Amate S318 Three-Way Active Speaker, Full-Range, 3200W

( BBA6117 )

High Output Full-Range Three-Way Speaker System

The Amate S318 puts remarkable full-range sound and serious output into a single enclosure. This three-way speaker brings top-to-bottom clarity and deep bass in a single build, merging technology and construction to deliver a stand-alone solution for professionals demanding the most from their active speakers and powered PA speakers.

Key Features and Benefits

Powerful Class D Amplification

The S318 offers integrated bi-amped Class D power, supplying 2400W to its sub and midbass drivers and 800W to the compression driver. Operating with a dedicated SM power supply, it handles unpredictable AC sources, keeping audio consistent even in challenging venues. This capitalises on high output while reducing the need for bulky, multi-cabinet setups, a real advantage in tour or hire scenarios.

Three-Way Design with High-Efficiency Drivers

This system features a long-excursion 18-inch neodymium subwoofer, 12-inch midbass with phase plug, and a precise HF polymer diaphragm compression driver. Each driver works in a defined frequency band, yielding deep lows, pronounced midrange, and crisp top end. This design reduces distortion and projection issues often encountered with typical two-way systems, offering a smooth listening experience at any volume.

DSP Processing and Onboard Touchscreen

The third-generation 64-bit DSP controls everything from crossover points to limiter settings, with thermal and voltage protection built in. All functions are accessible via a 3.5-inch TFT colour touchscreen, allowing for rapid presets or deep parameter editing. The included 5-band parametric EQ and FIR phase filters provide custom tuning options so users can adapt to new rooms or performance requirements without external processors.

Durable Construction and Portability

Built from birch plywood and finished with Polyurea resin, the cabinet is ready for the rigours of touringand installation. Handles and rear casters accommodate the 67kg weight, and standard M8 rigging points expand mounting and installation options, promoting flexibility for touring sound providers.

Comprehensive Monitoring and Protection

Advanced onboard monitoring ensures all components are protected, with adaptive loudness compensation, thermal safeguards and overvoltage limiters. This serves not just to prolong component life, but to safeguard your event, reducing risk of performance interruptions.

Applications

The S318 shines wherever reliable, high-impact audio delivery is non-negotiable. For stage events, its output and coverage make it suitable as a main front-of-house solution, removing the need for complex arrays or subs-and-tops stacks. Touring companies value its ease of transport and rapid setup, while installations such as clubs, theatres, or houses of worship benefit from its rigging versatility and compact footprint compared to broader PA systems. Sound hire firms and production companies needing scalable yet manageable powered PA speakers will appreciate both reliability and the breadth of customisable DSP control. A single pair can tackle venues or events that would typically need double the hardware.

Summary

With its three-way architecture, efficient Class D circuitry, and 64-bit DSP, the Amate S318 stands as a self-contained solution for audio professionals. Expect 35Hz to 19kHz clarity, a continuous 133dB SPL output capability, and full control over voicing and system behaviour, all managed from a tactile touchscreen. Designed for both portability and fixed installs, every element addresses common field challenges of power quality, adaptability, resilience, and uncompromised sound quality, proving why this unit is a true workhorse among modern powered PA speakers.