Genelec S360 Users Manual

S360A

Smart Active Monitor

Operating Manual

Introduction

Congratulations and a thank you for the purchase of a Genelec Smart Active Monitor™ (SAM™) system. This manual addresses the stand-alone setup and use of the S360A monitor. SAM monitors can also be set up from a Mac or a PC using the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM™ and the proprietary Genelec monitor control network, offering much more versatile acoustic settings and features. Please find more details in the separate GLM Operating Manual.

Housed in a compact, low diffraction enclosure with premium quality Finnish woodwork, the S360A features a further enhanced 10-inch high efficiency and minimal distortion woofer based on Genelec’s Master Series, and an integrated extended Directivity Control Waveguide DCWTM supporting its 1-inch compression driver. A thirty-two mm (1 ¼ in) thick front baffle and critical bracing minimise panel vibration for pristine sound quality.

integrated reflex ports LIPTM, also making it suitable for use in conjunction with perforated screens. To focus low frequency output while preventing vibration transfer and air turbulence, S360A includes an innovative Iso-PlateTM, which effectively decouples the monitor from its base when standing. Tailor-made S360A mounting brackets for wall, ceiling, stand and truss installation may be acquired separately.

Package content

The package contains

• one S360A monitor

• one mains cable, length 1.8 m (6 ft)

• one 5 m GLM network cable

• this operating manual

System setup using GLM Control Network

The S360A is a precision monitor with neutral and well-controlled sound characteristics on its acoustical axis, uncoloured off-axis response, and 95-degree (horizontal) to 75-degree (vertical) dispersion for accurate directivity control across the entire audio band. Like other new SAM monitors, it features constant acoustic group delay above the lowest octaves, i.e. linear phase response, without introducing latency incompatible with production requirements.

The S360A’s fusion of high SPL and compact size makes it perfect for demanding film, post and music production, including play-live monitoring. In combination with a subwoofer, the S360A satisfies the demands of premium home theatres, EDM playback or Dolby film mixing even in rooms where the listening distance exceeds 10 metres (33 feet). Due to well-controlled dispersion, S360 may also be used in midfield or even nearfield applications. If doing so, please be sure first to read the Safe listening practice paragraph in this manual.

The S360A provides two pairs of enclosure mounting points, and its integrated system electronics can be placed remotely using the 2U high rack installation kit. Versatile mounting is further supported by downward-firing flow optimised laminar

Although S360A can be used without the GLM software and control network, it can only reach its full potential when set up and calibrated using the GLM software. Genelec recommends setting up SAM monitoring systems using the GLM application. Please find a more detailed description of the setup and use in the separate GLM System Operating Manual.

The GLM software can be downloaded at www.genelec.com free of charge. The necessary hardware for creating the control network - GLM Kit (order number 8300-601) - is sold separately at your Genelec dealer. The main components of the kit are the calibrated measuring microphone and the GLM Adapter, which links the computer running the software, measuring microphone and all monitors and subwoofers together.

Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM and the proprietary Genelec monitor control network offer automated acoustic equalization, alignment and level calibration for any reproduction system from simple stereo to very complex 3D immersive audio setups including also one or more subwoofers. GLM setup is fast and accurate. Settings can be controlled with a Mac or PC or they can be permanently stored in the monitors to make them available at all times, even when a computer is not connected.

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Figure 1. GLM control network cabling

FUNCTION SWITCHES:

- LED DISABLE

- ISS

MAINS CONNECTOR

TONE CONTROLS

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-2

BASS

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BASS ROLL-OFF

DESKTOP

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SENSITIVITY CONTROL

POWER/RESET SWITCH

DIGITAL IN, DIGITAL THRU AND ANALOG IN CONNECTORS

Figure 2. Connectors and local controls on the back panel of a S360A.

The setup is fast and consists of the following steps:

1. Connect a CAT5 (RJ45) or higher category cable between each monitor (and subwoofer) and finally to the control network input of the GLM Adapter device (see Figure 1).

2. Connect the GLM Adapter device to computer USB connector.

3. Using a microphone stand, place the Genelec measurement microphone at the listening location with the microphone pointing upwards and the microphone top at the height of the engineer’s ear. The microphone is a part of the GLM User Kit.

4. Connect the microphone cable to the microphone input in the GLM Adapter device.

Figure 3. Connector panel detail.

5. Download the GLM software at the Genelec web site (www. genelec.com).

6. Install the GLM software and follow the instructions in the software to measure and set up your monitors.

7. If you plan to not use a computer for controlling the monitors, use the GLM software to write the setting into the monitors (use menu item “Group | Store Group Settings”).

GLM calculates the acoustic compensation for the room in a cloud computer. This enables always up-to-date methods and efficient calculation process. The Stored Settings function using the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager software can be used to store calibration settings into the monitors.

Once the GLM network is disconnected, the calibrated stored settings using the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager software can be selected in use by setting the STORED switch to the ON position found on the rear of the monitor.

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consultation

Settings

Measurement data

Test signal

Unique microphone calibration selected by microphone serial number

Figure 4. The GLM Cloud enables the room response compensation.

Monitor Mounting Position

Flat anechoic response

Free standing in a damped room

Free standing in a reverberant room

Near field on a reflective surface

In a corner None -4 dB -4 dB None

Treble

Tilt

None None None None

None -2 dB None None

None -4 dB None None

None -2 dB None -4 dB

Bass

Tilt

Bass

Roll-Off

Desktop

Calibration data

Genelec Cloud

GLM AutoCal

Table 1. Suggested Tone Control settings for some typical monitor placement positions.

Interfaces

All connectors on the S360A face down, making cables easy to run into the monitor and enabling mounting close to a wall.

Connect the MAINS INPUT to the mains supply. Any mains voltage globally can be accepted (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz) so the monitor can be plugged in anywhere. When the mains power is provided with a generator, inverter or certain lower-quality UPS devices, we recommend filtering of the mains voltage to reduce harmonics and taking care that the voltage supply is stable.

Type RJ-45 connectors for the CONTROL NETWORK are used with Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) management network. These connectors are not Ethernet LAN compatible. Do not connect to Ethernet LAN.

The ANALOG IN connector accepts balanced analog audio signals. The maximum analogue input level is +25 dBu. The default input sensitivity is set so that for a -6 dBu input level the S360A produces 100 dB SPL sound level at one meter in free space. The analogue input impedance is 10 kOhm, so line level audio sources can drive it.

Figure 5. Symmetrical layout and keeping the acoustic axis clear from obstructions minimizes reflection surfaces and maintains accurate localisation because reflections are symmetrical.

The DIGITAL IN AES/EBU female XLR connector is for AES/ EBU formatted digital audio input signals. This input is selected automatically when a digital audio signal is present, even when the digital audio is silent. The analog input is reselected when the AES/EBU signal input is disconnected. The AES/EBU input supports two channels in a single cable. When the digital source controls the level, it may be advantageous to lower the level setting in the monitor’s controls, which will enable a higher digital level and improved use of the digital resolution. The digital input level is referenced to 0 dBFS (dB relative to the digital full scale, the largest level that can be represented in the AES/EBU signal). The S360A sensitivity is scaled to produce 100 dB SPL sound level at one meter in free space for a digital input signal of –30 dBFS.

The DIGITAL OUT male XLR carries an unaltered copy of the digital input signal. This enables daisy-chaining with digital signal up to four monitors.

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