Classic Active Monitoring Series
Catalogue 2018

8000 Series
DCW™ Directivity Control Waveguide
The revolutionary DCW provides extremely accurate control of the onand off-axis response over a wide bandwidth. The result is a wide andconsistent listening window, minimising harmful early room reflections.

MDE™ Minimum Diffraction Enclosure
Genelec’s highly innovative curved enclosure featuring rounded edges
eliminates sound colouration to increase reproduction accuracy.

High Performance Reflex Port Design
Genelec’s ingenious long and curved reflex port extends low frequency response and sound pressure level capacity, also allowing deep
bass reproduction without compression. The wide flare termination
minimises port noises and provides excellent bass articulation.

Light Footprint
Sustainable production and use: Made in Finland using renewableenergy and recycled aluminium. Low noise, low power consumption
and long life.

Exceptional Driver Technology
Advanced driver designs provide minimised distortion, smooth response
and high reliability. Careful crossover filtering provides smooth transition
between drivers leading to improved resolution and less listening fatigue.

ISS™ Intelligent Signal SensingThe ISS circuitry switches the system to standby when no audio input isdetected, saving power and money.

Quality and Industrial Design
Genelec quality and reliability ensure long term investments and outstanding
audio quality. Elegant and minimalistic industrial design combines function
and aesthetics.

Versatile Mounting Options
Solutions for all possible application requirements for floor, wall or ceilinginstallations.

Iso-Pod™ Stand
Vibration decoupling Iso-Pod™ stand improves sound image definition. It provides
adjustable tilt to precisely direct the acoustical axis towards the listener for the bestsound reproduction.

Classic Active Monitoring Series | Catalogue 20183Classic 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

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 25 W + Tweeter 25 W

Dimensions H x W x D

195 x 121 x 116 mm,

Weight

1.5 kg / 3.3 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analog input+ DCW™

711/16 x 43/4 x 41/2 inch, with Iso-Pod™

8020DMaximum 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 4 inch + Tweeter 3/4 inch metal dome

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 50 W + Tweeter 50 W

Dimensions H x W x D

242 x 151 x 142 mm,

Weight3.2 kg / 7.0 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analog input+ DCW™

9 1/2 x 6 x 5 5/8 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 5 inch + Tweeter 3/4 inch metal dome

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 50 W + Tweeter 50 W

Dimensions H x W x D299 x 189 x 178 mm,

Weight5.0 kg / 11 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analog input+ DCW™

1113/16 x 77/16 x 71/16 inch, with Iso-Pod™

1) Maximum short term sine wave sound pressure level averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz, measured on axis in half space at 1 meter. Peak levels are higher.

4Classic Studio Monitors
8040BMaximum sound pressure level1

105 dB

Free field frequency response

41 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB)

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

Drivers

Woofer 6 1/2 inch + Tweeter 3/4

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 90 W + Tweeter 90 W

Dimensions H x W x D

365 x 237 x 223 mm,inch metal dome + DCW™

14 3/8 x 9 3/8 x 8 13/16 inch,with Iso-Pod™
Weight9.4 kg / 20.7 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analog 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 8 inch + Tweeter 1 inch

Amplifier power per channel

Woofer 150 W + Tweeter 120 W

Dimensions H x W x D452 x 286 x 278 mm,

metal dome + DCW™

17 13/16 x 11 1/4 x 1015/16 inch,with Iso-Pod™
Weight

14.4 kg / 31.7 lb

Connectors

1 x XLR analog input

1) Maximum short term sine wave sound pressure level averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz, measured on axis in half space at 1 meter. Peak levels are higher.

Classic Active Monitoring Series | Catalogue 20185Subwoofer Series
LSE™ Laminar Spiral Enclosure
The innovative, patented laminar spiral design provides extended low
frequency performance, accurate tonal characteristics reproduction andhigh dynamic capabilities.

Bass Management System
Comprehensive, cost-effective bass management system handles stereo
and multichannel low frequency content. The subwoofer extends the low
frequency response while main monitors can produce higher maximum
sound level.

Quiet and Capable Electronics
Bespoke active electronic design for low noise, low distortion, highpower, and reliable control of the acoustic system.

Room Response Compensation
Extended set of room response compensation filters allow forincreased in-room calibration precision and optimum integration of
the subwoofer in the production environment.

ISS™ Intelligent Signal Sensing
Like all Genelec Classic monitors, every subwoofer features
Genelec ISS, which switches the system to standby when noaudio input is detected, saving power and money.

Guaranteed Performance
Every single Classic monitor and subwoofer is factory calibrated andfully evaluated for acoustic performance guaranteeing perfect similarity between products and consistent high performance.

