Wharfedale WLA-28A mid-high line array – Active

Name: Wharfedale Pro WLA-28A mid-high line array – Active
Brand: Wharfedale
SKU: WHAR-WLA 28 A
Price: 20599.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Description

The WLA-28A is a high-performance active line array speaker designed for touring, live venues, and fixed installations.

Featuring dual 8" LF drivers and a custom neo HF compression driver, it delivers up to 132 dB SPL with exceptional clarity and coverage.

With 750 W continuous power, internal DSP with FIR presets, and network control via RS485, the WLA-28A offers professional-level performance, flexibility, and ease of use for any sound reinforcement application.

Features

Dual 8″ Active Line Array Element
750 W Continuous / 1500 W Peak Total Power
- LF: 650 W continuous / 1300 W peak
- HF: 100 W continuous / 200 W peak
Maximum SPL: 132 dB @ 1 meter
Custom Wharfedale Pro LF Drivers with 2.0" voice coils
New Neo HF Compression Driver for enhanced clarity
Coverage Pattern: 100° (H) x 10° (V)
Internal DSP with 8 FIR Presets (selectable via software or onboard)
RS485 Network Control with GUI for DSP parameter adjustment
PRO-LINK Software Compatible
Optional USB-RS485-RJ45-MKII Converter for computer connection
15 mm / 18 mm Birch Plywood Cabinet construction
Optional Fly Frame supports up to 12 x WLA-28A and 1 x WLA-28SUBA
Ideal for Touring Rigs or Permanent Installs
Easy Array Configuration with WLA-28SUBA or WLA-218BA Subs
- Use AUDIENCE/STAGE presets for Inverted Stack Gradient Arrays

Specifications

Acoustic & Power

Configuration: Active dual 8" line array element
Power Output (Continuous):
- LF: 650 W
- HF: 100 W
- Total: 750 W continuous
Power Output (Peak):
- LF: 1300 W
- HF: 200 W
- Total: 1500 W peak
Max SPL: 132 dB @ 1 meter
Frequency Response: [Not specified in source]
Dispersion: 100° (horizontal) x 10° (vertical)

Drivers

LF Drivers: 2 x 8″ custom Wharfedale Pro, 2.0″ voice coils
HF Driver: 1 x Neo compression driver, coupled to 100° x 10° waveguide

DSP & Control

Built-in DSP with 8 x presets (including FIR filtering)
Network Protocol: RS485
Software Control: GUI control via PRO-LINK software
Optional Accessory: USB-RS485-RJ45-MKII converter for PC connection

Construction

Cabinet Material: 15 mm / 18 mm Birch plywood
Flying Hardware:
- Compatible with optional common fly frame
- Supports up to 12 x WLA-28A + 1 x WLA-28SUBA

Array Compatibility

Subwoofer Pairing: WLA-28SUBA or WLA-218BA
Array Configurations: Supports inverted stack gradient arrays
Presets for Subwoofer Use: AUDIENCE or STAGE modes

Dimensions

250 x 760 x 463 mm

Weight

30.3 kg

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