ProAudio Review - February 2009 - (Page 41)

“ The diminutive 6010A loudspeaker follows the form and function of Genelec’s 8000 series in a sub-compact format. When married with the companion 5040A subwoofer, the result is a full bandwidth, full fidelity system for stereo and surround monitoring, tailored to the application.” incorporate dip-switch controls for LF control—roll-off on the 5040A; “bass tilt” shelving filters and a 200 Hz centered 4 dB filter to compensate for desktop reflections in the 6010A. seamlessly extending the low end of the 6010As. I listened to reference material on the system over an extended period with no fatigue and great satisfaction, be the source a computer, iPod or the line out of my Benchmark DAC1. In Use Setup of the 6010As and 5040A is a snap, Conclusion even without Genelec’s quick setup guide. Described by Genelec as a “first step” into For optimum performance, however, it’s professional monitoring for fixed installahoped the user will at least follow the sim- tion, home, studio, and portable use, the ple steps outlined to calibrate the sub 6010A/5040A system has the quality necphase and adjust the various dip-switch essary to be considered in many applicasettings for a given installation. I both fol- tions a logical final step to improve desktop lowed the guidelines and rang out the sys- and small environment monitoring in both tem with a Sencore SP495 Audio Consultant form and function. test set. Aside from a minor level tweak to the sub volume when aided by measurement, I got my best performance with Applications the settings in the posiCommercial Studio; Project Studio; Audio and tions Genelec recomVideo Editing Suites; Portable Production; mends in the setup Home and Office guide—hardly surprising, Key Features these guys are pros. Powered Monitors, 2.0 to 5.1 configurations, I’ve reviewed a number computer/consumer interface, volume conof different Genelec 8000 troller (with sub). models since the line’s Price inception finding marked$375 (each) 6010A Powered monitor; $750 ly consistent performance 5040A Powered subwoofer with remote vol— the significant differume control ences between models of the analog-only branch of Contact Genelec | www.genelec.com the line being the LF extension. That consistency holds true with the 6010As—clarity, transient performance, imaging and Where the balance are all excellent. subwoofer is used, Compact, inte all wiring must gral bass manageThe 5040A is a solid-pertravel to and from ment in sub, easy forming subwoofer, persub, long unbalinterface, superb anced cable runs sonics haps not quite, as exare possible if pected, in the class of used in surround configuration. Genelec’s superlative 7000 series, but smoothly and The 6010A/5040A combination brings Genelec quality Fast Facts Product Points monitoring with an application-specific design to a host of new users. Score www.proaudioreview.com February 2009 | ProAudioReview 41 http://www.mojaveaudio.com http://www.genelec.com http://www.mojaveaudio.com http://www.proaudioreview.com

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ProAudio Review - February 2009 Contents From Razor Slice To Mouse Click Hot Gear At Winter NAMM ’09: Studio Prioritizing Good Acoustics In Tough Times Digidesign Pro Tools 8 Allen & Heath ZED-R16 Analog Mixing Console Mike Rivers Nevaton MC Series Studio Condenser Microphones FMR Audio Really Nice Series Pre-Amp and Dynamics Modules Mojave Audio MA-201 FET Condenser Microphone Genelec 6010A and 5040A Powered Loudspeaker and Subwoofer Massey Plug-Ins De:Esser Hot Gear At Winter NAMM ’09: Live White Space Regulation: What It Means To Us Recording Live Sound Summit Church in Fort Myers, Florida Bag End P-Crystal R Loudspeaker Mark Olson & Gary Louris’ “Turn Your Pretty Name Around”

ProAudio Review - February 2009

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