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  • Page 1 GLM 5 System Operating Manual Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 2 of 108 Table of Contents Introduction ..........................6 Glossary ............................. 7 System Components ........................9 3.1 UNIO Concept ........................9 3.2 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager Software ................9 3.3 Genelec 9320 SAM Reference Controller ................9 3.4...
  • Page 3 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 3 of 108 6.3 System level indications ....................45 6.4 System Mute and Dim ....................... 45 6.5 Standardised Level Presets ....................45 6.6 Calibrated Level Selection ....................46 6.7 By-passing Bass Management ..................47 6.8...
  • Page 4 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 4 of 108 7.17.8.7 Digital Input using 9301 and 9401 interface devices .......... 72 7.17.8.8 Bass Management ....................73 7.17.8.9 Phase Align ......................73 7.17.8.10 Woofer System Align ..................73 7.17.8.11 LFE Channel ......................
  • Page 5 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 5 of 108 11.8 What does ISS mean? ....................101 11.9 Can I power up and shut down the SAM system with GLM? .......... 101 11.10 Why are my monitors not going into ISS state? .............. 102 11.11 What is the “Not used in this setup”...

  • Page 6: Introduction

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

  • Page 7: Glossary

    ID number are calibrated as a symmetric group. Digital IN AES/EBU digital audio input on an XLR input. Digital OUT AES/EBU digital audio output on an XLR output. Genelec Cloud Genelec services accessible over the Internet. The services are available at the MyGenelec account (https://my.genelec.com/).
  • Page 8 Smart Active Monitoring technology by Genelec. SE7261 Genelec SAM Subwoofer that includes a separate centralised signal processing unit for 8130 digital input monitors (which are non-SAM monitors by Genelec). Stack Software window displaying the collection of icons for the currently unassigned monitors.

  • Page 9: System Components

    9320A SAM Reference Controller as the basic building block for a monitoring system build. The Genelec 9320A SAM Reference Controller connects to a USB interface on a computer, enables GLM software to manage SAM Monitoring systems, offers physical volume control for the complete monitoring system, operates as the audio interface for analogue and AES/EBU monitors, and offers a measurement microphone interface for system measurements and calibration.

  • Page 10: Genelec Network Adapter

    3.8 Aural ID Technology integration In the area of headphone-based monitoring, Genelec Aural ID Technology enables you to access your personal directional hearing characteristics in the form of your own Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF) and to use this with the Aural ID Plug-In and Aural ID Stand-Alone processing methods.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    (power down, then power up) while the ‘Stored’ DIP is set to the ON position. • Create a personal account at https://my.genelec.com. If you already have a personal MyGenelec account, log into your account to download software, get support, and register your products.

  • Page 12: Cabling For Audio Signals

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 12 of 108 Figure 1. Place monitors symmetrically relative to the walls. Point each monitor's acoustical axis 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 13: Analogue Stereo - Woofer System

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 13 of 108 Figure 2. Analogue stereo cabling. 4.2.2 Analogue Stereo - Woofer System Before cabling, turn off the power on all monitors. • Connect a cable from the source (left channel) to the left Woofer System 'ANALOG IN'.

  • Page 14: Analogue Stereo With A Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 14 of 108 4.2.3 Analogue Stereo with a Subwoofer Before cabling, turn off the power on all monitors and subwoofers. • Connect (Left) audio cable from the source to the subwoofer connector 'ANALOG IN 1'.
  • Page 15 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 15 of 108 Figure 5. An example of analogue 5.1 system cabling.

  • Page 16: Digital Audio, Stereo With A Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 16 of 108 4.2.5 Digital Audio, Stereo with a Subwoofer Before cabling, turn off the power on all monitors and subwoofers. An example of the audio cabling for AES/EBU digital audio is shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 17: Adaptive Woofer System In A Multichannel Setup

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 17 of 108 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 18: Digital Audio 5.1 With A 7300 Series Subwoofer With 9301

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 18 of 108 4.2.8 Digital Audio 5.1 with a 7300 Series Subwoofer with 9301 Before cabling, turn off the power on all monitors and subwoofers. 7300 series subwoofers have one (stereo) input for AES/EBU digital audio, so a 9301 Multichannel AES/EBU Interface is needed to expand the AES/EBU connectivity of the subwoofer.

