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SUBPAC is a patented tactile audio platform that combines hardware, software and advanced materials to deliver deeply immersive and nuanced bass with far more resolution and range than traditional speakers and headphones.
HAPTICS
Receptors on skin register vibrations on surface.
INTEROCEPTION
Receptors in muscle detect subtle change in force and pressure.
BONE CONDUCTION
Vibrations pulse through bones to the inner ear and are sensed as hearing.
SUBPAC Applications
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Already used in thousands of studios of the foremost music producers and sound designers around the world, SUBPAC is being recognized as a paradigm shift in understanding and experiencing sound.
GAMING | VR | AR
SUBPAC IMMERSES YOUR BODY IN SOUND
Feel like you’re in the club standing beside massive speakers. Or feel your enemy approaching from behind in your games. With SubPac, your entire body is brought into the experience.
LIVE
The SUBPAC provides a deeper, more intense connection with your music. Your body resonates with the music, as if you were in the prime location: live at a festival, a concert, club or theater.
INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
Musical performances are very rarely adapted to the hearing impaired and even less to the deaf. In the equipped venues, we are witnessing a real mix of audiences around a common passion, music.
The precision of the solution enables to experience the music better than with any other device. Particularly suitable for the profoundly deaf with and without implants, it can be used by the hearing-impaired public to complement another solution. We are currently working with specialized centres to highlight the advantages of using low frequencies on people with autism, in terms of access but also cultural practice.
SUBPAC Features
Frequency Range
1HZ – 200HZ.
Portability
The SUBPAC gives you a full range, portable production solution anywhere, anytime.
No External Noise
The SUBPAC is silent to the outside world. You will not get noise complaints, allowing you to create for longer, later into the night.
Save Your Hearing
Feeling sound puts less stress on your most valuable asset – your ears. With the SUBPAC you can produce/mix for longer at lower levels.
Unrivaled In-studio Monitoring
SUBPAC is the most consistent and accurate bass monitoring solution on the market.
Full Frequency On-stage Monitoring
SUBPAC is the perfect complement to in-ear monitoring, giving you the complete frequency spectrum for onstage monitoring.
Room Issues
SUBPAC takes the guesswork out of mixing low frequencies. The room you are in and its effect on bass frequencies is no longer an issue.
Inspiration
By physically feeling your music, your level of inspiration will be heightened – in the studio, on the plane, in your hotel room and on the stage.
Translation
How does your bass translate between sound systems? “What does my mix sound and feel like in a club or on a gaming rig?” Accurate tactile monitoring of low frequencies – SUBPAC – is the answer.
Save Money
A subwoofer (down to 5 hz), room treatment, sound proofing etc. is costly. Accurate bass monitoring with a SubPac will save you money.
SUBPAC Compatibilities
Low frequency information is sent to the SUBPAC which converts it to high fidelity, powerful, nuanced physical bass that acts on 3 layers of immersion.
SUBPAC is compatible with:
Home Studio
Virtual Reality
Gaming
Music
Phones / Tablets
Bluetooth
SUBPAC PRO
SUBPAC X1
Your Deepest Connection
to Music & Sound
Customize & Control
Mobile and PC app control over filters, EQs, time-alignment, tactile and headphone levels, and other advanced settings.
Power & Precision
Redesigned audio path and software optimizations for improved fidelity, increased power and more headroom.
Comfort & Flexibility
Interchangeable strapping solutions for both seated and wearable uses, providing a more comfortable and ergonomic fit.
Modular
Removable wired analog I/O and remote for the X1, and the optional C1 for professional grade interface options.
Wireless Freedom
Next generation UWB pro-wireless audio with the companion C1 for ultra-low latency, lossless reproduction.
Pro Grade
Highest quality component selection to meet the most rigorous demands in the studio, on stage, and beyond.
