Designed to provide body-and-face-melting bass on a massive scale for festival systems, touring systems, high-intensity nightclubs, and art cars, theBASSBOSS Kraken-MK3is a hybrid vented short-horn quad 21″ bandpass subwoofer with an integrated 10,000W amplifier and advanced DSP. The Kraken-MK3 provides the same output as 4-5 double 18″ subwoofers, but in a cabinet roughly the size of just two.

The Kraken’s remarkable design provides an excellent transient response that’s delivered by the efficient performance of short horns at the upper end of the subwoofer range, while the extended depth is delivered by the large, vented volume, long excursion drivers, and prodigious power.

What’s NewMK3 Amp Update

• 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.

MK3 Enhanced DSP

• The MK3 features an all-new 96 kHz DSP. The push-button 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, and multiple protection systems and limiters to prevent driver overload in as many ways as possible.

ControlBASS Software

• 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.

Kraken DesignThe 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 deep bass performance and the foreshortened horn sections provide increased upper frequency sensitivity, which result in improved transient response, aka punch.Advanced PowerEach woofer is powered by a discrete 2500W amplifier, making the total power per cabinet an impressive 10,000 watts. This ensures that the amps aren’t the limiting factor in the low-frequency output. Providing abundant power prevents overheating issues and virtually eliminates the damage that clipping an insuffiently small amp can cause.Comprehensive Digital Signal ProcessingThe big beast is kept under your control by integrated and 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 the presets. Eight presets are available at the touch of a button on the amplifier, and the DSP can store up to 100 presets onboard, all of which can be accessed via software and a LAN connection.Interlocking Cabinet Arrays

• To take further advantage of the Krakens output density, aligned arrays are facilitated by interlocking sliders. Block arrays, side-by-side arrays, and front/back cardioid configurations can be deployed with the cabinets interlocked. The optional transport carts can support two cabinets, allowing unparalleled truck-pack density. The carts feature recesses into which the sliders fit.
• There are two interesting advantages to the dual-opposed, force-canceling nature of the Kraken design. One is the absence of front-to-back rocking motion, which both reduces the amount of lateral energy transmitted into floors, and makes the cabinets less prone to walking. The other is relatively little secondary radiation from the rear of the cabinet. This, along with the directivity associated with its size, makes the area behind a Kraken fairly quiet compared to an array of conventional cabinets capable of similar output. Ultimately, cardioid configurations of Krakens tend to require fewer rearward-facing cabinets to achieve effective cancellation behind the array.
• The cabinet itself is made from 18mm, 13-ply birch plywood and is extensively braced. It is coated in high-temperature bonded polyurea and features powder-coated, perforated steel grilles. The cabinets are axially symmetrical, featuring UHMW Polyethylene sliders and steel bar handles on 4 sides.

Neutrik powerCON True 1 TOPNew to the MK3 are Neutrik powerCON True 1 TOP (Total Outdoor Protection) waterproof amp connectors. Waterproof mains connectors, and a totally isolated input connection section and cones that are waterproofed make the MK3 series the powered loudspeakersthat can be used outdoors without fear of what the weather will bring. (Or used indoorswithout fear of what the partiers bring.)Specifications

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