8010A

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

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 Figure 2. Correct alignment of the monitors in a
Figure 1. Location of the acoustic axis 5-channel system.

ISS DISABLE,
SENSITIVITY -10 dB,
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. DO NOT SUBJECT
TO WATER OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
BASS TILT
292-6010W

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

MAINS
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR. NE PAS
EXPOSER À L'EAU OU L'HUMIDITÉ. AUCUN COMPOSANT À
AND DESKTOP
CONTROLS
L'INTÉRIEUR REMPLAÇABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. ADRESSER

SWITCH
TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.

ON ISS DISABLE
292-8010S

SENSITIVITY -10 dB
DESKTOP CONTROL
BASS TILT -2 dB
BASS TILT -4 dB

MAINS INPUT
XLR SIGNAL
MAINS
50 / 60 Hz 30 W
100 - 240 V~ 2 IN 1

8010A BI-AMPLIFIED
INPUT CONNECTOR
3

MONITORING SYSTEM

CONNECTOR
MADE IN FINLAND www.genelec.com + - GND
292-8010T

Figure 3. Control and connector layout on the rear panel of a 8010A.

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 Monitor Mounting Environment Desktop Bass Tilt

Flat anechoic response OFF OFF

Free standing in a damped room OFF OFF

Free standing in a reverberant room OFF -2 dB

Near to a wall OFF -4 dB

Near field on a reflective surface ON (-4 dB @ 200 Hz) -2 dB

In a corner or a cabinet OFF -6 dB

Table 1: Suggested tone control settings for various acoustical environments

ISSTM Autostart function Tone controls

The signal sensing Autostart function of the 8010A The frequency response of the Genelec 8010A
powers it up when playback begins. Automatic can be adjusted to match the acoustic environ-
powering down to standby mode happens after the ment by setting the tone control switches on the
playback has ended. The power consumption in rear panel. The controls are “Bass Tilt” and “Desk-
standby mode is less than 0.5 watts. The monitor top”. Table 1 shows some examples of typical
will automatically and rapidly start up once an input settings in various situations. Figure 4 shows the
signal is detected. effect of the controls on the anechoic response.
There is a slight delay in the automatic power- Start adjustment by setting all switches to “OFF”
ing up. If this is undesirable, the ISSTM function position. Measure or listen systematically through the
can be disabled by setting the “ISS DISABLE” different combinations of settings to find the best fre-
switch on the back panel to “ON” position. In this quency balance.
mode, the monitor is powered on and off using the
power switch on the back panel. Bass Tilt
The Bass Tilt control offers three attenuation levels
for the bass response of the monitor, usually neces-
Sensitivity adjustment sary when the monitors are placed near a wall or
The input sensitivity (playback level) of the 8010A other room boundaries. The attenuation levels are -2
has two alternative settings, normal and -10 dB. dB (switch 1 “ON”), -4 dB (switch 2 “ON”) and -6 dB
The normal setting is factory default and the low- (both switches “ON”).
er, -10 dB setting can be selected by turning the
“SENSITIVITY -10 dB” switch on the back panel to Desktop Control
“ON”. The output levels are 100 dB @ -6dBu and The “Desktop” low frequency control (switch
90 dB @ -6 dBu respectively. Choose the setting 3) attenuates the bass frequencies by 4 dB at
that gives the desired playback level and good 200 Hz. This feature is designed to compensate for
resolution of the volume control. the boost often occurring when the monitor is placed
on a table or similar horizontal surface.

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Mounting options Guarantee
The 8010A offers several mounting options: Iso- This product is guaranteed for a period of two years
Pod™ (Isolation Positioner/Decoupler™) vibration against faults in materials or workmanship. Refer to
insulating table stand allows tilting the monitor supplier for full sales and guarantee terms.
towards the listener. On the rear, there are three
pairs of threaded holes compatible with Omni-
mount®, VESA, and Sanus brackets. For a full list of Compliance to FCC rules
available options, please consult Genelec’s acces- This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
sories catalogue at www.genelec.com or contact
your Genelec dealer. This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Maintenance Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

No user serviceable parts are to be found inside the provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
unit. Any maintenance or repair of the 8010A should installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
only be done by qualified service personnel. ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

Safety considerations off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

Although the 8010A has been designed in accord-

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ance with international safety standards, the follow- • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
ing warnings should be observed to ensure safe op- • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

eration and to maintain the monitor in safe operating the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
conditions:
• Servicing and adjustment must only be Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s au-

performed by qualified service personnel. The thority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

monitor must not be opened.

