Genelec Now Shipping 7040A Ultra-Compact Subwoofer

Genelec is now shipping the new 7040A, its latest ultra-compact subwoofer. Designed to complement Genelec’s 8010, 8020 and M030 active monitors, the 7040A delivers accurate sound reproduction and precise monitoring of low-frequency content in a compact form factor.

June 2015 is – we have to say it – undoubtedly one of the most diverse and interesting issues we have put together. The magazine has something for everyone and lots of great content we are certain will be greatly appreciated by our community. Discover the “outside-the-box” thinking that resulted in one of the most interesting loudspeaker designs in recent times and much more.

During the 138th Audio Engineering Society Convention in Warsaw, Poland, Genelec launched its new 1234 Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) System. This is a high performance, large main monitoring system which provides extremely well-controlled directivity and neutral sound, from 29 Hz to 21 kHz and delivering 125 dB SPL at 1 m through a combination of efficient Class D amplifiers.

Genelec introduced a new ultra-compact active subwoofer, designed for limited production spaces. The ideal companion to complement Genelec 8010 and 8020 monitors, the 7040A extends the low frequency response down to 30 Hz and uses Genelec’s patented Laminar Spiral Enclosure (LSE) technology, being able to produce 100 dB of SPL using a 6.5 inch woofer and a powerful Genelec-designed Class D amplifier.

Major broadcasters and manufacturers are among the latest members to join the Media Networking Alliance, recently formed by leading industry proponents, adopters, developers and suppliers of media networking technologies to promote adoption and support adopters of the newly ratified AES67 audio networking standard.

The February 2015 edition of Voice Coil is already available and features our annual Loudspeaker Cone Vendor Survey 2015. James Croft’s Acoustic Patents reviews recent inventions from Libratone (Denmark) and Genelec (Finland). Vance Dickason’s Test Bench focuses on a 6.5” pro sound midrange driver, from PRV Audio Brazil and the reissue of the famous G12H “GreenBack” 12” guitar speaker by Celestion. Mike Klasco writes about the Endumax cone material by Teijin Aramid.

Leveraging the same 8000 series design and technologies used in studios and highly praised by audio professionals all over the world, Finish brand Genelec is progressively bringing consumer versions to the home audio market with its G Series of active loudspeakers. The most recent model to reach the market, the G Five, completes the series.

Gradually, Genelec has updated his monitor series with Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) auto-calibrating systems. Along with the advanced concept recently introduced in the new 8351 Acoustically Coaxial Smart Active Monitor, at the recent 137th AES convention, Genelec also introduced the new 8320 and 8330 compact monitors and a SAM subwoofer, 7350.

Certainly one of the major highlights at the 137th AES Convention in LA, Genelec’s new 8351 Acoustically Coaxial three-way Smart Active Monitor is one of the most innovative speaker designs seen in recent years. The surprisingly compact 8351 features major advances in audio driver technology integrated into a sophisticated enclosure design.

The November 2014 edition of audioXpress is dedicated to our DIY audience with the first instalment of a rewarding project on “How to Build an Audio Mixer“ by George Adamidis. We also have two great articles on audio amplifiers: one is Class-AB MOSFET-based and the other is a push-pull AB amplifier using KT 120 vacuum tubes. Of course, we continue to discuss the latest Wireless Audio technologies and Audio for Mobile Devices. In the third article in the Nordic Audio series, we explore Scan-Speak’s audio history. We also bring you an article explaining the thinking and product design considerations for the unique Genelec M Series studio monitors. That and much more is already online.