WLA-28X
ALL IS CLEAR
WLA-28X
- Re-designed dual 8” Passive line array
- Re-defined HF compression driver
- Improved HF protection circuit
- Bi-amp and Passive mode switching
WLA-15B
- 15” high powered subwoofer
- 700 Watts AES (RMS) / 1400 Watts PRG / 2800 Watts Peak
- 35 Hz – 1.3 KHz Frequency Response
- 133 dB Max SPL
WLA-28SUB
- Dual 15” high powered subwoofer
- 1200 Watts AES (RMS) / 2400 Watts PRG / 4800 Watts Peak
- 39 Hz – 1.5 KHz Frequency Response
- 145 dB Max SPL
UPDATED 8” LINE ARRAY
– ALL IS CLEAR!
The original WLA-28 has become a favourite around the world. Dual 8” drivers, extreme SPL capabilities and an impressive price to performance ratio has meant that WLA-28 can be found on stage, on tour and in fixed installations.
The newly updated WLA-28X now takes that power and performance to a new level. With an improved HF compression driver, new flat grille design and improved HF protection circuitry, the WLA-28X is ready to impress.
The new custom designed HF compression driver now delivers more control and more definition to the HF content.
The flat grille face also makes life easier for rental companies and improves long-term durability.
WLA-28X
Re-designed dual 8” Passive line array
Re-defined HF compression driver
Improved HF protection circuit
Bi-amp and Passive mode switching
System AES LF: 400 W HF: 90 W
System Programme LF: 800 W HF: 180 W
System Peak Power LF: 1600 W HF: 360 W
15 mm / 18 mm Birch Plywood construction
WLA-15B
- Single 15″ LF driver with 4.0″ voice coil
- 133 dB Max SPL
- 15 mm / 18 mm Birch plywood construction
- Integral rigging system
- 700 watts AES (RMS)
- 1400 watts Programme
- 2800 watts Peak
- 8 Ω impedance
WLA-28SUB
- Dual 15″ LF drivers with 4.0″ voice coils
- 145 dB Max SPL
- 15 mm / 18 mm Birch plywood construction
- Integral rigging system
- 1200 watts AES (RMS)
- 2400 watts Programme
- 4800 watts Peak
- 4 Ω impedance
About the clarity
The new neo HF compression driver delivers additional clarity and performance with enhanced definition.
It is custom made by Wharfedale Pro and is coupled to a 100° x 10° waveguide.
Dual 8"
At the heart of the WLA-28X are 2 x 8″ custom Wharfedale Pro LF drivers.
These feature 2.0″ voice coils to ensure high efficiency and high power handling.
These custom designed transducers are what give a WLA-28X system its incredible sound and power handling capacity.
Optional FLY FRAMES
Arrays can be assembled using only WLA-28X line array elements or with WLA-15B / WLA-28SUB Subwoofers at the top of the array.
The WLA-28X Common Fly frame supports up to 12 x WLA-28X elements and a WLA-28SUB.
Compare WLA-28X to the original wla-28
New – WLA-28X response graphs show clearer high frequency definition
Original WLA-28 response graphs
WLA-28X also has a new HF protection circuit
Original WLA-28 circuit
Just imagine
Imagine your dream system! You can configure a WLA series rig to suit your needs!
To help your design and system preparations, you can download some recommended system diagrams. These range from small to large and use a selection of our different amplifier ranges.
Optimised Ground Stacking
WLA-28X rigging doubles up as an optimised ground stacking system, using the WLA-15B or WLA-28SUB subwoofer as a base.
Arrays of WLA-28X line array elements can be aimed downwards by as much as 10° to cover audience areas close to a stage, as well as upward by as much as 10° in order to better cover distant balcony seating areas.
"Wheely" useful
With the WLA-28 Dolly Frame, manoeuvrability is now an added feature.
The steel frame acts both as a common fly frame for flying situations AND as a dolly for ground stacking.
3 outriggers add stability to a ground stack allowing up to a maximum of 1 x WLA-28SUB plus 4 x WLA-28X’s to be configured. Adding extra versatility to any WLA-28X system
Bi-amp & passive
In BI-AMP mode, two power amplifiers can be used. This gives you the advantage of being able to select the best power amplifier specifications for each driver inside the loudspeaker. In a BI-AMP configuration, an external crossover is used to separate the frequencies and this splits the signal to the dedicated LF amplifier and the HF amplifier. This way, each amplifier is only working on the given frequency range and, in turn, is powering the corresponding driver inside the loudspeaker.
