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  • Page 1 GLM 4 System Operating Manual Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 2 of 87 Table of Contents Introduction ..........................5 Glossary ..........................6 System Components ........................ 8 SAM Monitors ........................8 SAM Subwoofers ......................8 Adaptive Woofer System ....................8 Genelec Network Adapter ....................8 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager Software .................
  • Page 3 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 3 of 87 By-passing bass management ..................41 Calibrated/Not Calibrated button ..................41 Solo/mute/info/edit drop-down selection................41 6.10 GLM Adapter icon ......................41 6.11 ‘Play All’ button ....................... 41 6.12 Status and setup name indications ................. 42 6.13 Keyboard short-cuts ......................
  • Page 4 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 4 of 87 Descriptions of the Acoustical Settings ................63 8.2.1 Level and time-of-flight correction Controls in Monitors and Subwoofer ....64 8.2.2 Room Response Equalizer Controls ................ 64 8.2.3 Acoustic editor and scoring system for woofer systems ...........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    We are also ready to help you at any time. GLM software provides the link to Genelec, in the case you have specific questions, or you need support. For support, first contact your local dealer.

  • Page 6: Glossary

    Graphically presents a number of monitors/subwoofers on the GLM network, typically assigned such that it describes their physical locations. Smart Active Monitoring technology by Genelec. SE7261 Genelec SAM subwoofer that acts as a centralized processing unit also for 8130 digital input monitors (non-SAM monitors by Genelec).
  • Page 7 All monitors are initially in this stack. They are moved during the layout creation onto the Layout Grid. W371 Adaptive Woofer System, used with The Ones three-way coaxial monitors. WooferCal Genelec automatic room response calibration method for the Adaptive Woofer System.

  • Page 8: System Components

    3.4 Genelec Network Adapter Genelec GLM Network Adapter (8300-416) connects SAM monitor systems to a USB interface in a computer, operates as the audio interface for the measurement microphone, and as the master for the stand-alone volume control function.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    To set up a monitoring system you will need monitors and subwoofers, audio signal cables, GLM management network cables, GLM network adapter, GLM measurement microphone, and GLM 4 software. To set up a Genelec SAM system, ...

  • Page 10: Cabling For Audio Signals

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 10 of 87 Figure 1. Place monitors symmetrically relative to the walls. Point the acoustical axes towards the listening position. 4.2 Cabling for Audio Signals Run all audio cables from the audio source to the monitors. When a subwoofer is used, run the same signal to the monitor and the subwoofer.

  • Page 11: Analog Stereo - Woofer System

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 11 of 87 Figure 2. Analog stereo cabling. 4.2.2 Analog Stereo - Woofer System Before cabling, turn off the power in all monitors.  connect a cable from the source (left channel) to the left woofer system ANALOG IN.

  • Page 12: Analog Stereo With A Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 12 of 87 4.2.3 Analog Stereo with a Subwoofer Before cabling, turn off the power in all monitors and subwoofers.  connect (Left) audio cable from the source to the subwoofer connector ANALOG IN 1.
  • Page 13 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 13 of 87 Figure 5. An example of analog 5.1 system cabling...

  • Page 14: Digital Audio, Stereo With A Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 14 of 87 4.2.5 Digital Audio, Stereo with a Subwoofer Before cabling, turn off the power in all monitors and subwoofers. An example of the audio cabling for AES/EBU digital audio is shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 15: Adaptive Woofer System In A Multichannel Setup

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 15 of 87 Figure 7. Digital stereo adaptive woofer system cabling. 4.2.7 Adaptive Woofer System in a multichannel setup The adaptive woofer system can be used in any multichannel setup, but there are some considerations.

  • Page 16: Digital Audio 5.1 With A 7300 Series Subwoofer With 9301

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 16 of 87 4.2.8 Digital Audio 5.1 with a 7300 Series Subwoofer with 9301 Before cabling, turn off the power in all monitors and subwoofers. 7300 series subwoofers have one (stereo) input for AES/EBU digital audio, and 9301 Multichannel AES/EBU Interface is needed to expand the connectivity for AES/EBU to the subwoofer.

