Genelec 8030C studio monitor – 8030CW white

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Brand: Genelec
SKU: GEN8030CW
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active 2-Way Studio Speakers
active crossover
linear frequency response: 54 – 20000 Hz (± 2 dB)

Genelec loudspeakers in our demo studio in Dresden. Arrange appointment

If you love the compact format of the 8010 and 8020 models, but need a higher sound pressure level and extended bass range, you should take a closer look at the 8030C.

The 8030C is a perennial bestseller and sits in the perfect sweet spot between high performance and small footprint. It offers precise imaging and amazing detail, but can play louder and deeper than its smaller siblings – making it the perfect choice for slightly larger rooms.

The characteristic, rounded cabinet design of the 8030 delivers an uncolored reference performance both on the main axis and with lateral dispersion. With the DIP switches on the back, you can adapt the 8030 to your individual room acoustics and set-up.

Amplifier power

50 W bass (Class D) + 50 W treble (Class D)

Frequency response

47 Hz – 25 kHz (“-6 dB”)

± 2 dB (54 Hz – 20 kHz)

Driver dimensions

⌀ 130 mm bass + ⌀ 19 mm treble

Weight

5 kg / 11.0 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

Dimensions

H 299 x W 189 x D 178 mm, with Iso-Pod™

Scope of delivery:

1 x 8030C studio monitor
1 x mains cable 1.8 m
1 x operating manual
1 x IsoPod kit

Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) sound guide for balanced radiation on and off the listening axis

Genelec pursued a revolutionary approach in 1983 with the development of the Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) sound guide. At that time, it was used in an egg-shaped cabinet. Developed and refined over 30 years, it significantly improves the performance of direct radiating multi-way monitors.

The DCW technology shapes the emitted wavefront in a controlled manner and thus enables a predictable adjustment of the dispersion. In order to achieve a uniform and balanced directivity, the dispersion angle is limited so that the scattered radiation is reduced. This results in excellent linearity of the overall frequency response and uniform performance. Early reflections are minimized and a wide and controlled listening zone is achieved, with accurate sound reproduction on and off axis.

Low initial reflections and a controlled, constant directivity have another important advantage: the frequency balance of the room sound field is essentially the same as that of the direct field of the monitors. This means that the performance of the monitoring system is less dependent on the acoustic properties of the room.

Width and depth of soundstage, critical components in any listening environment, are important not only for on-axis listening but also off-axis. This also benefits other people in the room who are not sitting in the sweet spot, as is often the case in large control rooms.

DCW™ technology Main advantages:

Linear on- and off-axis playback for a larger usable listening area
Increased ratio of direct to reflected sound for reduced coloration through the listening room
Improved stereo imaging and depth gradation
Increased sensitivity of the drive unit by up to 6 dB
Increased capacity of the system’s maximum sound pressure level
Reduced distortion of the chassis
Less diffraction at the edges of the housing
Reduced distortion of the entire system

Enclosure with Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE™) technology for unadulterated sound reproduction.

A common problem with standard floorstanding speakers is that the irregularities in the baffle cause diffraction and the sharp corners of the speaker act as secondary sound sources.

To improve the linearity of the frequency response and the performance of free-standing loudspeaker systems, Genelec has developed a highly innovative cabinet that is matched to the characteristics of the monitor drivers and features rounded edges and a gently curved front and side panels. In addition to the unsurpassed linearity of the frequency response, the cabinet ensures excellent imaging.

To achieve a smooth and elegantly curved cabinet surface and reduce the outer dimensions of the cabinet while maximizing the internal volume for improved low frequency efficiency, they developed a die-cast aluminum cabinet. Aluminum is light, rigid and very easy to dampen to create a “dead” structure. The enclosure walls can be made relatively thin while providing good EMC shielding and excellent heat dissipation for the power amplifiers. The die-cast consists of two parts, the front and the rear, which can be easily separated for any maintenance work.

The DCW waveguide has been integrated into the MDE aluminum housing to provide better control over the directivity of the speaker. Basically, the low-frequency limit for a constant directivity is determined by the size of the sound guide, i.e. the larger the surface area, the better the control. With very controlled on-axis and off-axis directivity, the listening zone becomes consistent, which is particularly important in multi-channel applications. The controlled directivity also reduces possible first order reflections from surfaces close to the speaker, contributing to consistent audio reproduction in different acoustic environments. The entire front baffle is gently curved and the acoustically transparent grilles blend in perfectly with the various other curved surfaces.

Highly developed protective circuits for the drivers guarantee safe operation.

In critical production environments, it is essential that monitoring systems are reliable and fully functional at all times. One of the main reasons for Genelec’s great success in broadcast environments is the reliability of Genelec products. A key element of this reliability is the internal protection circuitry that has been included in all Genelec products since 1978.

The protection circuit prevents driver failure by detecting signal levels and automatically lowering the signal level in the event of sudden peaks or consistently high levels. Of course, this function does not affect the sound quality of the speakers in any way if they are operating within the specifications, but only prevents excessively high input signals from destroying the speaker.

Reduces the output level when required (e.g. when the temperature of the driver’s voice coil reaches the safe limit), which significantly improves the reliability of the system
Suitable protection circuits in all loudspeakers and subwoofers enable the system output sound level to be maximized.

Each driver is controlled by its own optimized amplifier.

