
J subwoofer
The J-SUB is an actively driven 2-way bass-reflex design housing three long excursion neodymium 18" drivers, two drivers face to the front and one driver to the rear. The cardioid dispersion pattern resulting from this approach avoids unwanted energy behind the system that greatly reduces the reverberant field at low frequencies and provides the greatest accuracy of low frequency reproduction. J-SUB cabinets can be used to supplement J8 and J12 loudspeakers in various combinations, ground stacked or flown, either integrated on top of a J8 / J12 array or as a separate column. The J-SUB cabinet is constructed from marine plywood and has an impact and weather protected PCP (Polyurea Cabinet Protection) finish. The front and rear of the loudspeaker cabinet are protected by a rigid metal grill and the side panels incorporate eight handles. Four 100 mm wheels and one EP5 or NL8 connector are mounted at the rear.
Amplifiers
The J-SUB can only be driven by the d&b D12 dual channel amplifier configured for the J-SUB. More detailed information on specific loudspeaker setups with the D12 amplifier is available either in the relevant loudspeaker or D12 manual.
Applications
| Live music | |
| Playback | |
| Speech | |
| Stage monitor | |
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Data
| Components | 3 x 18" driver |
Max. sound pressure (1m, free field) with D12 |
138 dB SPL |
| Power handling capacity (RMS / peak 10 ms) front | 800 / 3200 W |
| Power handling capacity (RMS / peak 10 ms) rear | 400 / 1600 W |
| Frequency response (-5 dB) | 32 Hz - 70 / 100 Hz |
| Cabinets per D12 | 1 |
| Dimensions mm (H x W x D) | 540 x 1100 x 945 / 1063 |
| Weight kg | 106 |
| Dimensions inch (H x W x D) | 21.3 x 43.3 x 37.2 / 41.8 |
| Weight lb | 234 |
Application information is presented for guidance only. We reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the products and the published specification. As part of our ongoing product development program we try, where possible, to maintain the highest degree of product compatibility.
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recommended use |
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SPL max peak test signal: pink noise with crest factor 4 |
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INFRA mode |
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dimensions without wheels |
Downloads
Documentation
| Title | Language | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Declaration of Conformity Loudspeaker/Amplifiers (CE) | Int | 05.10.11 | 34 kB |
| J-SUB Manual 1.3 | English | 27.11.08 | 234 kB |
| The J-Series brochure | English | 15.06.11 | 6633 kB |
| TI 385 d&b Line array design, d&b ArrayCalc V6.4 | English | 08.03.11 | 3287 kB |
Order form for printed documentation from d&b.
Accessories
Available PDF documents for the accessories can be found in the table below the images.
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| Z5300 J Flying frame incl. 2 x J Load adapter |
Z5303 J Safety chainset |
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| Z5305 J Hoist connector chain |
E7910 J-SUB Wooden lid |
| Title | Language | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| J-Series Rigging manual 1.2 | English | 06.02.09 | 4759 kB |
FAQs
Please find the specified FAQs here.

with D12
/ 100 Hz
/ 1063


