8050B Studio Monitor Dark Grey

Genelec 8050B Studio Monitor Dark Grey is a two-way active studio monitor for recording, mixing, broadcast and post-production. Its 205 mm (8-inch) woofer is driven by a 150 W Class AB amplifier, while the 25 mm (1-inch) metal-dome tweeter has its own 120 W Class AB amplifier. With bass extension down to 32 Hz at −6 dB, the 8050B gives engineers a reference for judging low synth notes, kick and bass balance, and the decay of low-frequency effects. Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) helps control dispersion, and rear-panel tone controls let you adapt the response to the monitor’s placement. The Dark Grey version, model 8050BPM, is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active studio monitor in Dark Grey
• 205 mm (8-inch) woofer and 25 mm (1-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated 150 W bass and 120 W treble Class AB amplifiers
• 32 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 110 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) for controlled sound dispersion
• Die-cast aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE™) with a bass-reflex port
• Balanced analogue XLR input with adjustable sensitivity
• Desktop LF, Treble Tilt, Bass Tilt and Bass Roll-Off controls
• Iso-Pod™ isolation stand with tilt adjustment
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) automatic standby

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 8050B Studio Monitor, Dark Grey (8050BPM)
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Set up two 8050B monitors for stereo monitoring. Place them at equal distances from the listening position to judge centre imaging, instrument panning and the width of reverbs and delays.
• Use the monitor’s bass extension to hear where kick drums and bass lines overlap, or whether a low synth note lingers into the next phrase. Add a compatible subwoofer if your workflow calls for deeper extension or dedicated LFE monitoring.
• Check how loud transients sit against quieter details in dense arrangements. Use the monitor’s output headroom for brief level checks, then return to your usual listening level for balance decisions.
• Engage the Desktop LF control when a desk or console adds emphasis around 160 Hz. Compensating for the placement first helps you judge whether the low mids in the mix need adjustment.
• Use Bass Tilt to reduce bass emphasis when the cabinet sits near a wall. For a separate adjustment at the bottom of the response, use Bass Roll-Off to apply up to 6 dB of attenuation at 35 Hz.
• Compare Treble Tilt settings with familiar reference tracks if playback sounds too bright or too dark. Set the monitor’s response before making high-frequency EQ decisions in the mix.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. The tilt helps when the monitor sits below ear height, while the stand reduces vibration transfer to the supporting surface.
• Connect a compatible audio interface, console or monitor controller through the balanced XLR input. Use the rear-panel sensitivity control to match playback levels across your monitoring setup.

Ideal For

• Music producers and mix engineers
• Recording studios and project control rooms
• Broadcast and post-production facilities
• Sound designers working with bass-heavy material
• Stereo monitoring systems using two 8050B monitors
• Studios requiring extended bass response, balanced XLR connectivity and manual room response controls