“Audio performance coupled with dispersion, size and weight
make the
WideLine-10 our weapon of choice. This week our system went from an
arena
comedy show, to an outdoor rock & roll show, to a corporate national
sales
meeting with exceptional sonic results.”
Larry Schmidt
- Reel Rock Productions, Tallahassee, FL
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WideLine-10 Line
Array System
WL2102 Features
- 3" (75 mm) diaphragm compression driver on patented 140°
multiple aperture diffraction slot waveguide – a near ideal vertical
line source
- 139 dB SPL peak acoustic output
- Bi-amp or tri-amp operation
- Dual 10" (250 mm) long excursion, high power, low-frequency
transducers
- WL2102 cored composite construction reduces weight to 70 lb
(31.8 kg), enhances weather resistance
- WL2102-w birch ply construction lowers cost with a 19% weight
gain (83 lb, 37.7 kg)
- Captive box-to-box rigging hardware
The WideLine-10 has proven itself in venues ranging from festivals,
ballrooms, theaters and nightclubs to concert halls, houses of worship
and arenas. The WideLine high-frequency section consists of a 3" (75
mm) diaphgram, neodymium magnet compression driver, mounted on a patented
multiple aperture diffraction slot waveguide that produces the ideal
linear source required for proper line array performance, along with
exceptionally wide horizontal coverage.
The 3-way design operates in either biamplified or triamplified mode.
Both 10" (250 mm) diameter low-frequency transducers cover low frequencies
while only one extends to the mid/high crossover point. The single
midrange transducer assures smooth response both on and off axis at
the transition to the diffraction slot loaded high frequency section.
Biamplification, with passive components producing the frequency response
shading of the low-frequency drivers, allows fewer amplifier channels
and simplifies wiring. Triamplification with active electronics controls
the required low-frequency shading with greater precision and is recommended
where maximum output and optimal sound quality are desired.
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16 ohm low-frequency transducers optimize
allocation of amplifier channels. In bi-amp mode the LF/MF sections
of four enclosures present a 2 ohm load that can be powered by one
amplifier channel. In tri-amp mode the LF and MF sections of up to
eight enclosures can be powered by a single two channel amplifier.
The WL2102 cored composite enclosure material is lightweight and highly
weather resistant: net weight is less than half that of some conventional
designs.
The WL2102-w is constructed of industry standard birch plywood at
a substantial cost savings for more price sensitive applications where
the ultra light weight and extreme weather resistance of the cored
composite enclosure are not required. Birch construction results in
a 19% increase in weight; 83 lb / 37.7 kg vs. 70 lb / 31.8 kg for
the cored composite WL2102.
WideLine-10 rigging hardware allows both composite and plywood enclosures
to be arrayed together. Two array frame models let you choose the
right tool for the job. The larger Fly Grid can accommodate flown
arrays of up to 12 enclosures with a design factor of 10:1 and ground-stacked
arrays of up to 8 boxes. The smaller Stacking Frame also does double
duty, suspending arrays of up to 6 enclosures with a 10:1 design factor
and allowing ground stacks of 4 boxes.
Vertical splay angles between adjacent enclosures are adjustable in
one degree increments from two to ten degrees and can also be set
at zero degrees (i.e. front faces parallel). All array hardware is
“captive” – permanently attached to the enclosure. There are no loose
parts to misplace.
WL218-sw WideLine Subwoofer
WL218-sw Features
- Long-excursion, high-power woofers with 4" (102 mm) fiberglass
voice coils, double layer spiders and triple roll surrounds
- Simple, convenient suspension system supports up to 8 WL218-sw
subwoofers with 10:1 design factor
- Exceptional "punch" combined with low-frequency extension to
31 Hz
- Easy-to-attach dolly plus twelve thoughtfully placed handles
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The WL218-sw is a premium,
high-performance, dual 18" (460 mm) subwoofer designed for flying
or ground stacking. With an impressive combination of punch, low-frequency
extension and accuracy, the WL218-sw is an ideal companion for the
WideLine-10. The WL218-sw is easily flown along side the main array
for powerful and stunningly accurate low-frequency output. The AF218-sw
is a simple, heavy-duty array frame constructed of welded, aviation-grade
6061-T6 aluminum: it will suspend up to 8 WL218-sw subwoofers with
a 10:1 design factor. For ground stacking, interlocking feet and recesses
are machined into the enclosure’s end caps.
Extremely musical yet powerful, the WL218-sw offers plenty of “punch”
while maintaining ample extension so musically important and satisfying
fundamentals are solidly and accurately reproduced – the result
of carefully balancing transducer characteristics, cabinet volume
and port tuning. The 18" (460 mm) woofers have double layer spiders
and triple roll surrounds for extended and controlled excursion at
extreme power. The 4" (102 mm) voice coils are wound on fiberglass
formers to prevent deformation at high operating temperatures, and
are extensively vented to reduce power compression. An aluminum demodulating
ring is employed for low distortion.
Ample port area allows massive amounts of air to move freely with
minimal turbulence or “chuffing”. The ports are arranged
so as to eliminate asymmetrical loading of the woofers, which can
result in distortion and voice coil failure related to rocking-modes.
Transport and handling were also given high priority. No matter how
the box is deployed, one of the dozen handles will be where it needs
to be. The included transport dolly attaches to the front of the enclosure
with an easy-to-use yet roadworthy snap-on attachment mechanism and
provides rugged 3.5" (89 mm) casters plus complete protection to the
grille and transducers. An optional padded soft cover provides additional
protection from the rigors of the road.
For more information:
WL218-sw
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