UNIO Bundle

Genelec UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring is a calibrated monitoring bundle that pairs the 9320A SAM™ Reference Controller with a factory-calibrated set of 8550A Professional Reference Headphones. The 9320A applies the calibration profile for the specific headphones supplied with the bundle, giving engineers a consistent headphone reference for recording, editing, mixing and mastering. Its desktop controls and analogue, AES/EBU and USB connections let you move between headphones and studio speakers from the same controller. The included reference microphone supports room calibration for compatible Genelec SAM™ monitors through GLM™ software. Optional Aural ID software adds personalised binaural monitoring for stereo and immersive workflows.

Key features

• Matched bundle with the 9320A SAM™ Reference Controller and 8550A Professional Reference Headphones
• Individual headphone calibration profile stored in the matching 9320A controller
• Closed-back, circumaural headphones with 40 mm dynamic drivers
• 15 Hz–20 kHz headphone frequency response
• Headphone adjustment through GLM, including parametric EQ, tonal slope and left/right balance
• Factory-calibrated measurement microphone for compatible SAM™ speaker systems
• Balanced analogue line inputs and outputs, AES/EBU digital I/O and USB-C playback
• Physical monitoring level and source controls, with GLM setup group recall
• Support for optional Aural ID binaural monitoring
• Straight and coiled headphone cables, alternative textile padding and transport cases included

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 9320A SAM™ Reference Controller
• 1 × Matched set of Genelec 8550A Professional Reference Headphones
• 1 × Factory-calibrated Genelec reference microphone and holder for GLM
• 1 × 2 m USB-C to USB-C cable with USB-A adapter
• 1 × 3 m straight braided headphone cable
• 1 × Coiled headphone cable extending to 5 m
• 1 × Pair of alternative textile ear cushions
• 1 × Alternative textile headband underside pad
• 1 × Hard textile-surface carry case for the 9320A
• 1 × Hard textile-surface carry case and 1 × soft drawstring pouch for the 8550A

Creative Tools

• Use the matched 8550A and 9320A to check details such as edit clicks, vocal noise and short effect tails. The controller applies the factory profile for the specific headphones in the bundle.
• Switch between headphone and speaker monitoring from the same desktop controller. Compare how a vocal sits in the arrangement or how a reverb decays without changing the mix output in your DAW.
• Adjust the headphone response in GLM using parametric EQ, tonal slope and left/right balance. Compare changes with familiar reference material before using them for mix decisions.
• Measure compatible Genelec SAM™ speakers with the included reference microphone. GLM can compensate for room response, differences in speaker distance and relative playback levels at the listening position.
• Recall GLM setup groups for different monitoring paths. Use a stereo reference during editing, then switch to a compatible immersive speaker layout when checking placement across channels.
• Add the optional Aural ID Application for personalised binaural monitoring. It uses a personal HRTF to render virtual speaker positions over headphones for stereo or immersive work.
• Use the closed-back headphones when you need isolation from nearby activity. Choose the straight cable for a fixed workstation or the coiled cable when you need more reach.

Ideal For

• Recording, mixing and mastering engineers
• Producers who regularly compare headphone and speaker playback
• Dialogue editors, sound designers and post-production teams
• Studios using compatible Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Stereo and immersive workflows that use a headphone reference
• Engineers seeking a matched controller and headphone system with individual factory calibration