8361A SAM™ Studio Monitor Black

Genelec 8361A SAM™ Studio Monitor Black is a three-way coaxial active monitor from Genelec’s The Ones series, designed for critical listening in recording, mixing, mastering and immersive post-production. Two concealed woofers extend the response down to 30 Hz at −6 dB, while the 130 mm midrange driver and 25 mm tweeter share an acoustic axis to support precise imaging. Dedicated Class D amplifiers deliver 700 W for bass and 150 W each for midrange and treble, providing headroom for dynamic material and longer listening distances. Balanced analogue and AES/EBU digital connections suit a range of studio systems, and Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) supports room calibration with separately available hardware. The Black version, model 8361AM, is supplied as a single monitor.

Key features

• Three-way coaxial active studio monitor from The Ones series, in Black
• Two Acoustically Concealed Woofers (ACW™)
• Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC™) midrange and tweeter assembly
• Dedicated Class D amplification: 700 W bass, 150 W midrange and 150 W treble
• 30 Hz–43 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 118 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Designed for listening distances up to 5 m
• Balanced analogue XLR input and AES/EBU digital input and output/thru
• Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™) with GLM 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 8361A SAM™ Studio Monitor, Black (8361AM), 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 stereo monitoring setup with two 8361A monitors. Use the coaxial design to judge whether vocals hold the centre and whether panned instruments, reverbs and delays sit where you intended.
• Use the 30 Hz bass extension to hear where kick drums and bass lines overlap. Check for sustained low notes, rumble or effects tails that carry into the next phrase or scene.
• Use the monitor’s output headroom to assess drum transients, orchestral peaks and short effects against quieter details. The 8361A also suits control rooms where the listening position is farther from the monitors.
• 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 a stereo, surround or immersive monitoring layout in GLM. Compensate for differences in speaker distance when screens, consoles or room geometry limit placement options.
• Connect a compatible audio 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.
• Aim the cabinet towards the listening position 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 supporting surface.

Ideal For

• Recording, mixing and mastering engineers
• Professional music studios and control rooms
• Film, television and game audio post-production
• Stereo, surround and immersive systems using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Studios requiring extended bass response and headroom at longer listening distances
• Engineers seeking a black coaxial monitor with analogue and AES/EBU connectivity