Wharfedale Pro WLA-218BX Dual 18 Inch Subwoofer User Manual
- October 27, 2023
- Wharfedale Pro
Table of Contents
Wharfedale Pro WLA-218BX Dual 18 Inch Subwoofer User Manual
IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions
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Follow these instructions
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Keep these instructions for future reference
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Heed all warnings
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Do not use this system near moisture or water
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Clean only with a dry cloth
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Install in accordance with these Wharfedale Pro operating instructions
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Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions for all peripheral devices such as amplifiers and processors
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Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or any other apparatus that produces heat (for example lighting systems and amplifiers)
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Use only accessories specified or supplied by Wharfedale Pro
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Do not use shielded microphone/instrument cables to connect amplifiers and speakers, use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors
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Use caution with placement and operation of this speaker system, permanent hearing damage can be caused by prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels
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Refer all servicing to qualified professionals. Servicing is required when the loudspeaker has been damaged in any way, such as impact damage, liquid ingress or foreign object damage. In addition, the loudspeaker should be referred to qualified service personnel if there is any kind of malfunction.
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Rigging, suspending and mounting should only be attempted by experience qualified professionals. Incorrect usage can result in damage to equipment and property, injury and even death. Under no circumstances should you attempt to rig, suspend or mount these speakers unless you are fully qualified and certified to do so by relevant local, state and national authorities. If you are not properly qualified or do not know of pertinent regulations consult qualified personnel for advice. Consult a structural engineer before suspending a speaker system and ensure that the total weight of your system can be held by the truss or mounting surface.
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Inspect all mounting hardware before rigging, suspending or mounting. If there is any damage or distortion to any mounting hardware do not proceed until any damaged hardware is repaired or replaced.
UNPACKING
- All Wharfedale Pro products are fully checked before leaving our factory. After unpacking please inspect the cabinets for any physical damage Please retain the shipping carton if possible and internal packing material incase the unit ever needs to be returned. Please check as soon as possible that the unit is functioning. In the event of any damage please contact your dealer immediately so that a written claim for damage can be made.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Low frequencies usually go everywhere. A lot of output energy can end up in places where the audience do not benefit from it. Having great low frequencies behind the stage is a waste of power and energy.
It’s for this reason the new WLA-218BX can be easily deployed in an Inverted Stack Gradient Array (iSGA) configuration.
A front grille speakON compatible connector means that the Gradient Array can easily be built with other subwoofers. Working together, the phase will combine resulting in more directional low-end frequencies which focus on the audience, rather than backstage.
WLA-218BX uses the acclaimed Reason-X 18” subwoofer drivers. With 4.0” voice coils and an impedance boost around 35 Hz, these efficient drivers simply deliver extreme bass.
And, when used in the iSGA configuration, they deliver that bass directly into the face of the audience.
WLA-218BX – There’s no going back!
Features
- Front speakON for Inverted Stack Gradient Array configuration
- 4.0” voice coils using acclaimed Reason-X LF drivers
- 2000 watts AES (RMS)
- 4000 watts Programme
- 8000 watts Peak
- 18 mm Plywood construction
- A powerful sub with cardioid functionality
CONNECTIONS
PIN 1+ LF Positive
PIN 1- LF Negative
PIN 2+ Not connected
PIN 2- Not connected
Inverted Stack Gradient Array
iSGA configuration
Low freq focus
A minimum distance of 1 m or more is mandatory from any surface (e.g. Stage, Wall)
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
Optional casters are available from your Wharfedale Pro distributor or from
3rd parties online.
The measurements are 100 mm / 4″ swivel caster.
SPECIFICATIONS
WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY
Wharfedale Pro products are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact your authorised Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information.
Please be aware that the warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or distributor for information (available at www.wharfedalepro.com). These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.
Wharfedale Professional
IAG House 13/14 Glebe Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7DL UK
www.wharfedalepro.com
Wharfedale Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specifications
without notice.
All rights reserve © 2021 Wharfedale Pro. Wharfedale Pro is a member of the
IAG Group.
June 2021