Precision You Can Trust for Mission-critical Mixes
A top choice for recording studios, post-production houses, digital editing suites, radio, TV, and outside broadcasting, the Genelec 8340A provides you with the unvarnished truth — a must-have element for mission-critical applications. The 8340A houses a 6.5-inch woofer, fortified by an advanced reflex port design, which delivers outstanding, low-distortion low-frequency reproduction down to 45Hz. Moreover, this monitor’s 1-inch tweeter, bolstered by Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW), yields flat on- and off-axis response as well as rock-solid imaging. Genelec’s Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) ties it all together, certifying a smooth frequency response, minimal cabinet-edge reflections, and a superbly accurate sound stage. You also get dedicated high-headroom amplifiers for each driver, a premium active crossover, sophisticated drive unit protection, and Genelec’s cutting-edge Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) and GLM calibration technology, enabling you to adapt this monitor to any acoustic environment. Additionally, the 8340A includes Genelec’s power-saving Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) technology and a vibration-decoupling Iso-Pod stand. Boasting industry-leading clarity, a compact form factor, and intelligent features, the Genelec 8340A redefines what critical listening should sound like.
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Intelligent features for intelligent monitoring
Like all of Genelec’s 8000-series monitors, the 8340A is replete with proprietary technologies, ensuring ultra-precise audio reproduction in any playback environment. For starters, the 8340A features Genelec’s DCW, certifying flat on- and off-axis response for a wider sweet spot, an increased direct-to-reflected sound ratio for reduced room coloration, and incredibly solid imaging. Next, Genelec’s MDE cabinet, which features rounded edges and a gently curved front and sides, delivers a smooth frequency response, minimizes cabinet-edge reflections, and facilitates an incredibly accurate sound stage. Finally, thanks to Genelec’s ISS power management system, you’ll never have to worry about shutting down your studio monitor again. After a period of time, if ISS doesn’t detect anything, it switches your 8340A over to a low-power sleep state, safeguarding your gear and sparing you the wasted electricity.
Precision monitoring meets room-adaptive intelligence
The 8340A is a truly world-class midfield monitor, and thanks to Genelec’s SAM system, it delivers optimal performance in any acoustic environment. Built on the proven electroacoustic foundations of the company’s 1200, 8000, and 7000 Series, SAM automatically molds the 8340A to your room’s acoustics by correcting levels, delays, and anomalies, all managed using Genelec’s proprietary GLM software, which enables you to control up to 80 networked SAM monitors and subwoofers. Moreover, with robust features like AutoCal automated calibration and customizable acoustical settings, the 8340A ensures consistent, neutral, low-distortion sound reproduction across varying environments and production setups, supporting both analog and digital workflows.
Genelec: a legacy of monitoring excellence
Unerring full-range monitoring is a must-have for any studio that aspires to world-class status, which is why Genelec monitors are found in the world’s most distinguished recording facilities. Drawing on decades of professional monitor design expertise, Genelec’s engineering team painstakingly develops and optimizes every component in the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Iisalmi, Finland. As such, Genelec products feature superior build quality that ensures premium performance and faithful service, session after session, year after year. Furthermore, users of Genelec’s flagship products enjoy access to SonicAdvisor services, which provide full support from initial configuration to on-site consultation. Whether you require small nearfield monitors or a powerful main monitoring system, Sweetwater has you covered with the complete range of Genelec monitoring solutions.
Genelec 8340A Features:
- Brutally honest nearfield monitor for mission-critical applications
- 6.5-in. woofer, fortified by an advanced reflex port design, exhibits low-distortion LF reproduction down to 45Hz
- 1-in. tweeter, bolstered by Genelec’s DCW, yields flat on- and off-axis response and rock-solid imaging
- MDE cabinet certifies a smooth frequency response, minimal cabinet-edge reflections, and a superbly accurate sound stage
- Dedicated high-headroom amplifiers for each driver ensure consistent power distribution
- Premium active crossover operates at low signal levels
- Sophisticated drive unit protection circuitry provides safe operation
- SAM and GLM calibration technology adapt to any acoustic environment
- ISS technology gives you power consumption reduction in standby mode
- Versatile mounting options include a vibration-decoupling Iso-Pod stand
