Martin Audio WPC
3-Way Bi-Amp
2 x 10” Line Array Element
The scalable resolution of WPC offers greatly improved coverage consistency and control compared to a standard line array and provides a flexible pathway to advanced array optimisation.
Description
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.
WPC 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
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Quick Specs
- TYPE
- Three-way, bi-amp line array element
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 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 AMPLIFIER
- iK42
- SYSTEM RESOLUTION
- 1 to 3 enclosures per pair of amplifier channels (Bi-amp)
Technical Specifications
- TYPE
- Three-way, bi-amp line array element
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 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 AMPLIFIER
- iK42
- SYSTEM RESOLUTION
- 1 to 3 enclosures per pair of amplifier channels (Bi-amp)
- MAXIMUM SPL
- 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
- PIN 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)
- ACCESSORIES
- Install flying frame, Touring flying frame, Flying Pin
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.
- 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
| TYPE | Three-way, bi-amp line array element |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 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 AMPLIFIER | iK42 |
| SYSTEM RESOLUTION | 1 to 3 enclosures per pair of amplifier channels (Bi-amp) |
| MAXIMUM SPL | 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 |
| PIN 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) |
| ACCESSORIES | Install flying frame, Touring flying frame, Flying Pin |
About Penguin Media Solutions
Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.
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