Wharfedale Pro WLA-1 Hybrid Curvature Array
WLA-1 SERIES
HYBRID CURVATURE ARRAY
- 12” and 15” models with coaxial drivers from Beyma
- 21” Subwoofer with 4.0” Quattro voice coil from Beyma
- EVO-Fold waveguide
- Integral side plate rigging
- Premium Baltic birch construction
- EASE .gll files for download
- FIR presets for download
- Versatile with comprehensive hardware accessories
WLA-112
- 450 watts
- Continuous
- 12″ Coaxial Beyma driver
- 450 W Continuous
- 900 W Programme
- 1800 W Peak
- 4.0″ LF voice coil
- 2.87″ HF voice coil
- 139 dB System Peak SPL
WLA-115
- 500 watts
- Continuous
- 15″ Coaxial Beyma driver
- 500 W Continuous
- 1000 W Programme
- 2000 W Peak
- 4.0″ LF voice coil
- 2.87″ HF voice coil
- 141 dB System Peak SPL
WLA-121SUB
- 1600 watts
- Continuous
- 21″ Beyma driver
- 1600 W Continuous
- 3200 W Programme
- 6400 W Peak
- 4.0″ Quattro LF voice coil (4 layers)
- 147 dB System Peak SPL
COAXIAL FULL RANGE
The 12” and 15” elements use coaxial drivers from Beyma – which are manufactured in Europe.
This coaxial design gives consistent coverage on both Horizontal and Vertical planes – while competitive traditional constant curvature two way systems do not have consistent coverage in one axis at least by design.
WLA-1 coaxial design gives consistent coverage and is unique.
WLA-1 System gives constant coverage on both Horizontal and Vertical plane
HYBRID CURVATURE ARRAY
With a traditional Constant Curvature Array….Arrays of 6 elements or more are simply not practical.
With the WLA-1 Hybrid Curvature design, arrays of up to 6 elements can be configured.
EVO-FOLD
EVO-Fold reduces the usual phase issues that traditional constant curvature line arrays have due to them having the drive units physically some distance apart in the array. One specially-designed coaxial mid-high frequency driver is loaded to a unique EVO-Fold horn. The EVO-Fold horn combines a unique folded and manifold design. The most advanced FEM technology has been used to create this.
The high-mid energy exits produce a uniphasic sound in the widest range of frequencies. And visually, the detail of the EVO-Fold waveguide is a work of art.
21". YES - REALLY!
The 21″ subwoofer driver is manufactured by Beyma in Europe.
Extreme features… for extreme (and controllable) sub sound pressure levels.
DEPLOYMENT CHOICES
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- Configure vertically and deploy as a ‘traditional’ flying array.
- The optional WLA-1 Common Fly Frame ensures stability and that flying is easy.
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- Configure on the ground.
- The optional SP-4 pole easily connects the 21″ sub to the tops. Dual angle 35 mm pole sockets in the full range elements makes angle adjustments safe and easy.
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- Configure a horizontal flying array.