Quality and Industrial Design
Genelec quality and reliability ensures long term investments andoutstanding audio quality. Elegant and minimalistic industrial design
combines function and aesthetics.

6Classic Studio Subwoofers
7040A
Maximum sound pressure level2 100 dB
Free field frequency response

30 Hz – 85 Hz (-6 dB)

Drivers

6 1/2 inch

Amplifier power

50 W

Dimensions H x W x D

410 x 350 x 205 mm,
16 1/8 x 13 3/4 x 8 1/8 inch

Weight11.3 kg / 25 lb

Connectors

2 x XLR analog inputs,
2 x XLR analog outputs

7050C
Maximum sound pressure level2 103 dB
Free field frequency response

Main channels
24 Hz – 85 Hz (-6 dB)
LFE channel
24 Hz – 120 Hz (-6 dB)

Drivers

8 inchAmplifier power

130 W

Dimensions H x W x D

410 x 350 x 319 mm,
161/8 x 13 3/4 x 12 9/16 inch

Weight17.3 kg / 38.1 lb

Connectors

5.1 XLR analog inputs,
5 x XLR analog outputs

2) Maximum short term sine wave sound pressure level averaged from 30 to 85 Hz, measured in half space at 1 meter. Peak levels are higher.

Classic Active Monitoring Series | Catalogue 2018

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8331

110
105

105
100

102
97

100
95

98
93

96
91

95
90

75 m3
2'650 ft3 0.23 s

8341

116
107

111
102

108
99

106
97

104
95

102
93

101
92

85 m3
3'000 ft3 0.24 s

8351
Listening
Distance and Sound Pressure Level
117
108

8260A

112
103

109
100

107
98

104
95

103
94

101
92

95 m3
3'350 ft3 0.25 s

114
104

110
100

108
98

106
96

104
94

103
93

110 m33'900 ft3 0.26 s

0.5

115
1
105

111
1.5
101

110
2
100

107
3
97

105
5
95

104
10
94

15 (m)

110 m33'900 ft3 0.26 s

8010A
1237A

102
97

97
929411589
109

93
113
88
107

91
110
86
104

90
108
85
102

89
106
84
100

106
100

125
m33
55 m
0.21 s
4'420
1'950 ft3 0.27

8020D
1238CF/DF

106
99

101
94

98
91

96
112
89
102

95
109
88
99

93
107
86
97

92
105
85
95

105
95

120
m33
65 m
0.22 s
4'250
2'300 ft3 0.26

8030C
1238A

110
102

105
97

102
94

100
116
92
111

98
113
90
108

97
110
89
105

96
108
88
103

108
103

170
m33
75 m
0.23 s
6'000
2'650 ft3 0.29

8040B
1234A

106
100

103
97

101
120
95
115

99
117
93
112

97
113
91
108

96
111
90
106

110
105

85 m
200
m33
0.24 s3'000 ft3 0.31
7'100

8050B
1236A

111
102

108
99

106
124
97
119

103
121
94
116

102
118
93
113

101
114
92
109

113
108

95 m
400
m33
0.43 s3'350 ftft33 0.25
14'200

104
3.2
98

101
5
95

99
6.5
93

97
9.8
91

96
16.5
90

95
32
89

50 (ft)75 m3
2'650 ft3 0.23 s

108
102

105
99

106
100

101
95

110
102

105
97

Classic Monitor Models

1032C

M030

109
1.6
103

SAM Monitor Models

M040

8320A

Room volume

8330A

Distance
from101
the monitor
103
99 (meters, feet)
98
97

95

93

92

85 m3
3'000 ft3 0.24 s

98
92

96
90

95
89

93
87

92
86

65 m3
2'300 ft3 0.22 s

10294

100
92

9492

91

3'000 ft

Room reverbation time (RT60)

111
101

8340A

108
98

106
96

Listening Distances and SPL		
The short-term and long-term sound pressure levels
75 m3 (SPL) listed
98
97
96
3 0.23 s
take into consideration
the typical room volume
andftreverberation
2'650
90
89
88
time for each monitor (right margin, based on ITU-R BS.1116). If
the reverberation time is longer, it will mainly affect thelong-term
85 m3
104
102
101
SPL that will
be higher than shown.
3 0.24 s

Short-term sound pressure levels
95 m3		short-termsound pressure
104
113 sine wave110
108 level averaged
105		
103
Not Recommended
Distances
8350A Maximum
3'350 ft3 0.25 s
95
101
99on-axis. Peak
96
94
from 100 Hz to 3 104
kHz, measured
in half-space,
When the distance to the monitor is too short, summing of soundlevels are higher.
from multiple drivers is not happening as designed. 3110
105

