8010A Studio Monitor Black

Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor Black is a compact two-way active nearfield monitor for desktop production, audio editing and mobile recording. Its 76 mm (3-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 25 W Class D amplifier, with an active crossover that divides the signal between the drivers. The die-cast aluminium cabinet is just 121 mm wide, leaving room for a display, interface or controller on a small desk. Rear-panel Bass Tilt and Desktop switches help compensate for placement, while the included Iso-Pod™ stand lets you angle the monitor towards your listening position. The Black version is supplied as a single monitor.

Key features

• Compact two-way active studio monitor in Black
• 76 mm (3-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Separate 25 W Class D amplifiers for bass and treble
• 67 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 96 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) for controlled sound dispersion
• Die-cast aluminium enclosure with a bass-reflex port
• Balanced analogue XLR input with a switchable −10 dB sensitivity setting
• Bass Tilt and Desktop switches for placement compensation
• Iso-Pod™ stand for tilt adjustment and isolation from the work surface
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) automatic standby

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor, Black
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Build a compact stereo setup with two 8010A monitors. Position them symmetrically around your display to check panning, vocal placement and stereo effects from a close listening position.
• Tilt the monitor towards your ears using the included Iso-Pod™. This is useful when the cabinet sits below ear height, and the stand helps reduce vibration transfer to the desk.
• Use the Desktop switch to apply a 4 dB cut at 200 Hz when the work surface adds emphasis in that region. Adjust the monitor first so you can judge the low mids before changing the mix EQ.
• Use Bass Tilt to reduce low-frequency output when placement near a wall or corner makes the bass sound too prominent. The stepped settings let you compare different amounts of compensation.
• Connect to a compatible audio interface, mixer or monitor controller using the balanced XLR input. Select the −10 dB sensitivity setting if the source gives you more playback level than you need at close range.
• Use the 8010A for dialogue editing, vocal balance and instrument placement. If your work also requires judging deep sub-bass, extend the system with a compatible subwoofer.
• Bring a familiar listening reference to location recording or temporary editing sessions. Each cabinet weighs 1.5 kg, and the rear-panel controls let you adjust the response for a different placement.

Ideal For

• Home and project studios with limited desk space
• Music producers working at close listening distances
• Podcast, dialogue and video editors
• Mobile recording engineers
• Broadcast and outside broadcast workstations
• Compact stereo setups using two 8010A monitors