  • Page 19: Digital Audio 5.1 With 7200 Series Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 19 of 108 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 on all monitors and subwoofers. An example of the audio cabling for AES/EBU digital audio is shown in Figure 9.
  • Page 20 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 20 of 108 • 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 21: Digital Audio, Stereo With A Se7261 Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 21 of 108 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 on all monitors and subwoofers. An example of the audio cabling for AES/EBU digital audio is shown in Figure 10.

  • Page 22: Digital Audio 5.1 With A Se7261 Subwoofer

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 22 of 108 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.
  • Page 23 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 23 of 108 • From the AES/EBU output of the audio source to the subwoofer ‘DIGITAL INPUT 2’. connector. • From the subwoofer ‘DIGITAL OUTPUT 2’ to the surround right monitor ‘DIGITAL IN’.
  • Page 24 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 24 of 108 Figure 11. An example of an AES/EBU digital audio surround cabling with SE7261 and digital channel selections for each monitor.

  • Page 25: Cabling The Glm Management Network

    4.3 Cabling the GLM Management Network The GLM Management Network cabling gives GLM software visibility of and access to all the monitors and subwoofers in your setup. Genelec recommends having the GLM Management Network always connected. Connect the 9320A SAM Reference Controller or GLM Adapter (8300-416) to the computer USB port using the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 26 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 26 of 108 Figure 12. Connections of GLM Management Network, measurement microphone and computer. Table 1. Connections on the GLM Network Adapter (from left to right). Connector USB (type B)

  • Page 27: Downloading And Installing Glm Software

    27 of 108 4.4 Downloading and Installing GLM Software The GLM software is needed to set up, calibrate and manage Genelec SAM Monitoring systems. The software can be downloaded at https://my.genelec.com/. Once logged in to MyGenelec, look for GLM under the 'Software' section.

  • Page 28: Downloading And Installing Local Autocal Calibration

    Look for the ‘Software' section and find GLM. In order to access MyGenelec and download GLM, you will need to create a MyGenelec account and provide a small amount of personal information. This is very useful as it enables Genelec to support you later.

  • Page 29: Using Local Glm Autocal

    Only select the Local AutoCal option if the computer cannot ever be connected to the internet – even temporarily. When you run Local AutoCal there is no way for Genelec to offer you updates to the software, including the Local AutoCal calculation algorithms. This may cause issues if you later install new devices or loudspeakers that are not supported by your GLM version.

  • Page 30: Creating A System Layout And Calibrating A System

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 30 of 108 5 Creating a System Layout and Calibrating a System Before launching the GLM software after installation, stop or mute the audio source and ensure that all monitors and subwoofers are connected to the GLM network and powered on.
  • Page 31 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 31 of 108 Figure 14. Drag and drop the monitor icons onto the layout grid to build a system layout. To make a placement, 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 32 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 32 of 108 Figure 15. An example of completed placement showing an empty ‘UnPlaced’ monitor stack. When dragging the icon with the mouse, the monitor will play an identification tone and flash its front panel LED.

  • Page 33: Creating A Sam Monitor Group

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 33 of 108 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 optimise all monitors and subwoofers active within the Group.

  • Page 34: Automatic Calibration Using Glm Autocal

    Figure 17. Steps to define group settings. 5.3 Automatic Calibration Using GLM AutoCal GLM AutoCal is a powerful SAM Monitoring system calibration algorithm running on the Genelec Cloud. Sweeps are generated by each monitor in a group. Responses are recorded into your computer with the GLM Measurement Microphone.
  • Page 35 Cloud AutoCal 2 uploads your measurement data to the Genelec Cloud for optimisation, and the calculations are always done on Genelec Cloud using the newest AutoCal algorithm. Local AutoCal selection is available after the Local AutoCal calculation package has been installed.
  • Page 36 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 36 of 108 in to Genelec Cloud using your credentials, then return to calibration. Click the ‘Measure’ button to start the measurement. • All monitors and subwoofers will be measured.

