Genelec 8010A Operating Manual

Operating Manual
General description
The bi-amplified Genelec 8010A is an extremely
compact two-way active monitoring loudspeaker
designed for professional applications. It con-
tains drivers, power amplifiers, active crossover
filters and protection circuitry. The MDE™ (Mini-
mum Diffraction Enclosure™) enclosure is made
of die-cast aluminium and shaped to reduce edge
diffraction. Combined with the advanced Direc-
tivity Control Waveguide
provides excellent frequency balance in difficult
acoustic environments. If necessary, the bass re-
sponse of 8010A can be extended with a Genelec
subwoofer.
Packing contents
Each 8010A is supplied with a mains cable and
this operating manual.
Mounting considerations
Align the monitors correctly
Always place monitors so that their acoustic
axes converge at ear height at the listening posi-
tion (see Figures 1 and 2). Vertical orientation of
monitors is preferred, as it minimises acoustical
cancellation problems around the crossover fre-
quency.
Maintain symmetry
Check that the monitors are placed symmetrically
and at equal distance from the listening position.
If possible, place the monitors so that the listen-
ing position is on the centerline of the room and
the monitors are at an equal distance from the
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room centerline.
Minimise reflections
Acoustic reflections from objects close to the
monitors, like desks, cabinets, computer moni-
tors etc. can cause unwanted colouration and
blurring of the sound image. These reflections
can be minimised by placing the monitor away
from such surfaces.
Minimum clearances
If the monitor is installed in a restricted space
such as a cabinet or integrated into a wall struc-
ture, sufficient cooling for the amplifier and func-
tioning of the reflex port must be ensured.
A minimum clearance of 2.5 centimeters (1 in)
behind, above and on sides of the monitor must
be found. The space adjacent to the amplifier
must either be ventilated or sufficiently large to
dissipate heat so that the ambient temperature
does not rise above 35 degrees Celsius (95°F)
Connections
Connect the mains cables only after you have
completed connecting audio signal cabling.
The 8010A has a balanced XLR 7 kOhm audio
input connector. It can also be connected to an
unbalanced RCA line level audio source with a
suitable adapter cable your Genelec dealer can
provide. As the 8010A contains amplifiers, no
power amplifier is needed. Never connect 8010A
to the loudspeaker outputs of a power amplifier,
integrated amplifier, or receiver.
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