Genelec 8010A Operating Manual

8010A

Operating Manual

English 1

8010A

Active Monitoring System

General description

The bi-amplified Genelec 8010A is an extremely
compact two-way active monitoring loudspeaker
designed for professional applications. It contains
drivers, power amplifiers, active crossover filters
and protection circuitry. The MDE™ (Minimum Dif­fraction Enclosure™) enclosure is made of die-cast
aluminium and shaped to reduce edge diffraction.
Combined with the advanced Directivity Control
Waveguide

TM

(DCWTM), this design provides excel­lent frequency balance in difficult acoustic environ­ments. If necessary, the bass response of 8010A
can be extended with a Genelec subwoofer.

Packing contents

Each 8010A is supplied with a mains cable and
this operating manual.

Mounting considerations

Align the monitors correctly

Always place monitors so that their acoustic axes
converge at ear height at the listening position (see
Figures 1 and 2). Vertical orientation of monitors is
preferred, as it minimises acoustical cancellation
problems around the crossover frequency.

Maintain symmetry

Check that the monitors are placed symmetrically
and at equal distance from the listening position.
If possible, place the monitors so that the listening
position is on the centerline of the room and the
monitors are at an equal distance from the room
centerline.

Minimise reflections

Acoustic reflections from objects close to the moni­tors, like desks, cabinets, computer monitors etc.
can cause unwanted colouration and blurring of the
sound image. These reflections can be minimised
by placing the monitor away from such surfaces.

Minimum clearances

If the monitor is installed in a restricted space such
as a cabinet or integrated into a wall structure, suf­ficient cooling for the amplifier and functioning of the
reflex port must be ensured.

A minimum clearance of 2.5 centimeters (1 in)
behind, above and on sides of the monitor must be
found. The space adjacent to the amplifier must ei­ther be ventilated or sufficiently large to dissipate
heat so that the ambient temperature does not rise
above 35 degrees Celsius (95°F)

Connections

Connect the mains cables only after you have com­pleted connecting audio signal cabling.

The 8010A has a balanced XLR 7 kOhm au­dio input connector. It can also be connected to
an unbalanced RCA line level audio source with
a suitable adapter cable your Genelec dealer can
provide. As the 8010A contains amplifiers, no
power amplifier is needed. Never connect 8010A
to the loudspeaker outputs of a power amplifier,
integrated amplifier, or receiver.

When all audio connections are completed, con­nect the monitors to mains with the supplied mains
cables. They will switch on automatically.

Operating Manual

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Figure 1. Location of the acoustic axis

Figure 3. Control and connector layout on the rear panel of a 8010A.

Figure 2. Correct alignment of the monitors in a

5-channel system.

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AND DESKTOP
CONTROLS

XLR SIGNAL
INPUT CONNECTOR

MAINS

CONNECTOR

MAINS

SWITCH

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Table 1: Suggested tone control settings for various acoustical environments

ISSTM Autostart function

The signal sensing Autostart function of the 8010A
powers it up when playback begins. Automatic
powering down to standby mode happens after the
playback has ended. The power consumption in
standby mode is less than 0.5 watts. The monitor
will automatically and rapidly start up once an input
signal is detected.

There is a slight delay in the automatic power-

ing up. If this is undesirable, the ISS

TM

function
can be disabled by setting the “ISS DISABLE”
switch on the back panel to “ON” position. In this
mode, the monitor is powered on and off using the
power switch on the back panel.

Sensitivity adjustment

The input sensitivity (playback level) of the 8010A
has two alternative settings, normal and -10 dB.
The normal setting is factory default and the low­er, -10 dB setting can be selected by turning the
“SENSITIVITY -10 dB” switch on the back panel to
“ON”. The output levels are 100 dB @ -6dBu and
90 dB @ -6 dBu respectively. Choose the setting
that gives the desired playback level and good
resolution of the volume control.

Tone controls

The frequency response of the Genelec 8010A
can be adjusted to match the acoustic environ­ment by setting the tone control switches on the
rear panel. The controls are “Bass Tilt” and “Desk­top”. Table 1 shows some examples of typical
settings in various situations. Figure 4 shows the
effect of the controls on the anechoic response.

Start adjustment by setting all switches to “OFF”
position. Measure or listen systematically through the
different combinations of settings to find the best fre­quency balance.

Bass Tilt

The Bass Tilt control offers three attenuation levels
for the bass response of the monitor, usually neces­sary when the monitors are placed near a wall or
other room boundaries. The attenuation levels are -2
dB (switch 1 “ON”), -4 dB (switch 2 “ON”) and -6 dB
(both switches “ON”).

Desktop Control

The “Desktop” low frequency control (switch

3) attenuates the bass frequencies by 4 dB at
200 Hz. This feature is designed to compensate for
the boost often occurring when the monitor is placed
on a table or similar horizontal surface.

Monitor Mounting Environment Desktop Bass Tilt

Flat anechoic response OFF OFF

Free standing in a damped room OFF OFF

Free standing in a reverberant room OFF -2 dB

Near to a wall OFF -4 dB

Near field on a reflective surface ON (-4 dB @ 200 Hz) -2 dB

In a corner or a cabinet OFF -6 dB

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Mounting options

The 8010A offers several mounting options: Iso­Pod™ (Isolation Positioner/Decoupler™) vibration
insulating table stand allows tilting the monitor
towards the listener. On the rear, there are three
pairs of threaded holes compatible with Omni­mount

®

, VESA, and Sanus brackets. For a full list of
available options, please consult Genelec’s acces­sories catalogue at www.genelec.com or contact
your Genelec dealer.

Maintenance

No user serviceable parts are to be found inside the
unit. Any maintenance or repair of the 8010A should
only be done by qualified service personnel.

Safety considerations

Although the 8010A has been designed in accord­ance with international safety standards, the follow­ing warnings should be observed to ensure safe op­eration and to maintain the monitor in safe operating
conditions:

• Servicing and adjustment must only be
performed by qualified service personnel. The
monitor must not be opened.

• Do not expose the monitor to water or
moisture. Do not place any objects filled with
liquid, such as vases, on the monitor or
near it.

• This monitor is capable of producing sound
pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, which may
cause permanent hearing damage.

• Free flow of air behind the monitor is
necessary to maintain sufficient cooling. Do not
obstruct airflow around the monitor.

• The amplifier is not completely
disconnected from the AC mains service unless
the mains power cord is removed from the
amplifier or the mains outlet.

Guarantee

This product is guaranteed for a period of two years
against faults in materials or workmanship. Refer to
supplier for full sales and guarantee terms.

Compliance to FCC rules

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s au-

thority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

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“Bass Tilt” and “Desk-

top” controls on the free

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Figure 5. The upper

curve group shows

the horizontal directiv-

ity characteristics of the

8010A measured at 1 m.

The lower curve shows

the system's power re-

sponse.

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Lower cut-off frequency, –6 dB: < 67 Hz

Upper cut-off frequency, –6 dB: > 25 kHz

Free field frequency response (± 2.5 dB): 74 Hz–20 kHz

Max. short term sine wave acoustic out­put on axis in half space, averaged from
100 Hz to 3 kHz

at 1 m distance
at 0.5 distance

> 96 dB SPL
> 102 dB SPL

Maximum long term RMS acoustic output
in same conditions with IEC weighted
noise (limited by driver unit protection
circuit) @ 1 m:

> 91 dB SPL

Maximum peak acoustic output per pair
on top of console, @ 1 m distance with
music material:

> 105 dB

Self generated noise level in free field @
1 m on axis (A-weighted):

< 5 dB

Harmonic distortion at 80 dB SPL @
1 m on axis

Freq: 70…400 Hz
>400 Hz

< 3 %
< 0.5 %

Drivers:

Bass

Treble

76 mm (3 in)
cone
19 mm (3/4 in)
metal dome

Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

Dimensions:

Height including Iso-Pod™ table stand
Height without Iso-Pod™ table stand
Width
Depth

195 mm (711/

16

in)
181 mm (71/8 in)
121 mm (43/4 in)
116 mm (49/

16

in)

CROSSOVER SECTION

Input connector: XLR female 7 kOhm: pin 1 gnd,

pin 2 +
pin 3 -

Input level for 100 dB SPL output at 1 m: -6 dBu

(Sensitivity

-10 dB off)

Level control range relative to max output: -10 dB

(Sensitivity

-10 dB on)

Desktop control operating range: 0 to –4 dB

@ 200 Hz

Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble: 3.0 kHz

Bass Tilt control operating range in –2 dB
steps:

0 to –6 dB
@ 100 Hz

The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls and Sensitivity -10
dB function set to ‘off’

.

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Bass amplifier power with an 8 Ohm load: 25 W

Treble amplifier power with an 8 Ohm load: 25 W

Long term output power is limited by overload
protection circuitry

Amplifier system distortion at nominal output
THD+N:

< 0.08 %

Mains voltage: 100 - 240

V AC

Voltage operating range: ±10 %

Power consumption

Standby
Idle
Full output

<0.5 W
5 W
30 W

.

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International enquiries

Genelec, Olvitie 5
FI 74100, Iisalmi, Finland
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]

In Sweden

Genelec Sverige
Ellipsvägen 10B
P.O. Box 5521,
S-141 05 Huddinge
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]

In the USA

Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760, USA
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]

In China

Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd
Jianwai SOHO, Building 12,
Room 2605
D-1504, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, China
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]

Data Sheet 8020C

System

The Genelec 8020C is a very compact bi-

amplified active monitor system with perfor-

mance comparable to much larger systems.

The 8020C excels in applications where space

is at a premium, taking full advantage of the

unconventional design and advanced technol-

ogies of Genelec’s 8000 Series loudspeaker

range. The all-aluminium Minimum Diffrac-

tion Enclosure™ (MDE™) and advanced

Directivity Control Waveguide™ (DCW™)

technologies are carefully matched with com-

plementing advanced amplifier and electronics

circuitry and the latest drivers. Bass response

reaches down to 65 Hz (-3 dB) with low dis-

tortion due to a uniquely new rear reflex port

design. The system's excellent directivity char-

acteristics and accurate imaging together with

its compact size and flexible mounting options

make the 8020C the perfect monitoring tool for

a wide range of applications.

The 8020C has been specially designed

to have a sufficient LF extension for a variety

of situations. However if greater SPL's and

a lower cutoff frequency are required, it can

be complemented with Genelec 7050B sub-

woofer, which has a lower cutoff point of 25 Hz.

