7370A SAM™ Studio Subwoofer

Genelec 7370A SAM™ Studio Subwoofer is an active subwoofer for stereo and multichannel monitoring in recording, mixing, broadcast and post-production studios. Its 305 mm (12-inch) driver and 400 W Class D amplifier extend the response down to 19 Hz at −6 dB, helping engineers judge deep bass, kick drum decay and low-frequency effects. Onboard bass management supports up to 7.1 analogue routing, while AES/EBU connectivity allows integration into a compatible digital monitoring chain. Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) lets you calibrate the subwoofer for the listening position and align it with compatible SAM™ monitors using separately available calibration hardware.

Key features

• Active studio subwoofer with Genelec Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™)
• 305 mm (12-inch) bass driver with a dedicated 400 W Class D amplifier
• 19–150 Hz frequency response at −6 dB
• 113 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Laminar Spiral Enclosure (LSE™) bass-reflex design
• Onboard bass management for stereo and multichannel monitoring
• Seven balanced analogue main-channel inputs and outputs, plus dedicated LFE input and output
• Analogue Link In and Link Out for compatible multi-subwoofer setups
• AES/EBU digital input and output/thru on XLR
• Two RJ45 ports for the GLM control network
• GLM support for room response, level, delay and crossover phase alignment
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) automatic standby

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 7370A SAM™ Studio Subwoofer (7370AP)
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × 5 m RJ45 GLM network cable
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Use the 19 Hz bass extension to hear whether low synth notes mask kick drum decay or whether a bass-heavy effect carries into the next scene. The extended range also helps reveal rumble during dialogue and location audio edits.
• Route low frequencies from the main channels to the 7370A using onboard bass management. Reducing the bass workload on the main monitors can give them more headroom during demanding passages.
• Build a 7.1 analogue monitoring system using the seven main-channel input and output pairs and dedicated LFE connections. Check the authored LFE signal alongside the bass redirected from the main channels.
• Choose the crossover approach that suits your monitoring system. Use the fixed 85 Hz crossover in centralised analogue mode or select a frequency between 50 and 100 Hz through GLM in distributed mode.
• Measure the system at your listening position with GLM and separately available calibration hardware. Align the subwoofer’s level and crossover phase with compatible SAM™ monitors so the transition through the crossover is easier to judge.
• Connect a compatible interface or monitor controller through balanced analogue XLR, or use AES/EBU input and output/thru to integrate the 7370A into a digital stereo monitoring chain.
• Use Link In and Link Out to pass the analogue subwoofer signal to another compatible unit when expanding the monitoring system.
• Assess the impact and decay of low-frequency transients in film, television or game audio. Listen for bass energy that obscures dialogue or changes the balance of the next cue.

Ideal For

• Recording, mixing and mastering engineers
• Professional control rooms using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Stereo and 7.1 analogue monitoring systems
• Film, television and game audio post-production
• Sound designers working with deep bass and dedicated LFE content
• Studios requiring extended bass response and analogue or AES/EBU connectivity