  • Page 17: Digital Audio 5.1 With 7200 Series Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 17 of 87 Figure 8. An example of an AES/EBU digital audio surround cabling with 7300 series subwoofer and 9301. 4.2.9 Digital Audio 5.1 with 7200 Series Subwoofer Before cabling, turn off the power in all monitors and subwoofers. An example of the audio cabling for AES/EBU digital audio is shown in Figure 9.
  • Page 18 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 18 of 87  from the right monitor ‘DIGITAL OUT’ to left monitor ‘DIGITAL IN’ Surround Left/Right channel pair  from the AES/EBU output of the audio source to the subwoofer ‘DIGITAL INPUT 2’...

  • Page 19: Digital Audio, Stereo With A Se7261 Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 19 of 87 Figure 9. An example of an AES/EBU digital audio surround cabling with 7200 Series subwoofer 4.2.10 Digital Audio, Stereo with a SE7261 Subwoofer Before cabling, turn off the power in all monitors and subwoofers. An example of the audio cabling for AES/EBU digital audio is shown in Figure 10.

  • Page 20: Digital Audio 5.1 With A Se7261 Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 20 of 87 Select the following digital audio channels for the monitor:  on the left monitor turn ON digital audio channel A  on the right monitor turn ON digital audio channel B Figure 10.
  • Page 21 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 21 of 87  from the AES/EBU output of the audio source to the subwoofer ‘DIGITAL INPUT2’ connector  from the subwoofer ‘DIGITAL OUTPUT2’ to the surround right monitor ‘DIGITAL IN’...
  • Page 22 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 22 of 87 Figure 11. An example of an AES/EBU digital audio surround cabling with SE7261 and digital channel selections for each monitor.

  • Page 23: Cabling Of The Glm Management Network

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 23 of 87 4.3 Cabling of the GLM Management network The GLM management network cabling is very easy. Connect the GLM adapter (8300-416) to the computer USB port using the supplied USB cable, avoid using an USB -hub if possible. Connect the GLM adapter to all SAM monitors and subwoofers in daisy-chain fashion (Figure 12) using the network cables supplied with each monitor and subwoofer.

  • Page 24: Downloading And Installing Glm Software

    In order to download, you will be asked to give your email address and some contact information. This is very useful as it enables Genelec to support you later. It is not possible to download the package without a valid email address. You will receive a download link into your personal email.

  • Page 25: Updating The 'Mic Serial' Microphone Calibration Data

    In order to download, you will be asked to give your email address and some contact information. This is very useful as it enables Genelec to support you later. It is not possible to download the package without a valid email address. You will receive a download link into your personal email.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Local Glm Autocal Processing

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 26 of 87 4.5.2 Selecting the Local GLM AutoCal processing When you enter the AutoCal calibration, look for the ‘Local AutoCal’ selection. Once the local AutoCal Package has been installed, this option can be selected. Only select this option if the computer cannot ever be connected to the Internet, even temporarily.

  • Page 27: Creating A System Layout And Calibrating A System

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 27 of 87 5 Creating a System Layout and Calibrating a System Before launching the GLM software after installation, stop or mute the audio source, ensure that all monitors and subwoofers are connected to the GLM network and are powered on.
  • Page 28 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 28 of 87 Figure 14. Drag and drop the monitor icons onto the layout grid to build a system layout To place, drag a monitor or subwoofer icon from the stack to the layout grid on the right and drop it to the position that matches its position in the room.
  • Page 29 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 29 of 87 Figure 15. An example of completed placement showing an empty ‘UnPlaced’ monitor stack When dragging the icon with the mouse, the monitor loudspeaker will play an identification tone and flash its front panel LED.

