8330A SAM™ Studio Monitor RAW

Genelec 8330A SAM™ Studio Monitor RAW is a compact two-way active nearfield monitor for recording, mixing, broadcast and post-production. The RAW finish leaves the die-cast aluminium unpainted, revealing natural variations in each cabinet. Its 130 mm (5-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 50 W Class D amplifier. The response extends down to 45 Hz at −6 dB, helping you judge kick drum decay, bass lines and low-frequency effects in a compact setup. Balanced analogue XLR and AES/EBU digital connections support a range of studio systems, while Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) enables room calibration with separately available hardware. The RAW version is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Compact two-way active nearfield studio monitor
• RAW finish with exposed, unpainted die-cast aluminium
• 130 mm (5-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated 50 W Class D amplifier for each driver
• 45 Hz–23 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 104 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) for controlled sound dispersion
• Balanced analogue XLR input and AES/EBU digital input and output
• Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™) with GLM system control and room calibration support
• Two RJ45 ports for the GLM control network
• Iso-Pod™ stand for tilt adjustment and isolation from the supporting surface

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 8330A SAM™ Studio Monitor, RAW, with Iso-Pod™ stand
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × 5 m RJ45 GLM network cable
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Build a stereo nearfield setup with two 8330A monitors. Place them symmetrically around your workstation to check whether vocals hold the centre and whether panned instruments and effects sit where you intended.
• Measure the system at your listening position with GLM AutoCal™ and separately available calibration hardware. Use the measurements to adjust frequency response, relative levels and timing across compatible SAM™ monitors.
• Connect a compatible interface or monitor controller through the balanced analogue XLR input, or use AES/EBU for a digital signal path. The AES/EBU output passes the digital signal to another compatible monitor.
• Use the 45 Hz bass extension to hear where kick drums and bass lines overlap or whether a low note carries into the next phrase. Add a compatible SAM™ subwoofer, such as the Genelec 7350A, for deeper bass extension or dedicated LFE monitoring.
• Use multiple compatible SAM™ monitors in a surround or immersive setup. GLM can help align playback levels and arrival times when a screen or console limits speaker placement.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. Its tilt adjustment helps when the monitor sits below ear height, and the stand reduces vibration transfer to the work surface.
• Use the same setup for tracking, editing and mixing. Check dialogue cuts, assess vocal levels against the arrangement and listen for effects that mask quieter details.

Ideal For

• Music producers, recording engineers and nearfield mix engineers
• Home and project studios
• Dialogue editing, broadcast and post-production
• Compact stereo setups using two 8330A monitors
• Surround and immersive systems using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Studios seeking an active monitor with an exposed aluminium finish and analogue and AES/EBU connectivity