Genelec 8030 Compact 2-way Active Monitor (Black)
System
The Genelec 8030A is a very compact biamplified active monitor system with performance comparable to much larger systems. The 8030A excels in applications where space is at a premium, taking full advantage of the unconventional design and advanced technologies 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 characteristics and accurate imaging together with its compact size and flexible mounting options make the 8030A the perfect monitoring tool for a wide range of applications.
The 8030A has been specially designed to have a sufficient LF extension for most situations. However if greater SPL's and a lower cutoff frequency are required, it can be complemented with Genelec 7050A subwoofer, which has a lower cutoff point of 38 Hz.
Integrated construction
The 8030A 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 8030A’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 tolerances and ensuring consistent quality.
Crossover filters
The amplifier unit contains an active crossover, 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 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 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. 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 8030A. Shielding is vital for applications such as video post production, where stray magnetic fields must be minimized.
MDE™ and DCW™ Technologies
The Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™ (MDE™) Technology increases the performance of the Genelec 8000 Series loudspeakers by minimizing edge diffraction and improving frequency and power response. The edges of the enclosure are rounded and blend seamlessly into the enlarged Directivity Control Waveguide™. Surface discontinuities that cause diffraction are minimized. The curved walls of the die-cast aluminium enclosure are thin but rigid, allowing maximum 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 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 8030A 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 Omnimount ® size 20.5 bracket.
Technical Specifications
- Input format Analog
- SPL
- Maximum short time sine wave acoustic output at 1 m on axis in half space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz ≥ 100 dB SPL
- Maximum peak acoustic output per pair with music material ≥ 108 dB SPL @ 1m
- Drivers
- Bass 5"
- Treble 3/4" metal dome
- Crossover frequencies 3 kHz
- Free field frequency response 58 Hz - 20 kHz (± 2 dB)
- Amplifier power /ch
- Speaker dimensions (H x W x D)
- mm 285 x 189 x 178 mm (Height with Iso-Pod™ 299 mm)
- inches 11 1/4 x 7 7/16 x 7 1/16" (Height with Iso-Pod™ 11 13/16")
- Speaker weight 5.6 kg (12.3 lb)
Inta Audio recommends the Genelec 8030 Compact 2-way Active Monitor (Black) by Genelec
The Genelec 8030 Compact 2-way Active Monitor (Black) offers great value for money, features, build quality and reliability.
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