Genelec 8050B Professional Studio Monitor, Black (Single)

Full Description

Accurate and powerful sound

The Genelec 8050B is engineered to provide highly detailed and reliable monitoring. Its frequency response spans from 38 Hz to 20 kHz, covering deep lows, clear mids, and crisp highs. A bi-amplified system delivers 150W to the bass driver and 120W to the tweeter, ensuring dynamic and distortion-free playback at all volumes. This makes it ideal for tasks that require precision, such as mixing, mastering, and post-production.

The active crossover system ensures a smooth frequency transition between the drivers, reducing phase issues and providing balanced sound reproduction. This consistency makes it easier to detect subtle changes in a mix, which is essential for professional audio engineers and producers working on detailed projects.

Consistent sound across the listening area

The Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) ensures that the 8050B delivers even sound dispersion, maintaining accuracy across different listening positions. This technology reduces unwanted reflections, improving stereo imaging and making it easier to place instruments and vocals in a mix. Combined with the Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™ (MDE™), which reduces cabinet-induced distortion, the 8050B provides a stable and transparent soundstage.

The monitor’s off-axis response remains consistent, allowing for accurate monitoring even when moving around the room. This is particularly beneficial for studios where multiple people need to evaluate a mix from different positions.

Flexible tuning for any environment

Acoustic conditions can vary significantly, but the 8050B includes a range of adjustable tone controls to optimise performance. Bass tilt and bass roll-off controls allow fine-tuning of low-frequency response, helping to address issues caused by room boundaries or reflective surfaces. The treble tilt control refines high-frequency output, ensuring that the monitor maintains a balanced sound regardless of its placement.

A dedicated desktop low-frequency control compensates for bass buildup when the monitor is placed on a reflective surface like a desk or mixing console. These features make the 8050B adaptable to different room types, from well-treated studios to more challenging acoustic spaces.

Built for durability and energy efficiency

The 8050B’s aluminium enclosure is designed for durability while keeping the overall unit lightweight. The rear-mounted reflex port improves bass efficiency and minimises turbulence, ensuring smooth low-frequency performance even at high volumes. The Iso-Pod stand isolates the monitor from vibrations and allows precise angle adjustments for the best listening position.

For added efficiency, the Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) function reduces power consumption by automatically switching the monitor to standby mode when no audio signal is detected. This feature ensures that power is only used when necessary, making the 8050B an energy-conscious choice for professional studios.

Features

• 8-inch bass driver and 1-inch metal dome tweeter with dedicated amplifiers for precise sound reproduction
• Wide frequency response from 38 Hz to 20 kHz for clear lows, mids, and highs
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) technology ensures even sound dispersion and improved stereo imaging
• Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™ (MDE™) design reduces resonance for a neutral sound profile
• Customisable tone controls for fine-tuning audio in different acoustic environments
• Iso-Pod stand isolates vibrations and allows flexible positioning
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) automatically switches to standby mode to save energy
• Bi-amplified system delivers 150W to the bass driver and 120W to the tweeter for dynamic, distortion-free playback
• Active crossover system ensures smooth frequency transitions for balanced sound
• Consistent off-axis response for accurate monitoring across different listening positions
• Bass tilt, bass roll-off, and treble tilt controls optimise sound for various room conditions
• Durable aluminium enclosure with a rear-mounted reflex port for efficient bass performance

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 20 kHz (± 2 dB)
• Low Cutoff -6dB: 32 Hz
• High Cutoff -6dB: 25 kHz

SPL

• Peak SPL: ≥120 dB
• Short Term Max SPL: ≥110 dB
• Long Term Max SPL: ≥101 dB
• Self-Generated Noise: ≤10 dB SPL

Weight & Dimensions

• Weight: 14.4 kg (31.7 lb)
• Height: 433 mm (17 in)
• Height With Iso-Pod: 452 mm (17 3/4 in)
• Width: 286 mm (11 1/4 in)
• Depth: 278 mm (11 in)

Enclosure

• Enclosure Material: Die Cast Aluminium
• Enclosure Type: Reflex Port

Drivers

• Bass Driver Type: Cone
• Magnetically Shielded: Yes
• Bass Driver Diameter: 205 mm (8 1/8 in)
• Treble Driver Type: Metal Dome
• Magnetically Shielded: Yes
• Treble Driver Diameter: 25 mm (1 in)

Directivity

• Horizontal Directivity: Yes

Harmonic Distortion

• 50 - 100 Hz: ≤2
• > 100 Hz: ≤0.5

Amplifier Section

• 8050B Bass Amplifier: 150 W Class AB
• 8050B Treble Amplifier: 120 W Class AB
• Mains Voltage: 100, 120, 220 or 230VAC 50/60Hz (According To Region)
• Power Consumption:
• ISS Active: ≤0.5 W
• Idle: ≤10 W
• Full Output: 170 W

Signal Processing Section

• Connectors:
• Input: Analog Signal Input Connector XLR Female, Balanced 10 kOhm
• Crossover: Bass/Treble 1800 Hz