FAQ | Can I connect an additional, external active subwoofer to the KC12 system? A QSC KS Series one?

Learn how to connect an external active subwoofer to your QSC KC12 system to enhance your audio experience.

Updated at March 10th, 2025

Answer


Yes! There are two options:

Option 1

If your input signal is connected to the Input A of your KC12, you can simply connect your external subwoofer to the Output A which is a passive pass-through (no DSP applied). If using a QSC KS or LS Series active subwoofer as the external unit, there is the added benefit that everything will be automatically phase-aligned.

 
 

Option 2

You can also use the (post-DSP) Mix Output of the KC12 to feed an external subwoofer. This connection allows you to feed a selection of any Input (including Bluetooth) to the external subwoofer. Selectingwhich combination of A, B or C inputs you want to send to the Mix Output is made via the rear panel screen interface. If using a QSC KS or LS Series active subwoofer as the external unit, the KC12 system also includes a unique function called “External Sub Delay” which compensates for the added DSP throughput latency to ensure the KC12 system remains phase-aligned with any KS or LS Series external subwoofer. Enabling the function “External Sub Delay” is also made via the rear panel screen interface.