  • Page 30: Creating A Sam Monitor Group

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 30 of 87 5.2 Creating a SAM Monitor Group A group preset is a set of monitors and subwoofers that reproduce audio together. A group preset contains input and acoustic settings to optimize all monitors and subwoofers active within the group.

  • Page 31: Automatic Calibration Using Glm Autocal

    Figure 17. Steps to setup a group settings. 5.3 Automatic Calibration Using GLM AutoCal GLM AutoCal is a powerful monitoring system calibration algorithm running in the Genelec Cloud. Sweeps are generated by each monitor in a group. Responses are recorded with the GLM measurement microphone into your computer.
  • Page 32 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 32 of 87 calibration. Then, to quickly load setting for each position, select a group in the GLM software, and this loads all acoustic settings specific to this calibrated position.

  • Page 33: Aligning Subwoofer Phase With Glm Autophase

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 33 of 87 Figure 18. Steps in running the AutoCal automatic system calibration process See section Advanced use of AutoCal for more detailed information on the calibration process. 5.4 Aligning Subwoofer Phase with GLM AutoPhase...

  • Page 34: Automatic Calibration Of The Adaptive Woofer System Glm Woofercal

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 34 of 87 Figure 19. Steps in running the AutoPhase automatic phase calibration process For more detailed information, see the section on Advanced use of AutoPhase. 5.5 Automatic Calibration of the Adaptive Woofer System GLM WooferCal For a system containing Adaptive Woofer Systems (WS), the first part of the calibration (calibrating the main monitor) is the same as that shown in Automatic Calibration Using GLM AutoCal.
  • Page 35 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 35 of 87 The default setting (150Hz to 250Hz) should be suitable under most conditions, however, if listening at particularly short distances, if the monitor is separated from the Adaptive Woofer System (i.e.
  • Page 36 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 36 of 87 In this mode, the two drivers within the W371 unit are measured individually, and the operating range of each individual unit determined by evaluating the quality of the responses – with the driver having the best response quality chosen to operate in that range.
  • Page 37 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 37 of 87 Back, side and floor reduction modes. The 3 remaining modes of operation are the ‘null modes’. In these modes, individual filter sets are recalled, that provide directivity patterns that have been optimised to provide reduced output in the direction of primary reflections from the floor, back wall (behind the speaker) and side wall.

  • Page 38: Basic Use Of Glm

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 38 of 87 6 Basic Use of GLM The main page of the GLM software offers the basic monitoring system controls (Figure 22) 1. System level 2. Selection and activation of group presets 3.

  • Page 39: Selecting Monitoring Situations Using Group Preset Buttons

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 39 of 87 Figure 22. GLM software main page. 6.1 Selecting monitoring situations using Group Preset Buttons A group preset is activated by clicking on the group preset button. When the group is selected, ...

  • Page 40: System Level Indications

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 40 of 87 6.3 System level indications The system level is indicated at the top of the system level fader. The level can be set by editing the figure shown and by adjusting the volume fader.

  • Page 41: By-Passing Bass Management

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 41 of 87 6.7 By-passing bass management The bass management system directs the low frequencies to subwoofer(s), enabling more flexible monitor placement and improved low frequency consistency in the room.

  • Page 42: Status And Setup Name Indications

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 42 of 87 6.12 Status and setup name indications On the main page top right corner, the GLM management network status and the selected system setup file are indicated. GLM management network status can be indicated as ...

  • Page 43: Advanced Use Of Glm

    NOTE: The imported GLM 4 formatted setup file cannot be opened in the GLM 3. Retain the original GLM 3 setup file for that purpose. Follow these steps: 1. Open the GLM 4 main page (to do this, at least one setup with GLM4 must have been created)

  • Page 44: Calibration Of Spl To Loudness Standards

    Figure 24. Selecting a setup to be imported from the GLM 3 setup folder. 4. The GLM 3 setup has now been imported into GLM 4. All settings except the layout remain the same in the imported file. This includes the acoustic settings, groups etc. The loudspeakers and subwoofers in the layout are placed automatically into the new hive format in GLM 4.
  • Page 45 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 45 of 87 Before running the absolute SPL listening level calibration, the in-room frequency response compensation for each monitor and subwoofer and alignment of the playback levels and times of flight for audio between monitors in the system should be completed first by running GLM AutoCal.
  • Page 46 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 46 of 87 Figure 26.The standard loudness SPL calibration.  After calibration, click the ‘Confirm’ button to save the results and return to the main page. After SPL calibration, the main page level control starts displaying the level on dBSPL scale, and the preset levels change to show dBSPL units.

