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Genelec 8331AM SAM

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  • Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC) driver eliminates diffraction and breaks in the audible spectrum
  • Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) Technology
  • Acoustically Concealed Woofers (ACW) technology represents a new breakthrough in electroacoustic design
  • Maximized Directivity Control Waveguide (MaxDCW) produces controlled directivity over a very wide bandwidth

The TEC award-winning Genelec 8331AM SAM is a surprisingly compact and powerful 3-way point-source (coaxial) monitor that eliminates both physical and crossover phase anomalies, delivering an astoundingly detailed soundstage whether horizontally or vertically oriented – Black finish (M).

The smallest of the Genelec 8300 series, the 8331A combines the wide-bandwidth and very low-distortion sound reproduction of 3-way active designs with the holy grail of monitor technology, the coaxial, or point-source driver configuration. However, these technologies present some problems to overcome, particularly in small rooms, where the 8331A is designed for. While a 3-way system is great for midfield and main monitors, it’s not practical in a small room. Apart from the size requirements, the unpredictability of small-room acoustics* renders 3-way systems unreliable in space-limited control rooms. The other monitor configuration, and even more significant is point-source or coaxial technology. It’s not a new idea, but until Genelec put its collective mind to it, point-source monitors were mostly just that, an idea with downsides to overcome, such as cone displacement and nonlinearity in the midrange. With the Genelec 8331A, the ultimate synthesis of 3-way active systems and coaxial drivers has come. The 8331A is a breakthrough 3-way, active point-source (or coaxial) monitor that’s almost entirely immune to room characteristics, while the remainder can be controlled via Genelec’s networked Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) and GLM loudspeaker management software.

FEATURES

  • Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC) driver eliminates diffraction and breaks in the audible spectrum
  • Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) Technology
  • Acoustically Concealed Woofers (ACW) technology represents a new breakthrough in electroacoustic design
  • Maximized Directivity Control Waveguide (MaxDCW) produces controlled directivity over a very wide bandwidth
  • Dual woofer design extends directivity control also to bass frequencies
  • Equally perfect performance in both vertical and horizontal orientations
  • Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) computer control allows for repeatable, consistent performance over a flexible proprietary network
  • Genelec AutoCal measures the response in the listening area and applies relevant compensation to minimize the room’s acoustical influences
  • •Diffraction-free joint between tweeter and midrange diaphragm
  • Diffraction-free joint between midrange diaphragm and DCW waveguide
  • A proprietary midrange diaphragm technology – laminate structure combining a rigid cone and elastic, lossy materials including the suspension itself
  • A midrange diaphragm-suspension pair that cancels all possible non-linearity
  • Advantages:
  • Lead to smoother frequency response
  • Ensure the drivers to couple coherently over their full operating bandwidth
  • Significantly improve the directivity control in the critical frequency range
  • Provide balanced suspension dynamics to minimize acoustic distortion
  • Optimize the use of the front baffle area while maintaining the 8000 series appearance and benefits
Brands

Genelac

Speaker Size

5"

Product Type

Studio Monitors

Color

Black

 System

  • Lower cut-off frequency, ”“6dB: 45Hz
  • Upper cut-off frequency, ”“6dB: 37kHz
  • Free field frequency response, ± 1.5dB: 58Hz-20kHz
  • Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half space, averaged from 100Hz to 3kHz @ 1 m: ≥104dB SPL
  • Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in the same conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver protection circuit) @ 1m: 99dB
  • Maximum peak acoustic output per pair in a listening room with music material @ 2 m: 110dB
  • Self-generated noise level in free space at 2 m on axis (A- weighted): ≤0dB

Harmonic distortion at 85dB SPL at 1 m on axis:

  • Frequency 50-100Hz: < 2%
  • Frequency > 100Hz: < 0.5%

Drivers

  • Bass: Dual 5-1/8″ x 2-5/8″ (130 x 65 mm) oval cones
  • Midrange: 3-1/2″ (90 mm) cone (coaxial)
  • Treble: 3/4″ (19 mm) metal dome coaxial

Amplifier Section 

  • Bass amplifier short-term output power: 72W
  • Midrange amplifier short-term output power: 36W
  • Treble amplifier short-term output power: 36W

Long-term output power is limited by driver protection circuitry 

  • Amplifier system THD at nominal output: < 0.05%
  • Mains voltage: 110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz

Power consumption

  • ISS active: <0.5W
  • Idle: 4W
  • Full output short term: 60W

Signal Processing Section

  • Analog signal input connector: XLR female, balanced 10k ohm
  • Maximum analog input signal: +24dBu
  • Analog input sensitivity (100dB SPL at 1 m): -6dBu
  • Analog input sensitivity control: +36dBu to ”“ 6dBu
  • Digital input connector (XLR female 110 ohm): AES/EBU single wire
  • Digital output/thru connector (XLR male 110 ohm): AES/EBU single wire

Digital audio input

  • Word length: 16/24-bit
  • Sample rate: 32kHz ”“ 192kHz
  • Digital input sensitivity (100 dB SPL at 1 m): -30dBFS
  • Digital input maximum attenuation: 42dB

Control network

  • Type: Proprietary GLM network
  • Connection: 2x RJ45, CAT5 cables

Crossover frequency

  • Bass/Mid: 500Hz
  • Mid/Treble: 3Hz

GLM software frequency response adjustment

  • Parametric notch filters: 16
  • Shelving filters: 2 LF, 2 HF
  • System room response calibration: Genelec GLM AutoCal, GLM manual, stand-alone*

Physical

  • Finish: Black (M)
  • Weight 15 lb. (6.7 kg)

Dimensions (monitor enclosure)

  • Height including IsoPod stand: 12″ (305 mm)
  • Height without IsoPod stand: 11-1/4″ (285 mm)
  • Width: 7-1/2″ (189 mm)
  • Depth: 8-3/8″ (212 mm)

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