BASSBOSS has announced the release of the Makara-MK3, a new double 21-inch powered subwoofer that shares many of the same characterstics of the company’s Kraken quad 21-inch powered sub while offering a more compact, portable footprint.
Highlighted at the recent 2024 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center, the Makara-MK3 is engineered to deliver a flat response to a depth of 23 Hz. As with the Kraken, it also provides added impact delivered by the short-horn loading of the fronts of the cones.
The Makara-MK3 offers stated maximum sustained output of 143 dB SPL at 1 meter in a half-space (ground plane) environment, with a peak SPL of 146 dB. The 21-inch transducers with 4.5-inch CCAW voice coils and neodymium motors designed to offer an optimized combination of efficiency and motor force.
Each transducer is driven by a discrete amplifier. Their combined output has the potential to deliver 5000 watts to the two drivers. Integrated with the amplification package is DSP that includes the “secret sauce” of the BASSBOSS line, the extensive proprietary processing by designer David Lee. It also includes high-pass and low-pass filters, equalization and limiting.
A waterproof (IP65 rated) Neutrik powerCON True 1 TOP connector provides power input connection, fed from a standard US three-pin 120V electrical plug (NEMA 5-15). Signal input and pass-through connectors are XLR. LAN connectivity for ControlBASS software is via two internally switch-linked EtherCON RJ45 data connectors.
The Makara-MK3 is built for durability from 18 mm marine-grade Birch plywood. The cabinet measures 48 x 28 x 36 inches and is finished in black, textured, bonded, high-pressure polyurea coating. 35 mm pole sockets are provided on all four sides. Four steel bar handles and UHMWPE sliders are designed to ease setup. The Makara-MK3 sliders interlock with each other, and with the Kraken, provide the building blocks for “a wall of bass.”
