Home Studio Audio
Monitoring Guide
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Introduction
Welcome to the highly rewarding world of home studio creativity.
We’ve put together this useful guide to help you understand whatmakes a great home studio monitoring environment — and we hopeit’ll inspire you to build your very own high-quality audio
production space.
For over four decades, we’ve created the world’s finest active
loudspeakers. By producing accurate, reliable mixes that translateconsistently to other rooms and playback systems, we’ve set thestandard for music, film and broadcast reference monitoring acrossthe globe.
We pride ourselves on localised production, and manufacture every
one of our loudspeakers in our lakeside factory in the idyllic town of
Iisalmi, Finland — the very place where our story began.

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Sustainability at Genelec
Taking steps to ensure the health of the environment and our global
community has always been a top priority for us. We work tirelessly
to reduce our carbon footprint and manufacture with renewableenergy and materials, following the highest environmental, social andindustrial standards while recycling our waste wherever possible andpromoting well-being.
At Genelec, we reject any form of disposable culture, preferring instead
our time-tested and responsible approach of offering long lasting
monitoring solutions and delivering consistently on environmental andsocial responsibilities.

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Let’s get started!
So now it’s time for you to learn how tobuild the best possible home monitoring
environment for fulfilling your creative
potential. We hope you’ll read this guide
fully to get the most out of it, and we
encourage you to contact us with anyquestions that arise. Above all, have
fun with it and thank you for taking thefirst steps of your home studio journeywith Genelec!

Professional
Audio Monitoring for
Home Studios
With all the time and effort that goes into creating audio,
it’s no wonder that you want the world to get excitedabout how it sounds. Our passion is creating professional monitoring loudspeakers that enable you to hear
every detail, providing the sonic information needed
for polishing mixes to perfection — and ensuring thatthey sound great, wherever they’re being heard.
As you make adjustments to pre-amps, microphones,
plug-ins and any other elements in your signal path,you’ll need to be sure that you’re making decisions
that benefit your mix. To do this, you need monitoring
loudspeakers that reproduce audio in a precise
and uncoloured way, neither adding nor taking away
anything from the sounds you’re hearing.
The best solution is to use high-quality monitoring
loudspeakers, such as Genelec reference monitors,
which allow you to hear the absolute sonic truth. Put
simply, a pair of accurate studio monitors are arguably
the most important pieces of equipment in any
recording studio.

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Our Focus on Active Monitoring
Founders Ilpo Martikainen and Topi Partanen launched
Genelec in 1978 after responding to a technicalchallenge from Finland’s national broadcaster YLE. They
were asked to create an active monitoring loudspeakersuitable for professional radio production, which they
duly delivered with the iconic Genelec S30. They went
on to build Genelec’s industry-leading team of highly
skilled and passionate innovators, keeping active
monitoring at the very core of our business.
Simply put, active loudspeakers have built-in amplifiers.
Compared to passive designs, high-quality active
monitoring loudspeakers provide you with superiorsound fidelity, which can make it simpler and lesstime-consuming to create professional-level audio.
There are several reasons why. Firstly, active monitors
introduce minimal distortion, so you’ll hear a much

Creating an Effective
Studio Environment
Although high-quality monitoring loudspeakers are yourbest friends in audio production, there’s a few otherthings to consider if you want to completely optimise
your home studio. It’s wise to think carefully about
your studio’s building materials, your listening position,
room furniture, acoustic treatment and your monitoring
system’s placement and calibration.
As you keep reading, we’ll guide you through the mosttypical issues faced by home studio owners and you’llalso find a few handy tips and tricks to get you started
in creating your perfect monitoring setup.

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more useful, precise and clear representation of theoriginal sound signal. Importantly, this makes yourears much less tired during long sessions of listening.
Furthermore — with their internal amplifiers — active
monitors can be fully optimised down to the component
level. This makes them capable of producing a highly
accurate frequency response, which can be calibrated
to fit the room, system and any personal preferences
you have. Such calibration is far easier to perform
effectively with active circuitry.
Finally, high-quality active designs, such as Genelec’s,
allow access to each individual monitor’s power
management and protective circuitry, which, in
conjunction with optimised components, minimises
power-consumption. Genelec’s active monitors takefull advantage of these benefits to bring you the highest
level of performance.

