The Genelec 8351B is a new co-axial, three-way monitor designed to increase audio perfection within an acoustically challenging environment. It pushes the boundaries of electrical-acoustic technology with its newly designed mechanical, acoustical and signal-processing design linked closely together. This results in a system that is unique within the monitoring industry.

The Genelec 8351B is a powerful update on the “A” version with increased SPL, additional room compensation EQ curves, Equalised delay and enhanced high-frequency response. As a result, it now offers the same superior performance as the smaller 8331 and 8341 studio monitors.

The centre enclosure features a minimum diffraction co-axial enclosure midrange/tweeter driver, improving sound quality and providing extreme accuracy, both on and off-axis, vertically as well as horizontally. The woofers now sit beneath the Maximised Directivity Controlled Waveguide with lips around the parameter of the monitor, giving acoustic openings for the proprietary Genelec-designed Acoustically Concealed Woofer (ACW). The 8351B has class D amplifiers with 250W for the 8 ‚Öù“ woofer, 150W for the midrange driver and a 150W class A/B amplifier supplies the tweeter. All in all, the 8351B produces a frequency response of 32Hz to 43kHz with low distortion.

Genelec’s SAM technology creates a computer-controlled network of monitors that are fully aligned in terms of level, timing and room response equalization. They are all automatically controlled and can be configured by the end user. Like all Genelec SAM systems, the 8351B can automatically adapt to its surroundings, making it a great and reliable environmental monitoring tool.

The Genelecs 8351B SAM Key Features:

• Outstandingly flat, broad frequency response: ±1.5dB, 38 Hz to 20 kHz.
• Extremely accurate imaging, both on and off-axis, vertically as well as horizontally, due to unique coaxial and MaxDCW™ waveguide design.
• It supports AutoCal™ to automatically (as well as manually) set level, timing, and room response equalization response.
• Acoustically Concealed Woofers (ACW™) allow for a three-way design in a highly compact enclosure size (17.75" x 11.25 " x 11") connectors 1 x XLR analogue input
• 2 x XLR AES/EBU input/output
• 2 x RJ45 control network