Genelec’s M Series bi-amplified active monitors are the first models released as part of the company’s ongoing sustainable initiatives known as GES (Genelec Embedded Sustainability). The goal in their development ‘was to proceed with a sustainable mindset without sacrificing the accuracy and reliability for which Genelec has been known for the past 35 years – while also offering something new and innovative for project studio customers’.
The first M Series models to be introduced are the M030 and the M040, which use a Natural Composite Enclosure (NCE) manufactured for Genelec in Finland from wood fibre and recyclable material. The loudspeakers feature rounded edges and gently curved front and sides to minimise cabinet edge diffraction and optimise imaging. Both models also use a Laminar Integrated Port (LIP) for accurate low-frequency response and minimised enclosure vibration, and an integrated advanced Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW).
The M Series models feature new class-D amplifiers developed by Genelec’s R&D/engineering team. The amplifiers are highly efficient, low distortion amplifiers that run cooler and are lighter than class-A/B amplifiers. They also feature Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) power management with auto power-off/auto power-on and with the standby power consumption of less than 0.5W. Automatic voltage selection allows the monitors to operate throughout the world. Additionally, the M Series has high-performance drivers, intuitive room response controls and system calibration with XLR/TRS and unbalanced RCA inputs.
The M030 uses a 5-inch woofer and 0.75-inch metal dome tweeter, powered by 50W and 30W amplifiers respectively. The free-field frequency response is 58Hz to 20kHz (±3dB), while low distortion peak SPL is 103dB at 1m. The M040 uses a 6.5-inch woofer with a 1-inch metal dome tweeter, powered by 80W and 50W amplifiers respectively. The free-field frequency response is 48Hz-20kHz (±3dB), while low distortion peak SPL is 107dB at 1m.weighs 15.4 lbs (7.4kg).
The Genelec M030 and the M040 Bi-amplified Active Monitors will ship in June 2013, with US MSRPs of M030 $695.00 (each) and M040 $995.00 (each).
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