8030C Studio Monitor Dark Grey

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor Dark Grey is a two-way active nearfield monitor for music production, mixing, broadcast and post-production. Its 130 mm (5-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 50 W Class D amplifier. With a frequency response of 47 Hz–25 kHz at −6 dB, the 8030C offers more bass extension than Genelec’s smaller 8010A and 8020D monitors while retaining a compact footprint. The rounded die-cast aluminium enclosure and Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) help maintain consistent dispersion around the listening position. Rear-panel tone controls let you adapt the response to the monitor’s placement. The Dark Grey version is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active nearfield studio monitor in Dark Grey
• 130 mm (5-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated 50 W Class D amplifier for each driver
• 47 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 104 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) for controlled sound dispersion
• Die-cast aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE™) with a bass-reflex port
• Balanced analogue XLR input with adjustable sensitivity
• Desktop, Treble Tilt, Bass Tilt and Bass Roll-Off controls
• Iso-Pod™ isolation stand with tilt adjustment
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) automatic standby

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor, Dark Grey
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Set up two 8030C monitors for stereo nearfield listening. Position them symmetrically and aim them towards your listening position to judge centre imaging, panning and the width of reverbs and delays.
• Use the monitor’s extended bass response to hear how kick drums, bass lines and low synth notes interact. For work that regularly involves frequencies below the 8030C’s range, add a compatible subwoofer.
• Engage the Desktop control if a desk or console surface adds emphasis around 200 Hz. Addressing the placement effect first helps you judge whether the low mids in the mix need adjustment.
• Use Bass Tilt to reduce bass emphasis near a wall or corner. Bass Roll-Off applies a separate 4 dB cut at 55 Hz when you need to trim the lowest part of the monitor’s response.
• Compare the Treble Tilt settings with familiar reference tracks if the monitoring setup sounds bright. This helps distinguish the room’s effect on playback from excess high-frequency energy in the mix.
• Angle the cabinet towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. The tilt is useful when the monitor sits below ear height, and the stand helps reduce vibration transfer to the work surface.
• Connect a compatible audio interface, mixer or monitor controller through the balanced XLR input. Use the rear-panel sensitivity control to match playback levels across the monitors in your setup.
• Keep the same monitoring setup for recording, editing and mixing. Use it to hear dialogue cuts, assess vocal levels against an arrangement and check whether effects obscure quieter details.

Ideal For

• Music producers and nearfield mix engineers
• Home and project recording studios
• Broadcast and post-production workstations
• Podcast, dialogue and video editors
• Compact stereo systems using two 8030C monitors
• Studios seeking more bass extension than smaller nearfield monitors