  • Page 47: Maximum Number Of Group Presets

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 47 of 87 Figure 27. Calibrated SPL level set to the Preset 1 and absolute dB SPL scale enabled. To remove a Standard SPL calibration, open the calibration page and select the ‘Remove Calibration’...

  • Page 48: Creating A New System Setup File

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 48 of 87 7.4 Creating a New System Setup File A new system setup file is created by selecting the ‘File | New’ menu command. This starts the system definition process where you create new groups and then run the AutoCal calibration for the new groups.
  • Page 49 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 49 of 87 ‘Save to Cloud’ popups the save dialog window to save the current system setup to Cloud (Must be logged in to GLM Cloud). ‘Import GLM 3 Setup…’ popups the open dialog window to import GLM 3 system setup files.
  • Page 50 ‘Get Support’ popups the GLM Support Request window to describe the problem and send it to Genelec support team (Must be logged in to GLM Cloud, see ‘User : Login’ menu). ‘Export Setup to Desktop’ creates zip –file to the desktop.

  • Page 51: Cloud Account Login

    With the valid user account, log-in at the ‘User’ menu by selecting the ‘Login’ menu item. Logging in To log in to the Genelec Cloud, type your user name and password to the Genelec community. Figure 28. Login to Genelec Community window.

  • Page 52: Standalone Startup Level

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 52 of 87 7.9 Standalone Startup Level By default, SAM subwoofers and monitors start up at the maximum output level. This is the output level that get when adjusting the master level setting to the maximum (0 dB) in the GLM user interface.

  • Page 53: Access To Monitor And Subwoofer Acoustic Settings

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 53 of 87  Acoustic editor and scoring system for woofer systems chapter)  Input(s) In used : Analog input or the digital audio subframe selected for reproduction  Firmware Version : to view firmware version for each monitor and subwoofer. Firmware update button enabled if an update available.

  • Page 54: Group Settings, Advanced Use

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 54 of 87  the bass management filter crossover frequency has changed  when there have been significant structural changes in the room (tables or other furniture have been moved or there has been structural changes to the walls, ceiling, or floor) ...

  • Page 55: Access To Group Preset Settings

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 55 of 87  monitoring level setting for the group (this can be used e.g. as a monitoring level preset for the group)  system delay (this can delay the whole reproduction system, for example to synchronize the whole group/audio system with a video presentation) 7.14.1 Access to Group Preset Settings...

  • Page 56: Bass Management

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 56 of 87 7.14.4 Bass Management The Bass Management Filter (subwoofer crossover frequency) is normally set globally in the group settings. When the Bass Management setting is marked ‘global’, the Bass Management Filter setting is applied to all monitors in the group.

  • Page 57: Monitor Name

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 57 of 87  determine if the subwoofer crossover frequency is globally the same for the whole group or specific to the product (monitor or subwoofer) only For subwoofers, you can also ...

  • Page 58: Bass Management

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 58 of 87 For AES/EBU digital audio, the channel assignment needs attention. Typically AES/EBU cables carry two channels of audio, called subframes A and B. In a stereo system the subframe A is usually assigned to the left channel and the subframe B to the right channel.

  • Page 59: Multipoint Calibration

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 59 of 87 7.15.1 MultiPoint calibration GLM supports unlimited number of microphone positions in the ‘MultiPoint’ mode. The steps of a MultiPoint calibration are  select ‘MultiPoint’ in the AutoCal window (additional microphone positions can be measured after the primary position) ...