  • Page 37: Automatic Calibration Of The Adaptive Woofer System Glm Woofercal

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 37 of 108 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 Automatic Calibration of the Adaptive Woofer System GLM WooferCal...
  • Page 38 It is also the fastest and most accurate method. Cloud AutoCal 2 uploads your measurement data to Genelec Cloud for optimisation and the calculations are always done on Genelec Cloud using the newest AutoCal algorithm. Please note that The WooferCal algorithm is only available on the Genelec Cloud.
  • Page 39 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 39 of 108 Figure 19. Adaptive Woofer System calibration. Description of the different operating modes: The Woofer System has 5 different calibration modes: Complementary, Continued Directivity and three null modes.
  • Page 40 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 40 of 108 Back, side and floor reduction modes. The 3 remaining modes of operation locate a null in the woofer system response to a certain direction. In these modes, individual filter sets are recalled to provide directivity patterns that have been optimised to provide reduced output (i.e.

  • Page 41: Aligning Subwoofer Phase With Glm Autophase

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 41 of 108 5.5 Aligning Subwoofer Phase with GLM AutoPhase The purpose of GLM AutoPhase is to set the subwoofer phase correctly at the crossover frequency in relation to a selected monitor so that the combined response of the subwoofer-monitor system is flat across the crossover frequency region.
  • Page 42 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 42 of 108 Figure 21. Steps in running the AutoPhase automatic phase calibration process. For more detailed information, see the section on Advanced use of AutoPhase.

  • Page 43: Basic Use Of Glm

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 43 of 108 6 Basic Use of GLM The main page of GLM software offers the basic monitoring system controls (Figure 22): 1. System level. 2. Mute, mute all. 3. Dim (-20 dB).

  • Page 44: Selecting Monitoring Situations Using Group Preset Buttons

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 44 of 108 13. 9320A Reference Controller output selection buttons. Not visible when using GLM Adapter. 14. The network connection and system power status. To login to MyGenelec, click the networks status icon and to shutdown/power-up the system, click the power button.

  • Page 45: System Level Indications

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 45 of 108 The system level setting is shared across all Group Presets. To compensate level differences between the Group Presets, the group sensitivity on the Group Settings page can be adjusted. The Group sensitivity can also be used to limit the maximum level of the system, enabling the whole master level fader range to be used.

  • Page 46: Calibrated Level Selection

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 46 of 108 6.6 Calibrated Level Selection This control can be set to allow quick access to a standardised SPL level guided by one of the existing loudness standards, allowing accurate subjective evaluation of the audio content for that use case.

  • Page 47: By-Passing Bass Management

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 47 of 108 Category and purpose Room Volume dB SPL (1000 cubic feet) > 20 I, II, III Main monitoring rooms 10 < 20 5 < 10 1.5 < 5 <...

  • Page 48: Glm Adapter Icon

    6.12 Status indications On the main page top-right corner, the status of the network connection to the Genelec Cloud and GLM power management are indicated. The network status can be indicated as: •...
  • Page 49 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 49 of 108 When the keyboard shortcuts appear to be inactive, click to some other window or outside the GLM window, and then return to GLM to activate the short-cut keys.

  • Page 50: Advanced Use Of Glm

    7.1 Importing GLM 4 Setups GLM 4 Setup files can be imported into GLM 5. The import function will import the selected GLM 4 Setup file so that the original GLM 4 Setup file remains unchanged and can be still used with GLM 4.

  • Page 51: Calibration Of Spl To Loudness Standards

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 51 of 108 The imported Setup will be stored using the same file name but into the GLM 5 Setup file working space, so the original GLM Setup file is not over-written.
  • Page 52 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 52 of 108 subwoofer phase. You typically do this when creating a new ‘Group’, using the ‘Group Preset’ menu item, ‘Add’ Group command, or by re-calibrating an existing Group using the ‘Group Preset’...
  • Page 53 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 53 of 108 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 the dBSPL scale and the preset levels change to show dBSPL units.

  • Page 54: Test Controls

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 54 of 108 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 55: Maximum Number Of Group Presets

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 55 of 108 7.4 Maximum Number of Group Presets Each system setup file can contain up to ten (10) Group Presets. You can create a new Group Preset with the ‘Group Preset | Add’ menu command or the ‘Group Preset | Duplicate’ menu command.

