8040B Studio Monitor Black

Genelec 8040B Studio Monitor Black is a two-way active nearfield monitor for music production, mixing, broadcast and post-production. Its 165 mm (6½-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 90 W Class AB amplifier. The 41 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB gives engineers useful bass extension for judging kick drums, bass instruments and low-frequency effects. Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) helps maintain consistent dispersion around the listening position, while rear-panel tone controls let you adjust the response for placement near a wall or on a console. The Black version is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active nearfield studio monitor in Black
• 165 mm (6½-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated 90 W Class AB amplifier for each driver
• 41 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 105 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 LF, 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 8040B Studio Monitor, Black
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Set up two 8040B monitors for stereo nearfield listening. Position them symmetrically to check whether vocals and dialogue sit in the centre and how clearly instruments and effects spread across the stereo field.
• Use the monitor’s bass extension to hear how kick and bass overlap and whether low notes or effects linger between phrases. Add a compatible subwoofer for work that requires deeper sub-bass monitoring or a dedicated LFE channel.
• Engage the Desktop LF control when a console or desk adds emphasis around 160 Hz. Compensating for that placement effect helps you judge whether the low mids in the mix need adjustment.
• Use Bass Tilt if a nearby wall makes the low end sound too prominent. Bass Roll-Off provides a separate stepped adjustment at 45 Hz when you need to trim the bottom of the monitor’s response.
• Compare Treble Tilt settings with familiar reference tracks before adjusting the mix. This helps you judge whether brightness comes from the monitoring setup or the recording.
• Angle the cabinet towards your ears using 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 interface, console or monitor controller through the balanced XLR input. Use the rear-panel sensitivity control to match playback levels across the monitors in your setup.
• Use Intelligent Signal Sensing to let the monitor enter standby when no signal is detected and wake automatically when playback resumes.

Ideal For

• Music producers and nearfield mix engineers
• Recording studios and project control rooms
• Broadcast and post-production workstations
• Sound designers working with bass-heavy material
• Stereo monitoring setups using two 8040B monitors
• Studios seeking a black active monitor with balanced XLR connectivity and manual room response controls