Precision Midfield Monitoring for Demanding Studio Environments
A member of the Main Ones family alongside the larger 8381A, the Genelec 8380A delivers neutral sound, rock-solid imaging, and robust output intended for midfield applications in medium- to large-sized rooms. The 8380A houses a 15-inch woofer, fortified by two forward-facing reflex ports, exhibiting outstanding, low-distortion low-frequency reproduction down to 29Hz. Moreover, this 3-way studio monitor's coaxial midrange-tweeter system, bolstered by Genelec's Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC) driver technology, yields time-aligned playback and unrivaled directivity control. Moreover, it provides you with fatigue-free listening during extra-long sessions — even at close listening distances. Beyond that, the 8380A features Genelec's cutting-edge Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) and GLM calibration technology, enabling you to adapt it to any acoustic environment. You also get an integrated RAM-L2 amplifier module, which can be remoted to a rack in flush-mounted applications. For engineers searching for a premium-quality midfield, the Genelec 8380A delivers consistent, uncolored clarity and mastering-quality precision you can trust.
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Precision monitoring meets room-adaptive intelligence
The 8380A 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 8380A 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 8380A ensures consistent, neutral, low-distortion sound reproduction across varying environments and production setups, supporting both analog and digital workflows.
Flawless point-source accuracy and dispersion control
Brandishing Genelec's MDC design, the 8380A overcomes the limitations of traditional coaxial drivers, namely skewed frequency response due to diffraction, while preserving the pinpoint precision of point-source operation. The MDC design minimizes cone displacement to limit low-frequency bandwidth, eliminates diffraction by avoiding acoustical discontinuities, and features an integrated midrange diaphragm, suspension, and tweeter assembly. Its curved, flexible cone surface joins seamlessly with both the tweeter and driver chassis, forming a smooth, continuous structure that also functions as a Directivity Control Waveguide. The result provides you with an optimized workflow, allowing you to work faster with the confidence that what you hear reflects the true-to-life sonics of any audio signal you're monitoring, whether you're standing, seated, or moving about the control room.
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 8380A Features:
- A premium-quality midfield monitor from Genelec's Main Ones family
- Delivers neutral sound, rock-solid imaging, and robust output intended for midfield applications in medium- to large-sized rooms
- 15-in. woofer, fortified by 2 forward-facing reflex ports, exhibits outstanding, low-distortion LF reproduction down to 29Hz
- Coaxial driver, bolstered by Genelec's MDC driver technology, yields time-aligned playback and unrivaled directivity control
- Provides fatigue-free listening during extra-long sessions — even at close listening distances
- SAM and GLM calibration technology adapt to any acoustic environment
- Integrated RAM-L2 amplifier module can be conveniently remoted to a rack in flush-mounted applications