Integrated construction

The 8020C is very easy to set up and use,

the only connections required are the mains

supply and the line level input. The input is

made via a balanced female XLR connector.

The volume control is located on the front

panel. This allows easy level matching with

other audio equipment.

The integrated design allows the amplifiers

and the drivers to be calibrated as a single

unit, eliminating the effects of component tol-

erances and ensuring consistent quality.

Crossover filters

The amplifier unit contains an active cross-

over, a feature more commonly used in large

and expensive control room monitors. This is

the ideal method for dividing the input signal

between the driver units. The active crossover

allows the overall response of the system to

be optimized to an extent impossible with a

passive system.

To maintain uniform frequency balance

in differing acoustic environments, special

calibrated controls are included in the active

crossover network. These controls include

“treble tilt”, “bass tilt” and “bass roll-off”

switches.

Amplifiers

The bass and treble amplifiers produce

20 W of output power each, with very low

THD and IM distortion values. The amplifiers

are designed to ensure the highest subjec-

tive sound quality currently possible. The

amplifier unit also contains a protection cir-

cuit that monitors the output levels and pre-

vents any damage to the drivers. This makes

the system immune to overloads and spuri-

ous signals.

Drivers

A 19 mm (3/4") metal dome tweeter is loaded

by an advanced DCW™ waveguide. The

DCW™ is integrated into the one piece front

baffle.

The 105 mm (4") bass cone driver is

mounted in a newly designed bass reflex

enclosure. The long, flow optimized reflex

tube has a large cross sectional area and

terminates with a wide flare at the back of

the enclosure.

Protective grilles are positioned in front of

both drivers. Magnetic shielding is standard

on the 8020C. Shielding is vital for applica-

tions such as video post production, where

stray magnetic fields must be minimized.

ISSTM autostart function

When the power switch on the back panel of

the loudspeaker is set to “ON”, the Intelligent

Signal SensingTM (ISSTM) autostart function

of the 8020C is active. Automatic power-

ing down to standby mode happens after a

certain time when playback has ended. The

power consumption in standby mode is typi-

cally less than 0.5 watts. The playback will

automatically resume once an input signal is

8020C

Active Monitoring System

Figure 1: The location of the acoustic axis of the 8020C.

detected from the source.

There is a slight delay in the automatic

powering up. If this is undesirable, the ISS

TM

function can be disabled by setting the “ISS

DISABLE” switch on the back panel to “ON”

position. In this mode, the monitor is powered

on and off using the power switch on the back

panel.

MDE™ and DCW™
Technologies

The Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™

(MDE™) Technology increases the perfor-

mance of the Genelec 8000 Series loud-

speakers by minimizing edge diffraction and

improving frequency and power response.

The edges of the enclosure are rounded and

blend seamlessly into the enlarged Directiv-

ity Control Waveguide™. Surface disconti-

nuities that cause diffraction are minimized.

The curved walls of the die-cast aluminium

enclosure are thin but rigid, allowing maxi-

mum internal volume while also providing

improved EMC shielding and heat dissipation

for the amplifiers. Locating the reflex port to

the back of the enclosure allows a generously

dimensioned reflex port for minimal port noise

and excellent bass articulation while freeing

the front baffle for an enlarged and optimized

DCW™.

The advanced DCW™ is designed to

match the performance of the drivers in

terms of both frequency response and

directivity. This results in a smoother overall

frequency response on and off axis. In addi-

tion, the improved directivity control causes

more direct sound and less reflected sound

to be received at the listening position, pro-

viding improved imaging and reducing the

effects of differing control room acoustics.

The DCW™ improves the drive unit sen-

sitivity by +2 to +6 dB (depending on the

particular application), thus also increasing

the available system maximum sound pres-

sure level.

Mounting

The 8020C offers several mounting options:

The vibration insulating Isolation Positioner/

Decoupler™ (Iso-Pod™) table stand allows

tilting the speaker for correct alignment of the

acoustic axis. The stand can be attached to

three mounting points allowing vertical and

symmetrical horizontal positioning. On the

base of the monitor is a 3/8” UNC threaded

hole which can accommodate a standard

microphone stand. On the rear there are

two M6x10 mm threaded holes for an Omni-

mount® size 20.5 bracket.

Guarantee

The 8020C is guaranteed for a period of two

years against faults in materials or workman-

ship.

Figure 3: The curved reflex tube provides low
distortion and excellent bass extension.

Figure 4: The vibration isolating Iso-Pod
table stand has adjustable speaker tilt.

Figure 2: Back panel layout of the 8020C.

REFLEX PORT

TONE CONTROLS

CONNECTOR PANEL
AND POWER SWITCH
(HORIZONTAL)

Iso-Pod™TABLE
STAND

THREADS FOR
CEILING AND
WALL MOUNTS

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BASSTILT -4 dB

ON

BASSTILT -6 dB

BASSTILT -2 dB

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International enquiries:

Genelec, Olvitie 5

FI 74100, Iisalmi

Finland

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In the USA please contact

Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle

Natick, MA 01760

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

www.genelec.com

AMPLIFIER SECTION

CROSSOVER SECTION

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 5: The upper curve group shows the horizontal directivity char-

acteristics of the 8020C measured at 1 m. The lower curve shows the
systems power response.

Figure 6: The curves above show the effect of the “bass tilt”, “treble tilt”
and “bass roll-off” controls on the free field response.

In Sweden please contact

Genelec Sverige

Ellipsvägen 10B

P.O. Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

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Data Sheet 8020C

8020C

Lower cut-off frequency, –3 dB

< 65 Hz

Upper cut-off frequency, –3 dB

> 21 kHz

Free field frequency response 66 Hz – 20 kHz (± 2.5 dB)

Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in
half space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz

@ 1 m > 96 dB SPL

Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in same
conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver unit
protection circuit

@ 1 m > 95 dB SPL

Maximum peak acoustic output per pair with music
material

@ 1 m > 105 dB

Self generated noise level in half space at 1 m on axis
(A-weighted)

< 10 dB

Harmonic distortion at 85 dB SPL at 1 m on axis

Freq: 50…100 Hz
> 100 Hz

< 3 %
< 0.5 %

Drivers

Bass
Treble

105 mm (4 in) cone
19 mm (3/4 in) metal dome
Both drivers are magnetically
shielded

Weight 3.7 kg (8.1 lb)

Dimensions

Height including Iso-Pod™ table stand
Height without Iso-Pod™ table stand
Width
Depth

242 mm (9

1

/2 in)

230 mm (9

1

/1 in)
151 mm (6 in)
142 mm (5

5

/8 in)

8020C

Bass amplifier short term output power
Treble amplifier short term output power

Long term output power is limited by driver unit protection
circuitry

20 W at 8 Ohm load
20 W at 8 Ohm load

Amplifier system THD at nominal output < 0.08 %

Mains voltage

Voltage operating range:

100, 120, 220 or 230 V
according to region
±10 %

Power consumption (average)

Standby
Idle
Full output

<0.5 W
5 W
50 W

8020C

Signal input connector
XLR female, balanced 10 kOhm pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 -

Input level for 100 dB SPL output at 1 m -6 dBu at volume

control max

Sensitivity control range -80 dB relative to max output

Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble 3.0 kHz

Treble Tilt control operating range 0 to –2 dB @ 15 kHz

Bass Tilt control operating range in 2 dB steps From 0 to -6 dB @ 100 Hz

Bass Roll-Off control –6 dB step @ 85 Hz

(to be used in conjunction with a
7050B subwoofer)

The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls set to ‘off’ and the input sensitivity control to maximum
(fully clockwise).

In China please contact:

Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd

Jianwai SOHO, Building 12, Room 2605

D-1504, Chaoyang District

Beijing 100022, China

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

Genelec 8030B
Active Monitoring System

Data Sheet

8030B

8030B Active Monitoring System

The Genelec 8030B is a very compact bi-

amplified active monitor system with perfor-

mance comparable to much larger systems.

The 8030B excels in applications where space

is at a premium, taking full advantage of the

unconventional design and advanced technol-

ogies of Genelec’s 8000 Series loudspeaker

range. The all-aluminium Minimum Diffraction

Enclosure™ (MDE™) and advanced Directivity

Control Waveguide™ (DCW™) technologies

are carefully matched with advanced amplifier

and electronics circuitry and the latest drivers.

Bass response has been widened down to

55 Hz (-3 dB) while distortion is substantially

lower due to a uniquely new rear reflex port

design. The system's excellent directivity char-

acteristics and accurate imaging together with

its compact size and flexible mounting options

make the 8030B the perfect monitoring tool for

a wide range of applications.

The 8030B has been specially designed to

have a sufficient LF extension for most situ-

ations. However if greater SPL's and a lower

cutoff frequency are required, it can be com-

plemented with Genelec subwoofers.

Integrated construction

The 8030B is very easy to set up and use,

the only connections required are the mains

supply and the line level input. The input is

made via a balanced female XLR. A balanced

male XLR output connector can be used

for connecting a 7050A subwoofer or daisy

chaining up to six 8030B’s together.

The volume control is located on the front

panel. This allows easy level matching with

other audio equipment.

The integrated design allows the amplifiers

and the drivers to be calibrated as a single

unit, eliminating the effects of component tol-

erances and ensuring consistent quality.

Crossover filters

The amplifier unit contains an active cross-

over, a feature more commonly used in large

and expensive control room monitors. This

is the ideal method for dividing the input

signal between the driver units. The active

crossover allows the overall response of the

system to be optimized to an extent impos-

sible with a passive system. To maintain uni-

form frequency balance in differing acoustic

environments, special calibrated controls are

included in the active crossover network.

These controls include “treble tilt”, “bass tilt”

and “bass roll-off” switches.

Amplifiers

The bass and treble amplifiers produce

40 W of output power each, with very low THD

and IM distortion values. The amplifiers are

designed to ensure the highest subjective

sound quality currently possible. The ampli-

fier unit also contains a protection circuit that

monitors the output levels and prevents any

damage to the drivers. This makes the system

immune to overloads and spurious signals.

Drivers

A 19 mm (3/4") metal dome tweeter is loaded

by an advanced DCW™ waveguide. The

DCW™ is integrated into the one piece front

baffle.

The 130 mm (5") bass cone driver is

mounted in a newly designed bass reflex

enclosure. The long, flow optimized reflex

tube has a large cross sectional area and

terminates with a wide flare at the back of

the enclosure.

Protective grilles are positioned in front of

both drivers. Magnetic shielding is standard

on the 8030B. Shielding is vital for applica-

tions such as video post production, where

stray magnetic fields must be minimized.