In PASSIVE mode, a single amplifier can be used to power all drivers inside the loudspeaker. The full frequency range is put into the loudspeaker and the loudspeakers’ internal crossover separates the frequencies, delivering the right frequencies to the right driver. In the example of a 2-way passive loudspeaker, this means that the single amplifier is powering both the HF compression driver and the LF transducer. The internal crossover takes care of both the frequency and power separation.
AMPS & DSP
A Versadrive DSP (such as SC-48 FIR) or a DP-N or DP-F series amplifier with internal FIR filtering is highly recommended to get the most from the system. Phase, EQ and filtering should be applied and this way, the physics of the system can be truly optimised – delivering that sub-bass, power and clarity that this system can deliver.
WLA-28X
WLA-28SUB
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model Name | WLA-28X |
|---|---|
| System Type | 2 x 8” Two-way |
| Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) | 65 Hz-20 KHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83 v / 1 m) | 101 dB |
| Calculated Maximum SPL @1 m | 133 dB |
| Nominal Coverage (H x V) | 100°x10° |
| Power: Continuous / Programme / Peak | Passive: 400 W / 800 W / 1600 W Bi-amp LF: 400 W / 800 W / 1600 W Bi-amp HF: 90 W / 180 W / 360 W |
| Rated Impedance ( Ω ) | Passive: 16 Ω Bi-amp LF: 16 Ω ; Bi-amp HF: 16 Ω |
| HF Diaphragm Material | Titanium |
| HF Magnet Material | NdFeB |
| LF Magnet Material | Ferrite |
| LF Frame Material | Aluminium |
| HF Coil Size (inches/mm) | 3.0” (75 mm) |
| LF Coil Size (inches/mm) | 2.0” (51.6 mm) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.7 KHz |
| Cabinet Type | Trapezoid |
| Enclosure Material and finish | 18 mm / 15 mm Plywood |
| Enclosure Colour | Black paint |
| Grille Material & Finish | 1.5 mm Steel |
| Connectors | Neutrik NL4MP |
| Hardware | Integral side plate adjustable rigging 0°-10° |
| Cabinet Dimensions HxWxD(mm) | 250 x 760 x 463.2 mm |
| Packed Dimensions HxWxD(mm) | 320 x 830 x 534 mm |
| Net Weight (Kg) | 29.5 Kg |
| Gross Weight (Kg) | 32.0 Kg |
| Model Name | WLA-15B | WLA-28SUB |
|---|---|---|
| System Type | Passive | Passive |
| Configuration | 15″ Subwoofer | 2 x 15″ subwoofer |
| Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) | 40 Hz – 1.5 KHz | 39 Hz-900 Hz |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 35 Hz – 1.3 KHz | 39 Hz-1.5 KHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83 v / 1 meter) | 99 dB | 108 dB |
| Calculated Maximum SPL @ 1 meter | 133 dB | 145 dB |
| System Rated Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Low Frequency Transducer | ||
| Size | 381 mm / 15″ | 2 x 381 mm / 15” |
| Voice Coil Size | 101.6 mm / 4″ | 100 mm / 4” |
| Rated Impedance | 8 Ω | 2 x 8 Ω |
| LF Power (re:AES2-2012) | 700 W | 2 x 600 W |
| Power | ||
| System Continuous Power | 700 W | 1200 W |
| System Programme Power | 1400 W | 2400 W |
| System Peak Power | 2800 W | 4800 W |
| Crossover frequency | No | No |
| Input Connector | 2 x speakON compatible | 2 x speakON compatible |
| Hardware | Integral side plate non adjustable | Integral side plate non adjustable |
| Enclosure | ||
| Enclosure Material | 15 mm Plywood | 15 mm,18 mm Plywood |
| Finish | Rhino Black Paint | Rhino Black Paint |
| Grille Material & Finish | 1.2 mm Black Steel | 1.2 mm Black Steel |
| Dimensions – (Unpacked) | ||
| Height Front | 485 mm / 19.09″ | 485 mm / 19.1″ |
| Height Rear | 485 mm / 19.09″ | 485 mm / 19.1″ |
| Width | 760 mm / 29.92” | 760 mm / 29.9” |
| Depth | 440 mm / 17.32” | 716 mm / 28.2” |
| Dimensions – (Packed) | ||
| Height | 545 mm / 21.46″ | 850 mm / 33.5″ |
| Width Front | 580 mm / 22.83″ | 575 mm / 22.6″ |
| Width Rear | 580 mm / 22.83″ | 575 mm / 22.6″ |
| Depth | 860 mm / 33.86″ | 806 mm / 31.7″ |
| Weight | ||
| Net Weight (kg / lbs) | 38.5 kg / 84.88 lbs | 61.2 kg / 134.6 lbs |
| Gross Weight (kg / lbs) | 46.5 kg / 102.51 lbs | 66.0 kg / 145.2 lbs |