Your Monitors Set The Bar For Precision
Monitoring loudspeakers are designed to reproduce
audio very accurately without adding any colour,
meaning that, ideally, they’ll neither add nor take away
anything from the original sound. Such monitors
should be carefully positioned to minimise the room’s
influence on what the listener hears — which isultimately deter-mined by a mixture of monitoring
performance, room acoustics and the listener’s
position within the space.
Genelec monitoring loudspeakers are extremely
effective professional tools for creative audio work anddetailed high-end listening. We offer a wide range ofmonitors that suit different budgets, studio sizes andcreative require-ments. It’s important to know thatwith Genelec you have a choice between ‘classic’analogue monitors (e.g. 80xx & 70xx Series) and‘modern’ DSP-powered Smart Active Monitors (SAM)(e.g. 83xx & 73xx Series). Our SAM monitors offer
you the possibility to perform automated calibration

using our powerful Genelec Loudspeaker Manager(GLM) software — enabling the monitors to adapt
perfectly to your room while providing a range of handy
control features.
So, when it comes to choosing the right monitors foryour home studio, it’s a good idea to identify yourrequirements for listening distance, Sound Pressure
Level (SPL) capacity, bass response and loudspeakercabinet size, which can then be balanced with yourbudget. With our highly accessible team of friendly
and knowledgeable professionals, Genelec is uniquely
positioned to help you create and make the most of
your ideal home studio.
From our ultra-compact 8010 nearfield model to our
massive 1236 main monitors, Genelec’s uncompromising principles of high quality and performance will
ensure that you’ll be perfectly equipped to produce
the best material you possibly can.

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System and
Listener Positioning
Positioning your monitoring loudspeaker system carefully
will help you to minimise the negative influences ofyour room’s acoustics, ensuring that your system canperform with as much clarity and accuracy as possible.
The ideal system position is governed by the physics ofsound, which affects all loudspeakers, of any kind.
Ideally, your monitors should be placed symmetrically(both in distance and angle) and kept close to the front
wall. This position will naturally boost the low frequency
response, so a small amount of compensation istypically needed to reduce it again, improving the overall
playback clarity. This is done using the rear panel DIP
switches on our analogue monitors, or through GLM
software calibration when using our SAM monitors.
Positioning monitors further away from the front wall islikely to cause unwanted low frequency cancellation,
so is best avoided.
Close-to-wall positioning also helps keep the ’criticaldistance’ further away from your monitoring system.
The critical distance is where you as a listener start tohear less ‘direct sound’ from your monitors and moreundesirable ‘reflected sound’ from the room, and so
pushing back the critical distance will provide a larger
useful listening area beyond your ideal listening position.
When you’ve determined your listening position, placethe ‘acoustic axis’ of your monitors (usually the midpoint
between the tweeter and woofer) at the exact heightof your ears, or up to a maximum of 15 degrees above
or below them using a vertically tilted position. Most
Genelec monitors come with handy adjustable Iso-Pods
that make vertical tilting simple and easy.
The next step is to horizontally angle the monitors at 60
degrees, so they face in towards your listening position,
which should be at a distance equal to that between themonitors, creating an equilateral listening triangle. Thisis the best possible foundation for a great sounding
system, before any other system calibration is performed.
Table surfaces can cause harsh reflections, so if you’d
like to place your monitors on a table, it’s best to use
small stands that lift them above the surface.

