Genelec 8430APM User Manual

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Designed to Network
Genelec oers Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™) solutions for AES67 standard audio-over-IP applications
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8430 IP Smart Active Monitor- (SAM™) with Audio-over-IP Connectivity
Genelec is the leading manufacturer of active loudspeaker
solutions. Our commitment to oer state-of-the-art
technology for all professional applications continues with the introduction of products for the modern IP networking
environments. We are proud to release the 8430, an audio­over-IP enabled Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™) two-way
system. This product is a high resolution audio monitoring
solution using the power of Smart Active Monitoring and GLM™ AutoCal™ automated system calibration technologies for audio-over-IP applications.
Genelec has been active in audio-over-IP for many years. In 2010, during the ISE show Genelec demonstrated its rst audio-over-IP showcase system. Since then, a lot has happened in the audio industry to establish better communication standards for audio-over-IP. This work has been actively pursued in several forums. The AES67 standard (Audio Engineering Society standard for audio applications of networks) about audio-over-IP interoperability, published in 2015, is now quickly gaining acceptance and is rapidly establishing audio-over-IP as the
mainstream approach for implementing connectivity in the
future broadcast environments.
At the same time, the world is experiencing a rapid increase in creation and distribution of media content over IP networks, resulting in signicant changes in the way system
solutions are implemented. Broadcast houses are moving towards audio and video over IP solutions with increasing
speed. IP networking is quickly replacing the traditional cabling. Modern consumers are increasingly building media
reproduction systems using IP streaming technology.
At Genelec we believe that audio-over-IP networking using systems that are fully compatible with open standards is the right, reliable and robust way to address the future needs of the audio market. We believe that international cooperation
across the industry is the key to create open IP networking technology solutions for professional users. Widespread use
of IP networking solutions will allow customers to benet
from the latest developments in IP technology and the power of continually improving services.
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Small footprint
The 8430 Smart Active Monitor with IP connectivity comes in a compact die-cast
aluminium enclosure. The system acoustic design
features Genelec’s Minimum Diraction Enclosure (MDE™) technology and uses a computer optimized advanced Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™). The 8430 oers high resolution audio
output with professional performance and
bandwidth. The 8430 oers uncompromising
performance for IP streaming applications.
Impressive acoustic performance
While compact in size, the 8430 provides
outstanding performance. Its oating point DSP engine enables precise signal processing. Genelec-designed Class D ampliers have low noise level and excellent linearity. The 8430 is
a low latency audio monitor. The latency from
the IP audio stream to sound output is about 3 ms. The actual conguration of the audio­over-IP streaming may cause some additional latency. The signal processing is time equalized
so that the 8430 has a latency that remains
precisely constant at all frequencies above 200 Hz, ensuring excellent translation of time domain waveforms. The frequency response of the 8430 is at in a 1.5 dB window on the acoustical axis while the product has controlled
directivity characteristics, ensuring uncoloured
neutral sound also in the o-axis directions. With its high performance, low noise and excellent linearity Class D amplier technology, its universal mains voltage switched-mode power supply and long design lifetime, the 8430 fullls all the stringent quality requirements of the modern broadcasting industry.
Audio-over-IP connectivity
With the inclusion of the 8430 IP SAM system into our portfolio, Genelec now oers an intelligently controlled, IP network-capable product solution. Ethernet audio streaming is compliant with AES67
and Ravenna industry standards and supports all the typical standard audio sample rates from
44.1 to 96 kHz and word lengths from 16 to 24 bits. The 8430 RJ45 Ethernet connector is housed in an XLR shell oering the highest reliability in physical connections. The audio channel(s) to be reproduced can be congured over the IP network.
The 8430 time synchronizes in the IP network
using the highly accurate PTP v2 (Precision Time Protocol) method, creating a solid and reliable
sound image for audio monitoring, from stereo to
3D immersive audio setups. An unlimited number of 8430 monitors can be congured to reproduce a multichannel or 3D immersive audio presentation delivered over the low-latency IP stream. The GLM AutoCal automatic calibration method can support
more than 30 monitors in one room.
Real solutions for room acoustic challenges
Genelec’s SAM technology is an indispensable
tool when dealing with the challenging reality
of room acoustics. Smart Active Monitors can
automatically optimize and align each monitor for
level, time of ight related to the monitor distance
to the listening position, as well as to compensates
the inuences of the room acoustics for every SAM monitor on the network. Using Genelec GLM 2.0 software, each system is individually calibrated using measurements at the listening
location or over a listening area. When monitors
and production projects must move between rooms, you can rely on Genelec SAM technology to guarantee the highest possible monitoring consistency and a reliable work ow, providing a
neutral sound stage and precise audio imaging.
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Features and benets
• Intelligently controlled, IP network­capable product using AES67
standard for easy system integration
• Smart active monitors are easy
to operate and can adapt to any acoustical environments
• GLM computer control allows repeatable, consistent performance
• Complete solution-oriented Smart Active Monitoring systems eliminate guesswork in system conguration
and acoustic performance optimization
• GLM network exibility allows set up and computer-control of more
than 30 monitors
Technical specications
8430
• Genelec GLM AutoCal measures
the acoustic response in the listening area and applies relevant compensations to minimise the
room’s acoustical inuence
• Reducing the perceived dierences between listening environments or positions, SAM systems enable accurate transfer of audio productions between rooms
In the factory, every single product is calibrated and 100 % evaluated for
acoustic performance guaranteeing
excellent similarity between units
and consistent high performance
• Genelec quality and reliability
ensure a long term investment and
outstanding audio quality
Maximum sound pressure 104 dB ¹
Frequency range 45 Hz – 23 kHz (-6 dB)
Accuracy of the passband ± 1.5 dB (58 Hz – 20 kHz)
Crossover frequency 3.0 kHz
Drivers Woofer 130 mm (5 in) +
Amplifier power Woofer 50 W +
Dimensions H 299 x W 189 x D 178 mm,
Weight 5.5 kg / 12.1 lb
Tweeter 19 mm (3/4 in) metal dome + DCW™
Tweeter 50 W
H 11 7/8 x W 7 1/2 x D 7 1/16 in
Connections
¹ Maximum short term sine wave sound pressure level averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz, measured in half space, on-axis, at 1 meter
Genelec Document BBAGE158. Copyright Genelec Oy 2.2016. All data subject to change. Genelec Oy, Olvitie 5, 74100 Iisalmi, Finland. Web: www.genelec.com
1 x XLR analogue input 1 x XLR-housed RJ45 for AES67 compatible digital audio-over-IP input 2 x RJ45 GLM control network
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