Genelec AutoCal 8240A User manual

DSP MONITORING SYSTEMS
8130A 8240A 8250A 7260A SE7261A 7270A 7271A GLM™ GLM.SE™

• The Genelec 8200 and 7200 loudspeaker systems
have utilized DSP to allow for all standard AES/EBU
formats of digital audio.
• The 8200/7200 Series will accept sampling rates
ranging from 32kHz to 192kHz.
• The 8200 Series will also accept traditional analog
signals and perform with all the features and benefits
of Genelec 8000 Series products.
• AutoCal is an automated loudspeaker system
alignment algorithm within GLM™ and GLM.SE™. A
factory-calibrated Genelec measurement microphone
is included.
• Correctly sets levels, distance compensating
delays, phase (for subwoofers) and room response
equalization.
• SinglePoint and MultiPoint microphone locations for
one, two, or three-person mixing environments.
• Interactive Response Editor provides visual readout
of measured and corrected response curves as well
as full manual editing of acoustic settings.
• Genelec Loudspeaker Manager™ (GLM™) is a
computer software that provides necessary control
of all loudspeakers on the network.
• Up to 25 loudspeakers and 5 subwoofers are definable
and controllable via standard CAT5 cabling.
• All functions and settings are stored in GLM System
Setup Files or directly into each loudspeaker.
• Genelec Loudspeaker Manager for Small
Environments (GLM.SE™) is a computer software
that provides complete control of the GLM.SE™
Monitoring System.
• Standard CAT5 cabling connects the host computer to
the SE7261A DSP subwoofer and up to eight 8130A
digital input monitors, connected to the subwoofer
with standard AES/EBU cabling.
• All functions and settings are stored in GLM System
Setup Files or directly into the SE7261A subwoofer.

Genelec DSP Monitoring Systems
Since the very beginning in 1978, Genelec Oy has provided tools in our products to assist in improving the acoustic integration
of the monitoring loudspeaker into real-world working environments. These tools are now an essential part of Genelec’s
pioneering active loudspeaker technology. Genelec has always measured, analyzed and calibrated its monitoring systems in
its own testing chambers as well as customers’ working environments.
It is well known that any listening room imparts its own signature on the response of any monitoring loudspeaker system. A
monitor is only as good as its acoustic integration into the room. The acoustic performance advances made in developing the
8000 MDE™Series and 7000 LSE™Series products have provided significant performance gains, both in the test chamber
and in customer control rooms. These solid acoustic foundations have been essential in taking the next step into the digital
world with the 8200, 7200, and DSP.SE™monitoring systems.
Harnessing DSP power in an attempt to improve the fundamental performance of a compromised loudspeaker design to
an acceptable level is hardly a worthwhile effort. A solid acoustic design complemented with enhancing DSP allows further
strengthening of the product performance. DSP also greatly expands the loudspeaker alignment toolset to reach greater accuracy
in acoustic calibration of monitoring systems. Consistency and ease of use are ensured by the fully automated room calibration
AutoCal™, a built-in property of the versatile GLM™and GLM.SE™loudspeaker system management software packages.
Genelec’s DSP Systems are designed for wide ranging applications: post-production in film and video, broadcast environments
large and small, and the varied and demanding world of music recording, mixing and mastering. Among the many criteria,
the first and foremost in a Genelec DSP monitoring system, like any Genelec monitoring system, is that it must be robust and
reliable. It must also be versatile, adaptable, consistent and easy to use. Through these criteria, the Genelec DSP and SE™
DSP loudspeaker systems take our customers further toward purity of sound reproduction while saving valuable time and
earning satisfied customers.

AutoCal™ provides the industry’s first integrated process for
complete automated measurement, analysis, and adjustment
of every monitoring loudspeaker in the control network to
correctly align and integrate each monitoring loudspeaker
into the mixing environment.
• Uses factory-calibrated Genelec acoustic
measurement microphone (included)
• AutoCal automatically creates a
compensation file for host soundcard
• AutoCal aligns Level and compensates
Distance differences
• Acoustic Response Editor provides
accurate graphical display of the
measured response, filter compensation
and the resulting system response for
each loudspeaker, with full manual control
of acoustic settings
• SinglePoint™ and MultiPoint™
microphone positions provide
measurements for one, two or three-
person mixing environments
AutoCal™ – Fast, easy and consistent acoustic self-calibration
In GLM™ System
• 8200 Series loudspeaker can utilize four parametric DSP notch filters
and four parametric DSP shelving filters
• 7200 subwoofers utilize four parametric DSP notch filters, plus bass roll
off controls
• Adjusts correct crossover phase for all subwoofers in the network
• Vertical Axis Trim for situations where loudspeaker acoustic axis cannot
be physically optimized
In GLM.SE™ System
• 8130A digital input loudspeaker can utilize two parametric DSP notch
filters, plus the room response controls in the loudspeaker hardware
• SE7261A subwoofer utilizes four parametric DSP notch filters, plus bass
roll off controls
• Adjusts correct crossover phase for SE7261A subwoofer on the
network
The Interactive Response Editor window shows the original frequency response,
correction curve created by AutoCal™ and the final, corrected response.
The Loudspeaker Acoustical Setup Editor window can be used to view and edit
the settings of a loudspeaker.

