Funktion One PSM18

Quick facts: Funktion-One · Funktion One PSM18 · Loudspeakers · €80 + VAT per unit and day · rental in Madrid and across Spain, availability on request.

About the Funktion One PSM18

The Funktion One PSM18 is the triaxial 18-inch stage monitor from Funktion-One, the British company founded in 1992 by Tony Andrews and John Newsham (the founders of Turbosound) and behind the sound of clubs such as Berghain and Space Ibiza. It breaks with the usual 15-inch-plus-compression-driver wedge and is built for bass, drums and vocals that demand definition without corrective EQ. As Funktion-One's official distributor in Spain, Peak Entertainment offers Funktion One PSM18 rental in Madrid and across Spain for tours, festivals, clubs and corporate events.

What it is rented for

Use it as a floor wedge or side fill at concerts, festivals and showcases where the bassist and drummer need low end with weight and attack, or as a main vocal monitor thanks to the coaxial driver's 600 Hz to 18 kHz range. Because it is bi-amplified, it pairs with Powersoft T604 or T904 amplifiers and an XTA DP226 processor running the crossover settings Funktion-One publishes. It sits naturally alongside Midas M32R or MR18 consoles for monitor mixes, Shure SM58, Beta 58A and DPA 4099 microphones, and Funktion-One F1201, Res 2 SH or F218 MKII systems out front.

Key specs

• 18-inch neodymium driver with 5-inch voice coil on the low band (30–694 Hz): 600 W AES, 104 dB at 2.8 V/1 m, 8 Ω.
• Coaxially mounted two-way compression driver covering 600 Hz to 18 kHz, the vocal range.
• Frequency response (-3 dB): 50 Hz – 18 kHz.
• 70° conical Funktion-One waveguide for smooth directivity and reduced feedback.
• Bi-amplified (two-way active); no corrective EQ required according to the manufacturer.
• 35 kg (77 lb), integral 35 mm pole mount and two recessed Neutrik NL4 connector panels (rear and side).

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire the Funktion One PSM18?

The rental price is €80 per unit excluding VAT. For dates, quantities and the rest of the package (amplification, processing, monitor console), ask for a quote and availability at info@peaksound.es or +34 636 410 986.

Is the PSM18 a subwoofer or a full-range monitor?

It is a full-range stage monitor: the 18-inch driver handles the lows and the coaxial two-way compression driver the mids and highs, with a 50 Hz to 18 kHz response. It is not a sub, although its 18-inch delivers far more low end than a conventional wedge.

Do I need an amplifier and a processor for the PSM18?

Yes. It is a passive, bi-amplified monitor, so it needs two amplifier channels and a processor loaded with the crossover settings Funktion-One publishes. If you don't have them, say so when requesting a quote so Powersoft amplifiers and an XTA DP226 from our catalogue can be included.