Wharfedale Pro LA Series User manual

LA Series
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LA
WHARFEDALE PRO
LA SERIES
The Wharfedale Pro LA -15 series is a 15-inch, high-effi-
ciency, constant-directivity portable speaker system. The
LA-15, two-way, full-range loudspeaker is designed to
meet demanding professional applications requiring both
sonic quality and integrity. The LA-15 is especially suited to
high quality sound reinforcement applications where its
power response and overall performance give exceptional
results even in challenging acoustic spaces. Whether
applied to a reverberant or “dry” club type acoustic envi-
ronment the LA-15 integrates successfully with the room
for superior sound quality with a minimum of equalization
and tuning. The LA series is made up of four cabinets. The
LA-15 is a passive full range cabinet and the LA-15SB is a
passive bass cabinet. The LA-15P is a powered full range
cabinet and the LA-15PB is a powered sub cabinet.
The cabinets of the LA-15, LA-15SB, LA-15P and LA-15PB
are made of High Density Polyethylene structural foam fin-
ished in black. This material gives a lightweight and very
robust enclosure that will withstand the rigours of con-
stant live work.
The Wharfedale Pro LA-15 series has been successfully
applied to professional applications in venues as diverse
and demanding as classical music and theatrical
reinforcement, discotheque, night club, jazz club, places of
worship and anywhere requiring high output with excep-
tional audio quality. The LA-15 series speakers feature a
dynamic high frequency driver protection circuit which
gives progressive-dynamic limiting for both short term
peaks and long term overload conditions.
LA Series
WHARFEDALE PRO LA SERIES OF PROFESSIONA
LA-15SB
LA-15
The sophisticated limiting function works progressively giv-
ing smooth sonic performance even when driven beyond
the design limits of the system.
The shape of The LA-15 allows the cabinets to lock togeth-
er in a trapezoid formation or allows the system to be used
in a horizontal position as a floor monitor.
The LA-15SB features an internal passive x-over. This
enables a signal to be fed into the LA-15SB where it is fil-
tered and then taken to the full range LA-15. The LA-15
and LA-15SB will work with external powered x-overs.
Where significant extension of low frequency output of
your system is required, the addition of the LA-15 SUB (SB)
will provide well balanced, high output enhancement and
power to the overall system. The LA-15PB offers a powered
solution with an electronically controlled band pass filter.
The LA-15P features 2 power amps with an internal active
crossover with dynamic high frequency driver protection
circuit. This enables the cabinet to deliver optimum per-
formance with all the processing controlled internally.
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LA
WHARFEDALE PRO
ONAL SOUND REINFORCEMENT LOUDSPEAKERS
LA-15P
LA-15
•Strong construction of acoustically inert, high impact,
‘GiG’ tough acoustic resin
•Proprietary designed, high efficiency, high power
Wharfedale Professional drive units.
•Protective grilles
•Sophisticated crossover design enables smooth power
and frequency response control through crossover
region.
•Integral High Frequency Driver Overload protection
“PRO-TECH”™
•High frequency horn coverage can be changed for
60 x 40 or 40 x 60 degree coverage. Simply undo the
four screws on the HF horn and rotate 90 degrees.
•Complex Trapezoid design for grouping of cabinets
in array
•Integral Easy carry handles
•Integral tripod stand adaptor
•Powered versions available (LA-15P and LA-15PB only)
Versatility is the key word with the Wharfedale LA-15
Series. The LA-15 Series can be used as the basis for a com-
plete small to medium touring system and provide front of
house sound and monitoring as well as a permanent install
sound system. The Wharfedale LA-15 Series speakers are
characterised by their exceptional fidelity in reproducing
both simple and complex acoustic signals with superior
intelligibility and integrity. The sonic quality is open and
natural, generating a sound and image of exceptional
quality.
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LA SERIES - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
Type of Speaker
HF drive unit
HF driver protection
Power Handling
RMS/Music
Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity
SPL (peak)
Frequency Response
Power Amplifier
Crossover point
Weight
Dispersion
Input connector
Dimensions (mm & ins)
H x W x D
LA-15
15” Two way full range
1” Diaphragm dynamic
Protection lamp
250W continuous
500W Program
8Ω
100dB
130dB
45Hz-20kHz
N/A
2.3kHz
23.75 Kg / 52.3 lbs
60 x 40
2 X Speakon™ &
2 x 1/4 Jack
480 x 700 x 380mm
18.9” x 27.6” x 15”
LA-15SUB
15” Sub
--
--
250W continuous
500W Program
8 Ω
98dB
128dB
30Hz- 150kHz
N/A
150Hz
26.5 Kg / 58.4 lbs
N/A
2 X Speakon™ &
2 x 1/4 Jack
480 x 700 x 380mm
18.9” x 27.6” x 15”
DISCOTHEQUES
AIRPORTS
PLACES OF WORSHIP
RETAIL PREMISES
SHOPPING CENTRES
RESTAURANTS
PUBLIC HOUSES
SPORTS COMPLEXES
RAILWAY STATIONS
HOTELS
IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6XU
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.wharfedalepro.com
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LA-15P
LA-15P
15” two way full range
1” Diaphragm dynamic
Protection lamp
250W continuous
500W Program
8 Ω
100dB
129dB
45Hz- 20kHz
200W
2.3kHz
35 kg / 77.1 lbs
60 x 40
2 x XLR/1/4” jack
combi
480 x 700 x 380
18.9” x 27.6” x 15”
LA-15PB
15” Sub
--
--
250W continuous
500W Program
8 Ω
98dB
125dB
30Hz- 150Hz
200W
150Hz
33.25kg / 73.3 lbs
N/A
2 x XLR/1/4” jack
combi
480 x 700 x 380
18.9” x 27.6” x 15”
Frequency
LA-15PB Low Pass 100
Band Pass 30Hz-150Hz
Frequency
LA-15P Low Pass 2300
High Pass 2300
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