Level Controls: Master Sub Level control.

• LED Indicators: Power, Activity, Protection (Clip, X-Max, Temp).

• Dimensions (DWH): 24.1" x 22.84" x 34.65" (61 cm x 58 cm x 88 cm).

• Weight: Approximately 137 lbs (62 kg).

The Yorkville ES18P is a professional-grade subwoofer built for demanding applications, offering immense power, versatile sound shaping through DSP, and a rugged, portable design, making it a reliable choice for touring and fixed installations alike.