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What is SUBPAC?

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

Your Secret Weapon in the Studio and Big Bass, Anywhere

PRO STUDIO

HOME STUDIO

TRAVEL

BUY THE NEW SUBPAC X1

LIVE ON STAGE

MONITORING

BASSISTS

SUBPAC X1

Your Deepest Connection
to Music & Sound

ONE SUBPAC – ONE SYSTEM

SUBPAC X1 is designed for Dual Use

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

To The Deepest Bass
Unparalleled Low-Frequency Referencing

SOFTWARE TOOLS

CUSTOMIZE

Delay, EQ, Filters
Dial Into Every Listening Environment

Software Driven

  • Variable filters, EQs, time-alignment, and DSP settings
  • SUBPAC® Flow advanced AI platform for increased accuracy and precision
  • App for advanced configuration and deeper sound exploration

SUBPAC C1 Pro Wireless I/O

CONTROL

With a Pro Wireless I/O
Lose The Cable Without Compromise

Analog + Digital + Wireless Connectivity

  • Advanced DSP and processing options
  • Intuitive desktop controls for levels and quick A/B
  • Computer control and configuration

 

 

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

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