7260A
7270A
7271A
8240A
8250A

GLM™ –Genelec Loudspeaker Manager™
8200 and 7200 Series
DSP Monitoring Systems
The 8200 Series monitoring systems are designed for similar near-field
monitoring applications and acoustic environments as the 8000 Series
analog products, offering a wide range of performance benefits through
unique technologies, used and acclaimed in real-world audio productions.
The most critical listening conditions require the most advanced monitoring
tools. Customers with digital audio production environments can enjoy the
full benefits of new technologies with the 8200 Series.
To complement the 8200 DSP two-way systems, Genelec has developed
three robust DSP subwoofers. Built upon the proven LSE™ (Laminar Spiral
Enclosure™) technology, the 7260A, 7270A and 7271A deliver articulate
and precise low frequency reproduction.
With their four AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs the 7200 subwoofers
provide the cornerstone for monitoring room environments equipped with
fully digital monitor buss outputs. Multichannel AD conversion with Genelec
AD9200A enables use also in conventional analog monitoring environments.
All standard 7000 series functions are available in Stand Alone mode, and
additional powerful resources become available through GLM™ software.
AutoCal™, Genelec’s automated self-calibration function, provides
precise acoustic alignment and integration in virtually any control room
environment.
GLM™ software brings the entire DSP system together under
computer network control
• GLM™ provides connectivity for up to thirty loudspeaker and
subwoofers, for example twenty-five 8200 Series loudspeakers and up
to five 7200 series subwoofers
• Enables unlimited custom User Setups with all settings and functions
stored in GLM™ setup files, or one setup stored directly into each
loudspeaker for Stand Alone -use
• Step-by-stepWizard guides user through complete cabling connections
and loudspeaker labeling
• Rapid Cabling setups for most common system configurations
• Manual Cabling setups for customized system configurations
• Groups for both Channels and Loudspeakers may be customized by
User
• Solo/Mute function for all Loudspeakers and Groups
• Volume controlled via computer, 3rd party USB devices or customer
mixing console or workstation
• Video Display Compensation for compensating inherent video delays
in digital video devices
• GLM™ provides interface to AutoCal™ automated acoustic self-
calibration algorithm
8200 DSP Series back panel
7200 DSP Series connector panel
Genelec 8200/7200 DSP systems support three modes of operation:
• Stand Alone:This mode exemplifies the standard operation of Genelec
8000/7000 products with the standard set of room response controls
and sensitivity adjustment found on connector panel DIP switches.
• GLM™ Computer Assisted: Once the network is connected and
running, all DIP switches on connector panel are ignored. All acoustic
parameters of the loudspeakers set through AutoCal™ or User
Adjustment are controlled by GLM™. This mode allows user defined
setups to facilitate a wide variety of mixing requirements.
• Stand Alone Stored Settings: all acoustic parameters made in GLM™
can be safely stored to all loudspeakers and the network can then be
removed, providing users with the confidence of secure and consistent
performance when a computer with GLM™ software is not used.

