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WPI SERIES

Spatial Audio Processor

OVERVIEW

“DO THE HELICOPTER!”

“Do the helicopter” is a common pro audio expression when evaluating, testing and commissioning spatial audio systems. It’s certainly always an impressive demo as the helicopter swoops in from behind, hovers and then speeds off into the distance.

Yes – WPI can do all of that, but the power of the system can also be more ‘subtle’, creating precise localisation and natural movement of any sound objects throughout the listening space.

ANY VENUE, ANY WORKFLOW.

WPI Series delivers true multi-algorithm spatial processing, allowing different rendering methods to operate simultaneously within the same project.

Control zones allow source positions to be managed within defined areas of the venue, enabling multi-room setup and spatialization.

Its native Dante® architecture, scalable channel licensing up to 512 channels, and fully redundant hardware provide unmatched flexibility, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Combined with OSC & ADM-OSC protocol integration, it adapts precisely to any venue, workflow, or creative requirement.

Combined with upgradeable licensing and scalable DSP configurations, WPI is designed to grow with projects, whether they are smaller installations or larger immersive environments.

This is Immersive Audio Processing Without Compromise

The Wharfedale Pro WPI Series immersive audio platform delivers exceptional realism, precision, and creative freedom for professional sound environments.

Designed to overcome the limitations of traditional stereo and channel-based systems, WPI enables precise localisation and natural movement of sound objects throughout the listening space. Ultra-low latency processing ensures perfect timing and clarity, preserving the integrity of every performance. Whether used in live sound, theatre, houses of worship or installation, WPI Series creates immersive soundfields that extend consistently across the entire audience area, delivering a more natural and engaging listening experience.

Multi-Algorithm Spatial Processing for Maximum Creative Control

WPI Series features a powerful spatial audio engine capable of running multiple (see the full list below) spatialisation algorithms simultaneously within the same project.

Engineers can assign different algorithms (or copies of the same, with different parameters) to individual processing buses and route sound objects freely between them, allowing optimisation for both static positioning and dynamic movement. Sound objects can be processed across multiple buses and automated via timecode, enabling complex spatial behaviour and evolving soundscapes. This unique multi-algorithm architecture provides exceptional flexibility, allowing immersive systems to be precisely tailored to artistic goals, venue requirements, and loudspeaker configurations.

For automation purposes, WPI works with Holoscore plugin, available in all popular DAW formats (AU, AAX, VST), with simple and intuitive interface enabling users’ full control of the WPI parameters and objects behaviour over a timeline.

WPI products are also fully OSC & ADM-OSC compatible, with all 3rd party real-time tracking systems, to seamlessly interact with stage performance, automatically with no operator input needed.

So that’s the background and the words. Now, its time to immerse your audience and to take your project to the next level with WPI hardware and software.

Flexible Platform: From WPI ECO Software to Dedicated DSP Hardware

WPI Series is available as both a native software solution and dedicated DSP hardware processors, providing unmatched deployment flexibility.

WPI ECO delivers full spatial rendering capability on macOS, offering an accessible entry point for immersive audio systems for up to 16 outputs. For larger-scale and mission-critical environments, WPI-D64 and WPI-D512 provide dedicated DSP hardware with expanded channel capacity and redundant architecture. All versions share the same spatial engine and control environment, allowing users to scale seamlessly from software-based systems to high-capacity DSP hardware without changing workflows or system design.

Scalable Channel Licensing That Grows with Your System

WPI Series uses a flexible channel-based licensing model, allowing users to deploy only the processing capacity required for each application.

Systems can be upgraded as requirements expand, protecting investment and eliminating unnecessary hardware replacement. WPI ECO supports immersive applications with up to 16 output channels, while WPI-D64 and WPI-D512 support systems with up to 64 and 512 channels respectively. This scalable architecture ensures that WPI Series can support everything from small immersive spaces to large, complex productions with the same platform and software environment.

CONTROL ZONES AND MULTI-ROOM OPERATION

Each WPI processing bus can have separate speaker output configurations and coordinates origin in space. In effect, this makes it possible to completely separate any number of rooms or spaces which are independent from one another.

These can also be used with dedicated input control zones that lock the positioning of each sound source to a constrained area in the project. Together, it makes programming and automating the sound design across complex multi-room venues a breeze!

Native Dante® Integration for Reliable Professional Workflows

WPI Series is built around native Dante audio networking, ensuring seamless integration into modern digital audio infrastructures. Dual redundant Dante connections provide reliable signal transport and uninterrupted operation in critical applications. The processor connects directly with digital mixing consoles, playback systems, and networked audio devices without requiring additional interfaces. This network-native design simplifies installation, reduces system complexity, and enables efficient signal routing, making WPI Series ideally suited for professional live sound, theatre, broadcast, and installed sound environments.

It is possible to order with other AoIP standard interfaces optionally.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

WPI D64

Central Processor

WPI D512

Central Processor

IN THE NEWS

Live Magazine

WPI Series Features in Live Magazine

Marko Jovanović—our application and solutions specialist—was interviewed for Live Mag to give more details about how WPI moves beyond traditional stereo sound to create a wider and more immersive audience experience. He highlights how spatial audio allows sounds to move naturally through a space, improving clarity and reducing frequency masking.

DOWNLOADS
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WPI Featured in Live Magazine – Summer 2026 Magazine3 MB Download
TUTORIALS

Complete control

WPI transforms conventional sound reinforcement into a fully immersive, object-based spatial experience. Designed for live performance, theatre, houses of worship and permanent installations, WPI delivers studio-grade precision with real-world reliability.

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

18th May 2026

WPI Series Software Overview
Discover everything to know about the browser-based software such as how to access, basic functionality, basic setup and more. The session will run for approximately 2 hours, with a Q & A session at the end.

18th June 2026

WPI Series Software Overview
Discover everything to know about the browser-based software such as how to access, basic functionality, basic setup and more. The session will run for approximately 2 hours, with a Q & A session at the end.

SEE IT LIVE

Guangzhou Prolight and Sound 2026

Guangzhou, China

Prolight + Sound Guangzhou (PLSG) is the world’s largest trade fair for the professional entertainment and AV (audio-visual) industry, held annually in Guangzhou, China.

CONTACT US

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    CENTRAL UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
    Feature Specification

    Physical

    Form Factor
    19” Rack (2.5RU)
    Height
    110mm
    Depth
    433mm
    Weight
    13kg

    Electrical

    Dual powerCON™ inputs
    100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
    Redundant CRPS module
    <550W total consumption
    80 Plus Platinum PSU
    Low noise cooling system

    Network & Audio

    2 × 2.5Gbps etherCON Dante Ports (Primary/Secondary)
    1 × 1Gbps Remote Port
    Up to 512 × 512 redundant channels
    24-bit PCM
    44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96kHz
    <1ms latency

    Processing

    14-core (D64) / 24-core (D512)
    Unlimited virtual sources*
    3D algorithmic reverberation
    8-band EQ per source & bus
    0–5000ms delay per source
    Subwoofer management (LFE or custom bus)
    Integrated binaural monitoring

    Control & Integration

    Web Remote interface
    OSC send/receive
    HOLOSCORE plug-in (VST, AU, AAX)
    Automatic boot & preset recall
    Offline Editor (WPI Designer)
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