  • Page 56: Solo And Mute Pop-Up Window Controls

    ‘Save’ saves the settings into the current system Setup file. ‘Save As…’ saves the current system Setup with a new Setup file. ‘Open from Cloud’ loads a system Setup file from Genelec Cloud. To do this, you must be logged in to Genelec Cloud.
  • Page 57 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 57 of 108 Group Preset The Group Preset menu is used to control settings at the group level. ‘Add’ creates a new Group Preset to the system Setup and opens the Group definition page.
  • Page 58 ‘Enable USB Controller’ enables the Griffin USB Powermate for control of level and mute. ‘Enable RF Remote’ enables the Genelec 9101 RF Remote Controller for control of level and mute. 9101 will work with GLM Network Adapter or 9320A Reference Controller.
  • Page 59 ‘Product Registration’ provides easy access to product registration for the monitors. Only available if logged in to MyGenelec. ‘Get Support’ provides easy access to Genelec Support. Only available if logged in to MyGenelec. Help ‘GLM Manual’ opens GLM PDF operating manual.

  • Page 60: Cloud Account Login

    User information and logout Selecting the ‘Services’ menu by selecting the ‘MeGenelec (emailaddress)’ menu item will display your MyGenelec information page when you are logged in. To log out from the Genelec Cloud, click the ‘Logout’ button on the MyGenelec information page.

  • Page 61: Standalone Startup Level

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 61 of 108 7.10 Standalone Startup Level By default, SAM Subwoofers and Monitors start up at the maximum output level. This is the output level achieved when the master level is adjusted to its maximum (0 dB) setting in the GLM user interface.
  • Page 62 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 62 of 108 • Bass Management: Subwoofer crossover frequency. • WS Crossover: W371 woofer system to monitors crossover frequency. Mode: to view the woofer system mode. • Acoustic editor and scoring system for woofer systems chapter) •...

  • Page 63: Access To Monitor And Subwoofer Acoustic Settings

    The GRADE Report is a Genelec Cloud service. It is available after you have logged in to the Genelec Cloud prior to starting a GLM AutoCal calibration. You will need a MyGenelec account. To create your account, go to https://my.genelec.com/.

  • Page 64: Level-Aligning Multiple Subwoofers Reproducing The Same Signal

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 64 of 108 7.14 Level-Aligning Multiple Subwoofers Reproducing the Same Signal When several subwoofers reproduce the same audio channels, the low frequency output by those subwoofers will sum and elevate the total output level. An example of this situation is when subwoofers are daisy-chained to reproduce the same sum signal or LFE signal.

  • Page 65: Rerunning Autocal Automatic Calibration

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 65 of 108 Figure 30. Dual subwoofers with an analogue signal. Figure 31. Dual subwoofers with an AES/EBU signal. 7.15 Rerunning AutoCal Automatic Calibration The option to rerun AutoCal automatic calibration is available from the ‘Group Preset : Calibrate’...

  • Page 66: Rerunning Autophase Automatic Phase Calibration

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 66 of 108 • When the locations of items close to the monitors or close to the listening position have changed. It is usually a good idea to take a copy of the current Setup file and perform the recalibration using the copy instead of doing it with the original Setup file.

  • Page 67: Access To Group Preset Settings

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 67 of 108 Figure 32. An example of a GLM system Setup having three monitoring Groups. Each Group contains Group-specific settings. These settings can optimise the performance of SAM Monitors and Subwoofers for different situations and purposes. Settings unique for each Group include: •...

  • Page 68: Group Name

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 68 of 108 Figure 33. Common settings for a SAM Group are presented on the left side of the SAM Group definition display. 7.17.2 Group Name A Group name describes the Group Preset. More detailed information can be given to describe the measurement and calibration in the Group Preset or in ‘Group Preset : View Summary’...

  • Page 69: Input Mode

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 69 of 108 To turn off the bass management for a specific monitor: • Set ‘Bass Management setting’ to ‘individual’. • Select the monitor by clicking on its icon. •...

  • Page 70: Monitor Settings

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 70 of 108 The ‘OFF’ setting keeps the input-to-output delay constant down to about 500 Hz and has a low input-to-output latency. If using The Ones with other models that have wide linear phase characteristics, the Extended Phase Linearity (ON) is highly recommended.

  • Page 71: Monitor Name

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 71 of 108 7.17.8.1 Monitor name A name that helps you identify the monitor. 7.17.8.2 Group Status When the setting is ON, this monitor belongs to the current group. When the setting is OFF, this monitor is not in the group and will not play audio.

