Introduction

Thank you for choosing a TAPCO SW•10 Active Studio Subwoofer. The TAPCO product line hails back to the days of TAPCO Corporation, Greg Mackie’s first company. TAPCO revolutionized the audio industry back in 1969 with the very first 6-channel mixer specifically designed for keyboards and rock ‘n’ roll.

In essence, TAPCO redefined the price/performance ratio and made high-quality professional audio equipment accessible to virtually anyone. Today, TAPCO is reborn with the same ideals and is backed by the world-class engineering and manufacturing horsepower of Mackie and LOUD Technologies.

The TAPCO SW•10 joins the S•5 and S•8 of the active studio monitor line in the TAPCO by Mackie® family. These versatile compact “mini-monitors” and “mini-subs” can be used in a variety of applications, including small project studios, surround sound editing, home theater playback, and desktop audio workstations (DAWs).

The SW•10 active studio subwoofer is an acoustic suspension design for tight, articulate bass that provides an amazingly flat and linear low-frequency response down to 34 Hz. The active crossover is a Linkwitz-Riley design that provides a range of 55 Hz to 110 Hz at 24 dB/octave. The individual crossover controls for the left and right channels provide additional flexibility in surround sound applications with a subwoofer output and bass management (LFE).

Here’s a quick look at all the features packed into the SW•10 Active Studio

Subwoofers:

•Flat frequency response (±3 dB, 34 Hz to 110 Hz)

•10” paper cone woofer with dual-voice coil design

•Convenient compact design

•Horn-loaded design for high efficiency

•120 watt power amplifier

•High-strength cabinet constructed of 5/8” MDF composite

•High-density adiabatic fiberfill absorbs internal reflections

•Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA input connectors

•Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA high-pass output connectors

•Individual left and right 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley crossovers, adjustable from 55 Hz to 110 Hz

•Adjustable sensitivity control

•Polarity switch

•Rear panel power switch and AC voltage select switch

TAPCO van (a.k.a. micro bus)

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