8340A SAM™ Studio Monitor Dark Grey

Genelec 8340A SAM™ Studio Monitor Dark Grey is a two-way active nearfield monitor for recording, mixing, broadcast and post-production. Its 165 mm (6½-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 150 W Class D amplifier. The response extends down to 38 Hz at −6 dB, helping you judge the balance between kick drums, bass instruments and low-frequency effects. Balanced analogue XLR and AES/EBU digital connections suit a range of studio systems, while Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) supports room calibration and speaker alignment with separately available hardware. The Dark Grey version, model 8340APM, is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active nearfield studio monitor in Dark Grey
• 165 mm (6½-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated 150 W Class D amplifier for each driver
• 38 Hz–22 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 bass-reflex enclosure
• Balanced analogue XLR input and AES/EBU digital input and output/thru
• Smart Active Monitoring (SAM™) with GLM system control and room calibration support
• Two RJ45 ports for the GLM control network
• Iso-Pod™ stand for tilt adjustment and isolation from the supporting surface

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 8340A SAM™ Studio Monitor, Dark Grey (8340APM), with Iso-Pod™ stand
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × 5 m RJ45 GLM network cable
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Build a stereo nearfield setup with two 8340A monitors. Place them symmetrically to judge whether lead vocals hold the centre and whether instruments, reverbs and delays sit where you intended.
• Use the 38 Hz bass extension to check where kicks and bass lines overlap and whether sustained low notes obscure the next phrase. Add a compatible SAM™ subwoofer when you need deeper extension or a dedicated LFE channel.
• Use the monitor’s output headroom to assess drum transients and short effects peaks in dynamic material. Check how those sounds sit against dialogue, vocals and quieter details.
• Measure the system at your listening position with GLM AutoCal™ and separately available calibration hardware. Use the measurements to adjust frequency response, relative levels and timing across compatible SAM™ monitors.
• Configure a surround or immersive setup with multiple SAM™ monitors. GLM can help compensate for differences in speaker distance when a display, console or room layout limits placement.
• Connect a compatible interface or monitor controller through the balanced analogue XLR input, or use AES/EBU for a digital signal path. The output/thru passes the digital signal to another compatible monitor.
• Aim the cabinet towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. Its tilt adjustment helps when the monitor sits below ear height, and the stand reduces vibration transfer to the supporting surface.

Ideal For

• Music producers, recording engineers and nearfield mix engineers
• Project studios and professional control rooms
• Broadcast, dialogue editing and post-production
• Stereo setups using two 8340A monitors
• Surround and immersive systems using Genelec SAM™ monitors
• Studios requiring balanced analogue and AES/EBU digital connectivity