Wharfedale Pro WLA-1A Series User manual

WLA-1A Series
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Product Features
Congratulations on the purchase of your WLA-1 Active system. We take great pride in engineering and building
every Wharfedale Pro product and wish to thank you for entrusting us with your audio.
From the time Gilbert Briggs built his first loudspeaker in 1932, to the present day, we have maintained the
same standard of quality in components, workmanship and performance.
Please take the time to read this guide completely in order to get the most from your new PA.
System Typology Hybrid Curvature Array Hybrid Curvature Array Subwoofer
System Type Active 12" coaxial Bi-Amplified Active 15" coaxial Bi-Amplified Active 21" Subwoofer
Configuration two-way two-way Single Subwoofer
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 55 Hz - 20 KHz 42Hz - 20 KHz 25 Hz - 100 Hz
Frequency Range (- 10 dB) 35 Hz - 25 KHz 25 Hz - 25 KHz 18 Hz - 125 Hz
Sensitivity 2.83V/1 m 101 dB 102dB 103dB*
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m 133 dB 135 dB 140 dB*
Waveguide Type EVO-Fold® EVO-Fold® /
Nominal Coverage (H x V) 100° x 20° 100° x 20° /
Signal Processing DSP based,8 FIR presets DSP based,8 FIR presets DSP based,8 presets
Preset list
A) 1 to 2SPKR 100 Hz HPF
B) 3to 4 SPKR 100 Hz HPF
C)
Amplifier Design Class D Class D Class D
Power Rating:
1360 W Peak (1200 W LF +
160 W HF),680 W Continuous
( )
1660 W Peak (1500 W LF +
160 W HF),830 W Continuous
( )
Thermal Protection Amplifier Shut Down. Auto Reset Amplifier Shut Down. Auto Reset Amplifier Shut Down. Auto Reset
Low Line Voltage Shut Down 60% Nominal Line Voltage 60% Nominal Line Voltage 60% Nominal Line Voltage
Driver Protection Independent LF/ HF RMS and Peak Independent LF/ HF RMS and Peak RMS,Peak Limiters and DC
DC and Short Protection Yes Yes Yes
Clip Limiter Yes Yes Yes
Limiter Indicator Red LED Red LED Red LED
Signal Indicator Green LED Green LED Green LED
Power/Active Indicator White LED White LED White LED
Find Function Indicator Blue LED Blue LED Blue LED
Input Sensitivity +4 dBu +4 dBu +4 dBu
Maximum Input Level +18 dBu +18 dBu +18 dBu
Input
5 to 6 SPKR 100 Hz HPF
D) 1 SPKR
E) 2SPKR
F) 3to 4 SPKR
G) 5 to 6 SPKR
A) 1 to 2SPKR 100 Hz HPF
B) 3to 4 SPKR 100 Hz HPF
C) 5 to 6 SPKR 100 Hz HPF
D) 1 SPKR
E) 2SPKR
F) 3to 4 SPKR
G) 5 to 6 SPKR
A) 1 SPKR 80 Hz LPF
B) 1 SPKR 100 Hz LPF
C) >2SPKR 80 Hz LPF
D) >2SPKR 100 Hz LPF
E) CARDIOID AUDIENCE
F) CARDIOID STAGE
G) CUSTOM
600 W LF + 80 W HF 750 W LF + 80 W HF
4400 W Peak,
2200 W Continuous
Copper Demodulating rings in both LF and HF units Aluminium demodulating ring
Waterproof LF cone Waterproof LF cone
Shared High performing Ferrite magnet system design Malt Cross® TCS
Rigging & Hardware: 3points for rigging 3points for rigging 3points for rigging
Vertical Splay angle range: 0°- 5° - 10° - 15° 0°- 5° - 10° - 15° /
Horizontal Splay angle 15° 15° /
Accessories: WLA-1 FLY FRAME WLA-1 FLY FRAME WLA-1 FLY FRAME
Stand pole: Dual Angle -2.5° / +7.5° Dual Angle -2.5° / +7.5° M20 Pole mount
Handles: 2side / 2back 2side / 2back 2side 4 pcs) + 2(top / bottom)
Cabinet Type Trapezoid Trapezoid Rectangular
Enclosure Material and finish 15 mm plywood / TOUGH-TONE 15 mm plywood / TOUGH-TONE 18 mm plywood / TOUGH-TONE
Colour Black paint Black paint Black paint
Grille Material & Finish Powder coated perforated steel Powder coated perforated steel Powder coated perforated steel
Height
Model Name WLA-112A WLA-115A WLA-121SUBA
Special Features
Enclosure
Dimensions - Unpacked:
Dimensions - Packed:
Weight
Front 332 mm / 13.1". 408 mm / 16.1". 820 mm / 32.3"
Height Rear 246.4 mm / 9.7". 302mm / 11.8". /
Width 566 mm / 22.3" 566 mm / 23.4" 566 mm / 23.4"
Depth 465 mm / 18.3" 543mm / 16.5" 760 mm / 29.9"
Height 661 mm / 26.0" 661 mm / 26.0" 895 mm / 35.2"
Width Front 550 mm / 21.7" 630 mm / 24.8" 656 mm / 25.8"
Width Rear 550 mm / 21.7" 630 mm / 24.8" /
Depth 410 mm / 16.7" 490 mm / 19.3" 850 mm / 33.5"
Net Weight 30.4 kg / 66.9lbs 35.5 kg / 78.1 lbs 74.0 kg / 162.8 lbs
Gross Weight 32.8 kg / 72.2lbs 38.5 kg / 84.7 lbs 80.0 kg / 176 lbs
System Peak SPL 139 dB** 141 dB** 147 dB**
*
level at 1 m under half space conditions
using pink noise with crest factor 2,
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 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.
