8350A SAM™ Studio Monitor Black

Genelec 8350A SAM™ Studio Monitor Black is a two-way active nearfield monitor for recording, mixing, mastering and post-production. A 200 W Class D amplifier drives the 205 mm (8-inch) woofer, while a separate 150 W Class D amplifier powers the 25 mm (1-inch) metal-dome tweeter. The response extends down to 33 Hz at −6 dB, helping you hear how kick drums, bass lines and low-frequency effects interact. Balanced analogue XLR and AES/EBU digital connections suit a range of studio systems, while Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) supports room calibration and speaker alignment with separately available hardware. The Black version is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active SAM™ studio monitor in Black
• 205 mm (8-inch) woofer and 25 mm (1-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated Class D amplifiers: 200 W for bass and 150 W for treble
• 33 Hz–22 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 112 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/thru
• 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 8350A 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 monitoring setup with two 8350A monitors. Position them symmetrically to check whether a lead vocal holds the centre and how panned instruments, reverbs and delays fill the stereo field.
• Use the 33 Hz bass extension to check whether a sustained bass note masks the kick or carries into the next phrase. Add a compatible SAM™ subwoofer if your work requires deeper extension or a dedicated LFE channel.
• Use the monitor’s output headroom to assess drum transients, orchestral peaks and brief sound effects against quieter elements in the same passage.
• Measure the system at your listening position with GLM AutoCal™ and separately available calibration hardware. Use the measurements to adjust frequency response, relative playback levels and timing across compatible SAM™ monitors.
• Configure multiple SAM™ monitors for surround or immersive production. GLM helps align levels and arrival times when a screen, console or room layout prevents equal speaker distances.
• 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 AES/EBU signal to another compatible monitor.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears using the included Iso-Pod™ stand. Its tilt adjustment helps when the monitor sits below ear height, while the stand reduces vibration transfer to the supporting surface.

Ideal For

• Recording, mixing and mastering engineers
• Music producers and professional control rooms
• Broadcast and post-production facilities
• Stereo monitoring setups using two 8350A monitors
• Surround and immersive systems using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Studios seeking a black active monitor with extended bass and analogue or AES/EBU connectivity