Genelec 8040B

The Standard for Nearfield Monitoring: The Genelec 8040B

The Genelec 8040B is a powerful and precise active studio monitor that has become a trusted standard in professional recording studios, broadcast facilities, and post-production houses worldwide. It delivers an exceptional level of performance, providing an accurate, uncoloured, and transparent sound that allows you to make critical mixing decisions with confidence.

Engineered for critical listening, the 8040B features Genelec's renowned Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE™) and Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) technologies. These work together to provide a flat frequency response, precise imaging, and a wide, stable sweet spot. The included Iso-Pod™ stand decouples the monitor from its surface, reducing unwanted vibrations and allowing you to angle the speaker for perfect alignment.

With its powerful bi-amplified design and simple rear-panel room compensation switches, you can easily adapt the 8040B to any acoustic environment. It’s a true professional workhorse that provides the accuracy and reliability you expect from Genelec.

Key Features:

• Powerful and Precise Sound: Delivers a high SPL and an accurate, detailed sound for professional mixing and mastering.

• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™): Provides a wide, flat frequency response both on and off-axis for a large and stable sweet spot.

• Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE™): A rounded cabinet design minimizes edge diffraction for superb sound stage imaging.

• Iso-Pod™ Stand: Decouples the monitor from its surface to eliminate colouration from vibrations and allows for easy tilting.

• Room Response Compensation: Simple rear-panel switches allow you to adjust the monitor's response to your specific room acoustics.

• Optimized Amplifiers: Dedicated Class AB amplifiers for each driver are perfectly matched for a clean and powerful performance.

• Protection Circuitry: Sophisticated protection circuits safeguard the drivers from damage.

• Sustainable Design: Built to last with certified sustainable methods, providing years of reliable performance.

Technical Specifications:

• SPL: 115 dB

• Frequency Response: 41 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB)

• Accuracy of Frequency Response: ± 2 dB (48 Hz - 20 kHz)

• Driver Dimensions:

  • Woofer: 6.5 inch

  • Tweeter: 3/4 inch Metal Dome + DCW™

• Amplifier Power: Woofer 90 W + Tweeter 90 W (both Class AB)

• Inputs: 1 x XLR Analog Input

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 14 3/8" x 9 3/8" x 8 3/4" (365 x 237 x 223 mm) with Iso-Pod™

• Weight: 20.7 lb (9.4 kg)

In the Box:

• 1 x 8040B studio monitor

• 1 x mains cable 1,8 m

• 1 x operating manual

• 1 x IsoPod kit