Wharfedale WLA-12MA, 12-Inches Active Monitor Loudspeaker

The Wharfedale Pro WLA-12MA is a versatile 12-inch active monitor loudspeaker designed for professional audio applications, particularly for live sound and stage monitoring. Featuring a high-performance 12-inch low-frequency driver and a 1-inch high-frequency compression driver, the WLA-12MA delivers clear, accurate sound with excellent high-frequency detail and punchy bass response. Its Class D amplification ensures efficient power delivery while maintaining high performance and reliability. The speaker is housed in a rugged, durable enclosure with a sleek, compact design, making it easy to transport and position for on-stage use. Ideal for use in concerts, live performances, and fixed installations, the WLA-12MA provides high-quality sound reinforcement, allowing performers to hear themselves with clarity and precision.

Internal DSP with FIR

8 x DSP Presets – built in – including FIR. Easy to get great results – fast.

Software Control

The network connection uses RS485 protocol and gives GUI control over the DSP parameters of each element in the array.

Versatile Configuration

The WLA-A Series active monitors feature….

35 mm pole sockets PLUS 8 x M10 rigging points.  This means that they can be used in a wide variety of applications.  From install to onstage. From FOH to monitor.

Product Specifications:

System Type: Active 12” 2-way Monitor Bi-Amplified

Frequency Response (+/-3 dB): 55 Hz – 20 KHz

Frequency Range (-10 dB): 50 Hz – 20 KHz

Loudspeaker Sensitivity @ 1 W / 1 m: 98 dB

Maximum SPL (peak) @ 1 m: 131 dB

Nominal Coverage (H x V): 90° x 60°

Signal Processing: DSP-based with 8 FIR presets resident in the Input Module

Amplifier Design: Class D

Power Rating:

Peak: 1500 W (1300 W LF + 200 W HF)

Continuous: 750 W (650 W LF + 100 W HF)

Power on Protection: Power switch on/off mute

Thermal Protection: Amplifier shut down with auto reset

Low Line Voltage Shut Down: 80% of nominal line voltage

Driver Protection: Independent L/H Limiters and DC

DC and Short Protection: 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

Input Connector: XLR / 1/4” Combo Jack

Link Connector: Balanced pin XLR connector

USB Type B: Yes (for updates)

NETWORK (RS485): RJ45

AC Power Options: AC 100–120 V~/ 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz

AC Input Connector: powerCON

AC Loop Through Connector: powerCON

Hardware – Rigging: M10 x 8

Enclosure Material and Finish: 15 mm Plywood

Colour Options: Black paint

Grille Material & Finish: 1.5 Steel

Product Weight: 26.5 Kg / 58.3 lbs.

Product Dimensions: 16 x 15 x 26

Shipping Weight: 28.8 Kg / 63.4 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions: 18 x 19 x 29