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WA 

15S

  Operation Manual  rev 1.0.0

13. Technical Specifications

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13. Technical Specifications

Following are the WA Series technical specifications. These figures are accurate at the 
time of printing but please note that all figures are subject to change without notice.

Model

System Type
Frequency Response (-3 dB) 

1)

Frequency Range (-10 dB) 

1)

System Sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m) 

2)

Power Handling 
Recommended Amplifier Power
Rated Maximum SPL 

2)

Nominal Impedance
Driver Complement
Active Crossover (external)

Construction

Enclosure

Finish

Connectors
Fittings

Dimensions
Weight

  

Note 1): 

Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at 1 metre on axis.

Note 2):

 Unweighted pink noise input, measured at 1 metre in half-space.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

WA 15S

Bass direct radiating loudspeaker - Vented
54 Hz - 3000 Hz
45 Hz - 4000 Hz
100 dB (1 W = 2.83 V for 8 ohms)
1000 W (average), 2000 W (programme), 4000 W (peak)
1200-2000 W @ 8 ohms
130 dB (average) 136 dB (peak)
8 ohms
1 x 380 mm (15”) Bass driver
Low Pass fi lter 100 Hz - 500 Hz, 24 dB/octave
Recommended Hi Pass filter 45 Hz, 24 dB/octave

 

 

  

 

71.2 litre vented, 18 mm (0.71”) birch plywood.
Vented and internally braced
Textured black paint.
Powder coated perforated steel grille
2 x speakON NL4MP in/out
2 x integrated carrying handles.
Blanking plate allows installation of a 35 mm pole-mounting socket.
8 x M10 bracket inserts allowing for landscape or portrait mounting
1 x M10 insert for pull-back
W: 480 mm (18.9”), H: 590 mm (23.23”), D: 420 mm (16.54”)
TBA

 

  

 

Summary of Contents for WA 15S

Page 1: ...WA15S Operation Manual www whiteacoustics com ProfessionalLoudspeaker ...

Page 2: ...ts 2 Introduction 3 3 Unpacking 3 4 Connectors Cabling 4 5 Polarity Checking 5 6 Amplification and Power Handling 5 7 Crossovers 6 8 Equalisation 6 9 Flying 6 10 Positioning 7 11 Dimensions 8 12 Technical Specifications 9 13 Warranty 10 14 Declaration of Conformity 11 ...

Page 3: ...ons M10 flying points located around the cabinet facilitate quick easy installation using the EBS10 Eye Bolt Set Capable of delivering high sound pressure levels with extremely low distortion the WA 15S is solidly built to ensure optimum performance as well as exceptional long term reliability 3 Unpacking Each WA 15S loudspeaker is carefully tested and inspected prior to shipment After unpacking p...

Page 4: ... correct cross sectional area in relation to the cable length and the load impedance A small cross sectional area will increase the cable s series resistance inducing power loss and response variations damping factor Connectors wired with 2 5 sq mm 12 gauge cable will be satisfactory under normal conditions with very long cable runs the wire size should be increased Please refer to the following t...

Page 5: ...ll professional loudspeaker systems the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity Care should be taken to avoid overdriving the amplifier into clipping Damage to the loudspeaker will be sustained if the amplifier is driven into clipping for any extended period of time Headroom of at least 3 dB should be allowed When evaluating an amplifier it is important to take into account its...

Page 6: ...ation is necessary only to compensate for difficult acoustic environments Over equalisation can reduce system headroom and introduce phase distortion resulting in degraded sound If equalisation is required it should be applied gently and smoothly Extreme equalization may be detrimental of overall sound quality 9 Flying The WA 15S incorporates convenient M10 flying points The unit can be flown by u...

Page 7: ...se by as much as 3 dB producing the same effect as doubling the available amplifier power Because the loudspeaker is radiating its power into half as much space this is known as half space loading For each additional boundary the SPL can increase by a further 3 dB Corner placement or eighth space loading can increase a bass speaker s efficiency by up to 9 dB This effect is not the same at all freq...

Page 8: ...8 WA 15S Operation Manual rev 1 0 0 12 Dimensions 12 Dimensions WA 15 S 590 0 23 23 476 8 18 77 338 2 13 32 417 6 16 44 200 0 7 87 295 2 11 62 257 1 10 12 ...

Page 9: ...weighted pink noise input measured at 1 metre in half space All specifications are subject to change without notice WA 15S Bass direct radiating loudspeaker Vented 54 Hz 3000 Hz 45 Hz 4000 Hz 100 dB 1 W 2 83 V for 8 ohms 1000 W average 2000 W programme 4000 W peak 1200 2000 W 8 ohms 130 dB average 136 dB peak 8 ohms 1 x 380 mm 15 Bass driver Low Pass filter 100 Hz 500 Hz 24 dB octave Recommended Hi...

Page 10: ... altered or removed Work under warranty should only be carried out by a White Acoustics dealer or service agent This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights If your White Acoustics product requires repair please visit www whiteacoustics com to find your local dealer or distributor Do not ship any product to White Acoustics without previous authorisation Our policy commits us to incorporat...

Page 11: ...Domestic Electrical Equipment The apparatus is designed and constructed such that electromagnetic disturbances generated do not exceed levels allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other apparatus to operate as intended and the apparatus has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended Details of the Apparatus Whi...

Page 12: ...Operation Manual www whiteacoustics com White Acoustics Limited COATBRIDGE North Lanarkshire ML5 4TF Scotland United Kingdom Part of the TC Group of companies REVISION DATE 07 June 11 6481 0589 ...

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