Genelec 5050A User Manual

tions. The 5050A has one active, magneti-
two passive radiators, one on each side of
the cabinet. The amplifier unit is integrated
XLR and RCA line level input connectors
for the LFE channel, three-channel Bass Man-
tic environments and subwoofer positioning.
A “LINK OUT” connector allows coupling of
two or more subwoofers together when high
function for automatic switching bet ween
that all equipment are switched off.
The subwoofer is equipped with three pairs
the LFE channel and a “LINK OUT” RCA
together.
the signal inputs of the corresponding main
which directs the frequencies below 85 Hz to
the subwoofer and higher frequencies through
the output connectors to the main loudspeak-
front channels routed through the subwoofer
The LFE channel of the preamplifier or proc-
the same time. The LFE channel on the 5050A
The “LINK OUT” connector can be used for
when high SPL is required.S ee sec tion
to be powered up.
The placement of the subwoofer in the room
The placement will also affect the bass roll-
trols in the subwoofer but we recommend that
the balance and phase alignment between
the subwoofer and the main loudspeakers.
tion gives increased acoustic loading and
floor. Cancellations from the front wall and
floor are also avoided. Ideally the subwoofer
the listening position.
try moving the subwoofer to the left or right
the subwoofer close to a corner will boost
the bass level at lower frequencies and may
Al th ough th e 5050A i s m ag netic al ly
further away or try turning the amplifier side
flush mounted in a cavity inside a wall, suf-
ficient space must be left around it to ensure
the driver/passive radiator system.
The cavity must be at least 10 cm (4”)
wider and 10 cm (4”) deeper and higher than
the outer dimensions of the subwoofer. This
the subwoofer.
The input sensitivity control is located on the
voltage of -6 dBu with a -6 dBu input sensitiv-
free field. To obtain a 110 dB SPL output an
The acoustic response of the subwoofer may
the room and the positioning in which it will
these characteristics use the ‘’BASS ROLL-
flat anechoic response is obtained.
The effect of in correct phase alignment
whole system at the main loudspeaker /
To avoid phase differences between the left
Two phase matching switches in the
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