Genelec 8330A SAM Series 5″ 2-Way 100W Active Studio Monitor – RAW

Genelec 8330A SAM studio monitor, raw aluminium finish

Combining precision, adaptability and a small footprint, the Genelec 8330A offers colour-free performance alongside powerful room compensation features. The choice of professionals for whom power and flexibility go hand-in-hand, the 8330A is as acoustically impressive as it is smart, courtesy of Genelec’s Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) technology.

Housing a 5-inch woofer and 3/4-inch tweeter, the Class-D bi-amplified, two-way monitor is compact enough for space-constrained studios yet capable of exceeding demanding client expectations. Two 50W amplifiers deliver an SPL of up to 110dB, with low-distortion low-frequency reproduction extending down to 45Hz.

Colour-free accuracy is delivered by the pressure-cast aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE), left in its natural raw finish for an industrial aesthetic, while the Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) ensures precise frequency reproduction both on and off axis. Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software delivers AutoCal automated calibration, ensuring the monitoring system is perfectly matched to the listening environment.

The 8330A accepts both balanced analogue XLR input and AES/EBU digital input and output, with networking handled via GLM 2.0 and CAT5 connections, allowing daisy-chaining of multiple monitors. Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) power management and the included Iso-Pod stand round out a monitor built for project studios, immersive audio arrays and demanding post-production setups.

Features of 8330A 

• 5-inch woofer and 3/4-inch tweeter, bi-amplified
• 2 x 50W Class-D amplification (100W total)
• Frequency response down to 45Hz
• Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) with GLM software calibration
• AutoCal automated room calibration
• Balanced analogue XLR and AES/EBU digital I/O
• Raw, unpainted aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology
• GLM 2.0 networking via CAT5, up to 40 monitors/subwoofers

Specifications of 8330A