BASSBOSS Kraken-MK3 Quad 21" Powered Active Subwoofer

The Kraken embrace is a monstrously beautiful thing. It's crushing, it's inescapable, and it fills any space with excitement and wonder...You'll love every minute of it! Capable of almost brutal force, every time there's a Kraken on site, the energy level goes up. When your events need to be intense...release the Kraken! How does the Kraken pack the output of at least four double-18" subwoofers into the size of just two? While it's possible to tune a small cabinet to a very low frequency using very long ports, those ports would tend to take up more than half of the cabinet volume, requiring bigger cabinets or higher tuning. On the other hand, tuning a very large cabinet to a very low frequency is possible using shorter ports. The bigger the cabinet volume, the shorter the ports need to be to tune it to a low frequency. The shorter the ports are, the smaller the percentage of interior cabinet volume they occupy, effectively leaving more room for more woofers. Sure, the Kraken is big for a single speaker, but the point is not the size of the cabinet, it's the scale of the output. Think of it as a subwoofer with the economy of scale: The Kraken delivers the highest SPL relative to subwoofer size, bar none.

Technically, the Kraken is a vented, short-horn, quad 21" bandpass subwoofer. The four drivers are loaded into a large acoustical volume that is tuned to a low frequency, and the front of each driver is loaded into a short horn. The vented enclosure section provides extended deepbass performance and the foreshortened horn sections provide increased upper frequency sensitivity, which results in improved transient response, aka "punch." To bring the whole thing to life, each woofer is powered by a discrete 2500W amplifier,making the total power per cabinet an impressive 10,000 Watts. This ensures the amps aren't the limiting factor in the output of low frequencies. Providing abundant power prevents overheating issues and virtually eliminates the damage that clipping a too-small amp can cause.The big beast is kept under your control by an integrated, comprehensive DSP. The DSP provides high-pass filters, low-pass filters, equalization, alignment filters and limiting. A variety of different filter settings are available in presets. Eight presets are available at the touch of a button on the amplifier, and the DSP can store up to 100 presets on-board, all of which can be accessed via software and a LAN connection.

Features:

• Kraken-MK3 Quad 21" Powered Sub.
• A mobilized monster that packs a punch you'll come back for again and again.
• The Kraken-MK3 offers the highest SPL on the market from equivalent cubic volume.
• The output of 4-5 BASSBOSS double 18" subs is packed into a cabinet roughly the size of just two.
• Engineered to dominate large-scale festival touring systems, high-intensity nightclubs, art cars/festival floats, and the insatiable hunger of bass enthusiasts seeking an unparalleled audio experience.
• This beast will captivate your senses with body-quaking, face-melting bass.
• Excellent transient response is delivered by the efficient performance of short horns at the upper end of the subwoofer range.
• The extended depth is delivered by the large, vented volume, long excursion drivers, and prodigious power.
• 10,000W RMS of amplification and comprehensive DSP is included.
• The amplifier is rated for RMS output using continuous sine wave signal.
• There are all-new amplifiers in the MK3 series.
• Total power has increased, however power allocated to woofers increased substantially.
• The higher output voltages provide more impact.
• Universal input voltage compatibility of 90-250V provides more flexibility.
• Waterproof connections provide more peace-of-mind.
• The MK3 features an all-new 96kHz DSP.
• The pushbutton presets have doubled, from 4 to 8, and up to 100 presets can now be stored in the DSP and loaded via LAN.
• The comprehensive suite of processing includes meticulously tuned equalization, all necessary high-pass and low-pass filters, as well as multiple protection systems and limiters to prevent driver overload in as many ways as possible.
• ControlBASS software supports an essentially unlimited number of possible BASSBOSS-developed or customized user presets which integrate seamlessly and coherently with all other BASSBOSS products for effortlessly perfect setups.
• The latest in DSP programming developments can be added via easy remote updating.

Specifications:

• Loudspeaker Description: Quad 21" Self-Powered 6th-order Hybrid Subwoofer
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 27 - 100 Hz
• Maximum Sustained Output: 145dB
• Max SPL (Peak)*: 148dB
• Nominal Dispersion (H° x V°): 360 x 360 - Cardioid Mode Available with Multiple Boxes
• Amplification: 10000 Watts Class D (4 x 2500W)
• Processing: Integrated comprehensive DSP. 96kHz sampling rate with 8 pushbutton presets. All presets include high pass filters, low pass filters, phase alignment, equalization and multi-stage limiting. Storage apacity for up to 100 presets
• Electrical Connector Amp: Neutrik powerCON True 1 TOP IP65 rated waterproof connectors
• Electrical Connector Mains: Standard US 3-pin grounding 120V electrical plug: NEMA 5-15 (Edison)
• Voltage Operating Range: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz (Auto-sensing, auto switching universal supply)
• Current Draw 120V: 18 Volts
• Signal Input Connector: XLR-F
• Signal Output Connector: XLR-M (direct pass-through only)
• Enclosure Type: Vented, short-horn hybrid
• Transducer Low Frequency: 4 x 21 in. diameter (540mm) neodymium motor woofer with 4.5 in. (115mm) voice coil
• Cabinet Construction: CNC machined 18mm Birch plywood with extensive bracing and dado joinery. 8 steel bar handles. 8 x intelocking Nylon sliders/feet.
• Exterior Finish: High-pressure, bonded polyurea coating. Rugged, waterproof. Textured black
• Grille: Perforated, powder-coated steel
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 48 in. x 48 in. x 36 in. (48.5 in. high with feet)
• Net Weight: 460 lbs
• Shipping Weight: 550 lbs
• What's Included: Loudspeaker, manual, and power cable
• Optional Covers: Heavy-duty padded nylon transport covers for 1 cabinet
• Optional Dollies: Birch plywood flat cart with 4 locking wheels and recesses to acespt the cabinet sliders. Transports 1 or 2 cabinets
• True Specifications: BASSBOSS' forward-thinking approach means that they never rest on their laurels. As they continue to innovate and refine their technology, BASSBOSS' specifications will evolve. They're committed to constantly pushing the boundaries and raising the bar.

What's in the Box

• (1) BASSBOSS Kraken-MK3 Quad 21" Powered Active Subwoofer
• (1) Power Cable
• (1) Manual