8040B
Experience the true sound of your mix with the astonishing performance and versatility of the 8040B.
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8040B Studio Monitor
Studio Monitor
Technical Specifications
Experience the true sound of your mix with the astonishing performance and versatility of the 8040B.
System Specifications
Frequency Response
48 Hz - 20 kHz (± 2 dB)
Low cutoff -6dB41 Hz
High cutoff -6dB 25 kHz
SPL
Peak SPL≥115 dB
Maximum peak acoustic output per pair at 1 m distance with music material.
Short term max SPL≥105 dB
Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz at 1 m.
Long term max SPL≥99 dB
Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in same conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver unit protection circuit) at 1 m.
Self-generated noise
Self-generated noise≤10 dB SPL
Self generated noise level in free field at 1m on axis (A-weighted).
Weight
Weight
9.4 kg (20.7 lb)
Dimensions
Height 350 mm (13 3/4 in)
Height with Iso-Pod365 mm (14 3/8 in)
Width237 mm (9 3/8 in)
Depth223 mm (8 3/4 in)
Enclosure
Enclosure materialDie cast aluminium
Enclosure typeReflex port
Drivers
Bass
Driver typeCone
Magnetically shielded
Diameter165 mm (6 1/2 in)
Treble
Driver typeMetal dome
Magnetically shielded
Diameter19 mm (3/4 in)
Directivity
Horizontal directivity
Harmonic distortion
50…100 Hz ≤2 %
> 100 Hz ≤0.5 %
Amplifier Section
Amplifiers
8040B bass amplifier
90 W Class AB
8040B treble amplifier
90 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 output110 W
Signal processing section
Connectors
Input
Analog signal input connector XLR female, balanced 10 kOhm.
Crossover
Bass/Treble3000 Hz
Product Variants
Product codes
Code
Product information
EAN code
CN code
8040BPM
8040B Studio Monitor Dark Grey
8040BWM
8040B Studio Monitor White
8040B Studio Monitor Black
8040B Studio Monitor RAW
Compatible Accessories
Product codes
Code
Product information
EAN code
CN code
8000-406
8000-406 Short table stand
8000-325B
8000-325B Table stand L-shape, Black
8000-450B
8000-450 TRIOL Floor Stand Black
8000-450W
8000-450W TRIOL Stand White
8000-400
8000-400 Genelec Design stand
8000-400W
8000-400 Genelec Design Stand White
8000-409BB
8000-409BB Floor Stand (950-1430 mm)
8000-409BW
8000-409BW Floor stand (950-1430 mm)
8040-408
8040-408 Stand plate for 8X40, 8341 Iso-Pod
8040-438W
8040-438W White stand plate for 8X40, 8341 Iso-Pod
8000-436B
8000-436B Short ceiling mount, Black
8000-436W
8000-436W Short ceiling mount, White
8000-442B
8000-442B Short adjustable ceiling mount, Black
8000-442W
8000-442W Short adjustable ceiling mount, White
8000-444B
8000-444B Long adjustable ceiling mount, Black
8000-444W
8000-444W Long adjustable ceiling mount, White
8000-446B
8000-446B Truss mount kit, adjustable length
8000-416B
8000-416B Short truss mount with clamp
8000-402B
8000-402B Wall mounting bracket, Black
8000-402W
8000-402W Wall mounting bracket, White
8000-437B
8000-437B VESA adapter 75/100 mm, Black
8341-450B
8341-450B Flush mount kit, Black
8000-841
8000-841 Empty case for two pcs 8X40/8341, Matte Black
8040-423
8040-423 Soft carrying bag for two pcs 8X4X, Black
4000-414 Wall mount Black
4000-414 Wall Mount White
For even more technical details please see product operating manual.
Compatible accessories
Pristine performance
The choice of recording professionals the world over, the 8040B’s pristine performance extends to an SPL of 105 dB and reaches right down to 41 Hz. This is a nearfield monitor that can provide truthfulness and energy in equal measures.
Power and accuracy
The 8040B’s recycled aluminium cabinet design combines transparent, uncoloured audio quality with a unique aesthetic beauty. You’ll work with speed and accuracy, producing mixes that translate beautifully. And when you’ve finished, our Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) circuitry will automatically switch the 8040B into a green, power-saving standby mode.