105
100

102
97

100
95

98
93

96
91

95
90

75 m
2'650 ft3 0.23 s

108

103

100

98

95

94

92

3'350 ft3 0.25 s

8260A

114
104

110
100

108
98

106
96

104
94

103
93

110 m33'900 ft3 0.26 s

1032C115
105

111
101

110
100

107
97

105
95

104
94

110 m33'900 ft3 0.26 s

115
109

113
107

110
104

108
102

106
100

106
100

125 m34'420 ft3 0.27 s

1238CF/DF

112
102

109
99

107
97

105
95

105
95

120 m34'250 ft3 0.26 s

1238A

116
111

113
108

110
105

108
103

108
103

170 m36'000 ft3 0.29 s

1234A

120
115

117
112

113
108

111
106

110
105

200 m3
7'100 ft3 0.31 s

1236A

124
119

121
116

118
113

114
109

113
108

400 m3
14'200 ft3 0.43 s

6.5

9.8

16.5

3250 (ft)8331		 Long-term sound pressure levels
Critical Distance		Maximum long-term RMS sound pressure level, measured in85them3monitor and116
111
108
106
104		
102
101
This is the distance
where the direct sound fromon-axis, with simulated programme signal according
8341 half-space,ft3 0.24 s
107
102
99
97
95
93
92 sound in the room have equal3'000
the reverberant
level at midrange
to IEC 60268-5 (limited by driver unit protection circuit).
frequencies. The critical distance is affected by the directivity ofm3
the monitor,101
the room volume and reverberation95time.
117
112
109
107
104
103

8351

1237A

1.6

3.2

5

Distance from the monitor (meters, feet)

8Innovative Technologies
Genelec Classic Active Monitoring Systems

Directivity Control Waveguide(DCW™) Technology

Iso-Pod™ Stand
Vibration decoupling Iso-Pod™

Laminar Spiral Enclosure(LSE™) Technology

Minimum Diffraction Enclosure(MDE™) Technology

Directivity Control Waveguidestand improves sound image

Highly efficient Laminar Spiral

Minimum Diffraction Enclosure(DCW™) for flat on- and off-axis

definition.

Enclosure (LSE™) provides accu-(MDE™) for uncoloured soundrate low frequency reproduction.

reproduction.

response.

Reflex Port Design

Versatile Mountings

Active Crossovers

Bass Management SystemAdvanced reflex port design for

Versatile mounting options

Active crossover operating at

Bass Management System handles

extended low frequency response.

for all installation needs.

low signal levels.

multichannel low frequency content.

Intelligent Signal Sensing(ISS™) Technology

Optimized AmplifiersProtection Circuitry

Room Response Compensation

Each transducer is driven bySophisticated drive unit

Precise room response compensation

Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™)

its own optimized amplifier.

protection circuitry for safefor optimizing in-room performance.

for power consumption reduction

operation.

in stand-by mode.

Genelec Classic Monitors feature DIP switches for compensation of effects on
the frequency response caused by the room and placement of the monitors.
For even more precise adaptation to the listening environment, use Genelec’s lineof Smart Active Monitors (“SAM”) with the GLM application and AutoCal. Moreinformation is available in a complementary brochure and at www.genelec.com

Classic Active Monitoring Series | Catalogue 20189

the sonic reference since 1978

Precision tools for professional use
Genelec offers a huge range of monitors for the most challenging
audio applications. Truthful sound, reliability, long product life,
long lasting spare part support, low energy consumption andsustainable production methods come as standard with all of ourmonitors.
As precision tools for professional use, Genelec’s Classic Series
monitors and subwoofers embody decades of engineering expertise, meaning you’ll hear the music, not the monitor. A reference
point for audio professionals the world over, the active monitorsand subwoofers of the Genelec Classic Series remain the chosen
solution of many of the world’s most demanding studios.
To understand why, you need only listen. Every Classic Seriesmonitor is engineered to deliver an uncompromisingly flat frequency response, from the elimination of diffractions and control

10of the sound directivity – courtesy of the Directivity Control
Waveguide (DCW™) – to the flow-optimised reflex tube design.
Meanwhile, at the low end, Genelec’s Classic subwoofers areconstructed around the patented Laminar Spiral Enclosure(LSE™) principle, resulting in articulate and dynamic low frequency
reproduction.
The result of decades of refinement and upgrades, the Genelec
Classic Series models made with pride and care by our own
production staff in Finland are the tools to which audio experts
turn for truly reliable monitoring.
Visit www.genelec.com to view our full and comprehensive
monitor selection guide, mounting accessories, technical papers,
training programs and much more.

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