8Treating Your Listening Environment
Every material in your space affects the sound you
hear during playback. Hard surfaces cause reflections
and reverberation which audibly mix with direct sound,
causing a lack of clarity, especially as your listening
distance increases. Adding soft materials, particularly
in critical areas, helps to reduce reflections and reverberation, allowing for a clearer, more balanced sound.
Specifying and installing acoustic treatment is usually
best done by a professional. However, there’s a very
good chance that you can make a few improvements
by installing basic acoustic panels yourself.
It’s useful to know that sound reflections occur mainly
from the walls, ceiling and floor, and you can easily
determine the point where the first reflection towards
your listening position will occur. Simply sit in yourlistening position and have someone move a mirror
along the surface (such as a wall or ceiling) while you
watch it. When you see your monitor in the mirror, thenthe mirror is positioned where the first reflection occurs.
This method will help you to correctly install basic
acoustic panels on your walls or ceilings, and carpetson the floor, which will make a significant difference tohigh frequency effects such as audible echoes. Ideally,
the acoustic treatment should include a few thicker
panels to help control low and mid-range frequencies.
Finally, it’s important that the room is not over treated,
as a completely dry sound is likely to negatively affect
the quality of your listening and recording experience.
To further reduce the influence of your room during
monitoring, you can move your listening position closer
to the system. This is done by creating a smaller
listening triangle. Using Genelec ‘The Ones’ monitors
for instance, it’s possible to create an ‘ultra-nearfield’(UNF) setup, allowing your listening distance to be as
little as 50 cm, which makes the influence of the room
almost inaudible.

9Room Calibration and GLM
Every room is different, and each room’s listening
experience is unique. That’s not ideal for decision
making when you’re creating audio — so we recommend
calibration to remedy the situation. Calibrating yourmonitors enables you to compensate for your room’s
negative acoustic influences and achieve a neutral
starting point from which you can dial in your personal
sound preferences, if needed. This means that you
can trust the decisions you make, and gives you reliable
monitoring tools that allow you to create mixes thatsound great on any system — giving you a more
efficient, enjoyable workflow.

listening level using our powerful automated GLM
software. SAM Technology combined with GLM also
allows you to comply easily with standard music,
gaming, EBU, ATSC, SMPTE, Netflix and Dolby Atmos
listening requirements.
Whichever way you choose to calibrate your system andoptimise your space, it’s good to set aside some time
for adjustments so that you can reap the full benefit ofa smooth and controlled frequency response, allowing
you to nail your mixes again and again.

The main reason why uncalibrated monitors cause
poor decision making is that anything that boosts or
reduces certain frequencies — such as nearby wallsthat boost the bass response — will cause you to add
too much or too little of those frequencies to your mix,
as you attempt to overcome the problems in your room.
Therefore, creating audio on an uncalibrated system
is likely to result in mixes that sound unbalanced onother systems.
All Genelec monitors can be compensated for the roomthey’re used in. Our Smart Active Monitoring (SAM)
models are GLM capable, enabling them to perform afull and precise calibration of frequency response andGenelec Room Acoustic Data Evaluation (GRADE)
Alongside ultra-precise calibration, our GLM software
offers the unique possibility to produce an in-depth
GRADE report, detailing the performance of your SAM
monitoring system and the room it’s being used in.
Using measurements taken by GLM and delivered as ahandy PDF, GRADE shows you what’s working in yourlistening environment, and what needs improvement— down to the last detail. It even suggests basic changes
that you can make yourself. If more complex acoustic
treatment is required, you can simply take your GRADE
report to a professional acoustician who will be able
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direction with studio improvements.After reading GLM’s
GRADE report and making updates to your setup, you
can check how effective your changes are by generatinga new report. Together, GLM and GRADE provide youwith a truly one-of-a-kind, powerful tool that allows you
to measure, understand and optimise your setup withthe highest level of precision.