  • Page 72: Analog Input

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 72 of 108 up to six subwoofers working together on one audio channel set, and this makes daisy-chaining of subwoofers to increase the low frequency output capacity easily and quickly.

  • Page 73: Bass Management

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 73 of 108 usually assigned to the left channel and the subframe B to the right channel. A multichannel audio presentation (using more than one digital audio cable) will split the channels into cables and subframes.

  • Page 74: Lfe Channel

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 74 of 108 7.17.8.11 LFE Channel The LFE input level can be boosted by +10 dB when ‘LFE Gain’ is applied. This is necessary when the +10 dB LFE gain is not applied in the audio source.

  • Page 75: Reviewing The Autocal Result

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 75 of 108 • Press the ‘Start Calibration’ button to start the measurement and follow the dialogue instructions. Keep on selecting new measurement positions as long as needed, following the dialogue instructions.

  • Page 76: Advanced Use Of Autophase

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 76 of 108 Figure 38. Reviewing the corrections by clicking on the monitor and subwoofer icons. 7.19 Advanced use of AutoPhase AutoPhase uses the selected Bass Management Filter frequency setting together with the selected monitor.
  • Page 77 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 77 of 108 • Accept the phase setting by clicking ‘Confirm Calibration’.

  • Page 78: Editing Acoustic Calibrations

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 78 of 108 8 Editing Acoustic Calibrations 8.1 Acoustic Editors The Acoustic Settings Editor opens with a right-click on the monitor or subwoofer icon in the monitor Group hive view. Use the right click (Windows) or Control-Click (Mac) and select the ‘Acoustic Editor’...

  • Page 79: Descriptions Of The Acoustical Settings

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 79 of 108 8.2 Descriptions of the Acoustical Settings Table 3. 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 80: Room Response Equalizer Controls

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 80 of 108 45…200 ms, depending on the device model. This range enables complex reproduction systems – with monitors at different distances from the listening position – to be calibrated for the same level and time-of-flight for audio at the listening position.

  • Page 81: Acoustic Editor And Scoring System For Woofer Systems

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 81 of 108 8.2.3 Acoustic editor and scoring system for woofer systems The Woofer System W371 and 8381 also show additional information for the flatness index and the correlation index after AutoCal has run for the W371 and selected monitor or 8381. Click on the monitor/subwoofer in the monitor Group hive view.
  • Page 82 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 82 of 108 Both the system flatness and correlation scores are simple, quick objective measures to be able to compare the individual calibrations and provide indications if an adjustment of the system setup should be considered.

  • Page 83: Sound Character Profiler

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 83 of 108 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 84: Optional Gain

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 84 of 108 • Group Preset name. • Microphone level. • System status. Settings | Level Panel | Visible sets the Panel on or off and controls the duration of visibility after any change of GLM group, or volume-related settings.

  • Page 85: Glm Control With Midi

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 85 of 108 Figure 45. Optional gain option in the acoustic editor. 8.6 GLM Control with MIDI MIDI support enables a MIDI device to control several aspects in GLM, for example the GLM Volume, Mute or Group selection, via MIDI commands.
  • Page 86 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 86 of 108 -Enable disable GLM MIDI interface. -MIDI log, messages received from selected MIDI device, MIDI interface must be enabled. Can be used to find channel, message type and message ID desired control of MIDI device.

  • Page 87: Stand-Alone Operation

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 87 of 108 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 88 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 88 of 108 Figure 48. 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 89: Using A Usb Power Supply

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 89 of 108 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 90: Wireless Volume Controllers

    RF remote. If you do not observe this, repeat the pairing process. Genelec wireless controllers can increase and decrease the audio output volume level and turn the system on and off. On the six-button remote, the ‘<’ and ‘>’ buttons select the active group when GLM software is running on the computer.

  • Page 91: Additional Information

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 91 of 108 10 Additional Information 10.1 GLM display indications summary Table 4. Display indications summary Icon Icon action Device LED Meaning and solution action Steady green Steady green Device is working normally and passes audio.
  • Page 92 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 92 of 108 Icon Icon action Device LED Meaning and solution action The Power icon is System power is System is turned ON and green ON monitors are functional. The system can be...

