8050B Studio Monitor Black

Genelec 8050B Studio Monitor Black is a two-way active studio monitor designed for recording, mixing, broadcast and post-production. A 150 W Class AB amplifier drives the 205 mm (8-inch) woofer, while a separate 120 W Class AB amplifier powers the 25 mm (1-inch) metal-dome tweeter. With bass extension down to 32 Hz at −6 dB, the 8050B helps engineers judge kick and bass balance, low synth notes and the decay of sound effects. Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) helps control sound dispersion, while rear-panel tone controls let you adapt the response to the monitor’s placement. The Black version is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active studio monitor in Black
• 205 mm (8-inch) woofer and 25 mm (1-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated 150 W bass and 120 W treble Class AB amplifiers
• 32 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 110 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 8050B Studio Monitor, Black
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Set up two 8050B monitors for stereo monitoring. Place them symmetrically at equal distances from the listening position to check centre imaging, instrument panning and the width of reverbs and delays.
• Use the extended bass response to hear where kick drums and bass lines overlap, or whether low notes and effects linger into the next phrase. Add a compatible subwoofer if your work calls for deeper extension or dedicated LFE monitoring.
• Use the monitor’s output headroom for brief checks of drum transients and sound effects in dense mixes. Return to your usual listening level to judge how those elements sit against quieter details.
• Engage the Desktop LF control when a desk or console adds emphasis around 160 Hz. Compensating for the placement first helps you judge whether the mix itself needs a low-mid EQ adjustment.
• Use Bass Tilt when placement near a wall makes the low end sound too prominent. Bass Roll-Off provides a separate stepped adjustment at 35 Hz for reducing output at the bottom of the monitor’s range.
• Compare Treble Tilt settings with familiar reference tracks to judge the brightness of the monitoring setup before changing the high-frequency balance of a mix.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears using the included Iso-Pod™ stand. Its adjustable tilt is useful when the monitor sits below ear height, while the stand helps reduce vibration transfer to the supporting surface.
• Connect a compatible audio interface, console or monitor controller through the balanced XLR input. Use the rear-panel sensitivity control to match playback levels across your monitoring setup.

Ideal For

• Music producers and mix engineers
• Recording studios and project control rooms
• Broadcast and post-production facilities
• Sound designers working with bass-heavy material
• Stereo monitoring systems using two 8050B monitors
• Studios seeking a black active monitor with extended bass response and manual room response controls