Choosing Your Perfect Solution
While the general sound quality of all Genelec monitoring systems is remarkably consistent across theentire range, the following aspects of performance tend
to improve as you progress from our smaller models
to the larger ones:
SPL – Larger models offer increased maximum soundpressure levels and lower distortion at peak performance.
Bass – Larger models have more extended low
frequency response, and reproduce bass at a louder
playback level than smaller models — which reduces
the need to add a subwoofer to your system. This meansthat the benefits of a subwoofer are especially noticeable when used with smaller monitors. However, asubwoofer can still be very helpful when used with larger
monitors, since it allows the monitors to focus theirenergy on reproducing the low-mids, mids and highs,
which increases the system’s maximum SPL.
DCW – The Directivity Control Waveguide plays anessential role in ensuring the highest possible soundquality from our monitors, by controlling how the soundradiates from the face of the monitor. In practice, thismeans that the ‘off-axis’ sound — experienced outside
the usual listening ‘sweet spot’ — improves in quality
as the size of the DCW increases. As a result, larger
DCWs improve the quality of reflected sound, as
most reflections are generated off-axis.
Many of Genelec’s monitoring loudspeakers feature our
special aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure(MDE) design, which provides the perfect acoustic
foundation for the DCW to work effectively. Our pointsource ’The Ones Series’ models also utilise our
Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC) Driver Technology,
which makes it possible to listen in an ultra-nearfieldposition and allows the DCW to be larger and more
effective in relation to the monitor’s physical size.
Even with monitors of the same size or physicalappearance, there can be important differences. For
example, our 8030, 8330 and 8331 models all sharethe same physical size, yet have significant differencesin functionality, such as SAM technology or coaxial‘point source’ design.

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Studio Monitors& Accessories
Now you’ve read the basics of building
your ideal home studio, here’s a quick
introduction to our wide range ofprofessional monitoring loudspeakers
and accessories, highlighting a few
popular choices.

The 8010 — An UltraCompact High Achiever
The 8010 may be small, but it packs a significant
sonic punch. It’s a serious space-saving and travelfriendly monitor that’ll help you get your mixes inbalance, whether you’re making songs or finalising
video soundtracks. As an optional extra, our soft
carrying bag helps you move around safely with apair of 8010s.
The combination of the 8010 and our 7040 subwoofer
provides a compact professional setup with a controlled
and extended frequency response, allowing you to hear
everything you need to create high-quality mixes.
The 8010 is the perfect way to start your journey into
professional monitoring.

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The 8330 — A Highly
Adaptable Powerhouse
The 8330 is a powerful tool for improving your audio
creation workflow. As part of our SAM range, featuringbuilt-in DSP, the 8330 utilises our GLM software forgame-changing auto-calibration, in-depth acoustic
reporting and handy system control features.
Like all of our DSP-based models, the 8330 accepts
digital audio via its AES/EBU input, or analogue audio
via a separate input.
Additionally, when using the 8330 in conjunction withour 7350 subwoofer, you’ll experience an exceptional
full range monitoring system, from the lowest lows to thehighest highs.
So, no matter what kind of room or audio projects
you’re working with, the 8330 takes your monitoring
to the very next level of precision.

More Monitors
and Subwoofers
You can explore our full range of monitors andsubwoofers or find out more about the 8010, 8330 and
The Ones Series by navigating our product pages at
www.genelec.com

14Our Flagship‘The Ones’ Series‘The Ones’ Series of SAM models all feature a unique three-way
coaxial ‘point source’ design, delivering pinpoint object localisation,
an incredibly detailed sense of depth, and accurate, fatigue freelistening even on long sessions. With the benefit of GLM calibration
support and The Ones’ ultra-nearfield capabilities — allowing
listening distances down to as little as 50 cm - this series is incredibly
effective and adaptable in any environment, even creating anexperience similar to headphone monitoring, when desired.
Available in four different sizes to match your SPL and low frequency
needs, The Ones are built to reveal every detail in your audio withoutcompromise.
To accommodate even the most demanding applications andchallenging spaces, our optional W371 Adaptive Woofer System
works in combination with the three largest models in The Ones
Series, creating a flawless full-range monitoring setup that plays rightdown to 23 Hz.
For the most serious of home studio engineers, The Ones will keep
up with you every step of the way.

