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The bi-amplified GENELEC 1032A is a two
way active monitoring speaker de signed
for high output, low coloration and broad
frequency output with an increased maxi-
for Near Field monitoring, mobile vans,
The DCW™ Technology used provides
The low frequencies are reproduced by a 10"
vented cabinet. The -3dB point lies at 40 Hz
The high frequency driver is a 1" (25 mm)
nol o gy pioneered by Genelec. The DCW also
The active crossover network consists of
two parallel bandpass filters. Acoustically
the filters are complementary and the slopes
Amplifiers
The amplifier unit is mounted to the rear of
the speaker enclosure on quick release vibra-
tion isolators, to ensure rattle free operation
W of short term power. The fast, low distor-
tion amplifiers are capable of driving a stereo
tion and amplifier thermal overload protection.
Variable input sensitivity allows for accurate
After unpacking, place the speaker so that
towards the listening position. Do not place
the speaker in a horizontal position as this
ficiently large to dissipate heat so that the
that the mains voltage selector is correctly
V setting). Audio input is via a 10 kOhm bal-
to pin 1 of the XLR (see figure 3). Once the
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The input sensitivity of each speaker can be
tivity con trol on the rear panel (see figure 1).
A small screwdriver is needed for the adjust-
this control is -6 dBu (fully clockwise) which
The response of the system may have to be
The adjustment is done by setting the three
tone control switch groups ‘treble tilt’, ‘bass
tilt’ and ‘bass roll-off’ on the rear panel. The
factory settings for these controls are ‘All Off ’
to give a flat anechoic response. See Table 1
for suggested tone control settings. Figure 5
the response curve needed. If more than one
the attenuation value is not accurate.
the meter bridge of the console. Instead posi-
tion them slightly behind the console by using
floor stands or wall mounts. This prevents the
the first reflections from the console surface
from coloring the direct sound.
within the amplifier unit. Any maintenance
Although the 1032A has been designed
tions must be observed:
mains service unless the mains power cord
WARNING!
This equipment is capable of producing sound
Accessories
Wall mount
*State the desired speaker orientation
V=vertical or H=horizontal when ordering
these accessories.
This product is supplied with one year guaran-
tee against manufacturing faults or defects that
to supplier for full sales and guarantee terms.
Treble tilt
Table 1. Suggested tone control settings in some typical situations
Cable
Screen
RCA
(Source)
XLR
(Speaker)
290
m
m
495 mm
320 mm
290 mm
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1032A Operating Manual
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AMPLIFIER SECTIONCROSSOVER SECTION
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Treble 1" (25 mm) metal dome
Weight:
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Width
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Treble amplifier short term output power with an
Amplifier system distortion at
THD
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
0.05%
Treble
Voltage operating range:
variable from +6 to -6 dBu
variable from +19 to +7 dBu
Treble tilt control operating range in 2 dB steps:
from +2 to -4 dB & MUTE
from 0 to -8 dB @ 40 Hz
from 0 to -8 dB @ 80 Hz
The 'CAL' position is with all tone con trols set to 'off'
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TREBLE TILT
BASS ROLL-OFF
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The lower curve is a 1 /3 octave band power r esponse, measured in a n
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