Elevate the accuracy of your audio monitoring to a new level with the precision and adaptability of the 8340A Smart Active Monitor.
The unvarnished truth
Top professionals the world over in recording studios, post-production houses, digital edit suites, radio, TV and outside broadcasting have come to rely on the unvarnished truth of the 8340A. Its wide and stable sweet spot promotes accurate, reliable mix decisions, and its bulletproof durability is essential for mission-critical applications.
Truly optimised monitoring
As a Smart Active Monitor, the 8340A integrates closely with our GLM software via which it can be configured and calibrated for your listening environment, compensating for detrimental room influences to create a truly optimised monitoring solution from mono to immersive. So if you need to work in challenging acoustic spaces, the 8340A is your powerful but clever monitoring companion.
Overview
Recycled-aluminium cabinet with tightly controlled directivity and minimum diffraction for excellent nearfield performance, 110 dB SPL and 38 Hz LF roll-off. Precision setup, calibration and monitor control for Mac and PC, with GLM™ kit or 9320A (not included). Integrated DSP and amplifiers 150 W + 150 W for optimum drive of 165 mm (6 1/2 in) LF and 19 mm (3/4 in) HF transducers. Balanced analogue in, AES/EBU in and out (XLR). Iso-Pod™ table support included. Integrated mounts, extensive range of accessories. Dimensions with Iso-Pod™: H 365 x W 237 x D 223 mm (14 3/8 x 9 3/8 x 8 13/16 in), weight 8.4 kg (18.5 lb). Physical volume control option available (9310BM) – requires GLM™ kit or 9320A (not included).
Warranty & calibration
Warranty: Includes a 2-year warranty, plus an additional 3-year extended warranty when registered on MyGenelec.
GLM Calibration: Requires free GLM software and either our 9320A SAM™ Reference Controller or GLM Calibration Kit device (both sold separately) for calibration.