Name: Wavefront Precision WPS
Brand: Martin Audio

WPS – Precision and Performance in Compact Format

WPS is a state-of-the-art, medium-compact Wavefront Precision line array, engineered for small to medium-scale touring and install applications where high output, pattern control and deployment flexibility are required. With a peak SPL of 133 dB (139 dB with crest factor 4), WPS delivers full-spectrum clarity, consistent coverage and reliable performance from compact enclosures, making it ideal for theatres, concert halls, Houses of Worship and corporate AV events.

Lightweight and space-efficient, WPS also shines as side-hangs, front-fill, or delay arrays in larger Wavefront Precision systems, maximizing rental ROI and system versatility.

WPS systems are designed to withstand tougher environmental conditions, feature LED circuit visibility, and enjoy blazing-fast DISPLAY 3 optimisation software with enhanced LF control.

If fidelity, precision and ROI matters, this is the moment to choose WPS.

Features

3-way passive, 2 x 8” small 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 splayangles
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

Acoustic Design – Compact Enclosure, Impactful Performance

HF Section – Detail and Consistency

4 × 1” neodymium compression drivers
Full-width HF horn delivering 100° constant horizontal directivity
Multiple small drivers reduce distortion, improve top-end extension, and provide line-array summation for clarity and coherence

Midrange Section – Coherency Guaranteed

4 × 4” compression-loaded drivers
Slot-loaded into HF horn walls for coherent wavefront integration
Preserves tonal balance and vocal clarity across 100° coverage
High efficiency ensures strong output from a compact array

LF Section – Punch from a Small Footprint

2 × 8” neodymium drivers, set behind HF horn walls
Small front chamber increases upper-range LF output
Horizontally spaced LF exits provide useful low-frequency pattern control
Hybrid horn/reflex efficiency delivers musical, controlled bass

Despite its compact form, WPS can deliver room-filling coverage and rock-solid low end, demonstrating that medium-format doesn’t mean medium impact.

Deployment & Rigging – Safe, Efficient, Touring-Ready

WPS features a compact, ergonomic rigging design for rapid deployment:

Lightweight enclosure simplifies transport and hang
Front and rear rigging points allow secure pinning and alignment
Arrays integrate seamlessly as standalone or auxiliary elements in larger WP systems

Quick deployment, repeatable setup, and predictable coverage make WPS a preferred choice for discerning rental and install professionals.

Built for Touring & Install Durability

WPS enclosures now feature improved construction methods, improved paint and improved metalwork to make them more hardwearing.

IP rating of IP54
Corrosion resistance
High heat, cold temperature and humidity protection
UV stability protection

These improvements ensure WPS performs reliably in challenging environments, from outdoor festivals to long-term fixed installations.

Scalable Resolution: Flexible Control, Coverage and Consistency

Wavefront Precision systems adopt a unique principle of control, coverage and consistency you can scale on your terms.

Using external iKON multi-channel amplifiers, each array can be deployed at different resolution levels. More amplifier channels equal more individually driven enclosures — and that unlocks finer optimisation, tighter SPL consistency, and more accurate room control through DISPLAY.

Even at lower resolution the acoustic design delivers exceptional performance. But scalable resolution means you can:

Match system design to budget targets without compromising audio quality
Upgrade resolution over time, simply by adding amplifiers
Dynamic deployment within a venue or site, with the main PA at higher resolution and delays or outfills at lower resolution

It’s performance made flexible, predictable, and financially accessible.

DISPLAY 3 Optimisation: Faster with Higher Precision

Wavefront Precision systems integrate seamlessly with DISPLAY 3, Martin Audio’s new-generation 3D optimisation software — super fast and accurate to within ±1 dB of measured performance. Read More

Through a combination of mechanical angle optimisation and advanced DSP filtering, DISPLAY 3 software:

Optimises the sound to meet SPL and frequency response target goals set by the user, by determining the necessary configuration and output of the array to produce that result.
Assesses and minimises influence of non-audience areas within a venue or space, while simultaneously maximising sound coverage and consistency for the audience area, increasing clarity and intelligibility.
Delivers improved control of low frequency that is meaningful in itself, and also open doors to increased flexibility of line length.
Utilises Hard Avoid® feature to intelligently avoid audio reflections of problem surfaces like ceilings or balcony edges or significantly reduces sound in a given area like below or behind an array, or beyond an audience zone for mitigating noise pollution, by up to 30dB.

Getting fast and accurate results for a complete system with the freedom to quickly refine ensures optimal sound system deployment for every venue.

Array DSP parameters calculated by DISPLAY are easily uploaded to the iKON amplifiers via Ethernet, using Martin Audio’s VU-NET™ real-time control and monitoring software.

Amplification, DSP & Networking: Built as a Complete System

Wavefront Precision line arrays are designed as complete systems with dedicated, high-performance iKON multi-channel Class D amplifiers, capable of very high power outputs and feature high-speed Ethernet communication for system control and monitoring via VU-NET, plus Dante™ digital audio networking.

With the option to transmit digital audio over a single CAT5 cable, quality is maintained over long cable runs and integration with other devices in the sound system is straightforward.

