The SUB 18-AX is a high-performance 18″ active subwoofer tailored for portable live sound and small to mid-sized venues. It integrates a robust 2200W Class-D amplifier and a state-of-the-art DSP engine with features such as a digital crossover, 8-band EQ, delay up to 45 meters, and cardioid configuration. A 2.4-inch color touch panel and rotary encoder enable fast, intuitive setup, while Bluetooth® connectivity allows remote control via the RCF LiveRemote App. The BMC (Bass Motion Control) system provides extended low-frequency response with superior transducer stability. Its road-ready cabinet features a polyurea-coated plywood design, ergonomic handles, and a Powercon TRUE1 TOP connector for secure power delivery.
Features
2200 Watt Class-D amplifier
135 dB max SPL
18” woofer with bass reflex design
Digital crossover with presets
2.4-inch color touch panel and rotary encoder
Swipe gestures for fast navigation
Advanced DSP with 8-band parametric EQ and delay up to 45m
Cardioid function and top/sub alignment
Eight recallable snapshots
Bluetooth® remote control via RCF LiveRemote App (iOS/Android)
Rugged plywood cabinet with polyurea coating
Ergonomic rubber-grip handles and M20 threaded pole mount
Bass Motion Control (BMC) excursion management
Dual XLR/TRS combo input + XLR crossover output
Powercon TRUE1 TOP sealed AC connector
Specifications
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz – 120 Hz |
| Max SPL @ 1m | 135 dB |
| Woofer | 1 x 18″, 4.0″ voice coil |
| Input Signal | Balanced/Unbalanced |
| Input Connectors | Combo XLR/Jack |
| Output Connectors | XLR |
| Input Sensitivity | -2 dBu / +4 dBu |
| Protections | Thermal |
| Limiter | Soft Limiter |
| Controls | Volume encoder, 2.4″ touch screen |
| Total Power | 2200 W Peak, 1100 W RMS |
| Cooling | Convection |
| Power Connections | Powercon TRUE1 TOP IN/OUT |
| Cabinet Material | Plywood |
| Handles | 1 per side |
| Pole Mount | M20 threaded |
| Grille | Steel |
| Color | Black, White |
| Height | 693 mm / 27.28 inches |
| Width | 505 mm / 19.88 inches |
| Depth | 685 mm / 26.97 inches |
| Weight | 43.8 kg / 96.56 lbs |
| Package Height | 735 mm / 28.94 inches |
| Package Width | 745 mm / 29.33 inches |
| Package Depth | 565 mm / 22.24 inches |
| Package Weight | 49.5 kg / 109.13 lbs |

















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