8040B Studio Monitor RAW

Genelec 8040B Studio Monitor RAW is a two-way active nearfield monitor for music production, mixing, broadcast and post-production. Its RAW finish leaves the die-cast aluminium unpainted, revealing natural variations in the surface of each cabinet. A 165 mm (6½-inch) woofer and a 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 90 W Class AB amplifier. With a frequency response of 41 Hz–25 kHz at −6 dB, the 8040B provides useful bass extension for judging kick drums, bass instruments and low-frequency effects. Rear-panel tone controls help compensate for placement near walls or on reflective surfaces, while the included Iso-Pod™ stand lets you aim the monitor towards your listening position. The RAW version is supplied as a single monitor.

Key features

• Two-way active nearfield studio monitor
• RAW finish with exposed, unpainted die-cast aluminium
• 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
• 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, RAW
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Build a stereo nearfield setup with two 8040B monitors. Position them symmetrically to check whether vocals and dialogue sit firmly in the centre and how instruments, reverbs and delays spread across the stereo field.
• Use the monitor’s bass extension to compare kick and bass levels and hear how long low notes and effects linger. Add a compatible subwoofer if your work requires deeper sub-bass monitoring or a dedicated LFE channel.
• Engage the Desktop LF control if a console or desk adds emphasis around 160 Hz. Compensating for the placement first helps you decide whether the low mids in the mix need adjustment.
• Use Bass Tilt when placement near a wall or corner makes the low end sound too prominent. Bass Roll-Off provides a separate adjustment at 45 Hz for trimming the lowest part of the monitor’s response.
• Compare Treble Tilt settings with familiar reference tracks. This helps you assess the brightness of the monitoring setup before making high-frequency EQ decisions in the mix.
• Angle the cabinet towards your ears using the included Iso-Pod™ stand. Its adjustable tilt helps when the monitor sits below ear height, and the stand reduces vibration transfer to the work surface.
• Connect a compatible audio 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.
• Enable 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 an active monitor with an exposed aluminium finish