  • Page 60: Reviewing The Autocal Result

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 60 of 87 7.15.2 Reviewing the AutoCal result After the AutoCal measurement and calculation process has completed, you can review and evaluate the resulting frequency response compensations. Click on each monitor and subwoofer to review the measurements (red curve), corrections (blue curve), and compensated (green curve) responses in the graph window.

  • Page 61: The Steps To Run Autophase

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 61 of 87 7.16.2 The steps to run AutoPhase The steps to run AutoPhase are  before you start, select the Bass Management Filter frequency (see group settings)  select the subwoofer to be AutoPhased by clicking on the subwoofer icon ...

  • Page 62: Editing Acoustic Calibrations

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 62 of 87 8 Editing Acoustic Calibrations 8.1 Acoustic Editors Acoustic settings editor opens with a right-click on the monitor or subwoofer icon in the monitor group hive view. Using the right click (Windows) or Control-Click (Mac) and select the ‘Acoustic Editor’...

  • Page 63: Descriptions Of The Acoustical Settings

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 63 of 87 8.2 Descriptions of the Acoustical Settings Table 2. Acoustical settings Setting Description View Frequency Click on the monitor/subwoofer in the monitor response graphs group hive view. Using the right click (Windows) or Control-Click (Mac) and select the ‘Acoustic Editor’...

  • Page 64: Level And Time-Of-Flight Correction Controls In Monitors And Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 64 of 87 Setting Description View Level and delay Sensitivity adjustment (level). Time-of-Flight compensation. Room Response Low frequency shelving filters (1-2). High Equalizer Filters frequency shelving filters (3-4). Parametric notch filters (5-20).

  • Page 65: Acoustic Editor And Scoring System For Woofer Systems

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 65 of 87 The room response equalization filters are automatically set by the GLM AutoCal, but all settings are available for manual review, evaluation, and editing. Figure 36. Room response equalizer controls The parameter values can be toggled up and down with the arrow + and - buttons.
  • Page 66 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 66 of 87 Figure 37. Acoustic editor for Woofer Systems and info on the Flatness and Correlation for Woofer Systems In the acoustic editor of each WS/monitor pair, the following information (exclusive to Adaptive Woofer System systems) can be found: Paired with: The main monitor that the individual WS was paired with for calibration.
  • Page 67 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 67 of 87 User controls: In order to preserve the complex interaction between units, following calibration, the woofer system and main monitor are paired together as a single unit. This means that the two units cannot be controlled individually.

  • Page 68: Sound Character Profiler

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 68 of 87 8.3 Sound Character Profiler The Sound Character Profiler (SCP) can be accessed via the ‘Group Presets’ menu item ‘Sound Character Profiler’. If you feel the overall spectral balance of your system needs adjustment, i.e.

  • Page 69: Stand-Alone Operation

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 69 of 87 9 Stand-Alone Operation SAM monitors and subwoofers are set up and calibrated using GLM management network and GLM user interface software. After setup, monitors, subwoofers and the GLM adapter can also operate without having a computer connected to the GLM adapter.
  • Page 70 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 70 of 87 Figure 39. Store Group Settings page Support for LED Disable and Input selections is not available in the following products: 7260A, 7261A, 7270A, 7271A, 8240A, 8250A, 8260A, 8351A, 1238CF, 1237A, 1238A, 1238AC, 1238DF, 1234A, 1234AC, 1236A...

  • Page 71: Using A Usb Power Supply

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 71 of 87 9.2 Using a USB power supply The hardware volume controller can also be used for adjusting the sound level when the computer is detached from the GLM adapter. When this is done, the GLM adapter must be powered with a standard USB power supply.

  • Page 72: Wireless Volume Controllers

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 72 of 87 Figure 41. GLM Network Adapter connections from left to right, USB to computer or to USB power supply, hardware level controller input, GLM measurement microphone input, GLM network and terminator connectors.