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Analogue Studio Monitors
8010A
Maximum sound pressure level1 96 dB
Free field frequency response

67 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of frequency response ± 2.5 dB (74 Hz – 20 kHz)
Drivers

Woofer 3 inch + Tweeter 3/4 inch metal dome + DCW™

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 25 W + Tweeter 25 W (both Class D)

Dimensions H x W x D

195 x 121 x 115 mm,
711/16 x 43/4 x 417/32 inch, with Iso-Pod™

Weight

1.5 kg / 3.3 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analogue input

8020D
Maximum sound pressure level1 100 dB
Free field frequency response

56 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of frequency response ± 2.5 dB (62 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers

Woofer 41/8 inch + Tweeter 3/4 inch metal dome + DCW™

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 50 W + Tweeter 50 W (both Class D)

Dimensions H x W x D

242 x 148 x 142 mm,

Weight3.2 kg / 7.1 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analogue input

917/32 x 513/16 x 519/32 inch, with Iso-Pod™

8030C
Maximum sound pressure level1 104 dB
Free field frequency response

47 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of frequency response ± 2 dB (54 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers

Woofer 51/8 inch + Tweeter 3/4 inch metal dome + DCW™

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 50 W + Tweeter 50 W (both Class D)

Dimensions H x W x D

299 x 189 x 178 mm,

Weight5 kg / 11.0 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analogue input

1125/32 x 77/16 x 7 inch, with Iso-Pod™

8040B
Maximum sound pressure level1 105 dB
Free field frequency response

41 Hz - 21 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of frequency response ± 2 dB (48 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers

Woofer 61/2 inch + Tweeter 3/4 inch metal dome + DCW™

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 90 W + Tweeter 90 W (both Class AB)

Dimensions H x W x D

365 x 237 x 223 mm,
143/8 x 911/32 x 825/32 inch, with Iso-Pod™

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Weight9.4 kg / 20.7 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analogue input

8050B
Maximum sound pressure level1 110 dB
Free field frequency response

32 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of frequency response ± 2 dB (38 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers

Woofer 81/16 inch +Tweeter 31/32 inch metal dome + DCW™

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 150 W + Tweeter 120 W (both Class AB)

Dimensions H x W x D

452 x 286 x 278 mm,
1725/32 x 111/4 x 1015/16 inch, with Iso-Pod™

Weight

14.4 kg / 31.7 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analogue input

Active Subfoowers
7040A
Maximum sound pressure level1 100 dB
Free field frequency response

30 Hz - 90 Hz (-6 dB)

Drivers

61/2 inch

Amplifier power per channel

50 W (Class D)

Dimensions H x W x D

410 x 350 x 205 mm,

Weight11.3 kg / 24.9 lb

165/32 x 1325/32 x 81/16 inch
Connectors

2 x XLR Analogue Inputs
2 x XLR Analogue Outputs

7050C
Maximum sound pressure level1 103 dB
Free field frequency response

24 Hz - 85 Hz (-6 dB)

Drivers

81/16 inch

Amplifier power per channel

130 W (Class D)

Dimensions H x W x D

410 x 350 x 319 mm,

Weight17.3 kg / 38.1 lb

165/32 x 1325/32 x 129/16 inch
Connectors

6 x XLR Analogue Inputs
5 x XLR Analogue Outputs

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SAMTM Series Two-Way Monitors (GLM capable)
8320A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 100 dB
Free field frequency response		 55 Hz - 23 kHz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 1.5 dB (66 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers		 Woofer 41/8 inch + Tweeter 3/4 inch metal dome + DCW™
Amplifier power per channel		 Woofer 50 W + Tweeter 50 W (both Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 242 x 151 x 142 mm,
917/32 x 515/16 x 519/32 inch, with Iso-Pod™
Weight		 3.2 kg / 7.1 lb
Connectors		 1 x XLR analogue input, 2 x RJ45 GLM Network

8330A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 104 dB
Free field frequency response		 45 Hz - 23 kHz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 1.5 dB (58 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers		 Woofer 51/8 inch + Tweeter 3/4 inch metal dome + DCW™
Amplifier power per channel		 Woofer 50 W + Tweeter 50 W (both Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 299 x 189 x 178 mm,
1125/32 x 77/16 x 7 inch, with Iso-Pod™
Weight		 5.5 kg / 12.1 lb
Connectors		 1 x XLR Analogue Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Input,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Output, 2 x RJ45 GLM Network

