Genelec 2029-A Brochure

Genelec 2029A Digital
Monitoring Speaker

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Data sheet

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2029A Digital Monitoring Speaker

Main features:Main features:

Main features:

Main features:Main features:

S/P-DIF digital audio and analog
audio inputs in a single speaker
system

Automatic detection of word length
and sampling rate

Perfect level match throughout the
system from DA converter to power
amplifier outputs

Control of stereo pair sensitivity with a
single knob

Control of stereo pair balance with a
single knob

Support for 1091A subwoofer
High system integration

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION
Genelec 2029A Digital near field

monitor has a digital audio
interface. This has several
significant advantages.

When you are working with a
digital audio workstation or you
are processing audio in a modern
studio, your signal is digital. The
2029A Digital allows you to
monitor what you have in your
digital format.

The 2029A Digital supports all the
same modes of operation as the
analog 1029A. You can use it with
a subwoofer. You can use it in
surround audio systems.

Due to its compact size,
integrated construction, excellent
dispersion and precise stereo
imaging, this speaker system is
ideal for near field monitoring,
mobile vans, digital audio
workstations, broadcast and TV
control rooms, surround sound
systems, home studios,
multimedia applications and also
for use with computer sound­cards. The Directivity Control
Waveguide (DCW™) technology
provides excellent frequency
balance even in difficult acoustic
environments.

sampling rate. The word length
defines how precisely the audio
signal is represented. Longer
word length leads to smaller
noise and distortion level. The
typical word length in CD records
is 16 bits. Studio recording
systems use word lengths of 20
bits and above.

The sampling rate determines
what frequencies can be
represented in the digital audio
signal. A higher sampling rate
allows higher frequencies to be
recorded.

Turning the digital presentation to
an analog signal using a DA
converter involves significant
sources of error. Your digital-to­analog converter may have
inferior performance. It may be
misaligned with your amplifiers.
The interface between the
converter and the amplifier may
distort the signal or it may
change the frequency balance.
Your monitoring volume level may
need to be adjusted in the digital
domain instead of analog.
Genelec 2029A Digital allows you
to solve all of these problems.

The alignment of the whole
system from the digital input
connector is carefully balanced,
to make sure that you hear the
whole digital truth, and nothing
but the truth. All you have to do
is to supply the digital signal,
and adjust for the volume you
desire.

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As the digital interface and

amplifiers are built into the
speaker enclosure, the only
connections required are the

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO
The quality of a digital audio

signal is defined by two
parameters: word length and

Figure 1: 2029A Digital block diagram showing DA converter, active crossover filters, power
amplifiers and driver units