GLM.SE™ software brings the entire DSP system together under
computer network control
• GLM.SE™ provides connectivity for one SE7261A DSP subwoofer
combined with up to eight 8130A digital input loudspeakers
• Enables multiple custom User Setups with all settings and functions able
to be stored in GLM.SE™ setup or directly to the SE7261A subwoofer
• Step-by-step Wizard guides user through complete cabling connections
and loudspeaker labeling
• Rapid Cabling setups for most common system configurations
• Manual Cabling setups for customized system configurations
• Groups for both Channels and Loudspeakers may be customized by User
• Solo/Mute function for all Loudspeakers and Groups
• Volume controlled via computer, 3rd party USB device or customer
console
• Video Display Compensation for inherent video delays in digital video
devices
• GLM.SE™ provides interface to AutoCal™ automated acoustic self-
calibration algorithm
SE7261A
8130A
SE7261A connector panel
SE™ DSP Monitoring System
The Genelec SE™ (Small Environment) DSP System brings a new approach
to solving acoustic issues with small recording and mixing environments.
Smaller production rooms beg for sensible solutions in monitoring. The
SE™ DSP System brings easy to use and affordable Genelec quality to this
wide range of customers. The system utilizes the new 10” SE7261A DSP
subwoofer in combination with the 8130A digital input active monitors. The
SE™ System easily configures into all popular audio configurations from
subwoofer-assisted stereo to multi-channel reference systems. GLM.SE™
software control of the SE7261A DSP subwoofer provides all necessary
network connections to the host computer and supplies extensive DSP
resources for the 8130A digital input loudspeakers through its AES/EBU
digital high-pass outputs.
GLM.SE™ –Genelec Loudspeaker Manager™
for Small Environments
Genelec GLM.SE systems support three modes of operation:
• Stand Alone: This mode models Genelec 8000/7000 products with
standard set of room response controls and sensitivity adjustments
found on the connector panel DIP switches.
• GLM.SE™ Computer Assisted: Once the loudspeaker control network
is connected and running, all DIP switches on the SE7261A connector
panel are ignored. All acoustic parameters of the loudspeakers set
through AutoCal™ or User Adjustment are controlled by GLM.SE™.
This mode allows very flexible user defined setups to facilitate a wide
variety of mixing requirements.
• Stand Alone Stored Settings: All acoustic parameters defined in GLM.SE™
software can be permanently stored in the SE7261A and the network then
removed, providing users with the confidence of secure and consistent
performance when a computer with GLM.SE software is not used.

HIP-Studiot, Helsinki, Finland

Creating a balanced surround sound monitoring environment calls
for matched loudspeakers and subwoofers. The Genelec DSP
Systems offer several different alternatives to suit your space and
SPL requirements. Here are some examples of balanced loudspeaker/
subwoofer combinations for small and medium mixing environments.
Please visit our website www.genelec.com* for recommended system
setups for different room sizes.
*www.genelec.com/learning-center/suggested-system-setups
Stereo and Surround Sound Environments
5 x 8240A + 7270A = 8240A DSP Surround Set
5 x 8130A + SE7261 + GLM.SE™ = Digital PowerPak™
2 x 8130A + SE7261 + GLM.SE™ = Digital TriplePlay™
2 x 8250A + 7270 + GLM™ = 8250 DSP StereoPak
Contemporary audio production facilities are in transition from analog to
digital with Genelec DSP monitoring systems on the forefront. While console
technology advances, monitor paths have remained largely analog, with only
a few manufacturers offering digital audio monitoring output. Environments
with such digital capabilities integrate seamlessly with our DSP Systems.
In response to those customers who wish to interface conventional analog
monitoring sections to Genelec DSP and SE™DSP systems, Genelec
proudly announces the AD9200A eight-channel analog to digital converter.
AD9200A Analog to Digital Converter
Eight-channel balanced analog input is delivered via a 25-pin DB25
connector wired to the Tascam/ProTools industry standard pinout. Digital
output consists of four XLR connections, each carrying two channels of
AES/EBU audio. The AD9200A converter outputs AES3 format with 24 bit
word length and 192 kHz sample rate, providing the same consistent high
quality found on our 8200 DSP products.
5 x 8250A + 7271A + GLM™ = 8250A DSP Surround Set

