8330ARW-Pack

Genelec 8330A SAM Studio Monitors

Smart Calibration: Automatically adjusts for your room using the GLM software for accurate sound.

Built-in DSP: Ensures clean, detailed sound with room response compensation and protection features.

Compact and Powerful: Small size with big performance, ideal for tight spaces without sacrificing clarity.

Acoustic Design: Features a curved aluminium MDE™ enclosure and Directivity Control Waveguide™ for neutral, precise sound.

Flexible Mounting: Comes with Iso-Pod™ stand and supports wall, ceiling, or mic stand mounting.

GLM Integration: Fully compatible with the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager for system calibration and control.

Energy Efficient: Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) enables ultra-low power consumption in standby mode.

Reliable and Durable: Built for professional use with robust build quality and long-term reliability.

Genelec GLM (Loudspeaker Manager)

AutoCal Room Calibration: Automatically adjusts each monitor and subwoofer for level, delay, and EQ based on room acoustics.

Flexible System Setup: Supports stereo to immersive multichannel setups with up to 30 devices in one network.

User-Friendly Software: Easy drag-and-drop layout with support for multiple monitor groups and presets.

Cloud or Local Calibration: Offers both online and offline calibration options, including cloud-based AutoCal 2 for best accuracy.

Volume Control Options: Works with wired and wireless Genelec volume controllers for standalone use.

Detailed Acoustic Editing: Allows manual tweaking of EQ, level, phase, and other advanced parameters.

Multiple Listening Positions: Save different calibrations for engineer, producer, or other seating locations.

Standalone Operation: Calibrated settings can be stored in the monitors for operation without a computer.

Genelec 8330A Smart Active Monitor

General Specifications

2-way smart active monitor
Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™ (MDE™) die-cast aluminum
Directivity Control Waveguide™ (DCW™)
Compatible with GLM 2.0 and later

Drivers

Woofer: 130 mm (5 in) cone
Tweeter: 19 mm (3/4 in) metal dome

Amplifiers

Bass amplifier: 50 W (Class D)
Treble amplifier: 50 W (Class D)
Total harmonic distortion: < 0.05%

Input Section

Analog input: XLR female, 10 kΩ balanced
Digital input: XLR female (AES/EBU)
Digital output: XLR male (AES/EBU pass-through)
Input word length: 16"24 bits
Input sample rate: 32"192 kHz
Input level for 100 dB SPL at 1m: -6 dBu (adjustable via GLM)
Maximum analog input level: 24 dBu

Connectivity

2 x RJ45 GLM network connectors

Frequency Response

-6 dB range: 45 Hz " 23 kHz
±1.5 dB: 58 Hz " 20 kHz

Acoustic Output

Short-term sine wave: > 104 dB SPL
Long-term RMS (IEC noise): > 96 dB SPL
Peak per pair with music: > 110 dB SPL
Self-noise level: < 5 dB (A-weighted)
Harmonic distortion:
50"100 Hz: < 2%
>100 Hz: < 0.5%

Power
Mains voltage: 100"240 VAC, 50"60 Hz
Power consumption: < 0.5 W (ISS active) / 3.0 W (idle) / 50 W (max)

Physical

Weight: 5.1 kg (11.2 lb)
Dimensions (with Iso-Pod™): 299 x 189 x 178 mm (H x W x D)
Dimensions (without Iso-Pod™): 285 mm height
Mounting: Iso-Pod™, 3/8" UNC thread, dual M6 x 10 mm rear inserts

Other Features

Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) auto-standby
Magnetically shielded
Reset button for factory settings
Universal mains voltage input
FCC and CE compliant

Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) System

System Components

SAM Monitors and Subwoofers
GLM Network Adapter (8300-416)
GLM Calibration Microphone
GLM Software (PC/Mac)

GLM Adapter Connections

USB Type B to computer
RJ45 GLM network out
RJ45 Terminator port (for >100 m networks)
3.5 mm jack: Volume Controller
3.5 mm jack: Calibration Microphone

Calibration and Control Features

AutoCal (automatic room response calibration)
AutoPhase (automatic subwoofer phase alignment)
WooferCal (for adaptive woofer systems)
Standalone operation with settings stored in monitors
Adjustable ISS sensitivity and delay
Multiple group presets (up to 10 per setup)
Calibrated SPL alignment to standards (EBU R128, ATSC A/85, etc.)
Acoustic Editor for manual EQ adjustments
Sound Character Profiler for tonal balance customization
Support for analog and digital input setups (AES/EBU)
MIDI and USB volume controller support

Software Features

Drag-and-drop layout grid
Solo/Mute per monitor/subwoofer
Real-time SPL metering (Z-weighted)
Dark/Light UI theme and multilingual interface
GLM Cloud account integration for updates and support