8340A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 110 dB
Free field frequency response		 38 Hz - 22 kHz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 1.5 dB (45 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers		 Woofer 61/2 inch + Tweeter 3/4 inch metal dome + DCW™
Amplifier power per channel		 Woofer 150 W + Tweeter 150 W (both Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 365 x 237 x 223 mm,
143/8 x 911/32 x 825/32 inch, with Iso-Pod™
Weight		 8.4 kg / 18.5 lb
Connectors		 1 x XLR Analogue Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Input,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Output, 2 x RJ45 GLM Network

8350A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 112 dB
Free field frequency response		 33 Hz - 22 kHz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 1.5 dB (38 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers		 Woofer 81/16 inch + Tweeter 31/32 inch metal dome + DCW™
Amplifier power per channel		 Woofer 200 W + Tweeter 150 W (both Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 452 x 286 x 278 mm,
1725/32 x 111/4 x 1015/16 inch, with Iso-Pod™
Weight		 12.8 kg / 28.2 lb
Connectors		 1 x XLR Analogue Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Input,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Output, 2 x RJ45 GLM Network

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SAMTM Series Subwoofers (GLM capable)
7350A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 104 dB
Free field frequency response		 22 Hz - 160 Hz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 3 dB (25 Hz - 150 Hz)
Drivers		81/16 inch
Amplifier power per channel		 150 W (Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 410 x 350 x 319 mm,
165/32 x 1325/32 x 129/16 inch
Weight		 19 kg / 41.9 lb
Connectors		 6 x XLR Analogue Input, 5 x XLR Analogue Output,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Output,
2 x RJ45 GLM Network

7360A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 109 dB
Free field frequency response		 19 Hz - 150 Hz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 3 dB (19 Hz - 100 Hz)
Drivers		927/32 inch
Amplifier power per channel		 300 W (Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 527 x 462 x 363 mm,
203/4 x 183/16 x 149/32 inch
Weight		 27 kg / 59.5 lb
Connectors		 8 x XLR Analogue Input, 8 x XLR Analogue Output,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Output,
2 x RJ45 GLM Network
1 x XLR Analogue Input, 1 x XLR Analogue Output,

7370A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 113 dB
Free field frequency response		 19 Hz - 150 Hz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 3 dB (19 Hz - 100 Hz)
Drivers		 12 inch
Amplifier power per channel		 400 W (Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 625 x 555 x 496 mm,
2419/32 x 2127/32 x 1917/32 inch
Weight		 48 kg / 105.8 lb
Connectors		 8 x XLR Analogue Input, 8 x XLR Analogue Output, 1 x
XLR AES/EBU Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Output,
2 x RJ45 GLM Network,
1 x XLR Analogue Input, 1 x XLR Analogue Output

7380A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 119 dB
Free field frequency response		 16 Hz - 100 Hz (-6 dB)
Drivers		 15 inch
Amplifier power per channel		 800 W (Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 685 x 718 x 492 mm,
2631/32 x 289/32 x 193/8 inch
Weight		 69 kg / 152.1 lb
Connectors		 8 x XLR Analogue Input, 8 x XLR Analogue Output,
1 x XLR Analogue Input, 1 x XLR Analogue Output,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Output,
2 x RJ45 GLM Network

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The Ones (GLM capable)
8331A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 104 dB
Free field frequency response		 45 Hz - 37 kHz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 1.5 dB (58 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers		 2 x oval Bass (65 x 130 mm, 29/16 x 51/8 inch) +Coaxial Midrange (90mm, 317/32 inch) +Treble MDC™(19 mm, 3/4 inch metal dome) + DCW™
Amplifier power per channel		 72 W Bass + 36 W Midrange + 36 W Treble (all Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 305 x 189 x 212 mm, 12 x 77/16 x 811/32 inch, with Iso-Pod™
Weight		 6.7 kg / 14.8 lb
Connectors		 1 x XLR Analogue Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Input,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Output, 2 x RJ45 GLM Network