• Do not expose the monitor to water or
moisture. Do not place any objects filled with
liquid, such as vases, on the monitor or
near it.
• This monitor is capable of producing sound
pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, which may
cause permanent hearing damage.
• Free flow of air behind the monitor is
necessary to maintain sufficient cooling. Do not
obstruct airflow around the monitor.
• The amplifier is not completely
disconnected from the AC mains service unless
the mains power cord is removed from the
amplifier or the mains outlet.

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 Genelec Oy 8010 (dBr) vs freq (Hz) 10 Jan 13
85 Figure 4. The curves
d show the effect of the
B 80
r “Bass Tilt” and “Desk-
top” controls on the free
A 75 field response of the
8010A
70
BASS TILT
80 65

75
DESKTOP
70

65

40 70 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz

Genelec Oy 8010 (dBr) vs freq (Hz) 10 Jan 13

85
d Figure 5. The upper
B 80 cur ve group shows
r 0° the horizontal directiv-
15° ity characteristics of the
A 75
30° 8010A measured at 1 m.
70 The lower curve shows
45°
the system's power re-
65 60° sponse.

40 70 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz

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 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS CROSSOVER SECTION
Lower cut-off frequency, –6 dB: < 67 Hz Input connector: XLR female 7 kOhm: pin 1 gnd,
pin 2 +
Upper cut-off frequency, –6 dB: > 25 kHz pin 3 -

Free field frequency response (± 2.5 dB): 74 Hz–20 kHz Input level for 100 dB SPL output at 1 m: -6 dBu
(Sensitivity
Max. short term sine wave acoustic out- -10 dB off)
put on axis in half space, averaged from
100 Hz to 3 kHz Level control range relative to max output: -10 dB
at 1 m distance > 96 dB SPL (Sensitivity
at 0.5 distance > 102 dB SPL -10 dB on)

Maximum long term RMS acoustic output > 91 dB SPL Desktop control operating range: 0 to –4 dB
in same conditions with IEC weighted @ 200 Hz
noise (limited by driver unit protection
circuit) @ 1 m: Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble: 3.0 kHz

Maximum peak acoustic output per pair > 105 dB Bass Tilt control operating range in –2 dB 0 to –6 dB
on top of console, @ 1 m distance with steps: @ 100 Hz
music material:
The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls and Sensitivity -10
Self generated noise level in free field @ < 5 dB dB function set to ‘off’
1 m on axis (A-weighted): .
Harmonic distortion at 80 dB SPL @
1 m on axis
Freq: 70…400 Hz <3%
>400 Hz < 0.5 %
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Drivers:
Bass 76 mm (3 in)
Bass amplifier power with an 8 Ohm load: 25 W
cone
Treble 19 mm (3/4 in) Treble amplifier power with an 8 Ohm load: 25 W
metal dome
Long term output power is limited by overload
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) protection circuitry

Dimensions: Amplifier system distortion at nominal output

Height including Iso-Pod™ table stand 195 mm (711/16 in) THD+N: < 0.08 %
Height without Iso-Pod™ table stand 181 mm (71/8 in)
Width 121 mm (43/4 in) Mains voltage: 100 - 240
Depth 115 mm (41/4 in) V AC

Voltage operating range: ±10 %

Power consumption
Standby <0.5 W
Idle 5W
Full output 30 W
.

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 International enquiries
Genelec, Olvitie 5
FI 74100, Iisalmi, Finland
Phone +358 17 83881
Fax +358 17 812 267
Email genelec@genelec.com

In Sweden
Genelec Sverige
Ellipsvägen 10B
P.O. Box 5521,
S-141 05 Huddinge
Phone +46 8 449 5220
Fax +46 8 708 7071
Email info@genelec.com

In the USA
Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760, USA
Phone +1 508 652 0900
Fax +1 508 652 0909
Email genelec.usa@genelec.com

In China
Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd
Jianwai SOHO, Building 12,
Room 2605
D-1504, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, China
Phone +86 10 8580 2180
Fax +86 10 8580 2181
Email genelec.china@genelec.com

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Genelec Document D0117R001 Copyright Genelec Oy 1.2014. All data subject to change without prior notice.