Number of channels 8
Analog input type Balanced DB25 Tascam pin order
Digital audio format AES/EBU (AES3)
Word length 24 bits
Sample rate 192 kHz
Dimensions H x W x D 43 x 483 x 105 mm
(111/16 x 19 x 41/8”)
Weight 2 kg (4.4 lb)
Order code AD9200A
AD9200A Analog to Digital Converter
* The notch and shelving filters adjustments, AutoCalTM, GLMTM manual and GLM.SETM manual system calibration features are part of the
Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLMTM) and Genelec Loudspeaker Manager Small Environment (GLM.SETM) softwares.
8200 and 7200 Series DSP Monitoring Systems
Specifications in brief 8240A 8250A 7260A 7270A 7271A
Drivers
Bass
Treble
All drivers are magnetically shielded
165 mm (6.5")
19 mm (3/4") metal dome
205 mm (8")
25 mm (1") metal dome
254 mm (10”)
n/a
305 mm (12”)
n/a
2 x 305 mm (12”)
n/a
Free field frequency response of system 48 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1 dB) 38 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1 dB) 19 Hz - 100 Hz (± 3 dB) 19 Hz - 100 Hz (± 3 dB) 19 Hz - 100 Hz (± 3 dB)
Maximum peak SPL output per pair
on top of console @ 1 m with music material
≥115 dB SPL ≥120 dB SPL n/a n/a n/a
Maximum short term sine wave SPL output @ 1 m
on axis in half space, averaged as specified
(from 100 Hz to 3 kHz)
≥105 dB SPL
(from 100 Hz to 3 kHz)
≥110 dB SPL
(from 30 Hz to 85 Hz)
≥108 dB SPL
(from 30 Hz to 85 Hz)
≥112 dB SPL
(from 30 Hz to 85 Hz)
≥118 dB SPL
Crossover frequency 3 kHz 1.8 kHz n/a n/a n/a
Self generated noise level in free
field @ 1 m on axis (A-weighted)
≤10 dB ≤10 dB ≤15 dB ≤15 dB ≤15 dB
Harmonic distortion at 90 dB SPL @ 1 m on axis
Freq: 50…100 Hz
> 100 Hz
< 2 %
< 0.5 %
< 2 %
< 0.5 %
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Harmonic distortion at given dB SPL @ 1 m in half
space
2nd
3rd
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
@ 90 dB SPL
from 30 to 85 Hz
≤3 %
≤3 %
@ 95 dB SPL
from 30 to 85 Hz
≤3 %
≤3 %
@ 100 dB SPL
from 30 to 85 Hz
≤3 %
≤3 %
Input signal connectors
Analog
AES/EBU (single wire and dual wire)
1 XLR female
1 XLR female
1 XLR female
1 XLR female
n/a
4 XLR female
n/a
4 XLR female
n/a
4 XLR female
Output / Thru signal connectors
AES/EBU (single wire and dual wire) 1 XLR male 1 XLR male 4 XLR male 4 XLR male 4 XLR male
Digital audio
Word length
Sample rate
16 - 24 bits
32 - 192 kHz
16 - 24 bits
32 - 192 kHz
16 - 24 bits
32 - 192 kHz
16 - 24 bits
32 - 192 kHz
16 - 24 bits
32 - 192 kHz
Control network
Type
Connection
proprietary GLMTM
network
2 RJ45, CAT5 cables
proprietary GLMTM
network
2 RJ45, CAT5 cables
proprietary GLMTM
network
2 RJ45, CAT5 cables
proprietary GLMTM
network
2 RJ45, CAT5 cables
proprietary GLMTM
network
2 RJ45, CAT5 cables
GLMTM / GLM.SETM software frequency response
adjustment *
Notch filters
Shelving filters
2 LF and 2 HF
2 LF and 2 HF
2 LF and 2 HF
2 LF and 2 HF
4 LF
n/a
4 LF
n/a
4 LF
n/a
System calibration * AutoCalTM, GLMTM
manual, Stand-alone
AutoCalTM, GLMTM
manual, Stand-alone
AutoCalTM, GLMTM
manual, Stand-alone
AutoCalTM, GLMTM
manual, Stand-alone
AutoCalTM, GLMTM
manual, Stand-alone
Bass amplifier output power
Treble amplifier output power
(Long term output power is limited by driver
protection circuitry)
90 W
90 W
150 W
120 W
120 W
n/a
250 W
n/a
500 W
n/a
Power consumption
Idle
Full output
14 VA
110 VA
17 VA
170 VA
15 VA
150 VA
21 VA
250 VA
36 VA
500 VA
Dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Height with Iso-Pod™
350 mm (13 13/16“)
237 mm (9 3/8“)
223 mm (8 13/16“)
365 mm (14 3/8“)
433 mm (17 1/16“)
286 mm (11 1/4“)
278 mm (10 15/16“)
452 mm (17 13/16“)
527 mm (20 3/4“)
462 mm (18 3/16“)
363 mm (14 5/16“)
n/a
625 mm (24 5/8“)
555 mm (21 7/8“)
490 mm (19 5/16“)
n/a
755 mm (29 3/4“)
803 mm (31 5/8“)
490 mm (19 5/16“)
n/a
Weight 9.4 kg (20.8 lb) 14.6 kg (32 lb) 27 kg (59 lb) 51 kg (112 lb) 82 kg (180 lb)