8341A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 110 dB
Free field frequency response		 38 Hz - 37 kHz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 1.5 dB (45 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers		 2 x oval Bass (90 x 170 mm, 317/32 x 611/16 inch) +Coaxial Midrange (90 mm, 317/32 inch) +Treble MDCTM (19 mm, 3/4 inch metal dome) + DCW TM
Amplifier power per channel		 250 W Bass + 150 W Midrange + 150 W Treble (all Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 370 x 237 x 243 mm,
149/16 x 911/32 x 99/16 inch, with Iso-Pod™
Weight		 9.8 kg / 21.6 lb
Connectors		 1 x XLR Analogue Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Input,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Output, 2 x RJ45 GLM Network

8351B
Maximum sound pressure level1		 113 dB
Free field frequency response		 32 Hz - 43 kHz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 1.5 dB (38 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers		 2 x oval Bass (101 x 218 mm, 331/32 x 819/32 inch) +Coaxial Midrange (130 mm, 51/8 inch) +Treble MDCTM (25 mm, 31/32 inch metal dome) + DCW TM
Amplifier power per channel		 250 W Bass + 150 W Midrange + 150 W Treble (all Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 452 x 287 x 278 mm,
1725/32 x 115/16 x 1015/16 inch, with Iso-Pod™
Weight		 14.3 kg / 31.5 lb
Connectors		 1 x XLR Analogue Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Input,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Output, 2 x RJ45 GLM Network20

8361A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 118 dB
Free field frequency response		 30 Hz - 43 kHz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 1.5 dB (36 Hz - 20 kHz)
Drivers		 2 x oval Bass (137 x 263 mm, 513/32 x 1011/32 inch) +Coaxial Midrange (130 mm, 51/8 inch) +Treble MDCTM (25 mm, 31/32 inch metal dome) + DCW TM
Amplifier power per channel		 700 W Bass + 150 W Midrange + 150 W Treble (all Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 365 x 237 x 223 mm,
143/8 x 911/32 x 825/32 inch, with Iso-Pod™
Weight		 31.9 kg / 70.3 lb
Connectors		 2 x RJ45 GLM Network, 1 x XLR Analogue Input,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

W371A
Maximum sound pressure level1		 120 dB
Free field frequency response		 23 Hz - 500 Hz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of frequency response		 ± 3 dB
Drivers		141/32 inch + 12 inch
Amplifier power per channel		 2 x 400 W Bass (Class D)
Dimensions H x W x D		 1108 x 400 x 400 mm
435/8 x 153/4 x 153/4 inch
Weight		 61 kg / 134.5 lb
Connectors		 1 x XLR Analog Input, 1 x XLR Analog Output,
1 x XLR AES/EBU Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Output,
2 x RJ45 GLM Network

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Accessories for aComplete Solution
Built principally from recycled aluminium, the strengthand compact size of most Genelec monitors allows
them to be easily mounted on walls, tables, stands andceilings. Doing so keeps them away from nearby hardsurfaces, which often makes a positive difference toyour listening experience. To make the mounting of
our monitors as simple as possible, we’ve created awide range of accessories that help you to flexibly
position, angle and secure your monitors with theminimum of fuss.
Check out our full range of mounts and otheraccessories by visiting our online catalogue atwww.genelec.com/accessories

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Factory and HQGenelec Oy
Olvitie 574100 Iisalmi
Finland
T +358 17 83 881
genelec@genelec.com

SwedenGenelec Sweden
Tureholmsvägen 12
125 35 Älvsjö
SwedenT +46 8 449 5220
sweden@genelec.com

USA
Genelec Inc.
7 Tech Circle
Natick MA 01760
USA
T +1 508 652 0900
genelec.usa@genelec.com

Japan
Genelec Japan Inc
2-22-21 Akasaka
Minato ku
JP-107-0052 TokyoJapan
T +81 3 6441 0591
genelec.japan@genelec.com

China
Beijing Genelec Audio
Room 101, Building B33
Universal Business Park
No.10 Jiuxianqiao Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100015
China
T +86 10 5823 2014
T +86 400 700 1978
genelec.china@genelec.com

Detailed product descriptions, quick installation guides and other useful information for all Genelec models can be downloaded fromwww.genelec.com or www.genelec.fi. Genelec Document BBAGE225. Copyright Genelec Ltd 2/2023. All rights reserved.

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