8050B Studio Monitor White

Genelec 8050B Studio Monitor White is a two-way active studio monitor designed for recording, mixing, broadcast and post-production. Its 205 mm (8-inch) woofer is driven by a 150 W Class AB amplifier, while a separate 120 W Class AB amplifier powers the 25 mm (1-inch) metal-dome tweeter. The 32 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB provides useful bass extension for judging kick drums, low synth notes and the decay of sound effects. Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) helps control dispersion around the listening position, and rear-panel tone controls let you adapt the response to the monitor’s placement. The White version, model 8050BWM, is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active studio monitor in White
• 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, White (8050BWM)
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Build a stereo monitoring setup with two 8050B monitors. Position them symmetrically at equal distances from your listening position to judge centre imaging, instrument panning and the width of reverbs and delays.
• Use the extended bass response to hear how kicks and bass lines overlap, or whether a low synth note lingers into the next phrase. Add a compatible subwoofer if you need deeper extension or a dedicated LFE channel.
• Check how drum transients, dialogue and quieter effects hold up in dense arrangements. The monitor’s output headroom gives you room for brief checks above your usual working level.
• Engage the Desktop LF control if a console or desk adds emphasis around 160 Hz. Compensating for the placement first helps you decide whether the mix itself needs a low-mid EQ adjustment.
• Use Bass Tilt when placement near a wall makes the low end sound too prominent. Use Bass Roll-Off for a separate stepped adjustment at 35 Hz.
• Compare Treble Tilt settings with familiar reference tracks. This helps you judge how much of the brightness you hear comes from the monitoring setup before changing the high-frequency balance of a mix.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. Its adjustable tilt helps when the monitor sits below ear height, and 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 the monitors in your 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 seeking a white active monitor with extended bass response and manual room response controls