Wharfedale Pro WLA-1A Series Quick Start Manual

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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.
Specifications
Model Name
System Typology Hybrid Curvature Array
System Type Active 12" coaxial Bi-Amplified
Configuration
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) 55 Hz - 20 KHz
Frequency Range (- 10 dB) 35 Hz - 25 KHz
Sensitivity 2.83 V/1 m
Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 m
System Peak SPL
*
level at 1 m under free field conditions
** using pink noise with crest factor 4,
with dedicated preset.
Waveguide Type
Nominal Coverage (H x V)
Signal Processing DSP based, 8 FIR presets
A) 1 to 2 SPKR 100 Hz HPF
B) 3 to 4 SPKR 100 Hz HPF
C) 5 to 6 SPKR 100 Hz HPF
Preset list
F) 3 to 4 SPKR
G) 5 to 6 SPKR
Amplifiers
Amplifier Design
1360 W Peak (1200 W LF +
Power Rating: 160 W HF), 680 W Continuous
( 600 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
DC and Short Protection
Clip Limiter
Limiter Indicator
Signal Indicator
Power/Active Indicator
Find Function Indicator
Input Sensitivity
Maximum Input Level
Input Impedance Balanced:10 KΩ
High Efficiency Dual Switching
AC Power details - Power Supply
Mode Power Supply
Connectors
Input Connector Balanced socket XLR
Link Connector Balanced pin XLR
UPDATE
NETWORK (RS485)
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
Special Features
Rigging & Hardware: 3 points for rigging
Vertical Splay angle range: 0°- 5° - 10° - 15°
Horizontal Splay angle
Accessories: WLA-1 FLY FRAME
Stand pole: Dual Angle -2.5° / +7.5°
Handles: 2 side / 2 back
Enclosure
Cabinet Type
Enclosure Material and finish 15 mm plywood / TOUGH-TONE
Colour
Grille Material & Finish Powder coated perforated steel
Dimensions - Unpacked:
Height Front 332 mm / 13.1".
Height Rear 246.4 mm / 9.7".
Width 566 mm / 22.3"
Depth 465 mm / 18.3"
Dimensions - Packed:
Height 661 mm / 26.0"
Width Front 550 mm / 21.7"
Width Rear 550 mm / 21.7"
Depth 410 mm / 16.7"
Weight
Net Weight 30.4 kg / 66.9 lbs
Gross Weight 32.8 kg / 72.2 lbs
Note : Specifications may be subject to change without notice.
WLA-112A WLA-115A
Hybrid Curvature Array
Active 15" coaxial Bi-Amplified
two-way two-way
42 Hz - 20 KHz
25 Hz - 25 KHz
101 dB 102 dB
133 dB 135 dB
139 dB** 141 dB**
level at 1 m under free field conditions
using pink noise with crest factor 4,
with dedicated preset.
EVO-Fold® EVO-Fold®
100° x 20° 100° x 20°
DSP based, 8 FIR presets
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 D) 1 SPKR
E) 2 SPKR
E) 2 SPKR
F) 3 to 4 SPKR
G) 5 to 6 SPKR
Class D Class D
1660 W Peak (1500 W LF +
160 W HF), 830 W Continuous
) ( 750 W LF + 80 W HF
Amplifier Shut Down. Auto Reset
60% Nominal Line Voltage
Independent LF/ HF RMS and Peak
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Red LED Red LED
Green LED Green LED
White LED White LED
Blue LED Blue LED
+4 dBu +4 dBu
+18 dBu +18 dBu
Balanced:10 KΩ
High Efficiency Dual Switching
Mode Power Supply
Balanced socket XLR
Balanced pin XLR
USB Type B USB Type B
RJ45 RJ45
Copper Demodulating rings in both LF and HF units
Waterproof LF cone
Shared High performing Ferrite magnet system design
3 points for rigging
0°- 5° - 10° - 15°
15° 15°
WLA-1 FLY FRAME
Dual Angle -2.5° / +7.5°
2 side / 2 back
Trapezoid Trapezoid
15 mm plywood / TOUGH-TONE
Black paint Black paint
Powder coated perforated steel
408 mm / 16.1".
302 mm / 11.8".
566 mm / 23.4"
543 mm / 16.5"
661 mm / 26.0"
630 mm / 24.8"
630 mm / 24.8"
490 mm / 19.3"
35.5 kg / 78.1 lbs
38.5 kg / 84.7 lbs
WLA-1A Series
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WLA-121SUBA
Subwoofer
Active 21" Subwoofer
Single Subwoofer
25 Hz - 100 Hz
18 Hz - 125 Hz
103 dB*
140 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 half space conditions
using pink noise with crest factor 4,
with dedicated preset.
/
/
DSP based,8 presets
A) 1 SPKR 80 Hz LPF
B) 1 SPKR 100 Hz LPF
C) >2 SPKR 80 Hz LPF
D) >2 SPKR 100 Hz LPF
E) CARDIOID AUDIENCE
F) CARDIOID STAGE
G) CUSTOM
Class D
4400 W Peak,
2200 W Continuous
)
Amplifier Shut Down. Auto Reset
60% Nominal Line Voltage
RMS, Peak Limiters and DC
Yes
Yes
Red LED
Green LED
White LED
Blue LED
+4 dBu
+18 dBu
Balanced:10 KΩ
High Efficiency Dual Switching
Mode Power Supply
Balanced socket XLR
Balanced pin XLR
USB Type B
RJ45
Aluminium demodulating ring
Waterproof LF cone
Malt Cross® TCS
3 points for rigging
/
/
WLA-1 FLY FRAME
M20 Pole mount
2 side 4 pcs) + 2 (top / bottom)
（
Rectangular
18 mm plywood / TOUGH-TONE
Black paint
Powder coated perforated steel
820 mm / 32.3"
/
566 mm / 23.4"
760 mm / 29.9"
895 mm / 35.2"
656 mm / 25.8"
/
850 mm / 33.5"
74.0 kg / 162.8 lbs
80.0 kg / 176 lbs
Product Features
• 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
WLA-1 Common Fly Frame
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.
SP-4 Pole
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
WLA-1 Link
Connects three elements of either
WLA-112A or WLA-115A to create a 3
unit horizontal array with 60 H x 100 V
dispersion