Furthermore, every Wavefront Precision enclosure is now smarter as they feature an LED indicator that can be illuminated via VU-NET software to identify its circuit location.

iKON amps provide powerful DSP processing of up to 1000 FIR filter taps @ 48kHz on each output channel. This high number of taps is essential to implement DISPLAY’S wide bandwidth optimisation capabilities.

The complete system approach not only guarantees that Wavefront Precision arrays perform repeatedly and effortlessly to their design maximum, but also that they are compatible worldwide.

WPS – Compact, Flexible, and Scalable

WPS proves that compact size doesn’t mean compact performance.

High-output, compact enclosures
DISPLAY driven optimisation with scalable resolution
Exceptional coverage consistency
Versatile deployment options
Touring- and install-ready ruggedness

WPS is the perfect solution for rental houses and integrators seeking efficiency, flexibility, and performance in a compact Wavefront Precision array.

Links

User guide WP Brochure WPS Datasheet

The decision to purchase WPS was purposeful one: flexbility, powerful sound, and extremely musical... exactly what I was looking for.

Falk Gruber

Mediapool Stuttgart GmbH, Germany

We are entering a new era where production teams are increasingly concerned about weight loading and coverage. Five years ago, a 49kg box would have been fantastic, but now we are looking at 27kg for WPS, which is incredible really for a big sounding system with a lot of grunt.

Martin Connolly

Capital Sound, UK

Having used WPL for a year and enjoyed great sound, we wanted to standardize our inventory around one system platform. So, when WPS came out we jumped at the opportunity.

Jason Misterka

Southard Audio, Virginia, USA

WPM has been amazing for us and this led us to invest in the bigger WPS system that also ticks the rider boxes.

Chris Bogg

dBS Solutions, UK

We are delighted that WPS is such a significant addition to our inventory and continues our long and fruitful relationship with Martin Audio.

Cooper Cannady

RMB Audio, North Carolina, USA

WPS by Martin Audio is a remarkable blend of precision, power, and clarity, delivering fantastic sound quality, coverage, and is easy to deploy.

Jack Bowcher

RG Jones, UK

Specification

TYPE	Three-way, passive line array element
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5)	70Hz-18000Hz ± 3dB
DRIVERS	LF: 2 x 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil, long excursion, vented yoke, neodymium magnet drivers MF: 4 x 4” (100mm)/1” (25mm) coil, neodymium magnet drivers, compression loaded HF: 4 x 1” (25mm) exit/1.4” (35mm) HT Polymer diaphragm, neodymium magnet compression drivers
SYSTEM AMPLIFIER	iKON iK42
SYSTEM RESOLUTION	1 to 3 enclosures per amplifier channel (iK42)
RATED POWER (2)	500 W AES, 2000 W peak
MAXIMUM SPL (9)	133dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE	6 ohms
DISPERSION	100º horizontal (-6dB), 120º horizontal (-10dB), 10° vertical
CROSSOVER	520Hz, 1.6kHz internal passive
ENCLOSURE	Vertical trapezoid with 5º wall angle, multi-laminate birch and poplar-ply construction
FINISH	Black or white hardwearing paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLE	Black or white HEX-perforated steel grille with LED
Environmental Testing (for details click here)	IP 54 MIL-STD-810H ISO 4892-2 Solar Radiation ISO 12944-6 Category C3 Corrosion resistance
CONNECTORS	2 x NL4 type
PIN CONNECTIONS	1+/1-
FITTINGS	3-point rigging system, 2 x side pocket handles 2 x rear grip handles
FLOWN ARRAY MAXIMUM	16 (installation) and 24 (touring) enclosures in a single array
DIMENSIONS	(W) 650mm x (H) 261mm x (D) 400mm
	(W) 25.6in x (H) 10.3in x (D) 15.8in
WEIGHT	27kg (60lbs)
ACCESSORIES	Touring flying frame Install flying frame Dolly for 4 enclosures Ground stack outrigger Flying Pin

Architectural Specs

Wavefront Precision WPS

The loudspeaker shall be a passive, vertically-arrayable three-way system powered by a dedicated controller amplifier. Its transducers shall consist of two 8” low frequency drivers, four compression-loaded 4” midrange drivers, and four 1” exit compression drivers coupled to a constant-directivity high frequency horn. Passive crossover frequencies shall be 520Hz and 1.6kHz.

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 70Hz-18kHz +/- 3dB and the loudspeaker shall produce a maximum SPL of 133dB peak at 1 metre. Rated impedance shall be 6 ohms.

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 650mm x 261mm x 400mm (25.6in x 10.3in x 15.8in). Weight shall be 27kg (60lbs).

The loudspeaker shall be the Martin Audio Wavefront Precision WPS.

Technical Drawings & 3D Models

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Technical Drawings for WPS

DWG PDF

3D SketchUp Models for WPS

SKP-Black

Revit File

none currently available

Accessories

WPSGRIDi / WPSGRIDi-W

Install flying frame for WPS
Available in black or white

Features

Benefits

Applications

Links

Wavefront Precision WPS

iK42

SXC118

SXCF118

SX218

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