Name: Wavefront Precision WPC
Rating: 4.7 (23 reviews)

WPC is a 3-way bi-amp, 2 x 10” compact line array featuring scalable resolution optimisation. This flexible approach to array optimisation provides greatly improved coverage, consistency and control compared to a standard line array.

Features

3-way bi-amp, 2 x 10” compact line array
Scalable resolution for advanced array control
External, dedicated, multi-channel Class D amplification
Industry-leading DISPLAY software interacts with DSP for highly-accurate results
Fast, integral 3-point flying systems for up to 16 enclosures
Side and rear handles for ease of handling and setting splay angles
100° horizontal constant directivity pattern control

Benefits

Consistent coverage achieved ‘straight-out-of-the-box’
DISPLAY intelligent software reduces set-up time and eliminates trial-and-error
Improved audience coverage with reduced sound-spill

Applications

Touring sound reinforcement for small and medium-size venues
Fixed installations in concert halls, theatres, ballrooms and HoW
Sports stadium, arena installations & corporate AV events

WPC is a new breed of medium-format optimised line array which brings innovative acoustic design, ultra-high performance and coverage consistency to a wider range of users, applications and budgets than previously possible. A three-way, bi-amp system, it features horn-loaded low frequency, mid and HF sections to raise efficiency and increase output. With a peak SPL of 135dB its high efficiency acoustic design can equal or outperform larger, direct radiator systems — a 12-box array will throw beyond 60 metres (200ft) and deliver impressive rock levels to a 5000-seat venue, saving on truck space and weight.

WPC’s low frequency section consists of 2 x 10” (250mm) neodymium drivers in a Hybrid® configuration which marries the benefits of horn and reflex loading. Each driver is slot-loaded into a short horn to give a high sensitivity, while the rear of the driver is reflex-loaded to extend the LF output. The punch and low-frequency extension produced from such a small enclosure volume are remarkable.

Mid and HF horns are physically separate — a key factor in the WPC’s exemplary 100° horizontal constant directivity dispersion pattern. The midrange horn design utilises 2 x 5” (125mm) neodymium drivers to produce a high output while the HF section employs 4 x 0.7” (19mm) exit neodymium compression drivers which feed 4 individual horns. Use of multiple small HF drivers instead of a more traditionally-used large format compression driver results in less distortion and a more extended HF response.

Links

User guide Brochure Datasheet

Specification

TYPE	Three-way, bi-amp line array element
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5)	65Hz-18kHz ± 3dB
DRIVERS	LF: 2 x10” (250mm)/2.5” (63mm) voice coil, long excursion, vented pole, neodymium magnet drivers, Hybrid® slot-horn loaded MF: 2 x 5” (125mm)/1.5” (38mm) coil, neodymium magnet drivers, horn loaded HF: 4 x 0.7” (19mm) exit neodymium magnet compression drivers, horn loaded
SYSTEM RESOLUTION	1 to 3 enclosures per pair of amplifier channels (Bi-amp)
MAXIMUM SPL (9)	135dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE	LF: 8Ω MF + HF: 8Ω
DISPERSION (-6dB)	100º horizontal (-6dB), 130º horizontal (-10dB) 10° vertical
CROSSOVER	440Hz active, 4.4kHz internal passive
ENCLOSURE	Vertical trapezoid with 5º wall angle, multi-laminate birch and poplar-ply construction
FINISH	Black textured paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLE	Black HEX perforated steel
CONNECTORS	2 x NL4 type
INPUT CONNECTIONS	LF: 1+/1- MF + HF: 2+/2-
FITTINGS	3-point rigging system 2 x side pocket handles 2 x rear grip handles
FLOWN ARRAY MAXIMUM	16 enclosures in single array
DIMENSIONS	(W) 772mm x (H) 319mm x (D) 421mm (W) 30.4in x (H) 12.6in x (D) 16.6in
WEIGHT	35kg (77.1lbs)

Architectural Specs

Wavefront Precision WPC

The loudspeaker shall be a bi-amplified, vertically-arrayable three-way system powered by a dedicated controller amplifier. Its transducers shall consist of two 10” low frequency drivers, two 5” midrange drivers each coupled to a constant-directivity midrange horn, and four 0.7” exit compression drivers each coupled to a constant-directivity high frequency horn. Crossover frequencies shall be 440Hz active, 4.4kHz passive.

The loudspeaker shall have 100° horizontal dispersion and 10° vertical dispersion. Vertical dispersion of the complete array shall be determined by a combination of the splay angles between adjacent enclosures and dedicated array control software. The on-axis frequency response shall be 65Hz-18kHz +/- 3dB and the loudspeaker shall produce a maximum SPL of 135dB peak at 1 metre. Power handling shall be 500W AES, 2000W peak for the LF section and 220W AES, 880W peak for the combined mid and HF section.

The rear of the enclosure connector panel shall be fitted with two NL4 type connectors.

The loudspeaker enclosure shall be constructed from multi-laminate birch and poplar ply and finished with a durable textured black paint. The drivers shall be protected by a perforated steel grille with a scrim cloth backing and the enclosure shall incorporate a pocket handle in each side panel and two rear grip handles. The enclosure shall additionally incorporate an integral three-point rigging system to assemble an array of up to 16 enclosures suspended from a dedicated flying frame.

Dimensions (W x H x D) shall be 772mm x 319mm x 421mm (30.4in x 12.6in x 16.6in). Weight shall be 35kg (77.1lbs).

The loudspeaker shall be the Martin Audio Wavefront Precision WPC.

Technical Drawings & 3D Models

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Technical Drawings for WPC

DWG PDF

3D SketchUp Models for WPC

SKP-Black

Revit File

none currently available

Accessories

WPCGRIDi / WPCGRIDi-W

Install flying frame for WPC,
available in black or white

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