Description

dBTechnologies INGENIA IGS1 – Professional 18-inch active subwoofer

Powerful 18-inch low end for mobile and professional PA systems

The dBTechnologies INGENIA IGS1 is a professional active 18-inch subwoofer developed as a powerful low-end extension for the INGENIA series and other professional dBTechnologies speakers.

With an 18-inch woofer with a 4-inch voice coil, a powerful 1,600 W RMS Class-D amplifier, and a maximum sound pressure of 136 dB SPL, the IGS1 delivers an impressive combination of deep bass, punch, and headroom.

The IGS1 is designed for live music, DJs, events, rental, and professional PA systems. Thanks to the built-in DSP, RDNet communication, and Aurora Net software, the subwoofer can also be precisely tuned and monitored remotely.

18-inch woofer with 4-inch voice coil

The foundation of the IGS1 consists of one powerful:

18-inch woofer

with a:

4-inch voice coil

The woofer is housed in a sturdy bass-reflex enclosure.

This creates a powerful low-end reproduction that pairs well with professional tops and line-array systems.

The IGS1 is ideal when you want to expand a PA system with more depth, punch, and low-end reserve without immediately moving to a dual 18-inch subwoofer.

1,600 W RMS Class-D amplification

The IGS1 features an integrated Class-D amplifier with PFC and delivers:

1,600 W RMS

That is a significant amount of power for a single 18-inch subwoofer.

Because the amplifier is fully integrated, you don’t need an external power amp.

This makes the IGS1 particularly suitable for mobile professional PA systems.

136 dB SPL

The maximum sound pressure level is:

136 dB SPL

The combination of the 18-inch woofer and powerful amplification provides a solid low-end foundation for professional top systems.

Especially for live music, DJ productions, and events, the extra headroom is particularly interesting.

Deep low end from 36 Hz

The official specifications state:

39 Hz – crossover at -6 dB

and:

36 Hz – crossover at -10 dB.

This gives the IGS1 a solid low-end reproduction for, among others:

• Dance
• House
• EDM
• Pop
• Rock
• Live bands
• DJ productions
• Events
• Theater

The 18-inch woofer provides a beautiful combination of deep bass and solid kick.

Advanced 32-bit DSP

The IGS1 features an integrated 32-bit DSP processor and 24-bit / 96 kHz AD/DA conversion.

The DSP handles, among other things:

• Peak limiting
• RMS limiting
• Thermal protection
• Crossover
• Delay
• System optimization

This allows the IGS1 to be used safely and controlled at high sound pressure levels.

Adjustable crossover

The crossover frequency of the IGS1 can be set to various frequencies:

60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 400 Hz

This allows the subwoofer to be precisely matched to the top system being used.

This makes it flexibly deployable in various professional PA configurations.

RDNet and Aurora Net

A key professional advantage of the INGENIA IGS1 is the built-in RDNet connectivity.

Via RDNet, the subwoofer can be included in a professional network for real-time monitoring and control.

With Aurora Net, the following can be managed:

• Volume
• EQ
• Delay
• Phase
• Presets
• Limiters
• Temperature
• System diagnostics

Multiple speakers and subwoofers can also be grouped and centrally controlled.

For rental companies and large events, this is a huge added value.

Ideal combination with INGENIA tops

The IGS1 is specifically designed within the INGENIA platform.

The subwoofer can, for example, be combined with INGENIA column and top systems.

A great configuration is:

INGENIA top

INGENIA IGS1

This creates a compact but professional system with a significant low-end expansion.

The INGENIA series is also designed to flexibly combine different models.

IGS1 for DJs

For DJs, the IGS1 is an interesting addition when a compact PA still needs to deliver serious low end.

The 18-inch woofer provides extra:

pressure

depth

punch

and

headroom.

For a mobile DJ, for example, one could choose:

2 × active tops + 1 × IGS1

For larger productions, multiple IGS1s can be deployed.

IGS1 for live bands

The IGS1 is also an excellent low-end extension for live bands.

The subwoofer can support the following elements, among others:

• Kick drum
• Bass guitar
• Synthesizer
• Electronic drums
• Samples
• Playback

By letting the subwoofer handle the low frequencies, the tops get more room for the mids and highs.

IGS1 for rental

The IGS1 is attractive for professional rental companies because it can handle many different applications.

Think of:

• Parties
• DJ shows
• Corporate events
• Live bands
• Theater
• Presentations
• Festivals
• Small and medium-sized concerts

Through RDNet, the rental provider can also centrally monitor multiple systems.

Robust professional housing

The IGS1 features a sturdy plywood housing with polyurea finish.

The cabinet is equipped with:

• 4 integrated handles
• 1 × M20 pole mount
• 2 rigging/pick points
• Provisions for wheel transport
• Durable polyurea finish

The dimensions are:

578 × 580 × 720 mm

with a weight of:

45.6 kg.

M20 pole mount connection

There is an M20 mounting point on the top.

This allows a suitable top to be placed directly above the subwoofer.

This makes the IGS1 particularly practical for mobile PA systems.

A compact setup can therefore consist of:

IGS1 → M20 distance pole → INGENIA top

Professional rigging

The IGS1 also features two pick points on the top for use with specific dBTechnologies rigging frames.

This allows the subwoofer to be integrated into professional system configurations.