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for, while at the same time taking a step forward and
doing their own thing. I can't wait to see how Genelec
builds upon these design features in future models.
Cutting-edge technology usually carries a cutting-edge price; these little guys definitely live
among the most spendy monitors you're likely to
see in the home-studio world. If you are thinking
of upgrading your monitoring system to this
level-where all that matters is the sound and
you're in a position to obtain the best-then I
strongly recommend auditioning a pair of the
8351A monitors in your room.

GLM Explained

The Genelec Loudspeaker Manager User Kit ($895) is separately-priced
accessory that works with all SAM-equipped Genelec Monitors. It consists of
a small modem-sized box with a simple measurement microphone that connects to your monitors via CAT5 cable and then to your computer via USB.
Similar to most room correction packages, GLM/AutoCal analyzes your
room through a series of test tones sent out through the speakers and captured back into the microphone. Setup, testing, and tweaks are handled by
the GLM 2.0 software (available for Mac OS X and Windows). Once the
room's been analyzed, the software alters the levels, distance-related timing
delays, and EQ settings of each monitor to correct for problems in your
room. These corrections can be run from the GLM interface, or you can alternately store the settings into the monitors themselves.
The Genelec 8351A: some specs
Setup and testing is very simple, especially comFree field frequency response of system: 32 Hz-35 kHz (-6 dB)
pared to many of the other room correction boxes
Accuracy of frequency response: 38 Hz-20 kHz (±1.5 dB)
and software packages I have tried and reviewed
Max SPL per pair: ≥ 121 dB SPL
over the years. Simply put the mic in the listening
Crossover frequencies: 470 Hz, 2.6 kHz
position, tell the software where your monitors are
Self noise: (A-weighted) ≤ 5 dB
located in the room, and run the test. After a few minDigital audio word length: 16 or 24 bits
utes it is done, settings are applied, and you are
Digital audio sample rate: 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz good to go.
Analog input level for 100 dB SPL at 1 meter: -6 dBu
A secondary feature is that you can shoot and save
Maximum analog input signal: +21 dBu
multiple listening positions. That lets you have a setting
that adjusts the monitors so they sound good to listeners on the couch in the back of the room, if you wish.
Price: $4795 each
Since the monitors are networked together, GLM works with multiplemonitor setups including subwoofers and surrounds. You can also connect
More from: Genelec, www.genelec.com
and control all of your SAM monitors throughout your facility.
In my listening room, applying GLM to the 8351A lessened bass, lowered
Paul Vnuk Jr. (paul@recordingmag.com) is a
the right monitor level by 0.7 dB, and most noticeably opened up a previrecording and live sound engineer, sound designer,
ous cloudiness in the low mids. It's well worth considering if you're already
recording artist, and sound designer/loop library
making the investment in SAM monitors, so you get the very most out of your
creator, living and working in Milwaukee.
speakers in your rooom.-PV

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