ISSTM autostart function

When the power switch on the back panel of

the loudspeaker is set to “ON”, the Intelligent

Signal SensingTM (ISSTM) autostart function

of the 8030B is active. Automatic power-

ing down to standby mode happens after a

certain time when playback has ended. The

power consumption in standby mode is typi-

cally less than 0.5 watts. The playback will

Applications

• NearFieldMonitoring

• AudioVideoPostProduction

• MobileVans

• HomeTheaters

• Project/HomeStudios

• DigitalWorkstations

• MultimediaProductionand

Playback

System

Figure 1: The location of the acoustic axis of the 8030B.

automatically resume once an input signal is

detected from the source.

There is a slight delay in the automatic pow-

ering up. If this is undesirable, the ISS

TM

function

can be disabled by setting the “ISS DISABLE”

switch on the back panel to “ON” position. In

this mode, the monitor is powered on and off

using the power switch on the front panel.

MDE™ and DCW™

Technologies

The Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™

(MDE™) Technology increases the perfor-

mance of the Genelec 8000 Series loud-

speakers by minimizing edge diffraction and

improving frequency and power response.

The edges of the enclosure are rounded and

blend seamlessly into the enlarged Directiv-

ity Control Waveguide™. Surface disconti-

nuities that cause diffraction are minimized.

The curved walls of the die-cast aluminium

enclosure are thin but rigid, allowing maxi-

mum internal volume while also providing

improved EMC shielding and heat dissipa-

tion for the amplifiers. Locating the reflex

port to the back of the enclosure allows a

generously dimensioned reflex port for mini-

mal port noise and excellent bass articulation

while freeing the front baffle for an enlarged

and optimized DCW™.

The advanced DCW™ is designed to

match the performance of the drivers in

terms of both frequency response and direc-

tivity. This results in a smoother overall fre-

quency response on and off axis. In addition,

the improved directivity control causes more

direct sound and less reflected sound to be

received at the listening position, providing

improved imaging and reducing the effects of

differing control room acoustics. The DCW™

improves the drive unit sensitivity by +2 to +6

dB (depending on the particular application),

thus also increasing the available system

maximum sound pressure level.

Mounting

The 8030B offers several mounting options:

The vibration insulating Isolation Positioner/

Decoupler™ (Iso-Pod™) table stand allows

tilting the speaker for correct alignment of the

acoustic axis. The stand can be attached to

three mounting points allowing vertical and

symmetrical horizontal positioning. On the

base of the monitor is a 3/8” UNC threaded

hole which can accommodate a standard

microphone stand. On the rear there are

two M6x10 mm threaded holes for an Omni-

mount

®

size 20.5 bracket.

Guarantee

The 8030B is guaranteed for a period of two

years against faults in materials or workman-

ship.

Figure 3: The curved reflex tube provides low
distortion and excellent bass extention.

Figure 4: The vibration isolating Iso-Pod
table stand has adjustable speaker tilt.

Figure 2: Back panel layout of the 8030B.

REFLEX PORT

TONE CONTROLS

Iso-Pod™TABLE
STAND

THREADS FOR
CEILING AND
WALL MOUNTS

292-8030W

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OUVRIR.NEPA SEXPOSER ÀL'EAUOUL'HUMIDITÉ.AUCUN

L'UTILISATEUR.ADRESSERTOUTE RÉPARATIONÀUN
PERSONNELQUALIFIÉ.CET APPAREILDOITÊTRE
RACCORDÉÀLATERRE.

NOTSUBJECTTO WATEROR MOISTURE.NO USERSERVICEABLE
PARTSINSIDE.REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIEDPERSONNEL.
USEEARTHEDMAINSCONNECTIONONLY.

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WARNING:

RISQUEDECHOCÉLECTRIQUE.NE PAS

AVERTISSEMENT:

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STIKKONTAKT.APPARATENSKALLANSLUTASTILL JORDATUTTAG.

292-8030T-6

MAINSINPUT
50/60Hz80W230 V~

SERIALNUMBER

8030B BI-AMPLIFIED
MONITORING SYSTEM

MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED
MADEIN FINLAND

www.genelec.com

3

GND - +

OUT

1 2

3

+ - GND

2IN1

ALLOFF

55 1k 5k 20k

BASSAND TREBLETILT

-2

-4

-6

0

dB

4

5

4+5

BASSROLL-OFF

ALLOFF

55 85 500Hz

TREBLETILT-2dB
BASS ROLL-OFF-6dB 85Hz

2

dB

0

-6
3

BASSTILT-2dB
BASSTILT-6dB

OFF

BASSTILT-4dB

ON

ISSDISABLE

CONNECTOR PANEL
(HORIZONTAL)

8030B Data Sheet

Genelec Document BBA0036001a Copyright Genelec Oy 9.2013. All data subject to change without prior notice

www.genelec.com

AMPLIFIER SECTION

CROSSOVER SECTION

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

8030B

Lower cut-off frequency, -3 dB < 55 Hz
Upper cut-off frequency, -3 dB > 21 kHz
Free field frequency response 58 Hz – 20 kHz (± 2.0 dB)

Maximum short term sine wave acoustic
output on axis in half space, averaged
from 100 Hz to 3 kHz @ 1 m > 100 dB SPL
@ 0.5 m > 106 dB SPL

Maximum long term RMS acoustic
output in same conditions with
IEC-weighted noise (limited by driver
unit protection circuit) @ 1 m > 97 dB SPL

Maximum peak acoustic output per pair
@ 1 m from the engineer with music
material > 108 dB

Self generated noise level in free field
@ 1 m on axis < 10 dB (A-weighted)

Harmonic distortion at 85 dB SPL Freq: 50...100 Hz < 2 %
@ 1 m on axis > 100 Hz < 0.5 %

Drivers Bass 130 mm (5 in) cone
Treble 19 mm (

3

/4 in) metal dome

Both drivers are magnetically shielded

Weight 5.6 kg (12.3 lb)

Speaker dimensions Height 299 mm (11

13

/16 in)

(including Iso-Pod table stand)

Height 285 mm (11

1

/4 in)

(without Iso-Pod table stand)

Width 189 mm (7

7

/16 in)

Depth 178 mm (7 in)

8030B

Bass amplifier output power Short ter m 40 W (8 Ohm load)
Treble amplifier output power Short term 40 W (8 Ohm load)
Long term output power is limited by driver unit
protection circuitry.

Amplifier system distortion at THD <0.05 %
nominal output SMPTE-IM <0.05 %
CCIF-IM < 0.05 %
DIM 100 <0.05 %

Signal to Noise ratio, Bass >100 dB
referred to full output Treble >100 dB

Mains voltage: 100,120,220or230V according to region.
Voltageoperatingrange: ±10%

Power consumption Standby <0.5 W
Idle 10 W
Full output 80 W

8030B

Input connector: XLR female, pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 ­balanced 10 kOhm

Output connector: XLR male, pin 1 gnd pin 2 +, pin 3 ­balanced 100 kOhm

Input level for 100 dB SPL output @ 1m -6 dBu at volume control max

Volumecontrolrange -80dBrelativetomaxoutput

Output signal level is 0 dB relative to input signal level
but adjustable by volume control

Crossover frequency 3.0 kHz

Treble tilt control operating range 0 to –2 dB @ 15 kHz

Bass roll-off control –6 dB step @ 85 Hz
(to be used in conjunction with a 7050 subwoofer)

Bass tilt control 0 to –6 dB @ 100 Hz in 2 dB steps

The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls set to ‘off’
and input sensitivity control to maximum and
corresponds to a maximally flat free field response.

Figure 3: The upper curve group shows the horizontal directivity char­acteristics of the 8030B measured at 1 m. The lower curve shows the
systems power response.

Figure 4: The curves above show the effect of the “bass tilt”, “treble tilt”
and “bass roll-off” controls on the free field response.

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15°

30°

45°

100

90

95

International enquiries:

Genelec, Olvitie 5

FIN-74100, Iisalmi, Finland

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In the U.S. please contact:

Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle

Natick, MA 01760, U.S.A.

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In China please contact:

Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd

Jianwai SOHO, Building 12, Room 2605

D-1504, Chaoyang District

Beijing 100022, China

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In Sweden please contact

Genelec Sverige

Ellipsvägen 10B

P.O. Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

Genelec 8040B
Active Monitoring System

Data Sheet

8040B

8040B Active Monitoring System

The Genelec 8040B is a compact bi-amplified

active monitor system with performance com-

parable to much larger systems. The 8040B

takes full advantage of the unconventional

design and advanced technologies of Genel-

ec’s 8000 Series loudspeaker range. The all-

aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™

(MDE™) and advanced Directivity Control

Waveguide™ (DCW™) technologies are care-

fully matched with advanced amplifier and

electronic circuitry and the latest drivers. Bass

response has been widened down to 45 Hz (-3

dB) while distortion is substantially lower due

to a uniquely new rear reflex port design. The

system's excellent directivity characteristics

and accurate imaging together with its com-

pact size and flexible mounting options make

the 8040B the perfect monitoring tool for a

wide range of applications.

The 8040B has been specially designed to

have a sufficient LF extension for most situ-

ations. However if greater SPL's and a lower

cutoff frequency are required, it can be com-

plemented with a Genelec subwoofer.

Integrated construction

The 8040B is very easy to set up and use,

the only connections required are the mains

supply and the line level input. The input is

made via a balanced female XLR connec-

tor. The input sensitivity of the 8040B can be

adjusted for easy level matching with other

audio equipment.

The integrated design allows the amplifiers

and the drivers to be calibrated as a single unit,

eliminating the effects of component tolerances

and ensuring consistent production quality.

Crossover filters

The amplifier unit contains an active cross-

over, a feature more commonly used in large

and expensive control room monitors. This

is the ideal method for dividing the input

signal between the driver units. The active

crossover allows the overall response of the

system to be optimized to an extent impos-

sible with a passive system. To maintain uni-

form frequency balance in differing acoustic

environments, special calibrated controls are

included in the active crossover network.

These controls include “treble tilt”, “bass tilt”

and “bass roll-off” functions.

A new function, “desktop low frequency”

control attenuates the bass frequencies

around 160 Hz by 4 dB. This feature is

designed to compensate for the boost often

occurring at this frequency range when the

loudspeaker is placed upon a meter bridge,

table or a similar reflective horizontal surface.

