8331A SAM™ Studio Monitor RAW

Genelec 8331A SAM™ Studio Monitor RAW is a compact three-way coaxial active monitor from Genelec’s The Ones series, designed for critical listening in small control rooms and at short listening distances. Its unpainted die-cast aluminium enclosure leaves the natural variations in the metal visible. Two concealed woofers handle the bass, while a 90 mm midrange driver and a 19 mm tweeter share an acoustic axis to help keep voices, instruments and effects clearly positioned. Balanced analogue and AES/EBU digital connections suit a range of studio setups, and Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) supports room calibration with separately available hardware. The RAW version, model 8331ARw, is supplied as a single monitor.

Key features

• Compact three-way coaxial active studio monitor from The Ones series
• RAW finish with exposed, unpainted die-cast aluminium
• Two Acoustically Concealed Woofers (ACW™)
• Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC™) midrange and tweeter assembly
• Dedicated Class D amplification: 72 W bass, 36 W midrange and 36 W treble
• 45 Hz–37 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 104 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Balanced analogue XLR input and AES/EBU digital input and output/thru
• Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™) with GLM system control and 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 8331A SAM™ Studio Monitor, RAW (8331ARw), with Iso-Pod™ stand
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × 5 m RJ45 GLM network cable
• Operating manual
• The Ones brochure

Creative Tools

• Build a close-range stereo setup with two 8331A monitors. Use the coaxial design to judge whether a lead vocal holds the centre and whether panned instruments and effects sit where you intended.
• Check dialogue edits and vocal processing against a dense arrangement. The dedicated midrange driver handles much of the frequency range where speech intelligibility and vocal detail sit.
• Measure the system at your listening position with GLM AutoCal™ and separately available calibration hardware. Use the measurements to adjust frequency response, relative playback levels and timing across compatible SAM™ monitors.
• Configure compatible monitors for stereo or immersive monitoring. GLM can compensate for differences in speaker distance when a screen, console or room layout limits placement options.
• Connect an interface or monitor controller through the balanced analogue XLR input, or use AES/EBU for digital audio. The digital output/thru passes the signal to another compatible monitor.
• Use the monitor’s 45 Hz bass extension to check how kick drums, bass lines and low synth notes interact. Add a compatible SAM™ subwoofer if the system needs deeper extension or a dedicated LFE channel.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears using the Iso-Pod™ stand. The tilt adjustment is useful when the monitor sits below ear height, and the stand helps reduce vibration transfer to a desk or console.

Ideal For

• Music producers and mix engineers
• Small control rooms and ultra-nearfield setups
• Dialogue editing, broadcast and post-production
• Stereo and immersive systems using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Studios requiring analogue and AES/EBU digital connectivity
• Engineers seeking a compact coaxial monitor with an exposed aluminium finish