7382A SAM™ Studio Subwoofer

Genelec 7382A SAM™ Studio Subwoofer is a high-output subwoofer system for professional recording studios, mastering rooms, film mixing stages and immersive monitoring installations. Three 381 mm (15-inch) woofers are driven by an individually calibrated 2,500 W Class D RAM-SW amplifier supplied with the cabinet. The system extends down to 15 Hz at −6 dB and delivers a short-term maximum SPL of 129 dB under Genelec’s test conditions. The separate rackmount amplifier gives you flexibility in equipment placement and provides balanced analogue, dedicated LFE and AES/EBU connections. Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) supports crossover configuration, room calibration and alignment with compatible SAM™ monitors using separately available calibration hardware.

Key features

• High-output studio subwoofer with Genelec Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™)
• Three 381 mm (15-inch) bass drivers
• Individually calibrated 2,500 W Class D RAM-SW amplifier included
• Separate 3U rackmount amplifier and bass-reflex cabinet
• 15–100 Hz frequency response at −6 dB
• 129 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Two balanced analogue XLR input and output pairs, plus a dedicated analogue LFE input
• AES/EBU digital input and output/thru on XLR
• 50–100 Hz crossover adjustment via GLM
• Two RJ45 ports for the GLM control network
• 10 m speakON cable included for connecting the amplifier to the cabinet

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 7382A subwoofer cabinet
• 1 × Individually calibrated RAM-SW amplifier unit
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × 5 m RJ45 GLM network cable
• 1 × 10 m speakON cable
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Use the 15 Hz bass extension to check how low synth notes, cinematic impacts and effects tails interact. The extended range also helps reveal rumble that can go unnoticed on monitors with a higher cutoff.
• Use the system’s output headroom to assess brief low-frequency peaks in dynamic mixes. Check how an impact decays and whether it leaves enough space for the dialogue or music that follows.
• Install the RAM-SW amplifier in an equipment rack and position the cabinet where it works best acoustically. The included 10 m speakON cable connects the two units.
• Feed a dedicated analogue LFE signal to the subwoofer in a surround or immersive setup. The separate LFE input gives you a direct connection for that channel alongside the main-channel routing.
• Use the 50–100 Hz crossover range in GLM to choose a transition frequency suited to your partner monitors. Check the combined response around the crossover before making low-frequency EQ decisions in the mix.
• Measure the system at your listening position using GLM and separately available calibration hardware. Use the measurements to align the subwoofer with compatible SAM™ monitors and compensate for room effects.
• Connect a compatible interface or monitor controller through balanced analogue XLR, or integrate the amplifier into an AES/EBU chain using its digital input and output/thru.
• Configure multiple compatible subwoofers in GLM when the room or monitoring layout calls for an array. Calibrate the units as part of the same system so you can assess their combined response.

Ideal For

• Professional recording studios and mastering rooms
• Film mixing stages and post-production facilities
• Stereo, surround and immersive systems using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Sound designers working with deep bass and dedicated LFE content
• Installations requiring a separate rackmount amplifier
• Studios requiring substantial low-frequency headroom and GLM calibration support