Peavey PVs 12 SUB 12" 1,000 Watt Powered SubwooferWith a peak power of 1,000 watts, the PVs 12 SUB brings the foundational rumble and punch that every sound system craves. Its 12-inch high-efficiency woofer moves air with precision and power, ensuring every beat and bass line is felt just as intensely as it is heard.
Peavey's commitment to quality is evident in the design of the PVs 12 SUB. The meticulously crafted woofer is optimized for low frequency excellence, guaranteeing a bass response that is both deep and clean, even at the highest output levels.
This subwoofer’s compact design makes it an ideal choice for venues and setups where space is at a premium. Despite its small footprint, the PVs 12 SUB is built to Peavey's rigorous standards for durability, ready to withstand the rigors of the road and constant use.
Connecting the PVs 12 SUB to your existing sound system is straightforward, thanks to its balanced XLR inputs and outputs. This ensures a clean, noise-free connection whether you’re linking directly to a mixer, active speakers, or additional subwoofers.
Fine-tune your audio setup with the subwoofer’s phase reversal switch, a feature that allows you to align the PVs 12 SUB’s output with your main speakers. This flexibility ensures that your system’s bass is perfectly synced, delivering a cohesive and immersive listening experience.
- Frequency Response: 53 Hz – 180 Hz (Crossover Control Full CW), 53 Hz – 90 Hz (Crossover Control full CCW)
- Low Frequency range (-10 dB, half space): 48 Hz
- Power Amp Rating: 1,000 watts peak available power
- Sine wave Power: 500 watts into 4 ohms (Output duration is limiter controlled)
- Electronic Input Impedance (Nominal): Line In: 20 k ohms balanced (XLR or 1/4”), 10 k ohms unbalanced 1/4”
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level (1 meter in half space): 122 dB SPL continuous, 125 dB SPL peak
- Transducer Complement: 12” premium heavy-duty woofer, 2.5” voice coil, 50 oz. magnet.
- Box Tuning Frequency: 50 Hz
- Input Connections: One combo female XLR/ 1/4” phone jack providing balanced or unbalanced operation
- Electronic Input Impedance (Nominal): Line In: 20 k ohms balanced (XLR or 1/4”), 10 k ohms unbalanced 1/4”
- Output Connections: Two High Pass Outputs, One Full Range Thru
- Level Controls: Provides Off to + 20 dB gain adjustment
- Crossover Frequency Adjust: Adjusts electrical crossover frequency from 90 Hz to 180 Hz, in 15 discrete steps
- Polarity Switch: Provides either Normal (0 degrees) or Reversed (180 degrees) sub woofer polarity
- Ground Lift Switch for input
- Electronic Crossover: Linkwitz-Riley crossover variable from 90 Hz to 180 Hz.
- Low Pass slope: 24 dB/octave
- High Pass Output slope: 24 dB/octave
- Infrasonic Filter Slope: 36 dB/octave
- THD and IM: Typically less than 0.1 %
- Power Requirements: Nominal 160 Watts, 100-120 VAC 50-60 Hz
- Enclosure Materials & Finish: Black acrylic painted enclosure with 15 mm MDF, with a full-length, black powder coated perforated steel grille.
- Dimensions (H x W x D)L 21.82 in. x 14.38 in. x 20.13 in. (554 mm x 365 mm x 511 mm)
- Net Weight: 57 Lbs.(25.9 kg)
- Mounting Provisions: Two 1 3/8” pole mounts with M20 threaded pole for stand mounting a suitable speaker on top of the Sub, and four large rubber feet on bottom and on the side for floor use. Threaded pole is supplied with the unit
Peavey PVs 12 SUB User's Manual 
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