8331A SAM™ Studio Monitor
SAM™ Studio Monitor
Technical Specifications
Incredible three-way point source monitor with the footprint of a compact two-way. When space and precision is of the essence, nothing even comes close.
System Specifications
Frequency Response
58 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1.5 dB)
Low cutoff -6dB45 Hz
High cutoff -6dB 37 kHz
SPL
Peak SPL≥110 dB
Maximum peak acoustic output per pair in a listening room with music material at 1 m.
Short term max SPL≥104 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 the same conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver protection circuit) at 1 m.
Self-generated noise
Self-generated noise≤0 dB SPL
Self generated noise level in free space at 1 m on axis (A-weighted).
Weight
Weight
6.7 kg (14.8 lb)
Dimensions
Height 285 mm (11 1/4 in)
Height with Iso-Pod305 mm (12 in)
Width189 mm (7 1/2 in)
Depth212 mm (8 3/8 in)
Enclosure
Enclosure materialDie cast aluminium
Enclosure typeReflex port
Drivers
Bass
Driver typeRacetrack
8331A Bass Driver
Count2
Width130 mm (5 1/8 in)
Height 65 mm (2 1/2 in)
Midrange
Driver typeCoaxial
8331A midrange driver in cone (coaxial)
Diameter90 mm (3 1/2 in)
Treble
Driver typeCoaxial
8331A treble driver in metal dome (coaxial)
Diameter19 mm (3/4 in)
Directivity
Horizontal directivity
Harmonic distortion
50…100 Hz ≤2 %
> 100 Hz ≤0.5 %
Group delay
The latency at high frequencies from the input to the acoustic output, measured in the analog input:
Extended Phase Linearity in GLM set to OFF (top graph) 3.2 ms
Extended Phase Linearity in GLM set to ON (bottom graph) 6.9 ms
In Genelec performance graphics, the time of converting the from an electronic input signal to the acoustic output in a Genelec monitor is described by two factors – latency and group delay. The group delay factor can be read in the graphics for a specific frequency. The total frequency-specific input-to-output delay is a sum of the latency and group delay factors. To understand the significance of this total delay, consider that moving a loudspeaker away by 1 meter creates an additional delay of about 3 ms.
Amplifier Section
Amplifiers
8331 bass amplifier
72 W Class D
8331 midrange amplifier
36 W Class D
8331 treble amplifier
36 W Class D
Mains voltage
100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
Power consumption
ISS Active≤0.5 W
Idle≤4 W
Full output60 W
Signal processing section
Connectors
Input
Analog signal input connector XLR female, balanced 10 kOhm.
Input
Digital signal input connector XLR female 110 Ohm.
Output
Digital signal output / Thru connector XLR male 110 Ohm.
2 x Control
Two CAT5 (RJ45) GLM Network connectors for computer control using the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software.
Crossover
Bass/Mid500 Hz
Mid/Treble3000 Hz
Product Variants
Product codes
Code
Product information
EAN code
CN code
8331AP
8331A SAM™ Studio Monitor Dark Grey
8331AW
8331A SAM™ Studio Monitor White
8331AM
8331A SAM™ Studio Monitor Black
8331ARw
8331A SAM™ Studio Monitor RAW
Compatible Accessories
Product codes
Code
Product information
EAN code
CN code
8000-333B
8000-333B Table stand L-shape Black
8000-333W
8000-333W Table stand L-shape White
8000-425B
8000-425B Adjustable height table stand (301-527 mm)
8000-409BB
8000-409BB Floor Stand (950-1430 mm)
8000-409BW
8000-409BW Floor stand (950-1430 mm)
8030-408
8030-408 Black stand plate for 8X30, 8331 Iso-Pod
8030-438W
8030-438W White stand plate for 8X30, 8331 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
8000-454B
8000-454 T-adapter plate
8000-402B
8000-402B Wall mounting bracket, Black
8000-402W
8000-402W Wall mounting bracket, White
8331-440 Isopod Kit Black
8331-440 Isopod Kit White
8000-831
8000-831 Empty case for two pcs 8X30/8331, Matte Black
For even more technical details please see product operating manual.
