Speaker Mounting Position

Treble tilt

Bass tilt

Bass roll-off

Desktop LF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flat anechoic response

None

None

None

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free standing in a damped

None

-2 dB

None

None

 

 

 

 

room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free standing in a

None

-4 dB

None

None

 

 

 

 

reverberant room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Near field on a reflective

None

-2 dB

None

-4 dB

 

 

 

 

surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a corner

None

-4 dB

-4 dB

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 5. Omnimount type

 

Figure 6. K&M type

Table 1. Suggested tone control settings in some typical situations

 

 

 

 

 

wall mount

 

wall mount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 4. The Iso-Pod™ can also be attached to the side of the enclosure for horizontal mounting.

Figure 7. Carrying bag for a pair of 8040A loudspeakers.

Treble tilt control

Treble tilt (third switch group from the left) allows adjusting the treble response above 5 kHz by +2, -2, or -4 dB, which can be used for correcting an excessively bright or dull sounding system.

An acoustic measuring system such as MLSSA or WinMLS is recommended for analyzing the effects of the adjustments, however, careful listening with suitable test recordings can also lead to good results if a test system is not available. Table 1 shows some typical settings in various situations. Figures 8 and 10 show the effect of the controls on the anechoic response.

Always start adjustment by setting all switches to "OFF” position. Then set only one switch per group to the "ON" position to select the desired adjustment. If more than one switch is set to "ON" (within one switch group) the attenuation value is not accurate.

Measure or listen systematically through the different combinations of settings to find the best frequency balance.

Maintenance

No user serviceable parts are to be found within the loudspeaker cabinet or the ampli-

fier unit. Any maintenance or repair of the loudspeaker should only be undertaken by qualified service personnel.

Safety considerations

Although the 8040A and 8050A have been designed in accordance with international safety standards, to ensure safe operation and to maintain the loudspeaker under safe operating conditions, the following warnings and cautions must be observed:

1.Servicing and adjustment must only be performed by qualified service personnel. The loudspeaker must not be opened.

2.Do not use this product with an unearthed mains cable as this may lead to personal injury.

3.To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to water or moisture. Do not place any objects filled with liquid, such as vases on the loudspeaker or near it.

4. Note that the amplifier is not completely disconnected from the AC mains service unless the mains power cord is removed from the amplifier or the mains outlet.

5.Free flow of air behind the loudspeaker is necessary to maintain sufficient cooling. Do not obstruct airflow around the loudspeakers.

WARNING!

Genelec 8040A and 8050A loudspeakers are capable of producing sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, which may cause permanent hearing damage.

8040A Accessories

 

Order code

Floor stand black

8000-400

Wall mount black (Omnimount)

8040-404-B

Ceiling mount black

8040-405-B

(Omnimount)

 

Wall mount black (K&M)

8000-401

Soft carrying bag for two

8040-420

monitors

 

8050A Accessories

 

Order code

Floor stand black

8000-400

Wall mount black (Omnimount)

8050-404-B

Ceiling mount black

8050-405-B

(Omnimount)

 

Soft carrying bag for one

8050-420

monitor