Frequently Asked Questions; Product - Genelec SE Operating Manual

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Is there a chance that I will ruin the sound with all the features the SE system offers if I don't
understand what I am doing?
As the system is very flexible and powerful, there are many ways to configure the systems and huge
possibilities to modify the loudspeaker responses, phase, crossover, etc. To avoid time consuming
adjustment procedures and provide the correct parameter settings in a very short time, Genelec has
developed the simple-to-use AutoCal™ to help quickly and painlessly setup and calibrate the system.
How do I recognize an GLM.SE™ system?
The GLM.SE™ user interface software can be recognized during startup by the content in the start-up
flush screen. During use, the Help | Info menu command opens a screen that helps to recognize the
software and tells its version number.
What is the network for?
The GLM Control Network allows for communication, control and monitoring (telemetry) between the GLM.
SE™ software and the loudspeakers on the network. The GLM Network Interface translates information
between the GLM Control Network and the computer hardware acting as the network master and managing
all the loudspeakers. The GLM Control Network was carefully designed for robustness ensuring that audio
continues even if the network is disconnected or the computer running the GLM.SE™ software crashes.
Does the quality of today's soundcards and the Genelec 8200A microphone affect the measurements
used for AutoCal™?
The basic soundcards in laptops are of sufficient quality for making in-room measurements to equalize
loudspeakers and subwoofers. AutoCal™ compensates for the low frequency response of the soundcard
during AutoCal™ measurement startup, using an input calibration procedure. All Genelec 8200A Calibration
Microphones are serial numbered and each comes with an individual equalization curve automatically
used during AutoCal™. This ensures reliable system calibration for accurate acoustical measurements.
Do the switches sum with the internal settings?
Loudspeakers and subwoofers are under network control when there is an operating GLM Network connected
to them. The settings in the GLM System Setup file apply. If there is no network control (Stand-Alone Mode),
the settings stored in SE7261A subwoofer are used when a switch is set to select "Stored Settings". The
acoustic response control switches on digital input loudspeaker are always active. The acoustic control
switches in SE7261A subwoofer are only operational when a switch is set to "Manual Control". These three
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