QSC WL3082 8-Inch Wide Line Array Speaker

Part of the WideLine-8 line array system, the WL3082 from QSC is an 8” wide line array speaker. Boasting multiple mounting, stacking, and suspension options, the WL3082 is ideal for installed and portable applications that need professional audio performance but are tight on space.

More about QSC’s WideLine-8 System

Boasting the WideLine family’s signature wide coverage, the Wideline-8 system packs full-size line array performance into a compact design. Line array speaker systems are becoming more prevalent in an ever-expanding range of applications of all shapes and sizes. WL-8 is QSC’s solution for spaces that need big audio input in a small footprint—all while delivering professional sound worthy of demanding concert and installation setups.

Experience a broad stereo image that reduces the number of speakers you need to fill your space with awesome audio and gives you more flexibility in speaker placement. The waveguide exits of each WL-8 model extend nearly to the top and bottom of the speaker enclosure, creating a continuous acoustical source while minimizing discontinuities between adjacent elements resulting in greatly reduced destructive interaction.

Another premium feature of the WL-8 series is its pristine and expansive frequency coverage. Each tri-amplified speaker element uses two high-power 8" low-frequency drivers with neodymium magnets. Both drivers cover low frequency, while only one extends into the mid-range, thus maintaining horizontal dispersion control at crossover. Meanwhile, high frequencies are handled by a premium, 3" diaphragm neodymium compression driver mounted to a 140º multiple aperture diffraction waveguide.

QSC WL3082 Features

• Extraordinarily compact (only 20" / 508 mm wide) and lightweight (38 lb / 17.2 kg)
• High acoustic output (133 dB SPL peak)
• Wide 140° horizontal coverage
• High power, 8" neodymium LF / MF drivers provide low-frequency extension to 62 Hz without subwoofers
• 3" diaphragm compression driver on QSC's patented 140° multiple diffraction aperture waveguide (Patent No. 7,177,437)
• Patented (D576,660) side-mounted vent ports designed for double duty as handles
• Simple, easy-to-use rigging system supports arrays of up to 12 units with 10:1 design factor
• Flexible ground stack capability
• Fully supported in EASE and EASE Focus acoustic software
• Birch ply enclosures. Available with standard finish in black (WL3082) or white (WL3082-WT). For applications requiring an extra durable finish, the WL3082-TG (Tour Grade) version is coated with LINE-X® (black only).
• Designed for tri-amplified operation. DSP settings are available on Q-Sys, SC-28, PLD amplifiers and CXD amplifiers.

• WL3082 8-Inch Wide Line Array Speaker1

• ConfigurationDual 8-inch, 3-way, triamp line-array
• Transducers
  • High-frequency: 1.4-inch exit, 3-inch diaphragm, neodymium magnet compression driver
  • Low-frequency: Dual, 8-inch woofer, 2.5-inch voice coil
• Frequency Response (±3 dB)68 Hz - 18 kHz
• Frequency Range (-10 dB)62 Hz - 20 kHz
• Nominal Impedance
  • HF: 16 ohms
  • MF: 16 ohms
  • LF: 16 ohms
• Continuous Power Capacity [1]
  • HF: 85W
  • MF: 250W
  • LF: 250W
• Maximum Output, Continuous / Peak (dB SPL at 1 m)
  • HF: 127 dB SPL / 133 dB SPL
  • MF: 122 dB SPL / 128 dB SPL
  • LF: 122 dB SPL / 128 dB SPL
• Nominal Coverage
  • H: 140°
  • V: dependent on number of elements used
• Enclosure TypePorted, trapezoidal
• Enclosure Material15 mm birch plywood
• FinishAvailable in black
• GrillePerforated, 16AWG steel, backed with black cloth fabric
• ConnectorsTwo NL8 in parallel
• Pin Outs
  • 1+/1- NC
  • 2+/2- LF
  • 3+/3- MF
  • 4+/4- HF
• Attachment PointsIntegral, side plate adjustable rigging system, vertical splay adjustable in 1° increments from 0° - 10°
• Dimensions (H×W×D)9×20×16" (229×508×406 mm)
• Carton Dimensions (H×W×D)24×14×18" (610×356×457 mm)
• Net Weight38 lbs (17 kg)
• Shipping Weight47 lbs (21.3 kg)
• Note[1] Two hours, IEC specified noise