Description
The Wharfedale WLA-28X is a compact, dual 8-inch line array loudspeaker designed for delivering exceptional audio clarity and precision in professional sound reinforcement applications. Featuring two high-performance 8-inch LF drivers and dual 1.75-inch titanium diaphragm HF compression drivers, the WLA-28X provides powerful and balanced sound across the frequency spectrum. Its advanced waveguide design ensures consistent and controlled dispersion, making it ideal for large venues, outdoor events, and touring applications. Built with a durable plywood enclosure and reinforced rigging points, the WLA-28X offers reliability and ease of deployment in challenging environments. Engineered for scalable configurations, it integrates seamlessly into line array systems, delivering premium performance for demanding audio setups.
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 450 kg. Thats 12 x WLA-28X elements and a WLA-28SUB.
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 Versa drive 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
Product Specifications:
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: Aluminum
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°
Product Weight: 65.0 lbs.
Product Dimensions: 18 x 30 x 10
Shipping Weight: 70.5 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions: 21 x 33 x 13
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