Genelec 8351 BP Three-Amplified SAM Monitor

The Genelec 8351APM Professional Studio Monitor is a extraordinary monitoring solution that delivers incredible imaging with an extended frequency response. The wide array of cutting-edge technology that the 8351APM hosts deliver an elite point source monitor. For faster and more consistent production decision making, whilst allowing you to work for extended durations, the 8351APM is the ultimate choice. Featuring Genelec's innovative and advanced SAM system technology, these monitors make the best of your environment, allowing you to use the GLM application and its auto-calibration function to compensate for detrimental room influence and delay. Combined with Genelec's astonishing MDC driver technology, and immersive ACW design, the 8351APM Professional Studio Monitor is truly unsurpassed. The 8351 is a true landmark in three-way monitor design, with elegant looks and out of this world sound quality.

Smart Active Monitor Systems

Genelec's intelligent SAM systems are one of today's most advanced and flexible monitoring systems, and the 8351APM builds on that system. Capable of automatically adapting to the acoustic environments the monitors are used in, the SAM system can correct levels, delays, and room anomalies. SAM systems can be controlled via Genelec's GLM network and software, enabling you to take advantage of an astonishingly flexible and reliable monitoring system. Genelec's SAM systems offer a comprehensive, solution-oriented, and intelligently networked range that supports both analog and digital signals in practically any work environment.

Minimum Diffraction Coaxial Driver Technology

The 8351APM features Genelec's revolutionary MDC technology which benefits from typical coaxial design advantages, whilst also overcoming their shortages at the same time. To minimize displacement of the cone and avoid all sources of diffractions, the MDC design consists of an integrated MF diaphragm-suspension-tweeter construction. This method creates a smooth surface with no acoustically observable discontinuities between the tweeter and the cone, preventing diffraction. A carefully optimized cone profile forms an integrated Directivity Control Waveguide for the tweeter radiation.

Acoustically Concealed Woofers

The Acoustically Concealed Woofers in the 8351APM radiate through slots located at both ends of the enclosure. The positions of the two woofers in the 8351APM's three-way system extend the coaxial acoustical radiation concept towards low frequencies. When two woofers are used, seperated by a calculated distance, the two woofers behave acoustically like a single giant woofer spanning the distance between the two. This also extends the control of the directivity to low frequencies along the largest front baffle dimension.

Iso-Pod Stand

The innovative Iso-Pod stand from Genelec solves a huge list of problems that can occur when finding the best position for your monitors. It attaches to the aluminium enclosure of your Genelec 8351APM, providing excellent stability and isolation for your monitor. It has four shallow feet and is made from a specialized rubber-like material, and allows for a +/-15 degree tilt of the loudspeaker. This allows the unit to be pointed precisely towards the listened by adjusting the enclosure's inclination with the Iso-Pod.

Minimum Diffraction Enclosure

The design of the Genelec 8351APM's enclosure is optimized to match the properties of the monitor drivers. Featuring rounded edges with gently curved front and sides, the innovative MDE technology achieves unsurpassed flatness of the frequency response alongside having minimum diffractions for superb sound stage imaging qualities. The elegantly curved enclosure reduces the outer dimensions of the unit, whilst maximising the internal volume for improved low frequency efficiency. The cabinet is made from die-cast aluminium, which is lightweight and stiff whilst being incredibly easy to dampen for a "dead" structure.

ISS Circuitry

ISS (Intelligent Signal Sensing) Technology was developed by Genelec in early 2013, designed to track the signal input of the loudspeaker and detect if it is in use. If the ISS circuitry finds that the speaker is not in use for a certain period of time it will automatically switch to a low-power sleep state, consuming less than 0.5 watts. This is highly useful when it comes to studios and home studios as it minimises power usage while optimising performance value. The loudspeaker will immediately turn itself back on again once it detects an input signal, saving you power and money in the long run. If you wish to disable this feature you can simply turn on the 'ISS Disable' switch located on the rear panel of the monitor.

Directivity Control Waveguide Technology

The 8351APM features DCW technology, a revolutionary approach taken my Genelec that has been developed and refined over more than 30 years. DCW technology shapes the emitted wavefront in a controlled manner, allowing predictable tailoring of the dispersion pattern. Resulting in superb flatness of the frequency response, the DCW technology in the 8351APM minimizes early reflections, and provides a wide and controlled listening area with precise sound reproduction both on and off-axis.

Features

• High-end three-way nearfield studio monitor
• suitable for vertical and horizontal orientation
• DSP filtering for attenuated room response
• Automatic calibration via GLM software
• Ideal for mixing and mastering applications
• Delivers exceptional audio fidelity with wide frequency range
• Designed to capture every nuance of your source audio with extreme detail
• DCW controls dispersion over the wide frequency response
• Promotes faster & more concise production
• Minimum diffraction coaxial driver technology

Specifications

• Maximum SPL: 111dB
• Frequency Response: 32Hz - 35kHz (-6 dB)
• Frequency Response Accuracy: +/-1.5dB (38Hz - 21kHz)
• Driver Dimensions:
• Two Oval Woofers: 8.5'' x 4''
• Coaxial Midrange MDC: 5''
• Coaxial Tweeter MDC: 0.75''
• Amplifier Power:
• Woofer: 150W
• Midrange: 120W
• Tweeter: 90W
• Dimensions (With Iso-Pod):
• Height: 452mm / 17.75''
• Width: 287mm / 11.33''
• Depth: 278mm / 11''
• Weight: 19kg / 42lb

Connections:

• 1 x XLR Analog Input
• 1 x XLR Analog/Digital AES/EBU Input
• 1 x XLR Digital AES/EBU Output
• 2 x RJ45 Control Network