The SUB 808 AS is a compact powerful subwoofer with dual 8 inch woofers 2000 watt amp RDNet control weatherproof cabinet and flexible horizontal or vertical placement.
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Good things really do come in small packages — and then they hit you with 129 dB of bass. The RCF SUB 808-AS is a compact, low-profile active subwoofer that has absolutely no interest in being the biggest box in the room. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in sheer output, packing two vented 8-inch neodymium woofers and a 2000W Class-D amplifier into a cabinet that slides under a stage, tucks along a wall, and still delivers the kind of low-end that gets felt in the chest.
Built from Baltic birch plywood, finished in weatherproof polyurea, and loaded with RDNet networked management, the SUB 808-AS is a serious touring subwoofer that just happens to travel light.
Big Bass, Compact Box
Two heads are better than one — especially when both of them are 8-inch neodymium woofers. The SUB 808-AS runs a dedicated Class-D amplifier channel to each driver, meaning every watt of that 2000W peak output goes directly where it needs to go. The result is a compact active subwoofer that hits harder than its dimensions suggest, covering a 40–400 Hz operating range with authority.
Dual 8-Inch Neodymium Woofers: Two vented 8-inch drivers with 2.5-inch voice coils deliver fast, punchy low end with serious efficiency — great for dancefloor reinforcement, live bands, and anywhere you need real impact without a massive cabinet.
2000W Peak Class-D Amplification: One dedicated amplifier channel per woofer maximizes cone control and output headroom, sustaining up to 129 dB max SPL with convection cooling and built-in protection keeping things stable over long events.
40–400 Hz Frequency Response: A wide operating range covers kick drums, bass lines, synth subs, and low-mid reinforcement, making the SUB 808-AS equally at home under a pair of KX 515-A tops or working the low end solo in a compact rig.
Smarter Bass Through Engineering
RCF didn't just put drivers and power in a box — they engineered the whole signal path. High-end 96 kHz/32-bit floating-point AD/DA conversion and onboard DSP keep the audio clean at any output level, while Bass Motion Control (BMC) handles woofer excursion management in a way that most manufacturers don't bother with. The short version: the bass stays tight even when you're pushing it.
Bass Motion Control (BMC): Instead of relying on aggressive high-pass filters that smear phase, RCF's BMC maps the full dynamic behavior of each woofer and limits only over-excursion — preserving low-frequency extension, punch, and phase integrity simultaneously.
96 kHz / 32-Bit DSP Processing: High-resolution AD/DA conversion and onboard DSP deliver clarity and precision at high output, with soft clipping limiters, RMS protection, and equalization all managed internally without external processing.
RDNet Networked Management: Via RDNet Ethercon connectivity, system engineers get real-time access to transducer status, limiter activity, temperature, and VU meters from a centralized interface, handy whether you're running a single sub or a full cardioid array across a festival stage.
Built Tough, Rigged Anywhere
The Baltic birch plywood cabinet comes internally reinforced, wrapped in weatherproof polyurea coating, and topped with a powder-coated steel grille backed by acoustically transparent foam for dust and humidity protection. At 44.09 lbs. with a side handle and a low-profile 9.59-inch height, it moves faster between venues than most gear twice its size.
Weatherproof Baltic Birch Enclosure: High-strength plywood with polyurea treatment handles touring, outdoor events, and repeated load-ins without complaint — available in full black or white to match clubs, houses of worship, and design-conscious installs alike.
Flexible Mounting Options: Dual M20 threaded pole mounts on the top and side support horizontal or vertical placement, while rubber feet on both sides and two stabilizing brackets keep every configuration stable and secure in tight spaces.
powerCON TRUE1 TOP Mains Connectors: Waterproof powerCON TRUE1 TOP in/out connectors support safe daisy-chaining across cabinets, making power distribution clean and reliable at outdoor events and festival-style deployments.
A Compact Sub That Delivers on Every Stage
The RCF SUB 808-AS proves that you don't need a giant box to move air seriously. Its dual 8-inch design, 2000W Class-D power, BMC excursion management, and RDNet integration put it in a category where compact, networked, and high-output actually coexist. Run it standalone, stack it into a cardioid array, or pair it with the KX 515-A for a full-range system that fits in a hatchback — the SUB 808-AS adapts without compromising.
RCF SUB 808-AS Features:
Compact, low-profile active subwoofer at 243.5 mm (9.59 inches) tall
Two vented 8-inch neodymium woofers with 2.5-inch voice coils
2000W peak Class-D amplifier with one dedicated channel per driver
129 dB maximum SPL at 1 meter
40 Hz to 400 Hz frequency response
Bass Motion Control (BMC) woofer excursion management
96 kHz / 32-bit floating-point AD/DA conversion and onboard DSP
RDNet networked management via Ethercon input and output
Balanced XLR audio input and output
powerCON TRUE1 TOP mains connectors for weatherproof power distribution
Dual M20 threaded pole mounts for horizontal and vertical placement
Eight M10 fly points for advanced array and rigging configurations
Baltic birch plywood cabinet with weatherproof polyurea coating
Powder-coated steel grille with acoustically transparent foam backing
Rubber feet on two sides with stabilizing brackets for vertical placement
Compatible as a stand-alone sub, in cardioid/subwoofer arrays, or paired with the KX 515-A
RCF SUB-808-AS 2000 Watt Dual 8 Inch Subwoofer Specifications
RCF SUB-808-AS 2000 Watt Dual 8 Inch Subwoofer Specifications
Product Specifications
Acoustical Specifications:
Frequency Response: 40 Hz ÷ 400 Hz
Max SPL @ 1m: 129 dB
Transducers:
Woofer: 2 x 8'' neo, 2.5'' v.c
Input/Output Section:
Input Signal: bal/unbal
Input Connectors: XLR, RDNet Ethercon
Output Connectors: XLR, RDNet Ethercon
Input Sensitivity: -2 dBu/+4 dBu
Processor Section:
Protections: Excurs.
Limiter: Fast Limiter
Controls: Volume
RDNet: Onboard
Power Section:
Total Power: 2000W Peak
Low Frequencies: 2000W Peak
Cooling: Convection
Connections: Powercon TRUE1 TOP IN/OUT
Standard Compliance:
Safety Agency: CE compliant
Physical Specifications:
Cabinet/Case Material: Baltic birch plywood
Frequently Asked Questions
The SUB 808-AS reaches 129 dB max SPL from a cabinet that's under 10 inches tall — impressive for a dual 8-inch enclosure. Its 2000W Class-D amplifier and dual neodymium woofers give it enough headroom for serious reinforcement in small to medium venues.
BMC is RCF's excursion management system that maps how each woofer moves and limits only dangerous over-excursion, rather than cutting low frequencies with a high-pass filter. The practical result is deeper, tighter bass with better phase integrity at high output levels.
Yes, the Baltic birch plywood cabinet has weatherproof polyurea treatment, and the powerCON TRUE1 TOP mains connectors are rated for outdoor power distribution. It's a solid choice for festival stages, outdoor events, and touring applications where conditions aren't always predictable.
RCF designed the SUB 808-AS as the dedicated low-frequency partner for the KX 515-A, with matched phase and frequency compatibility for a cohesive full-range system. It also works well with other full-range tops that benefit from extended low-end reinforcement down to 40 Hz.
Absolutely. The SUB 808-AS supports cardioid and line-style sub array configurations managed through RDNet software. Multiple units can be grouped, aligned, and monitored centrally, making it a practical choice for rental inventories and touring rigs that need scalable low-frequency solutions.