8361A SAM™ Studio Monitor Dark Grey

Genelec 8361A SAM™ Studio Monitor Dark Grey is a three-way coaxial active monitor from 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 for 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, while Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) supports room calibration with separately available hardware. The Dark Grey version, model 8361AP, is supplied as a single monitor.

Key features

• Three-way coaxial active studio monitor from The Ones series, in Dark Grey
• 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 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 8361A SAM™ Studio Monitor, Dark Grey (8361AP), 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 the stability of the centre image, the position of panned instruments and the width of reverbs and delays.
• Use the 30 Hz bass extension to hear where kick drums, bass lines and low synth notes overlap. Listen for rumble or sustained energy that carries into the next phrase or scene.
• Use the monitor’s output headroom to assess drum transients, orchestral peaks and short effects in dynamic mixes. 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. Apply adjustments to 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 interface or monitor controller through the balanced analogue XLR input, or use AES/EBU for a digital signal path. 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 is useful when the monitor sits below ear height, and the stand helps reduce 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 coaxial monitoring with analogue and AES/EBU connectivity