General Description - Genelec 8030A Manuel D'utilisation

General description

The bi-amplified GENELEC 8030A is a two way
active monitoring loudspeaker designed to be small
but still have high output, low coloration, and broad
bandwidth.
The 8030A is ideal for near field monitoring,
mobile vans, broadcast and TV control rooms, sur-
round sound systems, home studios, multimedia
applications and also for use with computer sound-
cards. As an active loudspeaker, it contains driv-
ers, power amplifiers, active crossover filters and
protection circuitry. The MDE™ (Minimum Diffrac-
tion Enclosure™) loudspeaker enclosure is made
of die-cast aluminium and shaped to reduce edge
diffraction. Combined with the advanced Direc-
tivity Control Waveguide
provides excellent frequency balance in difficult
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acoustic environments. If necessary, the bass
response of the 8030A's can be extended with a
Genelec 7050B or 7060B subwoofer.
Positioning the loudspeaker
Each 8030A monitor is supplied with an integrated
amplifier unit, mains cable and an operating manual.
After unpacking, place the loudspeaker in its required
listening position, taking note of the line of the acous-
tic axis. The axes of all loudspeakers should converge
at ear height at the listening position (see Figure 1).
Connections
Before connecting up, ensure that the mains
switch is off and the volume control fully counter-
clockwise. These controls are located on the front
panel of the loudspeaker. Do not connect the loud-
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