Amplifiers

The bass and treble amplifiers produce

90 W of output power each, with very low

THD and IM distortion values. Each amplifier

is designed to precisely match the driver it is

connected to, thus ensuring the highest sub-

jective sound quality currently possible. The

amplifier unit also contains a protection circuit

that monitors the output levels and prevents

any damage to the drivers. This makes the

system immune to overloads and spurious

signals.

Drivers

A 19 mm (3/4") metal dome tweeter is loaded

by an advanced DCW™ waveguide, which is

integrated into the one piece front baffle. The

improved DCW™ provides superior directivity

charcteristics and perfect matching between

the drivers.

The 165 mm (6.5") bass cone driver is

mounted in a newly designed bass reflex

enclosure. The long, flow optimized reflex

tube has a large cross sectional area and

terminates with a wide flare at the back of

the enclosure.

Protective grilles are positioned in front of

both drivers. Magnetic shielding is standard

on the 8040B. Shielding is vital for applica-

tions such as video post production, where

stray magnetic fields must be minimized.

ISSTM autostart function

When the power switch on the back panel of

the loudspeaker is set to “ON”, the Intelligent

Signal SensingTM (ISSTM) autostart function

of the 8040B is active. Automatic power-

Applications

• NearFieldMonitoring

• Broadcast&TVControlRooms

• AudioVideoPostProduction

• MobileVans

• Project/HomeStudios

• DigitalWorkstations

• MultimediaProductionand

Playback

System

Figure 1: The location of the acoustic axis of the 8040B.

ing down to standby mode happens after a

certain time when playback has ended. The

power consumption in standby mode is typi-

cally less than 0.5 watts. The playback will

automatically resume once an input signal is

detected from the source.

There is a slight delay in the automatic pow-

ering up. If this is undesirable, the ISS

TM

function

can be disabled by setting the “ISS DISABLE”

switch on the back panel to “ON” position. In

this mode, the monitor is powered on and off

using the power switch on the back panel.

MDE™ and DCW™ Technology

The Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™

(MDE™) Technology increases the perfor-

mance of the Genelec 8000 Series loud-

speakers by minimizing edge diffraction and

improving frequency and power response.

The edges of the enclosure are rounded and

blend seamlessly into the enlarged Directiv-

ity Control Waveguide™. Surface disconti-

nuities that cause diffraction are minimized.

The curved walls of the die-cast aluminium

enclosure are thin but rigid, allowing maxi-

mum internal volume while also providing

improved EMC shielding and heat dissipa-

tion for the amplifiers. Locating the reflex

port to the back of the enclosure allows a

generously dimensioned reflex port for mini-

mal port noise and excellent bass articulation

while freeing the front baffle for an enlarged

and optimized DCW™.

The advanced DCW™ is designed to

match the performance of the drivers in

terms of both frequency response and direc-

tivity. This results in a smoother overall fre-

quency response on and off axis. In addition,

the improved directivity control causes more

direct sound and less reflected sound to be

received at the listening position, providing

improved imaging and reducing the effects

of room acoustics. The DCW™ improves the

drive unit sensitivity by +2 to +6 dB, thus also

increasing the available system maximum

sound pressure level.

Mounting

The 8040B offers several mounting options:

The vibration insulating Isolation Positioner/

Decoupler™ (Iso-Pod™) table stand allows

tilting the speaker for correct alignment of the

acoustic axis. The stand can be attached to

three mounting points allowing vertical and

symmetrical horizontal positioning. On the rear

of the enclosure there are two sets of M6x10

mm threaded holes to accommodate an Omn-

imount® size 30.0 bracket or a K&M 24180

wall mount. On the base of the enclosure is a

M10x10 mm threaded hole which can be used

for securing the loudspeaker to its base.

Guarantee

The 8040B is guaranteed for a period of two

years against faults in materials or workman-

ship.

Figure 3: The curved reflex tube provides low
distortion and excellent bass extention.

Figure 4: The vibration isolating Iso-Pod
table stand has adjustable speaker tilt.

Figure 2: Back panel layout of the 8040B.

DESKTOP
CONTROL

20Hz 160Hz

BASS
ROLL-OFF

800Hz

+2

0

-4

-6

-2

dB

BASS
TILT

OFFON

4kHz 20kHz

ALLOFF

TREBLE
TILT

dBu

-4

-6

0

-2

8040BBI-AMPLIFIED
MONITORINGSYSTEM

MAGNETICALLYSHIELDED
MADEIN FINLAND

MAINSINPUT

50/60Hz110 W 230 V~

SERIALNUMBER

292-8040T-6

www.genelec.com

+ -GND

1

3

2

292-8040W

WARNING

ELECTRICSHOCKHAZARD. DONOT OPEN.DONOTSUBJECTTOWATEROR

PERSONNEL.USEEARTHEDMAINSCONNECTION ONLY.NOTE!THISMONITOR

MOISTURE.NOUSER SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.REFER SERVICINGTOQUALIFIED

SHOULDNOTBEMOUNTEDON AMICROPHONESTANDASTHEBASE THREADISM10.

ÊTRERACCORDÉÀLATERRE.NOTE!CEMONITEURNE DOITPASÊTREMONTÉ

AVERTISSEMENT

SURUNPIEDDEMICROPHONECARLE PASDEVISESTDETYPE M10.

ADRESSERTOUTERÉPARATIONÀUNPERSONNELQUALIFIÉ.CETAPPAREILDOIT

RISQUEDECHOC ÉLECTRIQUE.NE PASOUVRIR. NEPAS EXPOSERÀL'EAUOU
L'HUMIDITÉ.AUCUNCOMPOSANTÀL'INTÉRIEURREMPLAÇABLEPARL'UTILISATEUR.

LAITEONLIITETTÄVÄSUOJAMAADOITUSKOSKETTIMILLAVARUSTETTUUN
PISTORASIAAN.APPARATETMÅTILKOPLESJORDETSTIKKONTAKT.
APPARATENSKALLANSLUTAS TILLJORDATUTTAG.

BASS
ROLL-OFF

DESKTOP
CONTROL

TREBLETILTBASSTILT

+4

+2

+6

INPUTSENSITIVITY
REQUIREDFOR
100dBSPL@1m

ISS
DISABLE

REFLEX PORT

TONE CONTROLS

Iso-Pod™TABLE
STAND

THREADS FOR
CEILING AND
WALL MOUNTS

CONNECTOR PANEL
(HORIZONTAL)

ACOUSTIC
AXIS

> 0,7 m

240 mm

8040B Data Sheet

Genelec Document BBA0003001a Copyright Genelec Oy 4.2007. All data subject to change without prior notice

www.genelec.com

Figure 3: The upper curve group shows the horizontal directivity char­acteristics of the 8040B measured at 1 m. The lower curve shows the
systems power response.

Figure 4: The curves above show the effect of the “bass tilt”, “treble
tilt”, “desktop low frequency” and “bass roll-off” controls on the free field
response.

AMPLIFIER SECTION

CROSSOVER SECTION

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

8040B

Lower cut-off frequency, -3 dB
Upper cut-off frequency, -3 dB

≤ 45 Hz
≥ 20 kHz

Free field frequency response of system (± 2.0 dB) 48 Hz - 20 kHz

Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half
space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz

@ 1 m
@ 0.5 m

≥ 105 dB SPL
≥ 111 dB SPL

Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in same conditions
with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver unit protection circuit)
@ 1 m

≥ 99 dB SPL

Maximum peak acoustic output per pair above console top,
@ 1 m from the listening position with music material

≥ 115 dB SPL

Self generated noise level in free field @ 1m on axis
(A-weighted)

≤ 10 dB

Harmonic distortion at 90 dB SPL @ 1m on axis

Freq. 50 to 100 Hz
> 100 Hz

< 2 %
< 0.5 %

Drivers:

Bass
Treble
Both drivers are magnetically shielded

165 mm (6

1

/2 in) cone

19 mm (

3

/4 in) metal dome

Weight: 8.6 kg (18.9 lbs)

Dimensions:

Height (without Iso-Pod table support
Height (including Iso-Pod table support)
Width
Depth

350 mm (13

13

/16 in)

365 mm (14

3

/8 in)

237 mm (9

3

/8 in)

223 mm (8

13

/16 in)

8040B

Bass amplifier short term output power
Treble amplifier shortterm output power
Long term output power is limited by driver unit protection
circuitry

90 W (8 Ohm load)
90 W (8 Ohm load)

Amplifier system distortion
at nominal output

THD
SMPTE-IM
CCIF-IM
DIM 100

≤ 0.05 %
≤ 0.05 %
≤ 0.05 %
≤ 0.05 %

Signal to Noise ratio, referred to full output

Bass
Treble

≥ 100 dB
≥ 100 dB

Mains voltage 100,120,220or230V

according to region

Voltageoperatingrange ±10 %

Power consumption

Standby
Idle
Full output

<0.5 W
10 W
110 W

8040B

Input connector XLR female Pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 -

Input impedance 10 kOhm balanced

Input level for maximum short term output of 100 dB SPL @ 1m Variablefrom+6to-6dBu

Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble 3.0 kHz

Treble tilt control operating range in 2 dB steps From+2to-4dB&MUTE

@ 15 kHz

Desktop low frequency control operating range -4 dB @ 160 Hz

Bass roll-off control operating range in 2 dB steps From 0 to -6 dB @ 45 Hz

Bass tilt control operating range in 2 dB steps From0to-6dB&MUTE

@ 100 Hz

The 'CAL' position is with all tone controls set to 'off' and the
input sensitivity control to maximum (fully clockwise)

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30°

45°

50

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65

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85

90

95

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International enquiries:

Genelec, Olvitie 5

FIN-74100, Iisalmi, Finland

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In the U.S. please contact:

Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle

Natick, MA 01760, U.S.A.

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In Sweden please contact:

Genelec Sverige

Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In China please contact:

Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd.

Jianwai SOHO, Tower 12, Room 2306

39 East 3rd Ring Road

Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022, China

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Genelec 5040A
Active Subwoofer

Operating Manual

5040A

The Genelec 5040A is a very compact active
subwoofer designed to complement up to five
Genelec 6010A active loudspeakers or a pair
of the slightly bigger 6020A’s or 8020A’s. The
5040A extends

the system’s bass response

down to 35 Hz

and integrates perfectly with
the 6010A’s in any environment. The play­back level for the whole system is conven­iently controlled by the remote volume control
provided with the subwoofer.

Installation

Before connecting the audio signals, ensure
that all equipment is switched off.

