Genelec 5050A User Manual

The Genelec 5050A is a compact low fre-

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

to the “CENTER IN” input of the subwoofer

to use an audio test recording which has a

test frequency in the range 70 Hz to 100 Hz.

‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ and set it to the

position which gives the lowest

sound level at the listening

position.

switch ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’, and

again set it to the position which

gives the lowest sound level.

switch to the opposite setting.

The 5050A is equipped with a “LINK OUT”

two or more subwoofers together in high SPL

the “LINK OUT” connector of the “master”

to the RCA “LFE IN/LINK IN” input connector

the main channel inputs.

When two subwoofers connected in this

way are positioned close to one another,

four subwoofers 12 dB compared to a single

the sensitivity setting must be the same on

Autostart function

The 5050A is equipped with an

turns the amplifier to “STANDBY” mode if

function can be deactivated by turning the

the amplifier status: green for “ON” and

yellow for “STANDBY”.

Automatic protection circuits

The 5050A is equipped with protection cir-

tection system resets automatically so that

the user only has to turn the input level down

to ensure that it does not reactivate.

performed by qualified service personnel.

prohibited except by qualified service

personnel.

moisture. Do not place any objects filled

with liquid, such as vases on the

subwoofer or near it.

connection with protective earth. Failing to

do this may lead to personal injury.

disconnected from the AC mains service

unless the mains cable is removed from

the amplifier or the mains outlet.

Warning!

This equipment is capable of delivering sound

There are no user serviceable parts inside the

This product is supplied with two year guaran-

tee against manufacturing faults or defects that

AMPLIF IER SE CTION

CONNEC TOR S

SYSTEM SP ECI FICATIONS

Weight

Width

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Amplifier short term output power

Amplifier system THD at nominal output

Variable from +12 to -6

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