SUBPAC X1
A New Hybrid Design
with a Simple Modular Strapping System for Both Wearable & Seated to Music & Sound
For You To Wear
Big Bass, Anywhere
- Modular Strapping System
- High-Capacity Rechargeable Battery
- Improved Vibro-Tactile Field
For Your Chair
Your Secret Weapon
in the Studio
- Improved Power & Performance
- Customizable Settings (Delay, Eq, Filters)
- Removable I/O (3.5mm and USB-C Connections)
- High and Low Impedance Headphone Compatibility
- Comfortable Design for Longer Sessions
SUBPAC X1
A Unified Experience
The SUBPAC X1 System Combines Hardware, Software & Pro-Wireless I/O
SUBPAC X1
CONNECT
SOFTWARE TOOLS
CUSTOMIZE
SUBPAC C1 Pro Wireless I/O
CONTROL
SUBPAC SPECIFICATIONS
SUBPAC X1
Inputs:
- 3.5mm Stereo TRS Analog Line Input
- USB Audio Class 2.0 over USB Type-C
- SUBPAC Ultra Wideband Wireless Audio
- Bluetooth AD2P
Outputs:
- 3.5mm Stereo TRS Headphone Output
- +130dB SNR, +122dBA DNR
- -112dB THD+N, 2.0Vrms into *100kΩ
- -110dB THD+N, 1.0Vrms into 32Ω
*100kΩ = 100,000Ω
Power:
- Integrated rechargeable Li-Ion battery
- Up to 8hrs battery life
- USB Type C Power Delivery
- Included USB Type C 45W charger
Tactile Frequency Response:
- Adjustable between 1-250hz
Mobile Control App:
- iOS and Android compatible
SUBPAC C1 Pro Wireless I/O Control Module
Inputs:
2 x ¼” Line Inputs
- +4dBu and -10dBv switchable
- balanced and unbalanced switchable
- Studio-grade Neutrik connectors
USB Audio Class 2.0 over USB Type-C
Outputs:
- SUBPAC UWB Wireless Audio
- High bandwidth lossless uncompressed audio
- Ultra-low latency @ <10ms (50 µs for 1 kb)
- 30 ft line of sight range
- Low interference and robust QoS monitoring for ultra-reliable connectivity
- Time-of-flight positioning at 30 cm accuracy
- 5 simultaneous wireless X1 connections
- USB Audio Class 2.0 over USB Type-C
- 2 x ¼” Monitor Line Outputs
- +4dBu and -10dBv switchable
- balanced and unbalanced switchable
- Studio-grade Neutrik connectors
- ¼” TRS Headphone Output
- +130dB SNR, +122dBA DNR
- -112dB THD+N, 2.0Vrms into *100kΩ
- -110dB THD+N, 1.0Vrms into 32Ω
- Studio-grade Neutrik connectors
- 3.5mm TRS Headphone Output
- +130dB SNR, +122dBA DNR
- -110dB THD+N, 1.0Vrms into 32Ω
*100kΩ = 100,000Ω
Power:
- USB Type-C bus powered
- Mains powered 15W over USB
SUBPAC Ultra Wideband Wireless Audio
The SUBPAC X1 is UWB wireless audio ready. In order to access this feature you’ll need the SUBPAC C1 Pro wireless I/O to transmit an ultra-low latency, lossless signal from your audio source to up to 5 SUBPAC X1 units simultaneously.
We looked at all of the existing high-quality wireless audio solutions including *Bluetooth aptX HD and Low Latency, 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz Wi-Fi, licensed and unlicensed RF, and everything in between – simply put, none of them offer the same quality, scalability and reliability as UWB.
Features Include:
- High bandwidth lossless uncompressed audio
- Ultra-low latency @ <10ms (50 µs for 1 kb)
- 30 ft line of sight range
- Low interference and robust QoS monitoring for ultra-reliable connectivity
- Time-of-flight positioning at 30 cm accuracy
- 5 simultaneous wireless X1 connections
For more information on the SUBPAC C1 and UWB, please refer to the C1 FAQ.
*The SUBPAC X1 does support Bluetooth A2DP for casual listening
Environmental Notes
- Environmentally responsible design and sourcing.
- Designed for long life. No planned obsolescence.
- Designed for easy disassembly at end of life.
Comparison: M2 / S2 / X1 / C1
| M2 | S2 | X1 | X1 + C1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seatback | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wearable | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Modular Straps | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Analog Input | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 2 x 1/4″ bal/unbal |
| Input Level | -10dBV | -10dBV | -10dBV | -10dBV or +4dBu |
| Headphone Output | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm and 1/4″ |
| Headphone Output Impedance | Lo-Z | Lo-Z | Hi-Z/Lo-Z | Hi-Z/Lo-Z |
| Monitor Output | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | 2 x 1/4″ bal/unbal |
| UWB Wireless Audio | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Digital Input | ✘ | ✘ | USB Audio | USB Audio |
| Bluetooth | A2DP | A2DP | A2DP | A2DP |
| Power | DC Barrel | DC Barrel | USB-C | USB-C |
| DSP | Single Preset | Single Preset | Multiple Presets | Advanced Configuration |
| Software | ✘ | ✘ | Phone | Phone + Computer |
| Battery | 3 cell Li-Ion | 3 cell Li-Ion | 4 cell Li-Ion | 4 cell Li-Ion |
| Control surface | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Improved power handing to avoid shutdowns | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
SUBPAC Supporters
“SUBPAC is a game changing experience for both artists & fans. It lets you feel the music like never before. Every record I make from now on will be optimized for feeling, for the SUBPAC.”
TIMBALAND
“By introducing the physical dimension of sound, SUBPAC creates a direct connection between the fan & the music in its purest form, allowing a deeper appreciation for the music we all love.”
RICHIE HAWTIN
“The SUBPAC allows you to feel the bass! Imagine the vibe & inspiration you get when you’re at a concert & the bass hits you, now we have that feeling in the studio!”
DADA LIFE
“From a DJ and production point of view, when you use the SUBPAC, you get that kick, that punch that you wouldn't necessarily get unless you cranked your studio monitors.”
KODE9
“As you know in DUB, the bass is the most important.. with the SUBPAC we can trust that the listener can scientifically feel what we produce in the studio.”
THE SCIENTIST
“After a night using the SUBPAC I can say that it’s an awesome tool…using my headsets, I’m totally transported like mixing.”
VITALIC