The subwoofer is equipped with six RCA
signal inputs (FRONT L, FRONT R, CENTER,
REAR L, REAR R and LFE) and a 3.5 mm
stereo jack input. These allow connecting the
5040A to a variety of line level audio sources
with either 3.5 mm Jack or RCA type audio
connectors. Suitable sources are preamplifiers,
computer sound cards, portable audio players,
“PRE OUT” connectors on a Home Theater
receiver, etc. Two separate sources can be
connected to the 3.5 mm Jack and the FRONT
L and R inputs at the same time, but this may
cause a slight increase of the noise level.

As the 5040A contains its own amplifier,
no separate power amplifier is needed. Never
connect the 5040A to the loudspeaker outputs
of a power amplifier, integrated amplifier or
receiver.

Connect the audio signal cables from your
source to the corresponding RCA connec­tors. Next, connect the main loudspeakers
to the subwoofer with RCA cables from the
subwoofer’s FRONT L, FRONT R, CENTER,
REAR L and REAR R “OUT” connectors to
the signal inputs of the corresponding main
loudspeakers.

If you are using the 5040A with Genelec
8020A active loudspeakers, the connecting
cables must have a male XLR connector at
the loudspeaker end. See the 8020A operat­ing manual for the correct type of cable. When
using the 8020A’s with the 5040A, the Bass
Roll-Off switch on the 8020A’s should be in
position “OFF

”

The 5040A has an integrated crossover
network for the five main channels which
directs the frequencies below 85 Hz to the
subwoofer and higher frequencies through
the output connectors to the main loudspeak­ers. When using a surround sound processor,
select a loudspeaker setting “Large” for the
channels routed through the subwoofer.

The LFE channel of the preamplifier or
processor can be connected to the “LFE IN”
connector. The LFE channel on the 5040A can
reproduce signals up to 120 Hz.

Connect the volume control to the “SYSTEM
VOLUME CONTROL” connector. The volume
control adjusts the playback level of the
subwoofer and all loudspeakers connected to it

.

Once all connections have been made, the
subwoofer and main loudspeakers are ready
to be powered up.

Positioning in the room

The placement of the subwoofer in the room
affects the overall frequency response and
sound level of the system dramatically, as at
low frequencies the effects of the room are
strong. Even a slight change in the location
of the subwoofer can cause a marked dif­ference in the frequency balance and often
patient and methodical experimentation and
testing is needed to find the optimum place­ment.

The placement will also affect the bass roll­off rate and the phase difference between the
main loudspeakers and the subwoofer. These
effects can be compensated using the con­trols in the subwoofer but we recommend that
at first you leave the switches untouched and
concentrate on finding the position where the
subwoofer gives the smoothest response,
and only then use the controls to fine-tune
the balance and phase alignment between
the subwoofer and the main loudspeakers.

Start by placing the subwoofer close to the
center of the front wall. We recommend a dis­tance of less than 60 cm / 24” to the wall. This
position gives increased acoustic loading and
SPL due to the proximity of the front wall and
floor. Cancellations from the front wall and
floor are also avoided. Ideally the subwoofer
and main loudspeakers should be positioned

symmetrically and at an equal distance from
the listening position.

If the frequency balance is not quite right,
try moving the subwoofer to the left or right
along the wall so that different room modes
are excited at different levels. Positioning
the subwoofer close to a corner will boost
the bass level at lower frequencies and may
cause asymmetrical spatial imaging.

Al tho ugh th e 5040 A is m agne tica lly
shielded, it may cause colour distortion if
placed near to very sensitive CRT monitors
or computer displays.

Setting the subwoofer level

The subwoofer level control is located on
the connector panel of the subwoofer. The
factory default setting is -6 dB (9 o’clock)
from maximum position, which gives a good
starting point for level matching with 6010A
loudspeakers. When using the 5040A with
Genelec 6020A’s or 8020A’s the level of the
main loudspeakers typically needs to be low­ered by turning the volume control on the
front panel back from its maximum setting to
the 12 o’clock position.

Setting the

Bass Roll-Off switches

The acoustic response of the subwoofer may
have to be matched to the characteristics of
the room and the positioning in which it will be
used. To adjust the subwoofer to match these
characteristics use the ‘’BASS ROLL-OFF’
control switches located on the connector
panel. When all Roll-Off switches are ‘OFF’, a
flat anechoic response is obtained.

Setting the phase control

The effect of incorrect phase alignment
between the main loudspeakers and the
subwoofer is a drop in the frequency response
of the whole system at the main loudspeaker
/ subwoofer crossover frequency. The phase
difference between the main loudspeakers
and subwoofer at the listening position is
dependent upon the position of the subwoofer.
To avoid phase differences between the left
and right channels and the subwoofer, the
subwoofer should be placed close to the

General description

5040A Active Subwoofer

center of the front loudspeaker array.

Two phase match ing swit ches i n the
crossover allow compensation for incorrect
phase alignment. Four settings are provided
between 0° and -270°.

Coarse phase

correction method

Connect an audio frequency signal generator
to a signal input on the subwoofer which has
a main loudspeaker connected to the corre­sponding “OUT” connector. Set the generator
to 85 Hz. If a signal generator is not available,
then it is possible to use an audio test record­ing which has a test frequency in the range
70 Hz to 100 Hz. Suitable test signals can be
downloaded at www.genelec.com.

• Togglethe-180°phase
switch ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ and
set it to the position which
gives the lowest sound level
at the listening position.

• Nexttogglethe-90°phase
switch ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’, and
again set it to the position
which gives the lowest
sound level.

• Finally,setthe-180°phase
switch to the opposite
setting.

Automatic protection circuits

The 5040A is equipped with protection cir­cuits against loudspeaker driver ther ma l
overload and amplifier overheating. The pro­tection system resets automatically so that
the user only has to turn the input level down
to ensure that it does not reactivate.

Safety considerations

The Genelec 5040A complies with interna­tional safety standards. However, to ensure
safe operation and maintain the equipment in
safe operating condition the following warn­ings and cautions must be observed.

• Servicingandadjustmentmustonlybe
performed by qualified service personnel.

• Openingtheamplierpanelisstrictly
prohibited except by qualified service
personnel.

• Donotexposethesubwoofertowateror
 moisture.Donotplaceanyobjectslled

with liquid, such as vases on the
subwoofer or near it.

• Notethattheamplierisnotcompletely
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
pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, which
may cause permanent hearing damage.

Maintenance

There are no user serviceable parts inside
the subwoofer. Any maintenance of the unit
must only be performed by qualified service
personnel.

Guarantee

This product is supplied with two year guaran­tee against manufacturing faults or defects that
might alter the performance of the unit. Refer
to supplier for full sales and guarantee terms.

ECDeclarationofConformity

This is to cer tify that the Gene lec Acti ve Subwoo fer 5040A
conforms to the following standards:

Safety:
EN 60065: 2002 + A1 :200 6 /
IEC 60065:2001 7th Edition + A1: 2005

EMC:
EN 55020: (2002) + A1 : 2003
EN 55013: (2001)+ A1 : 2003
EN 61000-3-2 (2000)
EN 61000-3-3 (1995)

The product herewith complies with the requirements of

TheLowVoltageDirective2006/95/ECandEMCDirective

2004/108/EC

Signed:
Ilpo Martikainen
Position: Chairman of the Board

Date: 26-May-2008

Figure 1. Connectors and controls of the 5040A.

5040A Operating Manual

GenelecDocumentD0078R001.CopyrightGenelecOy6.2008.Alldatasubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice

International enquiries:

Genelec, Olvitie 5

FIN-74100, Iisalmi, Finland

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In the U.S. please contact:

Genelec Inc., 7 Tech Circle

Natick, MA 01760, U.S.A.

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

www.genelec.com

In Sweden please contact

Genelec Sverige

Ellipsvägen 10B

P.O. Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

AMPLIFIER SECTION

CONNECTORS

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

5040A

Free field frequency response (± 3 dB) Main 35 Hz...85 Hz

LFE 35 Hz...120 Hz

Maximum short term sine wave SPL output
averaged from 40 to 85 Hz, measured in half
space at 1 meter

98 dB

Self generated noise level in half space at 1 m
on axis (A-weighted)

≤ 15 dB SPL

Driver,magneticallyshielded 165 mm (6

1

/2")

Weight 6.3 kg (13.9 lb)

Dimensions

Height

Diameter

251 mm (9

7

/8”)

305 mm (12”)

5040A

Amplifier short term output power
(Long term output power is limited by driver
unit protection circuitry)

40 W

AmpliersystemTHDatnominaloutput ≤ 0.05 %

Mains voltage 100, 120 or 230 V

Power consumption (average)

Idle
Full output

7 VA
70 VA

5040A

Main channels IN/OUT, LFE channel IN unbal­anced female RCA connectors

Pin
Ring

+
gnd

Stereo IN 3.5 mm Jack female connector

Sleeve
Tip
Ring

gnd
Left channel
Right channel

Input impedance 10 kOhm balanced

Main channel OUT gain referred to IN 0 dB

CROSSOVER SECTION

5040A

Subsonic filter (18 dB/octave) below 35 Hz

Crossover frequency
(subwoofer/main channels)

85 Hz

LFE channel cutoff frequency 120 Hz

Midband rejection >400 Hz

>50 dB

Input level for 90 dB SPL output at 1 m -9 dBu at level control max

Sensitivity adjustment range 18 dB

Bass Roll-Off control operating range
in 2 dB steps

From 0 to -6 dB @ 35 Hz

Phase matching control in 90° steps From 0 to -270° @ 85 Hz

In China please contact:

Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd.

Jianwai SOHO, Tower 12, Room 3304

39East3rdRingRoad,ChaoyangDistrict

Beijing 100022, China

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Genelec 7040A
Active Subwoofer

Operating Manual

7040A

Introduction

Congratulation and thank you for choosing

Genelec!

Since 1978, Genelec has been guided by

a single idea – to make perfect active moni-

tors that deliver neutral and accurate sound

in every kind of acoustical environment.

In Genelec’s quest for this ultimate goal,

our unrivalled commitment to research

and development has led us to continu-

ously develop innovative driver technol-

ogy, electronic circuitry, enclosure designs

and many more. Our design philosophy is

based on sustainability and environmental

values, where industrial design serves our

product acoustical performance.

Your Genelec product has been designed

and manufactured with care in our factory,

in Finland, using environmentally ecient

solutions to give you reliable operation

over many years.

Please take the time to read this manual.

Happy monitoring!

