18 D 2000

18 D 2000

The 18 D 2000 represents the sweet spot of the Dynamo Series, standing as a premier acoustic solution for professionals demanding high-impact versatility. This 18-inch transducer acts as the perfect high-excursion engine for industry-standard subwoofers. Perfectly suited for touring rigs, large-scale fixed venue installations, and robust drum-fill monitoring, it strikes an impeccable balance between physical size and acoustic output. For engineers looking to build a foundation of relentless, punchy low-end, this driver is the definitive starting point.

The sheer power handling capabilities of this unit guarantee exceptional acoustic output night after night. Rated for a continuous 2000 AES Watts, the driver easily accommodates program material peaking at an immense 4000 Watts maximum power. Operating with a sensitivity of 95 dB (1w/1m), it transforms raw electrical energy into serious SPL. This generous dynamic headroom ensures that the overall loudness remains completely uncompressed, allowing the low-frequency transients to maintain their attack and clarity even during the most demanding, high-volume performances.

Under the hood, the internal acoustics are driven by meticulously engineered, heavy-duty components. The 18-inch driver relies on a formidable 114.5 mm (4.5-inch) voice coil, which guarantees precise excursion control and excellent thermal resilience under heavy loads. This is paired with a highly efficient ferrite magnet structure that drives a responsive, air-dried paper cone. While strictly an LF driver, its mechanical design ensures a highly controlled dispersion pattern that provides consistent, phase-accurate bass energy across the entire venue.

With a wide and highly usable frequency response of 40 Hz to 1 KHz, this transducer covers everything from deep sub-bass to the crucial lower midrange. The sonic character is defined by a wonderfully tight, aggressive bass response and beautifully transparent low-mids. This extended upper-frequency limit ensures fantastic crossover efficiency, giving audio consultants the flexibility to cross this driver over seamlessly into high-frequency compression drivers or dedicated mid-range horns while retaining total acoustic purity.

The physical enclosure hardware and build quality are tailored entirely for real-world professional resilience. Featuring a rigid frame ready for custom cabinetry, it utilizes a 420 mm baffle cut-out for incredibly secure, airtight mounting. Rated at a nominal impedance of 8 ohms, it allows for flexible and efficient parallel amplifier wiring. Weighing 13.56 kg, this driver offers an outstanding balance of muscular build quality and manageable weight, ensuring true road-worthiness and reliability for regional sound companies and touring professionals.