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Mackie SWA2801z (No Longer Available)

Item ID: SWA2801z

800-watt Active Dual 18" Subwoofer System with Onboard Electronics and Integrated Amplifier

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Ground-shaking Wattage, Active Control

The Mackie SWA2801z active dual PA subwoofer packs a powerful punch that can round out your sound system's performance. The beefy SWA2801z's onboard amplifier pumps 800 watts through two 18" woofers to move maximum air, while its active electronics control and monitor EQ, crossover and system protection functions. This quality sub's enclosure features solid wood construction, and it's built with several different placement options in mind so you can put it where it works best. Put some thump in your PA system with the powerful, self-contained SWA2801z!

Mackie SWA2801z Active Subwoofer at a Glance:
  • Enclosed 800-watt amplifier
  • Active control, built-in crossover
  • A variety of placement options
  • Solid wood cabinet construction

800-Watt integrated amplifier
The SWA2801z's 800-watt onboard amplifier sits atop a large heatsink, which eliminates the need for fans and extends the SWA2801z's life expectancy.

Active control, built-in crossover
The active control you need, all in one box. An onboard active system controls the crossover filters, equalization, protection for the transducer and electronics, and monitors the entire system, while a built-in crossover routes the high frequency content to the high-pass output jacks. A subwoofer level control lets you adjust the balance between the SWA2801z and full-range speakers.

A variety of placement and attachment options
No matter where or how you need to place it, the SWA2801z will work for you. It's designed to sit on the floor, either upright or on its side, and pole mounts are provided on the top and on one side of the SWA2801z, allowing you to mount active or passive loudspeakers in several different configurations.

Solid cabinet construction
You know the rigors of load-ins and load-outs can be hard on speaker enclosures. So does Mackie. The SWA2801z is housed in a sturdy 15mm Baltic birch plywood and finished in black splatter paint. Carrying handles are built in for easy loading, and rear casters provide smooth transport.

Mackie SWA2801z Active Subwoofer Features:
  • 800-watt dual 18" active subwoofer system
  • Two precision 18" woofers with high temperature voice coils
  • Internal 800-watt continuous power FR Series high-current amplifier
  • Onboard active electronics provide equalization and high-pass filter for use with full-range loudspeakers
  • Peak SPL: 136dB @ 1 meter
  • Frequency Response: 33Hz-200Hz
  • Signal present and limit LEDs
  • 13-ply Baltic Birch enclosure finished in black splatter paint
  • Top and side mounted pole receptacles
  • Cast aluminum top and side handles
  • Attached casters for easy transport

The Mackie SWA2801z is a powerful and solid performer!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 0014524-90

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