General Description

The Genelec 7040A is a very compact

active subwoofer for reproducing low fre-

quencies. The 7040A extends the bass

reproduction of Genelec 8010, 8020 and

M030 active monitors for stereo applica-

tions. Using the 7040A extends their fre-

quency responses down to 30 Hz (-6 dB).

Driver

The 7040A contains one 165 mm (6.5

in) magnetically shielded driver, housed

in Genelec Laminar Spiral EnclosureTM

(LSETM).

Bass Management

Balanced XLR connectors are used for the

audio inputs and outputs. There are two

input connectors and two outputs.

The bass management unit in the 7040A

subwoofer splits the input into low and high

frequency components at 85 Hz. Frequen-

cies below 85 Hz are reproduced by the

subwoofer. Frequencies above 85 Hz are

directed via the subwoofer's output connec-

tors to the main monitors. The subwoofer's

outputs have the same level as the inputs.

The sub

woofer sensitivity can be

adjusted from +12 to -6 dBu to match the

subwoofer sound level easily with dierent

monitors.

Two "BASS ROLL-OFF" switches pro-

vide bass response adjustment to compen-

sate for the acoustical environment in three

2 dB steps. Two switches allow alignment

of subwoofer phase with the monitors. The

phase can be adjusted in 90 degree incre-

ments between 0° and -270°.

Amplifier

A Class D power amplifier produces 50

W output power with very low THD and

IM distortions. Driver overload protection

is included in the amplier circuitry. The

amplier also incorporates thermal over-

load and short circuit protections. The

power supply accepts mains voltages from

100 to 240 VAC.

ISSTM Autostart

The 7040A is equipped with Intelligent

Signal SensingTM (ISSTM) automatic start

function. ISS turns the amplier to standby

mode if no input signal has been detected

for one hour. The power consumption in

standby mode is less than 0.5 watts. Play-

back automatically resumes once an input

signal is detected.

There is a slight delay in the automatic

powering up. In those environments where

the 7040A is required to be on all of the

time, the ISS function can be disabled by

setting the “ISS DISABLE” switch to the

“ON” position. Then the subwoofer is con-

tinuously powered and can be turned o

using the power switch on the connector

Genelec 7040A Active Subwoofer

>110 cm (43 in)

Main
monitor

<60cm (24 in)

Figure 3. Recommended distances to
the front wall

Figure 1. 7040A's amplifier panel, connectors and controls.

Figure 2. XLR to RCA connector for
connecting to an unbalanced signal source.

panel. The default position from the factory

is with "ISS DISABLE" in the OFF position.

Installation

The subwoofer is supplied with a mains

cable and this operating manual. After

unpacking inspect the subwoofer for pos-

sible damage in transport. Ensure that the

subwoofer and the monitors are powered

o before connecting cables.

Audio connections to the subwoofer

and monitors use balanced XLR cables

(not included in the subwoofer delivery

content). As the 7040A has an integrated

amplier, it may only be connected to a

line level signal source, such as a mixing

console or preamplier, never to the loud-

speaker outputs of a power amplier or an

integrated amplier.

The source is connected to the "LEFT

IN" and "RIGHT IN" connectors of the

subwoofer. The subwoofer’s output con-

nectors "LEFT OUT" and "RIGHT OUT" are

connected to the monitors.

If the signal source has unbalanced

RCA outputs, you can use signal cables as

shown in Figure 2.

Once all connections have been made,

the subwoofer and monitors can be pow-

ered up.

Positioning In The Room

Placement of the subwoofer in the room

aects the subwoofer frequency response

and sound level dramatically, as the room

influences the low frequencies strongly.

Even a slight change in the subwoofer's

location can make a marked dierence in

the frequency balance. Often patient and

methodical experimentation is needed to

nd the optimum placement. The placement

will also aect the phase alignment between

the monitors and the subwoofer, as well as

the need for bass roll-o adjustment.

First, place the subwoofer slightly oset

from the center of the front wall. The dis-

tance to the nearest wall should be less

than 0.6 m (24 in) measured from the sub-

woofer's driver. This position increases

acoustic loading and sound output due to

the proximity of the wall and oor. Too large

a distance from the wall can cause cancel-

lations and reduce subwoofer output. The

monitor should be placed at least 1.1 m (43

in) away from walls to avoid reduction of

low frequency output (see Figure 3).

If the subwoofer frequency response does

not seem balanced, move the subwoofer

slightly to the left or right. This changes

how the room modes are excited and can

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7040A ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED

SERIAL
NUMBER

LEFT OUT

LEFT IN

RIGHT OUT

RIGHT IN

POWER

ON

ROLL-OFF

-180°

-90°

-4 dB

-2 dB

-270°

ISS-DISABLE

MAINSINPUT

50 /60Hz70W

100 - 240 V~

-6

0

+6

+3

+12

-3

-4

dBu

SENSITIVITY

FOR 100 dB

SPL @1m

SIGNAL INPUT

CONNECTORS

SIGNAL OUTPUT

CONNECTORS

BASS ROLL-OFF
PHASE AND
ISS DISABLE

SWITCHES

MAINS INPUT

POWER SWITCH

result in improved atness. Positioning the

subwoofer close to a corner boosts the

subwoofer output but may cause asymmet-

rical spatial imaging at low frequencies.

Operating Environment

The 7040A subwoofer is designed for

indoor use only. The ambient temperature

should be 15-35 °C (50-95 °F) and the rel-

ative humidity 20-80 %. Condensation is

not allowed. If it has been stored or trans-

ported in a cool environment, the product

must be allowed to warm up in its packing

to the ambient temperature before con-

necting mains power.

Sufficient amplifier cooling and reflex

port functioning is required when the

subwoofer is installed in a restricted space,

such as a cabinet or integrated into a wall

structure. See section “Flush Mounting the

Subwoofer.” A restricted space must be

suciently ventilated to prevent ambient

temperature rise above 35 °C (95 °F).

Do not cover the driver of the subwoofer.

Do not place the subwoofer so that there is

less than 10 cm (4 in) of free space in front

of the grille.

Thick carpets under the subwoofer can

block the ventilation clearance needed for

cooling the amplier unit. To ensure proper

functioning of the reflex port the reflex

port side (opposite of the connector panel)

should have a minimum clearance of 7.5 cm

(3 in).

Flush Mounting the

Subwoofer

If the subwoofer is flush mounted into a

wall or a cabinet, ensure amplier cooling

and unrestricted airow from the reex port.

Make the recess 7.5 cm (3 in) wider than the

subwoofer. Place the subwoofer into the

right end of the recess with the driver side

facing the room. This leaves sucient 7.5

cm (3 in) of free space for the reex port.

The height and depth of the recess should

not be much larger than the subwoofer.

Setting the Input Sensitivity

The 7040A has the same sensitivity as 8010,

8020 and M030 monitors in free eld. How-

ever, when placed near reecting surfaces

the sensitivity of 7040A typically must be

attenuated due to increased wall loading.

A typical initial setting for the rotary sensi-

tivity control is -4 dBu. The +12 dBu setting

provides maximum attenuation The use of

proper measuring equipment with careful

listening is highly recommended.

Phase Alignment by

Listening

Connect an audio frequency signal gener-

ator to LEFT IN or RIGHT IN input of the

7040A and feed in an 85 Hz tone. Connect

a monitor to the corresponding output, so

that the test signal is reproduced by both

subwoofer and monitor.

Toggle the -180°

phase switch (DIP 4

from left) "ON" and

"OFF". Set it to the

position giving the

lowest sound level at the listening position.

Next, toggle the -90°

phase switch (DIP 3)

"ON" and "OFF", and

again set it to the posi-

tion which gives the

lowest sound level.

Finally, invert the -180°

phase switch (DIP 4)

position to the oppo-

site setting. Now you

can remove the test

signal.

Figure 4. The effect of phase difference between the subwoofer and the main loudspeakers

Phase Difference: 0°

85 Hz

Phase Difference: 180°

85 Hz

Phase Difference: 270°

85 Hz

Phase Difference: 90°

85 Hz

Figure 5. Flush mounting the subwoofer.
Note the clearance needed on the reflex
port side.

Table 1. Suggested Bass Roll-Off settings

Subwoofer placement Bass Roll-Off

setting

Near to a wall -2 dB

In a corner -6 dB

Flush mounted -2 dB

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

Phase Alignment Using Test

Equipment

Feed in the test signal to LEFT IN or RIGHT

IN of the subwoofer. Place the microphone

at the listening position. Using a real-time

analyser or other frequency response

measurement system, adjust the sensitiv-

ity of the subwoofer until the frequencies

below and above 85 Hz are reproduced

at equal level. Then, adjust the phase

switches for the maximum dip of at least

-6 dB at the crossover frequency (85 Hz).

Invert the -180° switch to the opposite

setting. The phase is now aligned and

the measurement should show a smooth

response around 85 Hz.

Setting the Bass Roll-Off

The acoustic response of the subwoofer

can compensate the room character-

istics. To adjust the subwoofer use the

''Bass Roll-O' switches located on the

connector panel. These oer attenuation

levels of -2, -4, and -6 dB at the lowest

subwoofer output frequencies. Table 1

provides suggestions for Bass Roll-O

switch settings. Flat anechoic response

is obtained when both roll-o switches

are set to "OFF".

Safety Considerations

Genelec 7040A subwoofer has been

designed in accordance with interna-

tional safety standards. However, to

ensure safe operation and maintain the

unit in safe operating condition, the fol-

lowing warnings and cautions must be

observed:

• Do not expose the subwoofer to water

or moisture. Do not place any objects

lled with liquid, such as vases on the

subwoofer or near it.

• Servicing and adjustment must only be

performed by authorized Genelec ser-

vice personnel.

• Opening the amplifier unit is strictly

prohibited except by authorized ser-

vice personnel.

• Always use a mains power connection

with protective earth terminal. In case

of fault, failing to do this may lead to

personal injury.

Figure 7. The curves above show the
harmonic distortion analysis of the
7040A in free field. In half space the SPL
will be 6 dB higher.

Figure 6. The free field frequency
response of the 7040A subwoofer at
different Bass Roll-Off settings

Warning!

This equipment is capable of delivering

sound pressure levels in excess of 85

dB, which may cause permanent hearing

damage.

Maintenance

No user serviceable parts are inside the

amplifier unit. Any maintenance of the

unit must only be performed by Genelec

authorized service personnel.

Guarantee

This product is supplied with a two year

guarantee against manufacturing faults or

defects that might alter the performance.