  • Page 73: Additional Information

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 73 of 87 10 Additional Information 10.1 GLM display indications summary Table 3. Display indications summary Icon Icon action Device LED Meaning and solution action Steady Steady green Device is working normally and...
  • Page 74 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 74 of 87 Icon Icon action Device LED Meaning and solution action Network adapter is connected and all loudspeakers in the group online. Network adapter Loudpeaker(s) may be turned is connected and...

  • Page 75: Monitor And Subwoofer Led Light Indications Summary

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 75 of 87 10.2 Monitor and subwoofer LED light indications summary Table 4. Monitor and subwoofer LED indications summary Device LED action Meaning Steady green Normal state Slowly blinking green...
  • Page 76 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 76 of 87 Figure 43. Griffin Powermate USB controller...

  • Page 77: Level-Aligning Subwoofers Reproducing The Same Signal

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 77 of 87 10.4 Level-Aligning Subwoofers Reproducing the Same Signal When several subwoofers reproduce the same channels, the low frequency output by those subwoofers will sum and elevate the output level. After the AutoCal and AutoPhase, the output levels of all the subwoofers reproducing the same signal must be adjusted down.
  • Page 78 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 78 of 87 Figure 45. Dual subwoofers with the analogue signal. Figure 46. Dual subwoofers with the AES/EBU signal.

  • Page 79: Frequently Asked Questions

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 79 of 87 11 Frequently Asked Questions 11.1 Why do ID tones vary in different system configurations? Different SAM monitors generate different identification tones. The identification tones are listed in the table below.

  • Page 80: How To Compare A Calibrated And Uncalibrated Sam System

    ‘Group | Add Group’. Name the new group and make the necessary edits to it and click the ‘Confirm Group’ button. Next, place the Genelec calibration microphone at the second listening position and run calibration by double-clicking on the measurement microphone icon.

  • Page 81: What Does Iss Mean

    11.7 What does ISS mean? ISS a Genelec trademark and it refers to Intelligent Signal Sensing. ISS will put monitors or subwoofers to a low power consumption state when there is no audio or control signal detected for a certain period.

  • Page 82: What Is The "Not Used In This Setup" Bin In The Layout Page

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 82 of 87 subwoofer. Set and store ISS settings with the other group settings from ’Store Group Settings’ page clicking ’Group : Store Group Settings’ menu command. Notes:  GLM network communication and AES/EBU digital audio clock will wake up / keep active the SAM monitor or subwoofer.
  • Page 83 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 83 of 87 2. Drag the 7360, 7370 or 7380 off the Stack and place in on the Grid. Press “Confirm Layout” 3. Then on the Group Define page check the box marked “High Pass analog outputs 85Hz”.

  • Page 84: Can I Use Sam Monitors In 3D Immersive Audio Systems

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 84 of 87 11.14 Can I use SAM monitors in 3D Immersive Audio Systems? Yes. The immersive audio systems are very easy to setup and calibrate with SAM monitors and subwoofers.
  • Page 85 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 85 of 87 After all monitors and subwoofers are placed in the grid, confirm the layout by clicking the ‘Confirm Layout’ key. After confirmation, monitors should be shown comparable to the picture below. GLM assigns default names to monitors and ‘Top Front Left’...
  • Page 86 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 4 - System Operating Manual page 86 of 87 Atmos works like other multichannel or immersive systems, so no special operations are needed in GLM. Autocal compensates room responses, level and time of flight differences automatically; and...
  • Page 87 In Japan 8660 Skanderborg Genelec Japan Inc Denmark 2-22-21 Akasaka Phone +45 71 741 641 Minato-ku Email denmark@genelec.com JP-107-0052 Tokyo Japan Phone +81 3 6441 0591 Email genelec.japan@genelec.com Genelec Document D0183R003. Copyright Genelec Oy, 11 2020. All data subject to change.

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