7380A SAM™ Studio Subwoofer

Genelec 7380A SAM™ Studio Subwoofer is an active subwoofer for stereo and multichannel monitoring in professional music, film, broadcast and post-production studios. Its 381 mm (15-inch) driver and 800 W Class D amplifier extend the main-channel response down to 16 Hz at −6 dB, giving engineers a reference for judging deep bass, low-frequency effects and rumble. Onboard bass management supports up to 7.1 analogue routing, while AES/EBU digital connections suit compatible digital monitoring chains. 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™)
• 381 mm (15-inch) bass driver with an 800 W Class D amplifier
• 16–100 Hz main-channel frequency response at −6 dB
• 119 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
• 120 Hz LFE cutoff and switchable +10 dB LFE gain
• Analogue Link In and Link Out for compatible multi-subwoofer setups
• AES/EBU digital input and output/thru on XLR
• Two RJ45 ports for GLM control and calibration
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) automatic standby

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 7380A SAM™ Studio Subwoofer (7380AP)
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × 5 m RJ45 GLM network cable
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Use the 16 Hz bass extension to check whether deep synth notes mask kick drum decay or whether a low-frequency effect carries into the next cue. The extended range can also reveal rumble in dialogue and location recordings.
• Route low frequencies from the main channels to the subwoofer using onboard bass management. Taking some of the bass workload off the main monitors can give them more headroom during demanding passages.
• Build a 7.1 analogue monitoring setup using the seven main-channel input and output pairs and dedicated LFE connections. Assess the LFE track alongside bass redirected from the main channels.
• Choose a crossover to suit the 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 phase with compatible SAM™ monitors to smooth the transition around the crossover.
• Set the LFE gain to match your signal chain. The switchable +10 dB setting lets the subwoofer apply the gain when it has not already been applied upstream.
• Connect a compatible interface or monitor controller through balanced analogue XLR, or use AES/EBU input and output/thru in a compatible digital monitoring chain.
• Use Link In and Link Out to pass the analogue subwoofer signal to another compatible unit when expanding the system.

Ideal For

• Recording, mixing and mastering engineers
• Professional control rooms using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Stereo and 7.1 analogue monitoring systems
• Film, television, broadcast and game audio post-production
• Sound designers working with deep bass and dedicated LFE content
• Studios requiring substantial low-frequency headroom and flexible bass management