Main Monitors

Genelec Main Monitors deliver precision reference performance even at high SPLs and long listening distances. And with the power of our GLM calibration software, each one will adapt to your acoustic environment, producing mixes that translate perfectly.

Main Monitors

8381A

SAM™ Adaptive Point Source Main Monitor

Our 8381A empowers engineers and creators to perceive every sonic detail, offering true-to-life sound level and dynamics – with the full flexibility of free-standing monitor placement and advanced room adaption.

SPL

126 dB

Amplifier Power

2 X 0 W Full range (Class D)

Frequency Response

20 Hz - 35 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 1.5 dB

Driver Dimensions

2 x ⌀ 381mm Bass + ⌀ 381mm Bass + 4 x ⌀ 127mm Midrange + ⌀ 127mm Coaxial Midrange + ⌀ 25mm Coaxial Tweeter (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 1458 x W 500 x D 694 mm, (view in inches)

Weight

235 kg / 518.1 lb

Connections

2 x XLR Analog Input

2 x XLR Analog Output

2 x XLR AES/EBU Input

2 x XLR AES/EBU Output

4 x RJ45 Control

S360

SAM™ Studio Monitor

The S360A delivers high SPL monitoring without compromising on predictability, speech intelligibility or sound quality.

SPL

118 dB

Amplifier Power

250 W Bass (Class D) + 100 W Treble (Class D)

Frequency Response

36 Hz - 22 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 2 dB (39 Hz - 19 kHz)

Driver Dimensions

⌀ 250mm Bass + ⌀ 25mm Treble (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 530 x W 360 x D 360 mm, with Iso-Pod™ (view in inches)

Weight

30 kg / 66.1 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

2 x RJ45 Control

1237A

SAM™ Studio Monitor

Reveal the finest details of your mix with a master of the modern studio - the smart three-way 1237A.

SPL

118 dB

Amplifier Power

500 W Bass (Class D) + 250 W Midrange (Class D) + 200 W Treble (Class AB)

Frequency Response

32 Hz - 22 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 2.5 dB (37 Hz - 20 kHz)

Driver Dimensions

⌀ 305mm Bass + ⌀ 125mm Midrange + ⌀ 25mm Treble (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 680 x W 400 x D 380 mm, (view in inches)

Weight

42 kg / 92.6 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

2 x RJ45 Control

1238A

SAM™ Studio Monitor

Our largest three-way midfield design, the 1238A adapts to your acoustic space to deliver high-SPL reference precision.

SPL

121 dB

Amplifier Power

500 W Bass (Class D) + 250 W Midrange (Class D) + 200 W Treble (Class AB)

Frequency Response

30 Hz - 22 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 2.5 dB (35 Hz - 20 kHz)

Driver Dimensions

⌀ 385mm Bass + ⌀ 125mm Midrange + ⌀ 25mm Treble (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 810 x W 480 x D 420 mm, (view in inches)

Weight

57 kg / 125.7 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

2 x RJ45 Control

1238AC

SAM™ Studio Monitor

Shaped by decades of engineering expertise and armed with the power of Smart Active Monitoring technology, the 1238AC is a centre channel monitor designed for the most demanding applications.

SPL

121 dB

Amplifier Power

500 W Bass (Class D) + 250 W Midrange (Class D) + 200 W Treble (Class AB)

Frequency Response

30 Hz - 22 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 2 dB (35 Hz - 20 kHz)

Driver Dimensions

2 x ⌀ 250mm Bass + ⌀ 125mm Midrange + ⌀ 25mm Treble (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 350 x W 950 x D 453 mm, (view in inches)

Weight

60 kg / 132.3 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

2 x RJ45 Control

1238DF

SAM™ Studio Monitor

The super-compact dimensions of the 1238DF allow it to partner with an accompanying subwoofer to deliver main monitor performance in rooms where space is at a real premium.

SPL

117 dB

Amplifier Power

500 W Bass (Class D) + 250 W Midrange (Class D) + 200 W Treble (Class AB)

Frequency Response

50 Hz - 20 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 2 dB (57 Hz - 20 kHz)

Driver Dimensions

2 x ⌀ 210mm Bass + ⌀ 125mm Midrange + ⌀ 25mm Treble (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 610 x W 470 x D 235 mm, (view in inches)

Weight

36 kg / 79.4 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

2 x RJ45 Control

1234A

SAM™ Studio Monitor

Built to exceed expectations at the highest levels, the 1234A smart active studio monitor is the trusted choice of professionals, with a feature set to match.

SPL

125 dB

Amplifier Power

2 X 750 W Bass (Class D) + 400 W Midrange (Class D) + 250 W Treble (Class D)

Frequency Response

29 Hz - 21 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 2 dB (34 Hz - 20 kHz)

Driver Dimensions

2 x ⌀ 305mm Bass + ⌀ 125mm Midrange + ⌀ 25mm Treble (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 700 x W 890 x D 383 mm, (view in inches)

Weight

73 kg / 160.9 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

2 x RJ45 Control

1234AC

SAM™ Studio Monitor

The 1234AC is a smart main studio monitor for use in demanding film and post production work, where perf screen or hi-res LED displays are employed.

SPL

125 dB

Amplifier Power

2 X 750 W Bass (Class D) + 400 W Midrange (Class D) + 250 W Treble (Class D)

Frequency Response

29 Hz - 21 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 2 dB (34 Hz - 20 kHz)

Driver Dimensions

2 x ⌀ 305mm Bass + ⌀ 125mm Midrange + ⌀ 25mm Treble (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 489 x W 1210 x D 412 mm, (view in inches)

Weight

79.5 kg / 175.3 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

2 x RJ45 Control

1235A

SAM™ Studio Monitor

The 1235A brings the sound and heritage of the iconic 1035 into the modern recording age. High SPL capability and precise imaging come together in a main monitor that adapts to your room.

SPL

130 dB

Amplifier Power

2 X 1000 W Bass (Class D) + 2 X 400 W Midrange (Class D) + 250 W Treble (Class D)

Frequency Response

29 Hz - 26 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 2 dB (31 Hz - 20 kHz)

Driver Dimensions

2 x ⌀ 381mm Bass + 2 x ⌀ 125mm Midrange + ⌀ 25mm Treble (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 820 x W 1105 x D 650 mm, (view in inches)

Weight

164 kg / 361.6 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

2 x RJ45 Control

1236A

SAM™ Studio Monitor

The flagship of our range. The intelligence of the 1236A is seamlessly integrated into the finest example of acoustic engineering yet produced in more than 40 years of Genelec history.

SPL

130 dB

Amplifier Power

2 X 1000 W Bass (Class D) + 2 X 400 W Midrange (Class D) + 250 W Treble (Class D)

Frequency Response

17.5 Hz - 26 kHz (-6 dB)

Accuracy of Frequency Response

± 2 dB (21 Hz - 20 kHz)

Driver Dimensions

2 x ⌀ 458mm Bass + 2 x ⌀ 125mm Midrange + ⌀ 25mm (view in inches)

Dimensions

H 1180 x W 960 x D 650 mm, (view in inches)

Weight

182 kg / 401.2 lb

Connections

1 x XLR Analog Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Input

1 x XLR AES/EBU Output

2 x RJ45 Control

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