“Vega Bass Boost” (a reference to Cerwin-Vega’s reputation for kickin’ bass) dynamically pumps up the low end, based on the speaker volume level, when the P1000X is used on its own. This might be suitable for some DJ applications, when you’d want that extra push. “Enhanced EQ” attenuates the mids, enhancing the bass & treble. The top two are frequency response adjustments. The bottom light indicates that the P1000X has gone into protective shutdown (which you’ll have noticed since there’ll be no sound!) It shouldn’t be flashing regularly-if it is, you need to reduce Main Volume, to prevent shutdown or potential damage to the speaker. This is a protection circuit, and is always in the signal path. The top one is just a power light the middle one indicates when the on-board limiter is kicking in. On the right, above the Main Volume, are three indicators. The individual channel 1 & 2 outputs can be used to distribute individual signals, like sending different mics or instruments plugged into a P1000X (used for FOH) to additional units used as individual performers’ floor monitors. This would be convenient in a situation where a sub might not always be installed or in use, making it easy to hook one up when needed with a single cable, without any re-cabling. You could feed the signal from Mix Out to a sub, engaging the onboard HPF (see below), as an alternative to feeding the signal through the sub to the P1000X (using the sub’s crossover). The Mix Output can be used to daisy-chain two or more P1000Xs, as a recording output, or as one of two ways to hook up a subwoofer. The Main Volume can be controlled remotely, via a three-pin terminal connector just below, that can be wired to a distant control device (the signal is not passed through this, just a controlling voltage, which can be applied to multiple P1000Xs). Below input 3 is a master XLR Mix Output, which combines all three inputs, and follows the three input volume knobs, but is not affected by the Main Volume knob, to the right. Below inputs 1 & 2 are their (XLR) direct outs, which are not affected by the volume knobs. There’s a volume knob and a signal/clip indicator for each input, and 1 & 2 also have mic/line selector switches. The P1000X has three inputs-1 & 2 are mic or line inputs, with the familiar combination XLR/TRS jacks, while input 3 consists of two 1/4” TS jacks, for stereo signals (naturally, they’re summed to mono-if you want to use the P1000X for stereo sound, you’ll need to hook up a pair, as I did for this review). The speaker is wedge-shaped, with a cutout in one rear corner, which provides for a 45° angle when it’s used onstage as a floor monitor. On the bottom is a pole-mount, with a disc that can be tightened to prevent wobble when the speaker is mounted this way (given its heft, this is a nice feature)-if you couple it with the P1800SX sub, naturally, the sub can serve as the base. It can be hung-there are suspension points on the top handle, with pullback points on the rear, for adjusting the angle. There are a number of options for setting it up. Orienting it vertically will provide the widest audience coverage without blasting the front rows, while if used horizontally as a performer’s spot monitor, the narrower “vertical” dispersion will throw less sound around the rest of the stage. High-frequency dispersion is 90° Horizontal x 65° Vertical. If you need deeper bass, its big brother extends the low end a bit, but if you like the P1000X’s convenient small size and portability, it could be coupled with the P1800SX sub, for the kind of low-end response that might be needed for medium-to-large clubs or DJ gigs. Specs rate the ☓dB frequency response at 61Hz–20.6kHz, with a more extended +3/-10dB range of 51–22.5k. Its size makes it suitable for both FOH use, and as an unobtrusive stage monitor (see below).ġ000 watts of bi-amped power is provided by a Class D amp (an efficient amplifier design that provides high-wattage in a small package, ideal for compact powered speakers that need to play loud). With those dimensions, it’s a breeze to transport and set up, making it perfect for DJs and musicians. It’s a compact speaker, measuring only 20.9” x 12.2” x 12.2”, and, at 38.5 lb, it’s got a solid, well-built feel. The model numbers refer to the woofer size-the P1000X’s is 10”, in a bass-reflex design, combined with a 1.75” high-frequency driver. It’s part of a family of three products-there’s also a larger sibling, the P1500X, and a matching subwoofer, the P1800SX. The P1000X is a powered two-way speaker, suitable for use in small-to-medium venues (clubs to small concert stages).
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