Amplifiers
Connectors
Impedance Balanced:10 KΩBalanced:10 KΩBalanced:10 KΩ
AC Power details - Power Supply High Efficiency Dual Switching
Mode Power Supply
High Efficiency Dual Switching
Mode Power Supply
High Efficiency Dual Switching
Mode Power Supply
Input Connector Balanced socket XLR Balanced socket XLR Balanced socket XLR
Link Connector Balanced pin XLR Balanced pin XLR Balanced pin XLR
UPDATE USB Type B USB Type B USB Type B
NETWORK (RS485) RJ45 RJ45 RJ45
AC Power Options AC 100-120 V~ and 220-240 V~,50/60 Hz AC 100-120 V~ and 220-240 V~,50/60 Hz AC 100-120 V~ and 220-240 V~,50/60 Hz
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Specifications
Note : Specifications may be subject to change without notice.
• Active with DSP and FIR filters
• Drivers by Beyma
• Tough-Tone paint finish
• EVO-Fold waveguides in full range
elements
• Integral side plate rigging
• Versatile with comprehensive hardware
accessories
• EASE .gll files available for download
Optional hardware
A maximum of 3 subwoofers should be
loaded on the fly frame without full
range elements. A Maximum of 8 full
range elements can be flown. Check full
configuration using EASE Focus software.
WLA-1 Common Fly Frame
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
SP-4 Pole
Connects three elements of either
WLA-112A or WLA-115A to create a 3
unit horizontal array with 60 H x 100 V
dispersion
WLA-1 Link

WLA-121SUBA
566.0
820.0
M20
760.0
Overview
WLA-112A
566.0
332.0
465.0
WLA-115A
566.0
408.0
543.0
INPUT: Balanced XLR input
LINK: Balanced line output
PRESET: DSP Preset control selector
UPDATE: USB Input for software update. Service staff only.
NETWORK: Network connection using RS485 protocol. Download the software from www.wharfedalepro.com
AC IN: AC Input using PowerCon connector
AC LINK: For cascade power to other active loudspeakers in the system. DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL OF 20 A (continuous current powerCon limit)
for each line.
POWER: Power on switch. Only power on after all audio connections have been made.
August 2023
WHARFEDALE PROFESSIONAL
IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK
www.wharfedalepro.com
Wharfedale Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specifications without notice.
All rights reserved © 2023 Wharfedale Pro. Wharfedale Pro is a member of the IAG Group.
For system design it is recommended to use EASE software. (https://www.afmg.eu)
The EASE library can be downloaded from https://www.wharfedalepro.com/download/wharfedale-pro-ease-library/
Wharfedale Pro products are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a period of
three years from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact your
authorised Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information.
Please be aware that the warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or distributor for
information (available at www.wharfedalepro.com). These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.
AC 100-120 V / 200-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
DUAL SWITCHMODE POWER SUPPLY
AC 100-120 V / 200-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
15 A MAX
10 A MAX
RS485 NETWORK
ON
OFF
POWER
AC 100-120 V / 200-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
15 A MAX
AC 100-120 V / 200-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
10 A MAX
DUAL SWITCHMODE POWER SUPPLY
UPDATE
RS485 NETWORK
PRESET
LIMIT
SIGNAL
ACTIVE
POWER
SERIAL NO.
WLA-121SUBA
Control software
The network connection uses RS485 protocol and gives GUI control over the DSP parameters of each element in the array.
https://www.wharfedalepro.com/download/wla-a-control-software/
For easy connection to the computer, the optional USB-RS485-RJ45 convertor can be used. This convertor allows for connection between the PC
and the network of active array elements.