7050C Active Studio Subwoofer

Genelec 7050C Active Studio Subwoofer is an active subwoofer for stereo and 5.1 monitoring in music production, broadcast and post-production studios. Its 205 mm (8-inch) driver and 130 W Class D amplifier extend the main-channel response down to 24 Hz at −6 dB, helping you assess deep bass, kick drum decay and low-frequency effects. Five balanced XLR input and output pairs provide bass management at 85 Hz, while a separate LFE input handles signals up to 120 Hz. Genelec’s Laminar Spiral Enclosure (LSE™) houses the driver in a compact cabinet, and rear-panel phase, level and bass roll-off controls let you match the subwoofer to your monitors and listening position.

Key features

• Active studio subwoofer for stereo and 5.1 monitoring
• 205 mm (8-inch) bass driver with a dedicated 130 W Class D amplifier
• 24–85 Hz main-channel frequency response at −6 dB
• 103 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Laminar Spiral Enclosure (LSE™) bass-reflex design
• Five balanced XLR main-channel inputs and five filtered outputs
• Fixed 85 Hz crossover for the main channels
• Dedicated balanced XLR LFE input with 120 Hz upper cutoff
• Switchable +10 dB LFE gain to match the source’s LFE level convention
• Manual phase matching, input sensitivity and bass roll-off controls
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) automatic standby with adjustable detection sensitivity

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 7050C Active Studio Subwoofer
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Extend a stereo setup built around Genelec 8010, 8020 or 8030 monitors. Use the added bass range to hear how kick drums and bass lines interact and whether sustained low notes obscure quieter parts of an arrangement.
• Route your main channels through the 85 Hz crossover. The 7050C reproduces the low-frequency content and sends the filtered signals to the main monitors, reducing the bass workload on those speakers.
• Build a 5.1 monitoring system using the five main-channel input and output pairs plus the separate LFE input. Check how the dedicated effects channel sits alongside bass redirected from the main channels.
• Set LFE gain to suit your playback chain. The switchable +10 dB setting lets the subwoofer apply the gain when it has not already been applied upstream.
• Use the phase switches to align the subwoofer and main monitors around 85 Hz. Recheck the blend at your listening position after moving the subwoofer or changing the monitor placement.
• Apply Bass Roll-Off if wall or corner placement makes the deepest notes sound too prominent. Compare the settings with familiar material before making low-frequency EQ changes in a mix.
• Use the input sensitivity control to match the subwoofer’s playback level to the main monitors. Check several bass notes or reference tracks so the level is not set by a single room resonance.
• Listen for low-frequency rumble, handling noise and effects tails during editing. The extended response helps reveal energy that might carry across a dialogue edit or into the next scene.

Ideal For

• Music producers and mix engineers
• Home and project studios using compact nearfield monitors
• Genelec 8010, 8020 and 8030 stereo monitoring setups
• Analogue 5.1 monitoring systems
• Film, television and broadcast post-production
• Sound designers working with deep bass and dedicated LFE content