Martin Audio WPC – 2x10" Bi-Amp 3-Way Compact Line Array

Product Overview

The Martin Audio WPC is a 3-way bi-amp compact scalable line array loudspeaker engineered for high-output fixed installations and large-venue touring applications in concert halls, houses of worship, stadiums, and performing arts centres. Dual 10" drivers and bi-amplified active crossover operation deliver substantially higher SPL and deeper low-frequency extension than passive Wavefront Precision enclosures, making the WPC the specification-grade choice for demanding commercial AV environments. Like all enclosures in the Wavefront Precision commercial line array system family, the WPC is driven by external Martin Audio iKON multi-channel Class D amplification and optimised through DISPLAY software, enabling per-segment scalable resolution control across arrays of up to 16 enclosures. AV system designers and integrators specifying for large auditoriums, arenas, and multi-purpose halls will find the WPC delivers the coverage precision and output headroom required for critical listening environments.

Product Description

The WPC is the compact bi-amp member of the Wavefront Precision commercial line array system platform, positioned between the passive WPS and the large-format WPL. Its 3-way topology uses a bi-amplified configuration in which separate amplifier channels drive the LF section and the MF/HF section independently, allowing each transducer group to be processed with dedicated crossover filters, time alignment, and protection limiting. This approach unlocks greater efficiency, headroom, and frequency response accuracy compared to passive network designs at similar cabinet sizes. The dual 10" LF drivers provide the cone area and excursion needed for authoritative low-frequency output in large venues, while the 100° horizontal constant directivity pattern maintains consistent coverage from the primary coverage axis to the audience edges. Scalable resolution technology, accessed through Martin Audio DISPLAY software, divides the array into independently optimised segments, each assigned its own delay, level, and EQ parameters to deliver uniform SPL and tonal consistency to every seat in architecturally complex rooms. The integral 3-point flying system accommodates arrays of up to 16 enclosures, with side and rear handles facilitating precise splay angle setting during rigging. The WPC is suitable for permanent installation in auditoriums, stadium bowls, concert halls, large houses of worship, government performing arts facilities, and convention centres, as well as high-production touring configurations requiring compact yet powerful commercial line array systems. Browse the complete Wavefront Precision range at Creation Networks — Martin Audio.

Key Features

• 3-Way Bi-Amp Configuration — Separate amplifier channels for LF and MF/HF sections deliver greater headroom, efficiency, and transducer protection than passive crossover designs.
• Dual 10" LF Drivers — Large cone area and excursion for extended low-frequency output and sustained high SPL across large audience areas.
• Scalable Resolution Technology — Per-segment independent optimisation via DISPLAY software for coverage uniformity that standard commercial line array systems cannot achieve.
• Martin Audio DISPLAY Integration — Full acoustic prediction, splay angle calculation, DSP parameter loading, and system verification from a single software environment.
• iKON Class D Multi-Channel Amplification — Martin Audio's dedicated amplifier platform provides onboard DSP, active crossover processing, and native DISPLAY integration.
• 100° Horizontal Constant Directivity — Consistent level and tonal character across the full horizontal coverage zone without off-axis degradation.
• Integral 3-Point Flying System — Supports up to 16-enclosure arrays with precise splay angle control via side and rear handles.
• Fixed and Touring Deployment — Compact cabinet dimensions suit both permanent installation and production touring rigs.

Typical Applications

• Large auditorium and concert hall fixed installation
• House of worship — large sanctuaries and multi-campus facilities
• Stadium and arena main hang and outfill
• Government and performing arts facility AV system
• Multi-purpose convention centre and event space
• Broadcast studio and live production venue

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does bi-amp mean for the WPC and how does it affect amplifier channel count?

Bi-amp operation requires two amplifier channels per enclosure — one for the LF driver and one for the combined MF/HF section. This is handled by Martin Audio's iKON multi-channel amplifiers, which are specified per-array. The benefit is independent processing, crossover filtering, and protection limiting for each transducer group, resulting in higher headroom and accuracy compared to a passive crossover.

How many WPC enclosures can be flown in a single hang?

The WPC's integral 3-point flying system supports arrays of up to 16 enclosures, providing coverage capability for large-venue and stadium-scale applications.

How does the WPC compare to the WPS in a system specification?

The WPC uses larger 10" dual drivers and a bi-amp active crossover, delivering meaningfully higher SPL output, greater low-frequency extension, and improved transducer control compared to the passive 8" WPS. It is the specification choice when the venue demands greater output headroom or throw distance.

Is DISPLAY software required to operate the WPC?

DISPLAY is not strictly required but is essential for accessing scalable resolution optimisation and for correct system commissioning. Without DISPLAY, the per-segment delay, level, and filter settings that define the WPC's coverage precision cannot be applied.

What is the horizontal coverage pattern?

The WPC maintains 100° constant directivity horizontally, providing consistent level and tonal response from on-axis to the lateral audience boundary.

Can the WPC be specified for a permanent house of worship installation?

Yes. The WPC is well-suited to large sanctuary installations where high output, precise coverage control, and musical fidelity are all required. Its compact form factor also supports discreet architectural integration.

What warranty applies?

Martin Audio products purchased through Creation Networks carry the manufacturer's standard warranty. Contact Creation Networks for warranty registration and service support.