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Martin Audio WPC Optimized Wavefront Precision Passive Line Array Loudspeaker

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    Description

    While Martin Audio's Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array [MLA] technology represents the ultimate in coverage control, with individually powered and processed cells within each enclosure, the scalable resolution of WPC [Wavefront Precision Compact] offers greatly improved coverage consistency and control compared to a standard line array and provides a flexible pathway to advanced array control.

    Features:

    • 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
    • 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


    The 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. 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.

    The 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 of 103dB @ m/2.83V, 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 SPL of 109dB @ 1m/2.83V, 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.

    TYPE Three-way, bi-amp line array element
    FREQUENCY RESPONSE 65Hz-18kHz ± 3dB
    DRIVERS
    • LF:Ê2 x10” (250mm)/2.5” (63mm) voice coil, long excursion,
      vented pole, neodymium magnet drivers, Hybrid¨ slot-horn loaded
    • MF:Ê2 x 5” (125mm)/1.5” (38mm) coil, neodymium magnet drivers, horn loaded
    • HF:Ê4 x 0.7” (19mm) exit neodymium magnet compression drivers, horn loaded
    SYSTEM RESOLUTION 1 to 3 enclosures per amplifier channel
    MAXIMUM SPL 135dB peak
    NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
    • LF: 8½
    • MF + HF: 8½
    DISPERSION (-6DB)
    • 100¼ horizontal (-6dB), 130¼ horizontal (-10dB)
    • 10¡ vertical
    CROSSOVER 440Hz active, 4.4kHz internal passive
    ENCLOSURE Vertical trapezoid with 5¼ 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)

    While Martin Audio's Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array [MLA] technology represents the ultimate in coverage control, with individually powered and processed cells within each enclosure, the scalable resolution of WPC [Wavefront Precision Compact] offers greatly improved coverage consistency and control compared to a standard line array and provides a flexible pathway to advanced array control.

    Features:

    • 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
    • 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


    The 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. 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.

    The 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 of 103dB @ m/2.83V, 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 SPL of 109dB @ 1m/2.83V, 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.

    TYPE Three-way, bi-amp line array element
    FREQUENCY RESPONSE 65Hz-18kHz ± 3dB
    DRIVERS
    • LF:Ê2 x10” (250mm)/2.5” (63mm) voice coil, long excursion,
      vented pole, neodymium magnet drivers, Hybrid¨ slot-horn loaded
    • MF:Ê2 x 5” (125mm)/1.5” (38mm) coil, neodymium magnet drivers, horn loaded
    • HF:Ê4 x 0.7” (19mm) exit neodymium magnet compression drivers, horn loaded
    SYSTEM RESOLUTION 1 to 3 enclosures per amplifier channel
    MAXIMUM SPL 135dB peak
    NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
    • LF: 8½
    • MF + HF: 8½
    DISPERSION (-6DB)
    • 100¼ horizontal (-6dB), 130¼ horizontal (-10dB)
    • 10¡ vertical
    CROSSOVER 440Hz active, 4.4kHz internal passive
    ENCLOSURE Vertical trapezoid with 5¼ 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)

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