Martin Audio adds a versatile 8" WSP line array to its Wavefront Precision series

Designed to set a new benchmark for line arrays of 8 Inch, the manufacturer has added to its well-known range a more flexible and cost-effective model.

The Wavefront Precision series of Martin Audio evolved the technology and innovation of its historic MLA by offering external amplification and scalable resolution. Systems offer significantly improved coverage and control, compared to standard line arrays, and are more flexible, upgradable and economical.

Dom Harter, Managing Director of Martin Audio, explains that "the more enclosures with dedicated amplifier channels, the higher the resolution and the scale of coverage and control obtained. This means that, even at the lowest level of resolution, results are still fundamentally better than traditional line arrays, at no additional cost, and at the higher end of solution users can enjoy the benefits offered by MLA systems".

According to this analysis, This executive points out that "other manufacturers are forcing their customers to buy very expensive and fixed quantities of amplifiers to optimize arrays. With Wavefront Precision, the decision on the level of coverage control and, therefore, the number of efficient iKON amplifiers required, is the customer's".

In this sense, the WPS 8" LF model is the fourth to join this series, composed of the well-known WPL (12" LF), WPC (10" LF) and WPM (6.5" LF). It is a versatile line array, with a maximum SPL of 133dB, especially suitable for applications that require a high-performance array with low weight and volume.

Designed with coverage, Martin Audio's signature sound consistency and performance, the flexibility of WPS makes it an ideal system for the reinforcement of live sound and installations in theaters, concert halls and temples. The return on investment in a rental company's stock is maximized by also implementing WPS arrays as front fillers., suspended delays or laterals for larger Wavefront Precision systems.

WPS is a three-way passive system that integrates a high density of transducers in a very compact enclosure. It has two 8" LF transducers; four 4" media transducers and four 1" HF compression transducers, with a molded HF speaker that occupies the entire width of the enclosure, defining the 100° horizontal constant directivity coverage pattern of both medium and high frequency sections.

4" media transducers are compression-charged for increased efficiency, as well as to enter the walls of the horn through annular grooves, near the HF throat, to add effectively with the HF wavefront. In this section, four 1" compression transducers deliver pristine high-frequency sound, without the hardness and distortion associated with larger format devices.

8" LF transducers are placed behind the walls of the HF speaker, with a small volume of air in front of each transducer, increasing output at the higher end of its operating range. LF output openings are separated horizontally to provide useful control of the horizontal LF pattern.

"WPS was an innovative development," says Dom Harter.. We wanted to overcome the shortcomings and commitments of other 8" line arrays currently on the market.. That's why we have more transducers in WPS than any other model in its category., with spacing, waveguide and points of crossoverdesigned for optimal HF performance, with a control of medium and high frequency price patterns, even at high SPL".

To extend your performance at low frequencies, WPS is designed to associate with the SXC118 cardioid subwoofer and its variant to be flown, model SXCF118.

"Wavefront Precision has been the brand's fastest-selling series of line arrays," recalls Harter., and a major factor contributing to Martin Audio's rapid success over the past three years. The introduction of WPS expands the line into an optimized and powerful family of line arrays that will better serve customers around the world.".

WPS will be part of the presentation of Martin Audio during the contest InfoComm 2019 (stand 6743 and the W224C audio demo room) to be held from the 12 to the 14 June at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, (Florida – USA USA), and will be available worldwide from September 2019.

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