GLM™ Genelec Loudspeaker Manager Software
Genelec Loudspeaker Manager™ software manages connectivity
to all loudspeakers on the network – up to 30 – from cabling
and labeling to complete loudspeaker definitions. Standard
system configurations are provided as well as provision
for customized User Setups. All functions and settings are
stored in these Setups or you can store this data in each
loudspeaker should you wish to disconnect the network and
operate without GLM™ to ensure security of your monitoring
system.
Operating system supported Windows XP/Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later *
Number of loudspeakers supported 30
Number of audio channels supported 24 (AES/EBU single-wire),
12 (analog, AES/EBU dual-wire)
System calibration AutoCal™, GLM™ manual
Major components included GLM™ Network interface device
8200A Calibration microphone and holder
USB cable
Measurement signal cable
Software CD
System Operating Manual
Order code 8200-601
GLM™ Multiroom Expansion Kit
Major components included GLM™ Network interface device
GLM™ Control Network cable
USB cable
Order code 8200-602
GLM.SE™ Small Environment DSP System Software
GLM.SE™ software provides versatile configuration, control
and alignment functions for the Genelec SE™ DSP System.
Settings can be tailored to changing needs and stored as
Setup files in the computer or in the memory of the SE7261A
subwoofer. GLM.SE™ software supports all the main
functions of the standard GLM™, including the AutoCal™
algorithm.
Operating system supported Windows XP/Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later *
Number of loudspeakers supported 8
Number of audio channels supported 8 (AES/EBU single-wire)
System calibration AutoCal™, GLM™ manual
Major components included GLM™ Network interface device
8200A Calibration microphone and holder
USB cable
Measurement signal cable
Software CD
System Operating Manual
Order code 8200-501
SE™ DSP Monitoring System
8130A SE7261A
130 mm (5")
19 mm (3/4") metal dome
254 mm (10”)
n/a
58 Hz - 20 kHz (± 2 dB) 19 Hz - 100 Hz (± 3 dB)
≥108 dB SPL n/a
(from 100 Hz to 3 kHz)
≥100 dB SPL
(from 30 Hz to 85 Hz)
≥108 dB SPL
3 kHz n/a
≤10 dB ≤15 dB
< 2 %
< 0.5 %
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
@ 90 dB SPL
from 30 to 85 Hz
≤3 %
≤3 %
1 XLR female (same
connector accepts also
single wire AES/EBU
signal)
n/a
4 XLR female
(single wire only)
1 XLR male
(single wire only)
4 XLR male
(single wire only)
16 - 24 bits
32 - 192 kHz
16 - 24 bits
32 - 192 kHz
n/a proprietary GLMTM
network
RJ45, CAT5 cables
2 (at the high pass outpts
in the SE 7261A)
4 LF
n/a
AutoCalTM, GLM.SETM
manual or DIP switches
AutoCalTM, GLM.SETM
manual, Stand-alone
40 W
40 W
120 W
n/a
15 VA
80 VA
15 VA
150 VA
285 mm (11 1/4“)
189 mm (7 7/16“)
178 mm (7“)
299 mm (11 13/16“)
527 mm (20 3/4“)
462 mm (18 3/16“)
363 mm (14 5/16“)
n/a
5.6 kg (12.3 lb) 27 kg (59 lb)
*Check current support from www.genelec.com
*Check current support from www.genelec.com

Accessories
Floor stand
8000-409B
Floor stand for all 8000 Series models.
H 895-1370mm. Corresponding 80X0-408 required.
Stand plate for Iso-Pod
8030-408, 8040-408 and 8050-408
Soft carrying bag
8030-421, 8040-420, 8050-420
8250A bag for a single loudspeaker, all others for a pair.
Ceiling mount
8000-415B
For all 8000 series models.
Length 905-1505 mm.
Wall bracket - black and white
8000-402-B and 8000-402-W
For all 8000 series models.
This page shows some samples of the wide Genelec Accessories
range.Versatile mounting options and carrying bags for the 8200 Series
are comprehensively listed on the web pages of the corresponding
products and the Accessories Catalogue for Two-Way Monitors, which
can be downloaded at www.genelec.com
Adjustable height table stand
8000-425B
Fixed table stand for 8130A.
Flush mount kits for 8240A and 8250A
8040-450B and 8050-450B

International enquiries:
Genelec Oy,
Olvitie 5, FIN-74100 Iisalmi, Finland
T [phone]
F [phone]
Email: [email protected]
In Sweden:
Genelec Sverige,
Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge, Sweden
T [phone]
F [phone]
Email: [email protected]
In China:
Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd.
Jianwai SOHO, Tower 12, Room 3304
39 East 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, China
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
In the USA:
Genelec, Inc.,
7 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760, USA
T [phone]
F [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.genelec.com
Detailed Datasheets of all Genelec models, Quick Setup
Guides and other useful information can be downloaded at

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