- The optional WLA-1 Link hardware connects three elements of either WLA-112 or WLA-115 to create a 3 unit horizontal array with 60 V x 100 H dispersion
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Model Name |
WLA-112 |
WLA-115 |
WLA-121SUB |
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Design |
Hybrid Curvature Array |
Hybrid Curvature Array |
Subwoofer |
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System Type |
12″ coaxial passive |
15″ coaxial passive |
21″ Subwoofer |
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Configuration |
two-way |
two-way |
Single Subwoofer |
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Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) |
55 Hz – 20 KHz |
42 Hz – 20 KHz |
25 Hz – 100Hz |
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Frequency Range (- 10 dB) |
35 Hz – 25 KHz |
25 Hz – 25 KHz |
18 Hz – 125 Hz |
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Sensitivity 2.83 V/1 m |
101 |
102 |
103 dB* |
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Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m |
133 dB |
135 dB |
141 dB* |
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System Peak SPL |
139 dB** |
141 dB** |
147 dB** |
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System Rated Impedance |
8 Ω |
8 Ω |
4 Ω |
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level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 2, with dedicated preset. |
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level at 1 m under free field conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4, with dedicated preset. |
level at 1 m under free field conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4, with dedicated preset. |
level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4, with dedicated preset. |
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Low Frequency Transducer |
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Size |
312 mm / 12” |
388 mm / 15” |
545 mm / 21″ |
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Voice Coil Size |
101.6 mm / 4.0” |
101.6 mm / 4.0” |
101.6 mm / 4.0″ QUATTRO (4 layers) |
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LF Frame Material |
Aluminium |
Aluminium |
Aluminium |
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High Frequency Transducer |
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HF Driver Type |
Compression Driver |
Compression Driver |
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Coil Size (mm / inches) |
72.2 mm / 2.87″ |
72.2 mm / 2.87″ |
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Exit Size (mm / inches) |
38.1mm / 1.5″ |
38.1mm / 1.5″ |
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Diaphragm Material |
Composite titanium / polyester |
Composite titanium / polyester |
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Waveguide Type |
EVO-Fold® |
EVO-Fold® |
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Nominal Coverage (HxV) |
100° x 20° |
100° x 20° |
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Special Features |
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Copper Demodulating rings in both LF and HF units |
Copper Demodulating rings in both LF and HF units |
Aluminium demodulating ring |
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Waterproof LF cone |
Waterproof LF cone |
Waterproof LF cone |
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Shared High performing Ferrite magnet system design |
Shared High performing Ferrite magnet system design |
Malt Cross® TCS |
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Power (AES2) |
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System Continuous Power (W) |
450 |
500 |
1600 |
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System Programme Power (W) |
900 |
1000 |
3200 |
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System Peak Power (W) |
1800 |
2000 |
6400 |
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Crossover Frequency |
1.2 KHz |
1.2 KHz |
100 Hz |
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Recommended HPF = BW 18 dB/oct. |
30 Hz |
25 Hz |
20 Hz |
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Input Connector |
2 x speakON compatible |
2 x speakON compatible |
2 x speakON compatible |
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Rigging & Hardware: |
3 points for rigging |
3 points for rigging |
3 points for rigging |
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Vertical Splay angle range: |
0°- 5° – 10° – 15° |
0°- 5° – 10° – 15° |
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Horizontal Splay angle |
15° |
15° |
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Optional Accessories |
WLA-1 Common Fly Frame |
WLA-1 Common Fly Frame |
WLA-1 Common Fly Frame |
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Optional Accessories |
WLA-1 Link |
WLA-1 Link |
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Stand pole: |
Dual Angle +7.5° / -7.5° |
Dual Angle +7.5° / -7.5° |
M20 Pole mount |
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Handles: |
2 side / 2 back |
2 side / 2 back |
2 side （4 pcs) |
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Enclosure |
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Cabinet Type |
Trapezoid |
Trapezoid |
Rectangular |
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Enclosure Material and finish |
15 mm plywood / Rhino Rock |
15 mm plywood / Rhino Rock |
18 mm plywood / Rhino Rock |
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Colour |
Black paint |
Black paint |
Black paint |
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Grille Material & Finish |
Powder coated perforated steel |
Powder coated perforated steel |
Powder coated perforated steel |
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Dimensions – Unpacked: |
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Height Front |
332 mm / 13.1″ |
408 mm / 16.1″ |
820 mm / 32.3″ |
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Height Rear |
246.4 mm / 9.7″ |
302 mm / 11.8″ |
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Width |
566 mm / 22.3″ |
566 mm / 23.4″ |
566 mm / 23.4″ |
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Depth |
465 mm / 18.3″ |
543 mm / 16.5″ |
760 mm / 29.9″ |
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Dimensions – Packed: |
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Height |
661 mm / 26.0″ |
661 mm / 26.0″ |
895 mm / 35.2″ |
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Width Front |
550 mm / 21.7″ |
630 mm / 24.8″ |
656 mm / 25.8″ |
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Width Rear |
550 mm / 21.7″ |
630 mm / 24.8″ |
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Depth |
410 mm / 16.7″ |
490 mm / 19.3″ |
850 mm / 33.5″ |
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Weight |
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Net Weight |
29.4 Kg |
34.5 Kg |
70.5 Kg |
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Gross Weight |
31.8 Kg |
37.5 Kg |
76.5 Kg |
