8330A SAM™ Studio Monitor White

Genelec 8330A SAM™ Studio Monitor White is a compact two-way active nearfield monitor for recording, mixing, broadcast and post-production. Its 130 mm (5-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 50 W Class D amplifier. The monitor extends down to 45 Hz at −6 dB, giving you useful bass extension for judging kick drums, bass lines and low-frequency effects. Balanced analogue XLR and AES/EBU digital connections support a range of studio setups, while Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) lets you calibrate the system for your listening position with separately available hardware. The White version, model 8330AW, is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Compact two-way active nearfield studio monitor in White
• 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
• Die-cast aluminium bass-reflex enclosure
• 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, White (8330AW), 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. Position them symmetrically to judge whether vocals hold the centre and whether panned instruments and effects sit where you intended.
• Measure the system at your listening position using GLM AutoCal™ and separately available calibration hardware. Use the measurements to adjust frequency response, relative playback 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 lets you pass 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 lingers 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 for surround or immersive monitoring. GLM can help align levels and arrival times when a screen, console or room layout prevents equal speaker distances.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. The adjustable tilt helps when the monitor sits below ear height, while the stand reduces vibration transfer to a desk or console.
• Use the same setup for tracking, editing and mixing. Check dialogue cuts, assess how a vocal sits 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 monitoring setups using two 8330A monitors
• Surround and immersive systems using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Studios seeking a white active monitor with analogue and AES/EBU connectivity