8341A SAM™ Studio Monitor Black

Genelec 8341A SAM™ Studio Monitor Black is a three-way coaxial active monitor from Genelec’s The Ones series, designed for critical listening in recording, mixing and post-production. Two concealed woofers extend the response down to 38 Hz at −6 dB, while the midrange driver and tweeter share an acoustic axis to help keep sounds clearly positioned in the mix. The 8341A offers greater bass extension and higher output than the smaller 8331A, making it suitable for setups with a longer listening distance. Balanced analogue and AES/EBU digital connections support a range of studio systems, and Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) enables room calibration with separately available hardware. The Black version is supplied as a single monitor.

Key features

• Three-way coaxial active studio monitor from The Ones series, in Black
• Two Acoustically Concealed Woofers (ACW™)
• Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC™) midrange and tweeter assembly
• Dedicated Class D amplification: 250 W bass, 150 W midrange and 150 W treble
• 38 Hz–37 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 110 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Balanced analogue XLR input and AES/EBU digital input and output/thru
• Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™) with GLM system control and 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 8341A SAM™ Studio Monitor, Black, with Iso-Pod™ stand
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × 5 m RJ45 GLM network cable
• Operating manual
• The Ones brochure

Creative Tools

• Build a stereo monitoring setup with two 8341A monitors. Use the coaxial design to judge whether lead vocals hold the centre and whether panned instruments and effects sit where you intended.
• Use the 38 Hz bass extension to hear where kick drums and bass lines overlap, or whether a low synth note carries into the next phrase. Add a compatible SAM™ subwoofer if your work requires deeper extension or a dedicated LFE channel.
• Check dialogue edits and vocal processing against music and effects. The dedicated midrange driver covers much of the range where speech intelligibility sits, helping you hear when competing sounds mask words or quieter details.
• Measure the system at your listening position using GLM AutoCal™ and separately available calibration hardware. Apply adjustments to frequency response, relative levels and timing across compatible SAM™ monitors.
• Configure a stereo or immersive monitoring layout in GLM. Compensate for differences in speaker distance when a screen, console or room layout prevents equal placement.
• 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/thru passes the signal to another compatible monitor.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. Its tilt adjustment helps when the monitor sits below ear height, and the stand reduces vibration transfer to a desk or console.

Ideal For

• Music producers, recording engineers and mix engineers
• Project studios and professional control rooms
• Dialogue editing, broadcast and post-production
• Stereo and immersive systems using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Studios requiring analogue and AES/EBU digital connectivity
• Engineers seeking a black three-way coaxial monitor with GLM calibration support