8040B Studio Monitor White

Genelec 8040B Studio Monitor White 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 are each powered by a dedicated 90 W Class AB amplifier. With a frequency response of 41 Hz–25 kHz at −6 dB, the 8040B gives you the bass extension to assess kick drums, bass instruments and low-frequency effects from a nearfield listening position. Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) helps maintain consistent sound dispersion, while rear-panel tone controls let you adapt the response to the monitor’s placement. The White version, model 8040BWM, is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active nearfield studio monitor in White
• 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, White (8040BWM)
• 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 around your listening position to judge vocal placement, instrument panning and the width of reverbs and delays.
• Use the monitor’s bass extension to hear how kick drums, bass lines and low synth notes interact. Add a compatible subwoofer if your work regularly requires monitoring deeper sub-bass or a dedicated LFE channel.
• Engage the Desktop LF control if a desk or console adds emphasis around 160 Hz. Compensating for that placement effect helps you decide whether the low mids in the mix need adjustment.
• Use Bass Tilt when placement near a wall makes the low end sound too prominent. Bass Roll-Off offers a separate stepped adjustment at 45 Hz for trimming the bottom of the monitor’s response.
• Compare Treble Tilt settings with familiar reference tracks if playback sounds too bright or too dark. Set the monitor’s response before making high-frequency EQ decisions in the mix.
• Angle the cabinet towards your ears with 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 your setup.
• Enable Intelligent Signal Sensing to let the monitor enter standby during periods without audio 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 white active monitor with balanced XLR connectivity and manual room response controls