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SUB 9016-AS

Name: SUB 9016-AS
Brand: RCF
SKU: RCF-SUB-9016-AS

High power 16" active subwoofer

Model 13000916 · Series SUB

SUB 9016-AS is a high-performance 16" active subwoofer delivering up to 137 dB Max SPL, powered by a robust 4000W Class-D amplifier.

At a glance

All specifications

Frequency response: 30 Hz to 200 Hz
Weight: 45 kg
Max SPL @ 1m: 137 dB
Woofer: 1 x 16'' neo, 4.0'' v.c
Input signal: bal/unbal
Input connectors: XLR, RDNet Ethercon

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Overview

SUB 9016-AS is a high-performance 16" active subwoofer delivering up to 137 dB Max SPL, powered by a robust 4000W Class-D amplifier. Designed for rigorous touring, the SUB 9016-AS features a tour-ready, weatherproof cabinet with a durable Polyurea finish and a detachable front cart for easy transport. Control is precise with RDNet network management, offering adjustable EQ, delay, cardioid options, and tailored crossover presets for RCF speakers. Innovative contactless configuration via RDTap allows seamless setup even when the unit is unpowered, ensuring perfect integration every time. Despite its small footprint and lightweight cabinet , the SUB 9016-AS produces powerful yet articulate bass, remaining true to even the most subtle low-frequency variations.

Highlights

137 dB Max SPL
4000W Class-D Amplification
RDTap Contactless Configuration
I/O Panel Rain Cover Included
RDNet Networked Control
BMC, EQ, DLY, Cardioid
ACE Crossover Presets for RCF Speakers
16" High-Excursion Precision Transducer
Detachable Front Cart (sold separately)
powerCON TRUE1 TOP AC Connector

About RCF

RCF’s passion for perfection drives the design of every product to create enlightening, unique, and delightful experiences for our customers. All speakers and components are designed from the ground up and developed internally to maximize the end result. Our extensive catalog covers all aspects of the audio chain and meets the needs of musicians, sound engineers, rental companies, architects, and system integrators. Whatever your audio requirement is, we have the right solution.

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Features

Drive the Rhythm of the Beat
With up to 8000 Watts of power, our Class-D amplifier can manage extreme sound pressure levels with an ultra-fast attack, realistic transient response, and very low thermal loss. The stereo input circuit features a low distortion design with an advanced safety limiter, maintaining the true character of the input signal at all levels. RCF amplifiers are designed according to EN62368-1 for maximum safety and present a Switch-Mode Power Supply section that combines high efficiency with minimum weight.
ADVANCED CROSSOVER ENGINE
FACTORY-TUNED PRESETS FOR PERFECT SUB-TOP PAIRING
Breathe New Life Into Your Legacy Systems
Pair your full-range speaker with RCF ACE-enabled SUBs and unlock your system's true potential. RCF’s proprietary Advanced Crossover Engine (ACE) is engineered to precisely match the time delay and align the phase on a broader range than the usual crossover frequency range between RCF subwoofers and FiRPHASE-enabled full-range speakers. When it’s time to upgrade, you don’t need to start over. Pair your HDL 20-A or HDL 6-A with our ACE-enabled RCF SUBs for a straightforward system update. You’ll benefit from factory-tuned presets and precise FiRPHASE filter tuning for enhanced sound performance; remote control via RDNet; simplified configuration with RDTap; system equalization; and delay alignment. And of course, all this is supported by the consistent low-end output of our latest RCF Precision Transducers.
Tour Grade Solution
Designed for rigorous touring, SUB 9000 Series subwoofers feature tour-ready, weatherproof plywood construction with a durable polyurea finish. The included magnetic rain cover protects the connection panel from rain and dust, while rugged powerCON TRUE1 TOP AC connectors ensure reliable power delivery in any environmental condition. Subs are stackable and lightweight, have ergonomic handles with rubber grips, and are designed for easy set-up and tear-down. M20 pole mounts on the top and side of the cabinet offer flexible top speaker placement. Connections for a detachable front cart are included, enabling easy transport on wheels (cart sold separately).
Modular Suspension Kit
The modular Subwoofer Suspension Kit is engineered for extreme flexibility and safety in flown subwoofer configurations. Designed with high-strength steel components and compatible with various subwoofer models, the system supports secure suspension of up to 9 units while also enabling adaptability for cardioid configurations. For specific part numbers, consult the Subwoofer Suspension Kit Reference Guide in the download section.
Bass Motion Control
When searching for an extended bass with enhanced performance, RCF engineers found a way to remove the high-pass filter, replacing it with a forward-thinking approach. Introducing BMC (Bass Motion Control), the newly advanced woofer excursion management feature. The speaker equipped with BMC can handle the lowest audible frequencies without affecting the woofer stability, with extended linearity and better sound integrity. The BMC method works by creating a complete map of the dynamic behavior of the woofer, to generate a custom algorithm that only limits over-excursions. This gives total freedom of signal reproduction to the transducer. When high-pass filters normally protect the woofer motion from becoming destructive but change the phase behavior, the new BMC algorithm breaks conventional rules.

Specifications

Frequency response: 30 Hz to 200 Hz; The range of pitches it reproduces, from deep bass to the top of the treble.
Weight: 45 kg; Per unit, out of the box.
Model code: RCF-SUB-9016-AS; Quote it when you ask a specialist.