8040B Studio Monitor Dark Grey

Genelec 8040B Studio Monitor Dark Grey is a two-way active nearfield monitor for music production, mixing, broadcast and post-production. Its 165 mm (6½-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 90 W Class AB amplifier. With a frequency response of 41 Hz–25 kHz at −6 dB, the 8040B provides the bass extension needed to assess kick drums, bass instruments and low-frequency effects in a nearfield setup. Genelec’s rounded aluminium enclosure and Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) help maintain consistent sound dispersion, while rear-panel tone controls let you adjust the response for the monitor’s placement. The Dark Grey version, model 8040BPM, is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active nearfield studio monitor in Dark Grey
• 165 mm (6½-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated 90 W Class AB amplifier for each driver
• 41 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 105 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) for controlled sound dispersion
• Die-cast aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE™) with a bass-reflex port
• Balanced analogue XLR input with adjustable sensitivity
• Desktop LF, Treble Tilt, Bass Tilt and Bass Roll-Off controls
• Iso-Pod™ isolation stand with tilt adjustment
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) automatic standby

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 8040B Studio Monitor, Dark Grey (8040BPM)
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Use two 8040B monitors for stereo nearfield listening. Position them symmetrically to check whether vocals and dialogue hold the centre and how clearly instruments and effects spread across the stereo field.
• Use the monitor’s bass extension to compare kick and bass levels, hear sustained low notes and check whether low-frequency effects carry into the next cue. Add a compatible subwoofer if you need to monitor deeper sub-bass or a dedicated LFE channel.
• Engage the Desktop LF control if a console or work surface adds emphasis around 160 Hz. Compensating for that placement effect first can help you make more informed low-mid EQ decisions.
• Use Bass Tilt when placement near a wall makes the low end sound too prominent. Bass Roll-Off provides a separate stepped adjustment at 45 Hz when you need to trim the bottom of the monitor’s response.
• Compare Treble Tilt settings with familiar reference tracks. This helps you assess whether excess brightness comes from your monitoring setup or the material you’re mixing.
• Angle the cabinet towards your ears using the included Iso-Pod™ stand. This is useful when the monitor sits below ear height, and the stand helps reduce vibration transfer to the work surface.
• Connect a compatible audio interface, console or monitor controller through the balanced XLR input. Use the rear-panel sensitivity adjustment to match playback levels across the monitors in your setup.
• Leave Intelligent Signal Sensing enabled to let the monitor enter standby when no audio is present and wake when playback resumes.

Ideal For

• Music producers and nearfield mix engineers
• Recording studios and project control rooms
• Broadcast and post-production workstations
• Sound designers working with bass-heavy material
• Stereo monitoring setups using two 8040B monitors
• Studios seeking an active monitor with balanced XLR connectivity and manual room response controls