QSC KW181 Active Sub
Rugged, texture-painted birch enclosures. Threaded pole socket. Speaker mounting pole included (35 mm diameter, 36 inches (91 cm) long, M20 thread.). Comfortable ergonomic handles. 18” subwoofer.Maximum SPL 135 dB peak. 1000 watt Class D continuous power. Tour-grade 16 gauge steel grilles.
- Description
- Technical Specification
Description
K Series performance in a lightweight,
birch design
• 1000 watt Class D power modules
in all models (2 x 500 W continuous)
• Extensive DSP featuring DEEP™ and
Intrinsic Correction™ enhances system
performance
• Directivity Matched Transition™ (DMT)
ensures uniform coverage across the
entire sound field
• Rugged, texture-painted birch enclosures
• Four-position Mic/Line gain (full-range
models)
• Tour-grade 16 gauge steel grilles
• Comfortable ergonomic handles
• 35 mm pole sockets with Tilt-Direct™
(KW122, KW152)
• M10 rigging points for suspended
installation (full-range models)
• KW122 also functions as stage monitor
Configuration
18-inch subwoofer
Transducer
18-inch cone transducer
Frequency Response (-6 dB)
40 Hz to 112 Hz
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
37 Hz to 129 Hz
Maximum SPL1
135 dB peak
Amplifiers
Power Output2
1000 W Class D continuous
2000 W peak
Input Impedance
XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ: 38 kΩ balanced / 19 kΩ unbalanced
Controls
Power, Gain, LF Mode (Normal/DEEP™), Polarity (Normal/Reverse), Front LED (On/Off/Limit)
Indicators
Power, Signal, Standby, Limit
Connectors
Dual balanced female XLR/¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ line level input, Dual Balanced male XLR full range line level out, Remote gain control, Locking IEC power connector
Cooling
On demand, 50 mm variable speed fan
Amplifier Protection
Thermal limiting, output overcurrent, overtemperature muting, GuardRail™
Transducer Protection
Thermal limiting, excursion limiting
AC Power Input
Universal power supply 100–240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
AC Power Consumption(1/8 Power)
100 VAC, 2.3 A
120 VAC, 2.01 A
230 VAC, 1.13 A