Electronic crossovers make it possible to divide the audio signal into individual frequency bands that can be fed separately to individual power amplifiers, which are then connected to special transducers optimized for a specific frequency band.

In a typical 2-way speaker system, the active crossover requires two power amplifiers – one for the woofer and one for the tweeter. The power amplifiers are connected directly to the drivers of an active loudspeaker, making it much easier to determine the load on the power amplifier. Each driver-specific power amplifier has only a limited frequency range to amplify (the power amplifier is placed after the active crossover), which makes the design even simpler.

The active principle offers several advantages:

The power amplifiers are connected directly to the speaker drivers, maximizing control by damping the power amplifier on the driver voice coil and reducing the consequences of dynamic changes in the driver’s electrical characteristics. This can improve the transient response of the system.
The power requirement of the power amplifier is lower. As no energy is lost in the passive crossover filter components, the required amplifier power is significantly reduced (in some cases by up to 50%) without reducing the acoustic performance of the loudspeaker system. This can reduce costs and increase the audio quality and reliability of the system.
No loss between amplifier and driver units results in maximum acoustic efficiency
With active technology, superior sound performance can be achieved in relation to size and power at low frequencies
All speakers are supplied as a factory-matched system (amplifier, crossover electronics and cabinet driver systems)

Active crossovers that work with low signal levels.

Electronic crossovers allow the audio signal to be split into individual frequency bands that can be fed separately to individual power amplifiers, which are then connected to specific transducers optimized for a particular frequency band.

Active crossovers are available in both digital and analog versions. Genelec’s digital active crossovers include additional signal processing such as protection circuits, delay and equalization.

Genelec analog active crossovers contain electronic components that operate at low signal levels suitable for the inputs of power amplifiers. This is in contrast to passive crossovers, which operate at the high signal levels of the power amplifier outputs and have to handle high currents and, in some cases, high voltages.

In a typical 2-way system, the active crossover requires two power amplifiers – one for the woofer and one for the tweeter.

The design of the active crossover offers several advantages:

The frequency response becomes independent of dynamic changes in the electrical properties of the driver or the driver level.
There is increased flexibility and precision in setting and fine-tuning each output frequency response for the drivers used.
Each driver has its own signal processing and its own power amplifier. This isolates each driver from the driver signals of the other drivers, which reduces intermodulation distortion and clipping problems.
Sensitivity fluctuations between the drivers can be compensated for.
Frequency and phase response anomalies associated with the characteristics of a driver within the intended passband can be compensated for.
The neutral frequency response of a high-quality active loudspeaker is the result of the combined effect of the crossover filter, the power amplifier and the drivers in a loudspeaker enclosure.

Using the active approach allows the frequency response of the entire speaker system to be adjusted and optimized in different room environments without the need for expensive external equalizers. The end result is a simpler, more reliable, more efficient, more consistent and more accurate active speaker system.

Frequency response

54 Hz – 20 kHz (± 2 dB)

Low cutoff -6dB
47 Hz

High cutoff -6dB
25 kHz

SPL

Peak SPL
≥110 dB

Maximum peak acoustic output per pair at 1 m distance with music material.

Short-term max. SPL
≥104 dB

Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz at 1 m.

Max. Long-term SPL
≥96 dB

Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in same conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver unit protection circuit) at 1 m.

Intrinsic noise

Intrinsic noise
≤5 dB SPL

Self generated noise level in free field at 1m on axis (A-weighted)

Dimensions

Height
285 mm (11 1/4 in)

Height with Iso-Pod
299 mm (11 3/4 in)

Width
189 mm (7 1/2 in)

Depth
178 mm (7 in)

Speaker Driver

Bass

Driver type
Cone

diameter
130 mm (5 1/8 in)

Treble

Driver type
Metal dome

Diameter
19 mm (3/4 in)

Harmonic distortion

50…100 Hz ≤2 %
> 100 Hz ≤0.5 %

The Iso-Pod™ stand decouples the speaker and allows it to be angled for alignment.

Although it is advisable to place free-standing speakers on sturdy and stable floor stands, a common solution is to place the speakers directly on a table or mixing desk.

This leads to several disadvantageous side effects. It is rarely possible to align the loudspeaker axis with the listener, unwanted mechanical vibrations are transmitted from the loudspeaker to the installation surface and the first-order reflection from the work surface leads to comb filtering and thus to ripples in the frequency response.

To solve these very common problems, Genelec developed an efficient and very practical solution. They designed a speaker stand called Iso-Pod™, which is attached to the aluminum cabinet. It has four flat feet and is made of a special rubber-like material. It can be moved along the curved bottom or side surface to allow the speaker to be tilted ±15°.

The acoustic axis of the speaker can then be precisely aligned with the listener by adjusting the tilt of the enclosure with the Iso-Pod. The vibration-isolating and damping properties reduce discoloration in the mid-range caused by unwanted vibrations transmitted to the supporting surfaces.

This innovative solution is an integral part of the Genelec loudspeaker design and offers clear advantages in terms of ease of use and sound quality.

Weight	5 kg
Color	White
System	active
Connections	RJ45, XLR
Manufacturer	Genelec
Construction	Bass reflex, Coaxial
Signal Level	Line Level
Amp Class	D
max. SPL	104 dB
Driver size	5.25 inch

Product safety

Manufacturer information

Genelec Oy
Olvitie 5,
FI-74100 Iisalmi, Finland

T +358 17 83 881

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Safety instructions

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