8330A SAM™ Studio Monitor Black

Genelec 8330A SAM™ Studio Monitor Black is a compact two-way active nearfield monitor for recording, 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. The response extends down to 45 Hz at −6 dB, helping you judge kick drum decay, bass lines and low-frequency effects in a compact setup. Balanced analogue XLR and AES/EBU connections support both analogue and digital monitoring chains. Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) lets you calibrate the system for your listening position using separately available hardware. The Black version is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Compact two-way active nearfield studio monitor in Black
• 130 mm (5-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated 50 W Class D amplifier for each driver
• 45 Hz–23 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 bass-reflex enclosure
• Balanced analogue XLR input and AES/EBU digital input and output
• Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™) with GLM system control and room calibration support
• Two RJ45 ports for the GLM control network
• Iso-Pod™ stand for tilt adjustment and isolation from the supporting surface

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 8330A SAM™ Studio Monitor, Black, with Iso-Pod™ stand
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × 5 m RJ45 GLM network cable
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Build a stereo nearfield setup with two 8330A monitors. Place them symmetrically around your workstation to check whether vocals hold the centre and how instruments and effects are placed across the stereo field.
• Measure the system at your listening position using GLM AutoCal™ and separately available calibration hardware. Use the measurements to adjust frequency response, relative levels and timing before making mix decisions.
• Connect a compatible interface or monitor controller through the balanced analogue XLR input, or use AES/EBU for a digital signal path. The digital output lets you pass the AES/EBU signal to another compatible monitor.
• Use the 45 Hz bass extension to hear where kick drums and bass lines overlap or whether a low synth note lingers into the next phrase. Add a compatible SAM™ subwoofer, such as the Genelec 7350A, for deeper extension or dedicated LFE monitoring.
• Use multiple compatible SAM™ monitors in a surround or immersive setup. GLM can help align levels and arrival times when a screen, console or room layout prevents equal speaker distances.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. Its adjustable tilt helps when the monitor sits below ear height, while the stand reduces vibration transfer to the desk or console.
• Use the same monitoring setup for tracking, editing and mixing. Check dialogue cuts, assess vocal levels against the arrangement and listen for effects that mask quieter details.

Ideal For

• Music producers, recording engineers and nearfield mix engineers
• Home and project studios
• Dialogue editing, broadcast and post-production
• Compact stereo monitoring setups using two 8330A monitors
• Surround and immersive systems using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Studios seeking a black active monitor with analogue and AES/EBU connectivity