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Single 18” Subwoofer

The VTX B18 is JBL Professional’s next-generation single 18” subwoofer, designed to complement VTX full-range sound reinforcement systems. The VTX B18 features JBL’s new 2288H 18” woofer, engineered for improved linearity, increased sensitivity, and extra-long excursion. The 2288H is based on JBL’s Differential Drive, dual voice coil, dual-gap technology, which delivers better heat dissipation, lower power compression, and wider dynamic range than conventional single-coil designs. The B18 incorporates JBL’s patented Slip Stream™ double-flared exponential low-frequency port design to improve airflow and reduce audible turbulence, even at maximum excursion. The B18 shares the industrial design of JBL’s VTX A-Series products and has the same width and suspension hardware as the VTX A8, allowing the two products to be used together in a variety of flown or ground-stacked configurations. The VTX B18 can be deployed in omnidirectional or cardioid configurations, in arrays of up to 16 enclosures.

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Features

  • New JBL 2288 transducer offers increased sensitivity, lower distortion, and improved linearity
  • JBL SlipStream™ double-flared exponential ports for reduced noise and air turbulence
  • Built-in, easy-to-use, spring-loaded rigging system
  • Support for omnidirectional and cardioid array configurations
  • Front and rear NL4 connectors streamline cable management
  • Channel-selection switch minimizes wiring requirements
  • Mechanically compatible with the VTX A8 and all A8 suspension accessories
  • Full integration with JBL system prediction and control software
  • Comprehensive mounting accessories expand configuration options
  • Compact design

Technical Specification

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 28 Hz – 80 Hz (Preset: VTX B18 80)
Coverage Pattern Options 1
: Omni-directional or Cardioid
System Input Power Rating2
: 1300W Continuous (IEC/100 hour)
Maximum Peak Output3
: 135 dB (Preset: VTX B18 80)
System Amplification: Crown I-Tech 12000HD
Crown I-Tech 4x3500HD
Required Amplifier Channels: 1-channel
Number of Cabinets per Circuit
IT-12000HD:
IT-4x3500HD:
(2) VTX B18
(1) VTX B18
System Impedance4
: 8 ohms
TRANSDUCERS
Low Frequency : (1) JBL 2288H, 18in diameter, dual 4 in diameter voice coil, neodymium Differential Drive
ENCLOSURE
Construction: 18 mm and 15 mm,11-ply Baltic birch plywood, Black DuraFlexTM finish, integral recessed handles
IP Rating5
: IP55 (IEC 60529)
Suspension: Captive suspension plates, quick-release pins, spring-loaded mechanism
Grill: Powder-coated 14-gauge hex-perforated steel with acoustically transparent black cloth backing
Connectors
Type :
Pin Assignments :
Neutrik® speakON® NL-4 (two at the rear and two at the front)
Selectable between Pins 1 ± and Pins 2 ±
Dimensions (H x W x D) : 552 mm x 761 mm x 737 mm
21.7 in x 29.9 in x 29 in
Net Weight: 67.5 kg (149 lbs)
Footnotes:
1: Based on speaker preset selection and cabinet orientation/configuration.
2: IEC Standard: IEC shaped noise with 6dB crest factor based on nominal impedance and a duration of 100 hours. Continuous is defined as 2x RMS.
3: Peak, unweighted SPL, measured under half-space conditions at 1 meter using broadband pink noise with a 12dB crest factor and specified preset.
4: Nominal impedance within the stated frequency range of the product. Minimum impedance is 5.6Ω at 150Hz.
5: Front face at 0 degrees or greater down angle to allow the cabinet to drain water. Suspension components are fully weather-rated for indoor or covered outdoor conditions where humidity is nominally under 50% and not
local to bodies of corrosive materials.
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods, and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that
philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.

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