The guarantee can be extended to five

years by registering the product on www.

genelec.com. Refer to the supplier for full

sales and guarantee terms.

Compliance to FCC rules

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-

lowing conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful

interference, and this device must

accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential instal-

lation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio communications. How-

ever, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful inter-

ference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the

equipment o and on, the user is encour-

aged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit dierent from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Modications not expressly approved by

the manufacturer could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment under

FCC rules.

Harmonicdistortion 7040A 25.3.15

+0

+100

+20

+40

+60

+80

10

200

20

30

50

100

Hz

Fundamental
frequency

2nd harmonic

3rd harmonic

dB SPL

Frequency response 7040A 25.3.15

+0

+100

+20

+40

+60

+80

10

200

20

30

50

100

Hz

dB SPL

7040A Operating Manual

Genelec Document D0126R001 Copyright Genelec Oy 3.2015. All data subject to change without prior notice

www.genelec.com

International enquiries:

Genelec, Olvitie 5

FIN-74100, Iisalmi, Finland

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In the U.S. please contact:

Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle

Natick, MA 01760, USA

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

In China please contact:

Beijing Genelec Audio Co.Ltd

Room 101, 1st oor, Building 71 B33

Universal Business Park, No. 10 Jiuxianqiao Road

Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Phone [phone]

Post code: 100015

Email [e-mail]

AMPLIFIER SECTION

INPUT SECTION

CROSSOVER SECTION

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

7040A

Free eld frequency response (-6 dB) 30...90 Hz

Accuracy of frequency response ± 3 dB (33...85 Hz)

Maximum short term sine wave SPL output
averaged from 40 to 85 Hz, measured in half
space at 1 meter

100 dB

Self generated noise level in half space at
1 m (A-weighted)

≤ 5 dB

Harmonic distortion at 90 dB SPL
at 1 m on axis in half space 40…85 Hz

2nd
3rd

≤ 2.5%
≤ 1.5 %

Driver, magnetically shielded 165 mm (6

1

/2 in)

Weight 11.3 kg (24.9 lb)

Dimensions

Height
Width
Depth

410 mm (16

1

/8 in)

350 mm (13

3

/4 in)

205 mm (8

1

/16 in)

OUTPUT SECTION

7040A

Subsonic lter (18 dB/octave) below 35 Hz

Input channels 2

Low pass frequency for main channels 85 Hz

Midband rejection >400 Hz ≥ 50 dB

Bass Roll-O control in 2 dB steps 0 to -6 dB @ 35 Hz

Phase matching control in 90° steps 0 to -270°

Input sensitivity control +12 to -6 dBu

7040A

Amplier short term output power

(Long term output power is limited by driver
unit protection circuitry)

50 W

Amplier system THD at nominal output ≤ 0.08 %

Mains voltage 100 - 240 VAC universal

Power consumption (average)

Standby (ISS active)
Idle
Full output

≤ 0.5 W

5 W
70 W

7040A

Input connectors XLR female
pin 1
pin 2
pin 3

gnd
+

-

Input impedance 10 kohm balanced

Input level for 100 dB SPL output @ 1 m Variable from +12 to -6

dBu

7040A

Input connectors XLR male
pin 1
pin 2
pin 3

gnd
+

-

Main monitor Out gain 0 dB

In Sweden please contact

Genelec Sverige

Ellipsvägen 10B

P.O. Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email [e-mail]

Genelec 7050B
Active Subwoofer

Data Sheet

7050B

Main Features:

• LSE™ Power efficient port/
enclosure design

• Unparalleled low frequency
performance

• Precise integration to Genelec
8020A or 8030A systems

7050B Active Subwoofer

System

The Genelec 7050B active subwoofer is a

very compact low frequency loudspeaker,

designed to extend the bass reproduc -

tion of Genelec 8020A active loudspeak-

ers in stereo or surround applications

and models 8030A or 8130A in stereo

applications. Adding the 7050B to these

loudspeakers creates a compact near-

field monitoring system capable of a flat

frequency response from 25 Hz to 20 kHz

(± 3 dB). The 7050B should not be used

in surround applications with the 8030A or

8130A due to their greater SPL capacity.

Driver

The 7050B contains a single 205 mm (8”)

magnetically shielded low frequency driver,

housed in a Genelec Laminar Spiral Enclo-

sureTM (LSETM) bass reflex cabinet.

Crossover

The built-in crossover unit has five signal

input and output channels (L/C/R Front and

L/R Rear) and a LFE input, providing great

flexibility and easy connection. The discrete

LFE signal input is equipped with a selectable

85/120 Hz low-pass filter and a 0/+10 dB LFE

sensitivity switch.

The amplifier has adjustable sensitivity,

bass roll-off and phase matching controls

to tailor the response of the subwoofer to its

environment.

The crossover has a fixed 85 Hz low pass

filter for five main channels. However, the

signal passing through the “OUT” connectors

is full bandwidth, i.e. not filtered. Because of

this, the “BASS ROLL-OFF” switch (switch 2)

on the main loudspeakers must be switched on

to avoid unwanted overlapping of the frequency

bands between the subwoofer and main loud-

speakers. Due to this and the input sensitivity

of the 7050B subwoofer, it can only be used

with Genelec 8020A, 8030A, 8130A, 1029A,

2029A and 2029B active loudspeakers.

The overall input sensitivity of the sub-

woofer can be reduced from 0 dB to -18 dB

for easy level matching with the main loud-

speakers.

Amplifier

The amplifier produces 70 W of output power,

with very low THD and IM distortion. Driver

overload protection and power-on signal

muting is included in the amplifier circuitry.

The amplifier also incorporates thermal over-

load and short circuit protection.

LSETM cabinet construction

Like the larger Genelec 7000 series subwoof-

ers, the 7050B features the new Genelec

Laminar Spiral Enclosure

TM

(LSETM) bass

reflex cabinet. The cabinet is made of sheet

metal rolled into a spiral shape and clamped

between thick MDF side panels. The spiral

forms a seamless, gently curving reflex tube

with exellent laminar flow characteristics and

minimal turbulence noise. The curved shape

also offers excellent structural stiffness and

optimal packing of a very long reflex tube into

a small space.

The overall construction of the 7050B

is rugged and reliable: The amplifier unit is

mounted on vibration absorbers to ensure

rattle-free operation and the handsome cast-

aluminium grille protects the magnetically

shielded 8 inch driver.

Why a subwoofer?

For applications, such as computer mul-

timedia work and most types of near field

monitoring, the Genelec 8020A and 8030A

are appropriate monitor systems. However

if lower LF cutoff and more LF SPL are

required, the 7050B subwoofer has been

specifically designed to complement these

compact loudspeakers. When combined they

give a frequency response comparable to

some larger Genelec models - one of the dif-

ferences is the greater SPL’s offered by larger

systems.

The 8020A/8030A and 7050B combination

offers great flexibility in loudspeaker place-

ment. Due to the small physical size of the

main loudspeakers, they can be located on

desks and, if carefully placed appear fairly

innocuous in a room. Further advice on how

to place the loudspeaker is described in the

operating manual.

If the subwoofer and main loudspeakers

are placed properly some of the low fre-

quency problems associated with free stand-

ing speakers can be avoided.

Why active loudspeakers?

There are various reasons why active loud-

speakers are preferable to passive alterna-

tives, the most dominant being the integrated

construction allowing better optimization of

the system performance. The loudspeakers

are always delivered as a complete factory

calibrated system, consisting of all ampli-

fiers, cro ssover elect ronics and speaker

cabinets.

In an active loudspeaker system the ampli-

fiers are connected directly to the drive units.

Distortion anomalies and losses caused by

passive crossovers are completely avoided

resulting in better sound quality and maxi-

mum acoustic efficiency.

For every model of monitor the associ-

ated amplifiers have a unique design includ-

ing driver overload protection. The overload

protection detects signals that are above the

drivers safe limits preventing damage. This

makes the system immune to overloads

and spurious signals which synthesizers,

Figure 2: 7050B harmonic distortion analysis
in free field. In half space the SPL will be 6
dB higher.

sequencers and multimedia sources, such as

sound cards, can occasionally produce.

The crossover and phase responses

are optimized for each particular model to

achieve highly accurate system performance.

Consequently every model has the same

neutral sound.

Figure 1: The amplifier panel layout of a 7050B subwoofer.

7050B Data Sheet

Genelec Documen t BBA0061001. Copyright Genelec Oy 5 .2007. All data subject to change without prior notice

www.genelec.com

AMPLIFIER SECTION

INPUT SECT ION

CROSSOVER SECTION

SYSTEM SPE CIFICATIONS

7050B

Free field frequency response (± 3 dB) 25 Hz...85 Hz

LFE 85/120 Hz

Maximum short term sine wave SPL output
averaged from 30 to 85 Hz, measured in half
space at 1 meter

≥ 100 dB

Self generated noise level in half space at 1 m
on axis (A-weighted)

≤ 15 dB

Harmonic distortion at 90 dB SPL
at 1 m on axis in half space 30… 85 Hz

2nd
3rd

≤ 4%
≤ 1 %

Driver, magnetically shielded 205 mm (8")

Weight 18 kg (39.6 lb)

Dimensions

Height
Width
Depth

410 mm (161/8”)
350 mm (133/4”)
319 mm (129/16”)

OUTPUT SEC TION

7050B

Subsonic filter (18 dB/octave) below 25 Hz

Input channels 5 main + LFE

Low pass frequency for 5 main channels 85 Hz

LFE cutoff frequency 85 or 120 Hz selectable

Midband rejection >400 Hz

≥ 50 dB

Bass Roll-Off control in 2 dB steps 0 to -6 dB @ 26 Hz

Phase matching control in 90° steps 0 to -270°

Input sensitivity control +12 to -6 dBu

LFE input sensitivity control 0 or +10 dB selectable

7050B

Amplifier short term output power
(Long term output power is limited by driver
unit protection circuitry)

70 W

Amplifier system THD at nominal output

≤ 0.08 %

Mains voltage 100, 120 or 230 V

Power consumption (average)

Idle
Full output

11 VA
120 VA

7050B

Input connectors XLR female
pin 1
pin 2
pin 3

gnd
+

-

Input impedance 10 kohm balanced

Input level for 100 dB SPL output @ 1 m Variable from +12 to -6

dBu

7050B

Input connectors XLR male
pin 1
pin 2
pin 3

gnd
+

-

Main loudspeaker Out gain 0 dB

Main loudspeaker Out connectors carry an unfiltered copy of the signal
arriving into their respective Input connectors.

