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Wharfedale Pro WLA-115A - active hybrid curvature element
Wharfedale Pro WLA-115A - active hybrid curvature element
WLA-1A ACTIVE
HYBRID CURVATURE ARRAY
The WLA-1 Hybrid Curvature Array system…..is now…..ACTIVE.
The WLA-1A active system incorporates all the incredible hardware features of its passive brother – the WLA-1 System.
The EVO-Fold waveguides, the drivers created by Beyma in Europe and the Hybrid Curvature Array configuration are all included….but the new WLA-1A Active now brings powerful internal amplification and refined internal DSP processing to the party.
It has never been this easy to achieve stunning sonic results in a huge variety of venues.
WLA-115A
- Active with DSP & FIR filters
- 15″ Coaxial Beyma driver
- 830 W Continuous
- 1660 W Peak
- 4.0″ LF voice coil
- 2.87″ HF voice coil
- 141 dB System Peak SPL
ACTIVE ELECTRONICS
Around the back of WLA-112A and WLA-115A are all the connections and control interfaces needed for a tidy system.
Select between 8 DSP presets with FIR filters and control the system remotely with the RS485 network facility.
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 two-way line arrays do not have consistent coverage in one axis at least by design.
WLA-112A and WLA-115A coaxial design gives consistent coverage and is unique. (Well, except for our own Wharfedale Pro WLA-1 passive models)
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WLA-1-coaxial-768x514.png)
WLA-1A System gives constant coverage on both Horizontal and Vertical planes
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WLA-112-1KHz-H.png)
Competitive traditional constant curvature two way systems do not have consistent coverage in one axis at least by design.
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Competitor_1-KHz-H.png)
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WLA-1A-live-1024x768.jpg)
HYBRID CURVATURE ARRAY
With a traditional 2-way array….arrays of 6 elements or more are simply not practical.
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Constant-curvature-184x300.jpeg)
With the WLA-1 Hybrid Curvature design, arrays of up to 6 elements can be configured.
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hybrid-Curvature-244x300.jpeg)
![EVO-fold 2](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EVO-fold-2.png)
![EVO-Fold](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EVO-Fold.png)
![EVO-fold 2](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EVO-fold-2.png)
![EVO-Fold](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EVO-Fold.png)
EVO-FOLD
EVO-Fold reduces the usual phase issues that traditional 2-way 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.
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/21-sub-driver-1024x411.png)
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
1
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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.
2
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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.
3
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WLA-115-group-01-768x441.png)
Configure a horizontal flying array.
The optional WLA-1 Link hardware connects three elements of either WLA-112A or WLA-115A to create a 3 unit horizontal array with 60 H x 100 V dispersion
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WLA-1-Ease-768x534.png)
POWERCON ™
When interconnecting WLA series active line array elements, quality, certified power cabling should be used.
Wharfedale Pro distributors also can supply Neutrik ™ powerCON cables as an accessory for sale.
These certified AC interconnecting cables use genuine Neutrik ™ NAC3FCA and NAC3FCB connectors for the ultimate in reliability and safety.
2 meters in length allows for system configuration flexibility while keeping excess cabling to a minimum.
A tidy solution for any Wharfedale Pro Active Line Array.
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cable-03.png)
TALK ABOUT ANGLES
WLA-1A introduces a new Hybrid concept giving variable angles of 0, 5, 10 and 15 degrees.
Easily adjusted using the integral rigging brackets.
![](https://www.wharfedalepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Angles-WLA-1-1024x624.png)
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OPTIONAL COMMON FLY FRAME
Configure the system how you like with the WLA-1 Common Fly Frame.
Subs at the top ? WLA-115A’s or WLA-112A’s. The Common Fly Frame supports all the different models in the WLA-1A series.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name | WLA-115A |
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System Typology | Hybrid Curvature Array |
System Type | Active 15″ coaxial Bi-Amplified |
Configuration | two-way |
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) | 42 Hz – 20 KHz |
Frequency Range (- 10 dB) | 25 Hz – 25 KHz |
Sensitivity 2.83 V/1 m | 102 dB |
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m | 135 dB |
System Peak SPL | 141 dB** |
* | |
** | level at 1 m under free field conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4, with dedicated preset. |
Waveguide Type | EVO-Fold® |
Nominal Coverage (H x V) | 100° x 20° |
Signal Processing | DSP based, 8 FIR presets |
Preset list | A) 1 to 2 SPKR 100 Hz HPF B) 3 to 4 SPKR 100 Hz HPF C) 5 to 6 SPKR 100 Hz HPF D) 1 SPKR E) 2 SPKR F) 3 to 4 SPKR G) 5 to 6 SPKR H) CUSTOM |
Amplifiers | |
Amplifier Design | Class D |
Power Rating: | 1660 W Peak (1500 W LF + 160 W HF), 830 W Continuous (750 W LF + 80 W HF) |
Thermal Protection | Amplifier Shut Down. Auto Reset |
Low Line Voltage Shut Down | 60% Nominal Line Voltage |
Driver Protection | Independent LF/ HF RMS and Peak Limiters |
DC and Short Protection | Yes |
Clip Limiter | Yes |
Limiter Indicator | Red LED |
Signal Indicator | Green LED |
Power/Active Indicator | White LED |
Find Function Indicator | Blue LED |
Input Sensitivity | +4 dBu |
Maximum Input Level | +18 dBu |
Input Impedance | Balanced:10 KΩ |
AC Power details – Power Supply | High Efficiency Dual Switching Mode Power Supply |
Connectors | |
Input Connector | Balanced socket XLR |
Link Connector | Balanced pin XLR |
UPDATE | USB Type B |
NETWORK (RS485) | RJ45 |
AC Power Options | AC 100-120 V~ and 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz Automatic |
Special Features | Copper Demodulating rings in both LF and HF units |
Waterproof LF cone | |
Shared High performing Ferrite magnet system design | |
Rigging & Hardware: | 3 points for rigging |
Vertical Splay angle range: | 0°- 5° – 10° – 15° |
Horizontal Splay angle | 15° |
Accessories: | WLA-1 FLY FRAME |
Stand pole: | Dual Angle -2.5° / +7.5° |
Handles: | 2 side / 2 back |
Enclosure | |
Cabinet Type | Trapezoid |
Enclosure Material and finish | 15 mm plywood / Rhino Rock |
Colour | Black paint |
Grille Material & Finish | Powder coated perforated steel |
Dimensions – Unpacked: | |
Height Front | 408 mm / 16.1″. |
Height Rear | 302 mm / 11.8″. |
Width | 566 mm / 23.4″ |
Depth | 543 mm / 16.5″ |
Dimensions – Packed: | |
Height | 661 mm / 26.0″ |
Width Front | 630 mm / 24.8″ |
Width Rear | 630 mm / 24.8″ |
Depth | 490 mm / 19.3″ |
Weight | |
Net Weight | 35.5 kg / 78.1 lbs |
Gross Weight | 38.5 kg / 84.7 lbs |
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