  • Page 93: Monitor And Subwoofer Led Light Indications Summary

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 93 of 108 10.2 Monitor and subwoofer LED light indications summary Table 5. Monitor and subwoofer LED indications summary Device LED action Meaning Steady green Normal state. Slowly blinking green Normal ISS power saving state.
  • Page 94 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 94 of 108 Griffin Powermate functions with GLM are: Action Effect Rotate Clockwise Increase level. Rotate Anti-clockwise Decrease level. Press Mute and unmute. Figure 52. Griffin Powermate USB controller.

  • Page 95: Product Registration From Glm

    10.4 Product Registration from GLM The User : Services : Product Registration menu item now offers a smooth method of registering Genelec products. The registration is available for all the monitors visible on the GLM Network. Each MyGenelec user has a personal page listing all registered products, with the option to...

  • Page 96: Factory Reset From Glm

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 96 of 108 10.5 Factory Reset from GLM The settings stored on monitors and subwoofers can be set back to factory defaults from the 'Store Group Settings to the Monitors' page (Group Preset : Store to Loudspeakers menu item). The factory reset can be done by clicking the 'Factory Reset' button and confirming the reset in the dialogue.

  • Page 97: Unistalling Glm

    Mac: • Delete GLM5.app from /Applications -folder. • Delete glm5.log file from ~/Library/Logs/Genelec -folder. This is unique for each user. • Delete glmv5.cfg file from ~/Library/Application Support/Genelec folder. This is unique for each user. •...

  • Page 98: Frequently Asked Questions

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 98 of 108 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 99: How Can I Update Firmware

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 99 of 108 11.3 How can I update firmware? Firmware updates are necessary to ensure that your SAM system can support all features, continues to have the highest performance and benefits fully from calibration. Firmware updates may also be suggested by GLM for other devices, if they have not been updated earlier.

  • Page 100: How Do I Compare A Calibrated And Uncalibrated Sam System

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 100 of 108 11.4 How do I compare a calibrated and uncalibrated SAM system? A) Using the AutoCal Bypass button located on the main page. One can evaluate the benefits of using AutoCal calibration.

  • Page 101: How So I Calibrate Sam Systems For Different Listening Positions

    11.8 What does ISS mean? ISS a Genelec trademark and it refers to Intelligent Signal Sensing. ISS will put monitors or subwoofers into a low-power consumption state when there is no audio or control signal detected for a certain period. When in ISS state, monitors and subwoofers wake up after audio or control is detected again.

  • Page 102: Why Are My Monitors Not Going Into Iss State

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 102 of 108 When the GLM application is closed, SAM monitors and subwoofers will continue to play audio by default. It’s possible to turn off the whole system when the GLM application closes. Choose this functionality by checking ‘Automatically Shut Down System with GLM’...

  • Page 103: What Is The "Not Used In This Setup" Bin In The Layout Page

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 103 of 108 Notes: • GLM Network communication and AES/EBU digital audio clock will wake up / keep active the SAM Monitor or Subwoofer. • Some older SAM models won’t support ISS (8240, 8250, 8260, 1238CF, 7260, SE7260, 7270, 7271) and some models require a firmware update (8351, 12xx with version ‘xxxx x...

  • Page 104: Can I Use Sam Monitors In 3D Immersive Audio Systems

    Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 104 of 108 4. On the Calibration Page, make all the checks for mic placement and serial number entry. Double click the mic icon and do the AutoCal calibration for the subwoofer. Confirm Calibration.
  • Page 105 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 105 of 108 Defining a system layout in GLM: Start by selecting a layout style 7.1.4 and dragging monitors and subwoofers from the Unplaced box to the grid. Each monitor and subwoofer plays an ID Tone when dragged and that helps to identify which monitor is handled.
  • Page 106 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 106 of 108 After all monitors and subwoofers are placed on 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 the ‘Top Front Left’...
  • Page 107 Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) 5 - System Operating Manual page 107 of 108 Dolby 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 SPL level calibration is performed as the last step, as described previously.
  • Page 108 Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle Phone +81 3 6441 0591 Natick, MA 01760, USA Email genelec.japan@genelec.com Phone +1 508 652 0900 Fax +1 508 652 0909 Email genelec.usa@genelec.com Genelec Document D0211R003. Copyright Genelec Oy, 12 2023. All data subject to change.

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