Inter national e nquiries:

Genele c, Olvitie 5

FIN-74 100, Iisal mi, Finlan d

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email genelec@g enelec.com

In the U.S. please c ontact

Genele c, Inc., 7 Te ch Circle

Natick, MA 01760

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email genelec.u [e-mail]

In Chi na please contact:

Beijin g Genelec Audio Co. Ltd.

Jianwa i SOHO, Tower 12, R oom 2306

39 Eas t 3rd Ring Road

Chaoyang District

Beijin g 100022, China

Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

In Sweden please contact

Genelec Sverige

Ellipsvägen 10B

P.O. Box 5521, S-141 05 Hud dinge

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email info@genelec .com

Genelec 7060B, 7070A and
7071A Active Subwoofers

Data Sheet

LSE Series

Main Features:

• LSE™ Power efficient port/
enclosure design

• Highly configurable 6.1 channel
Bass Management System

• Unparalleled low frequency
performance

• Phase calibration test tone

• RJ11 remote control connection

• SUM out and in for “daisy
chaining” units

Active Subwoofers 7060B, 7070A and 7071A

System

Genelec LSE series active subwoofers are

powerful and precise bass monitoring tools

for modern 6.1 or 5.1 channel Surround

Sound as well as traditional Stereo systems.

With their 19 Hz lower cut-off frequency, high

sound pressure output capability and versa-

tile bass management systems, they can be

adapted to all low frequency monitoring situ-

ations.

The amplifier unit i ntegrated into the

cabinet contains active crossover filters,

driver overload protection circuits and power

amplifiers. The built-in bass management unit

has six signal input and output channels

(L/C/R Front and L/C/R Rear), LFE input and

summed signal output connectors, providing

great flexibility and easy connection. The

discrete LFE signal input is equipped with a

selectable 85/120 Hz low-pass filter and a

0/+10 dB LFE sensitivity switch.

The amplifier has adjustable sensitivity,

bass roll-off and phase matching controls to

tailor the response of the subwoofer to its

environment. An integrated 85 Hz test tone

generator is provided for accurate crossover

phase alignment.

LSETM cabinet construction

These LSE ser ies su bwoofe rs fe ature

Genelec’s new Laminar Spiral Enclosure

TM

(LSETM) bass reflex cabinet. The cabinet

is made of sheet metal rolled into a spiral

shape and clamped between thick MDF side

panels. The spiral forms a seamless, gently

curving reflex tube with excellent laminar flow

characteristics and minimal turbulence noise.

The curved shape also offers excellent struc-

tural stiffness and optimal packing of a very

long reflex tube into a small space.

The bass management unit is mounted

on vibration absorbers, to ensure rattle-free

operation. This results in a robust and reliable

system. The handsome cast-aluminium grille

also functions as a heatsink for the power

amplifier.

Speaker configuration and

positioning

With their built-in bass management unit the

LSE series subwoofers may be used with

other Genelec monitors to extend their low

frequency response and SPL performance.

Two or more subwoofers can be coupled

together via the “SUM OUT” connector if a

higher maximum SPL is required.

The phase correction switch in the bass

management unit allows for the subwoofer to

be freely placed away from the main monitors

without phase cancellation.

Drivers

The 7060B has one 250 mm (10”) cone driver,

the 7070A one 305 mm (12”) cone and the

7071A two 305 mm cone drivers. The drivers

are magnetically shielded long throw types

capable of producing high SPLs.

Amplifier

The amplifiers produce 120, 250 and 500 W of

short term RMS power for the 7060B, 7070A

and 7071A respectively, with very low THD

and IM distortion. Driver overload protection

and power-on signal muting is included in the

amplifier circuitry.

Bass management unit

The built-in bass management unit splits

the six main channel input signals into low

and high frequency components, accurately

dividi ng t he i nput s ignal bet we en t he

subwoofer and the main speakers. The

crossover frequency is fixed at 85 Hz. The low

pass section has an adjustable sensitivity,

to allow easy level matching with the main

speakers. The six high pass sections have 0

dB passband gain. The high pass filters can

be bypassed using an optional bypass switch

so that the effect of the subwoofer to the

whole monitoring system can be determined.

Balanced XLR connectors are used for the

system inputs and outputs.

A dedicated “LFE IN” input connector

allows easy set-up and accurate monitoring

of the LFE channel in 5.1 and 6.1 channel

surround sound systems. The LFE channel

on the 7000 series subwoofers can be set

to two bandwidths: 19 to 85 Hz or 19 to 120

Hz. If the LFE signal includes higher frequen-

cies than 120 Hz, they can be monitored by

using the "redirect" function. In this case,

frequencies above 85 Hz in the LFE signal

are redirected to the center channel output to

be reproduced by the center channel moni-

tor. The sensitivity of the LFE channel can

easily be set to 0 or +10 dB according to the

monitoring needs.

To provide a flat bass response in many

different acoustic environments, a ‘bass roll-

off’ switch is included, which makes adjust-

ments to the subwoofer response in three

2 dB steps possible. Two phase alignment

switches in the crossover allow compensa-

tion for the phase delay which occurs if the

subwoofer is placed away from the main

speakers or for other phase changes in the

loudspeaker system. Four settings are pro-

vided between 0° and -270°.

Options

Order code Description

1092-400 1/4” jack bypass switch

7000-415 RJ 11 Remote Power/

Overload LED

7000-416 RJ 11 Remote control

for bypass and +10 dB

LFE functions

Figure 2: 7060B free field frequency response
for different bass roll-off and LFE bandwidth
settings.

Figure 3: 7070A (and 7071A) free field
frequency response for different bass roll-off
and LFE bandwidth settings.

Figure 1: The amplifier panel layout of a 7000 series subwoofer.

Inter national e nquiries:

Genele c, Olvitie 5

FIN-74 100, Iisal mi, Finlan d

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email genelec@g enelec.com

In the U.S. please c ontact

Genele c, Inc., 7 Te ch Circle

Natick, MA 01760

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email genelec.u [e-mail]

7060B / 7070A / 7071A Data Sheet

AMPLIFIER SECTION

INPUT SECTION

CROSSOVER SECTION

SYSTEM SPE CIFICATIONS

7060B 7070A 7071A

Free field frequency response 19 Hz…8 5 Hz 19 Hz…85 Hz 19 Hz…85 Hz
(+/- 3 dB) LFE 85/120 Hz LFE 85/120 Hz LFE 85/120 Hz

Maximum short ter m sine wave
SPL output averaged from
30 to 85 Hz, measured in
half space at 1 meter

≥ 108 dB SPL ≥ 112 dB SPL ≥ 118 dB SP L

Maximum peak SPL output wit h
random pink noise, measured
in half space at 1 meter

≥ 113 dB SPL ≥ 117 dB SPL ≥ 123 dB SP L

Self generated noise level in
free field @ 1 m on axis
(A-weighted)

≤ 15 dB

Harmonic distor tion @ 90 dB SPL @ 95 dB SP L @ 100 dB SPL
at @ 1 m on axis in half space 30 … 85 Hz 30 … 85 Hz 30 … 85 Hz
2nd

≤ ≤ 3 % ≤ ≤ 3 % ≤ ≤ 3 %

3rd

≤ ≤ 2 % ≤ ≤ 3 % ≤ ≤ 3 %

Driver, magnetically shielded 250 mm ( 10”) 305 mm (12”) 2 x 305 mm (12”)

Weight 26 kg (57 lbs) 50 kg (110 lbs) 81 kg (178 lbs)

Dimensions
Height 527 mm (20 3/4”) 625 mm (24 5/8”) 755 mm (2 9 3/4”)
Width 462 mm (18 3/16”) 555 mm (21 7/8”) 803 mm (31 5/8”)
Depth 363 mm (14 5/16”) 490 mm (19 5/16”) 49 0 mm (19 5/16”)

7060B 707 0A 7071A

Short term a mplifier output
power (Long term output p ower
is limited by driver unit
protection circuitr y) 120 W 250 W 50 0 W

Amplifier system distor tion
at nominal output
THD

≤ 0.05%

Mains voltage 100/200 V
or 115/230 V

Power consumption (average)
Idle 15 VA 15 VA 30 VA
Full output 150 VA 250 VA 500 VA

OUTPUT SECTION

CONTRO LS

7060B 7070A 7071 A

Input connector XLR female
pin 1 gnd
pin 2 +
pin 3 –

Input impedance 10 kOhm balanced

Input level for 100 dB SPL
output @ 1 m Variable from +12 to –6 dBu

7060B 7070A 7071 A

Output connector XLR male
pin 1 gnd
pin 2 +
pin 3 –

Remote LED connector (RJ1 1) Remote LED for Power/Overload+Bypass

Main monitor Out gain 0 dB

Sum Out gain 0 dB

7060B 7070A 7071 A

Input sensitivity +12 to –6 dBu

Bypass Bypasses the bass managem ent for the main channels

LFE bandwidth 85 / 120 Hz

LFE sensitivity 0 / +10 dB

Redirect Redirects LFE channel signal above 85 Hz to center chan nel

Sum in Changes subwoofer to Sum in mode

Test tone for phase adjustment 85 Hz

Bass roll-off 0/-2 dB/ - 4 dB/ -6 dB @ 20 Hz

Phase 0/90/180/270°

7060B 7070A 7071 A

Subsonic filter
(18 dB/octave) below 19 Hz

Crossover frequency,
(sub/main channels) 85 Hz

LFE cutoff Hz 85 Hz/120 Hz sel ectable

Crossover slopes
Lowpass 36 dB/octave
Highpass 12 dB/octave

Midband rejection >400 Hz

≥ 50 dB

Bass roll-off control ope rating From 0 to –6 dB @ 20 Hz
range in 2 dB steps

Phase matching control From 0 to -270° @ 85 Hz
in 90° steps

Genelec Documen t BBA0032001c. Copyright Genelec Oy 3.2006. All data subject to chang e without prior notice

www.genelec.com

In Chi na please contact:

Beijin g Genelec Audio Co. Ltd.

Jianwa i SOHO, Tower 12, R oom 2306

39 Eas t 3rd Ring Road

Chaoyang District

Beijin g 100022, China

Phone [phone],

Fax [phone]

In Sweden please contact

Genelec Sverige

Ellipsvägen 10B

P.O. Box 5521, S-141 05 Hud dinge

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Email info@genelec .com