RCF NX985A/8004-AS Power Tower

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RCF NX985A/8004-AS Power Tower

RCF

NX985A/8004-AS Power Tower

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 559529
Brand: RCF
Model: NX985A/8004-AS Power Tower
Category: DJ PA Sets
Price: $16,608.90

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This RCF Power Tower setup is a serious beast – built for clubs, large events, and touring sound. The Baltic birch construction and powerful Class D amps deliver a tight, impactful low end and clear, detailed highs. It’s a premium-priced solution, but the sound quality and build are top-notch for DJs and bands needing serious volume and clarity.

Product Description

RCF NX985A/8004-AS Power Tower

*Bundle offer comprising*, 4x RCF SUB 8004-AS

  • *18" High Power Subwoofer*
  • 18" RCF woofer with 4" VC
  • Bass reflex design
  • Digital amplifier with 2500W/Peak
  • 1250W/RMS
  • DSP controlled incl. fast limiter
  • Integrated delay and cardioid setup
  • Prepped for optional mounting of blue wheels (Article Nr: #243578#
  • optional
  • must be ordered separately)
  • Max. SPL (sound pressure level): 136 dB
  • Frequency range: 30 - 120 Hz
  • Plywood housing from baltic birch
  • Dimensions: 700 x 557 x 700 mm
  • Weight: 51 kg
  • 2x RCF NX 985-A
  • *Active 3-Way High-Performance Loudspeaker*
  • Drivers: 1x 15" woofer
  • 1x 8" midrange driver with 2.5" voice coil and 1x 1.75" titanium/neodymium compression driver
  • 2100 W Class D power amplifier
  • Frequency range: 40 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Maximum level: 138 dB
  • Bass Motion Control and FiRPHASE signal processing
  • 3 x Sound presets
  • Soft limiter
  • Convection cooling
  • Dispersion pattern: 100° x 60°
  • IP-certified powerCON TRUE1 inputs and outputs
  • XLR input and output
  • 2 Handles
  • 8 x M10 rigging points
  • Housing material: Multiplex with scratch-resistant polyurea lacquer
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 461 x 1075 x 475 mm
  • Weight: 45 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • 2x the sssnake Powercord Powercon true-gr 2

*powerCON Cable*, Neutrik powerCON TRUE (NAC3FX-W-TOP) <-> Neutrik powerCON grey (NAC3 FCB), Length: 2.5 m, Colour: Black, 2x Stairville Power Twist Link Cable 1,5m

*Power Twist Link Extension Cable*, Length: 1.5 m, NC3FCA blue - NC3FCB blue/grey, Rubber cable H07RN-F 3G 1.5 mm², 4x Cordial CPM 1,5 FM-Flex

  • *Professional Patch Cable*
  • 150 cm
  • CMK 222 FLEX sold by the metre
  • 0.22 mm²
  • Diameter: 6.15 ± 0.2 mm
  • Conductor resistance: 85 Ohm/km
  • Neutrik XLR female black/ XLR male black
  • 16x Millenium Blue Wheel MkII Without Brake
  • *100 mm Swivel Castor*
  • Without brake
  • Roller bearing: Swivel bearing with double ball bearing
  • Plate size: 102 x 84 mm
  • Load-bearing capacity: 200 kg
  • Overall height: 128 mm
  • Hole spacing: 80 x 60 mm
  • Width: 36 mm
PROS
  • • Baltic birch plywood construction provides exceptional rigidity and resonance damping.
  • • The integrated DSP with fast limiter protects drivers and optimizes performance.
  • • Class D amplifier delivers clean, powerful sound with impressive headroom.
  • • Cardioid pattern on the subwoofer effectively minimizes rearward sound reflections.
CONS
  • • The substantial weight makes transportation and setup a two-person job.
  • • The system's high output may be overkill for smaller venues or applications.
  • • Limited versatility; primarily designed for high-energy DJ sets and live sound reinforcement.

Product Video

Key Features

Power (Watts) 2100W (NX 985-A) + 2500W (SUB 8004-AS) Peak
Components 2 x NX 985-A (3-way active speakers), 4 x SUB 8004-AS (18” active subwoofers)
Subwoofer 18” RCF woofer, 4” VC, Bass Reflex, Digital Amplifier, DSP controlled
Mixer Channels Not specified in description, likely includes multiple inputs and outputs on each speaker (typical for this class)
Connections Likely XLR, TRS, and Speakon connectors on both speakers and subwoofers; specific details require further review.
Weight 51 kg (SUB 8004-AS), approximately 20.4 kg (NX 985-A) - total system weight around 204kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the carefully designed pattern significantly reduces rearward sound, but its effectiveness depends on room acoustics and placement.
Absolutely, the active speakers accept line-level signals, but ensure your interface/mixer can provide sufficient power to drive them effectively.
While designed for full-range sound, the compression driver handles vocals well, but a dedicated vocal monitor might be preferable for critical vocal monitoring.

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