Genelec 8260A Technical Bulletin page 7

Figure 9: GLM Acoustical Settings Editor Window for 8260A with the GLM Volume fader on the left.
• Comprehensive acoustic editor window.
• Interactive parameter adjustments (Response Editor).
The GLM software supporting the 8260A is version 1.3.0 for
Windows XP and Vista. For Macintosh, GLM will be available
in OS X versions 10.4 onwards. Existing GLM network inter-
face and GLM measurement microphone can be used with the
8260A.
GLM also features AutoLink™ an additional proprietary soft-
ware allowing the user to automate GLM start-up and set cer-
tain functions into computer keyboard keys for easy access and
operation, even without having the GLM software user interface
visible. One example of the use is to tie system setup files to
certain keyboard keys. Pressing the key will automatically open
and load the system setup. This can be used for example to op-
timize monitoring for several individual seats in the room, such
as the primary monitoring position and the producer's position,
or to move quickly between the main monitoring system and the
smaller near field monitoring system.
AutoCal™ - Automatic Room Alignment
Genelec AutoCal™ is a fully automated acoustical calibration
tool for a single room multichannel loudspeaker system. The
AutoCal™ system uses loudspeaker-generated log-sweep sine
signals recorded by a calibrated high quality microphone to de-
termine the correct acoustical alignment for every loudspeaker
and subwoofer on the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM™)
control network. It provides consistent and accurate frequency re-
sponse for a multichannel audio system in widely varying room
environments.
The three-way DSP 8260A tends to be placed in larger rooms
compared to 8200 Series two-way loudspeaker. Assuming the
typical application areas, the 8260A has an extended set of
room response controls. This means it can be easily adjusted to
acoustically more complex spaces.
AutoCal™ can align a system of loudspeakers consisting 8200
and 7200 Series products. The system alignments provided by
AutoCal™include:
• Frequency response calibration for each loudspeaker, includ-
ing 8260A.
• Frequency response calibration for each subwoofer.
• The frequency response calibration can be designed based
on a single microphone position (SinglePoint™), or an aver-
age of up to four microphone positions (MultiPoint™). This
feature is especially useful for rooms with multiple operators
or with producer listening positions.
• Time-of-flight (i.e. delay) calibration at the primary listening/
monitoring position.
• Sound level (i.e. loudspeaker/subwoofer sensitivity) calibra-
tion at the listening position.
• Subwoofer-loudspeaker crossover optimization.