Genelec 8320A 4-Inch Smart Active Monitor
The Genelec 8320A is a compact 4-inch smart active monitor delivering transparent, truthful reproduction with powerful room compensation via GLM software. Its wide uncoloured sweet spot, 100W amplification, and SAM (Smart Active Monitoring) technology make it ideal for mobile studios and challenging acoustic spaces.Overview
The Genelec 8320A is a breakthrough in compact nearfield monitoring, combining professional-grade transparency with intelligent software-driven room compensation. Compact enough to fit into the tightest of spaces, it adapts to your recording environment through its integration with Genelec's GLM software, enabling precise calibration and acoustic optimization without traditional hardware controls.
Key Features
- 100W amplification in a compact 4-inch format
- Frequency response 55 Hz–23 kHz for comprehensive monitoring
- Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) with GLM software integration
- Transparent and truthful audio reproduction
- Wide uncoloured sweet spot for accurate mix decisions
- Rear-ported enclosure for extended low-frequency response
- RJ45 network connection for GLM software control
- Includes 5-metre RJ45 cable and 1.8-metre mains cable
Specifications
- Power Output: 100 W
- Frequency Response: 55 Hz – 23 kHz (–6 dB)
- Impedance: 55 Hz to 23 kHz (at –6 dB)
- Maximum SPL: 100 dB
- Driver Size: 4-inch woofer, 1-inch tweeter
- Sensitivity: 6 dBu (continuously variable)
- Enclosure: Aluminium, rear-ported
- Connectivity: Balanced XLR input, RJ45 network
- Dimensions: 242 H × 151 W × 142 D mm
- Weight: 3.2 kg
- Voltage: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates
Why Buy from Procure.ae
Procure.ae supplies professional studio monitors including Genelec's latest SAM technology models to recording facilities and post-production houses across the UAE and GCC. We provide competitive pricing, fast delivery, and expert technical support. Request a quote for smart active monitoring solutions.
FAQ
What is GLM software and how does it work?
GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager) software enables wireless network control and room acoustic calibration, optimizing your monitor performance for any listening environment.
Do I need additional equipment to use the 8320A?
A computer with Genelec GLM software is recommended to access the full calibration capabilities, though the monitor operates as a standard speaker without it.
Description
Overview
The Genelec 8320A is a breakthrough in compact nearfield monitoring, combining professional-grade transparency with intelligent software-driven room compensation. Compact enough to fit into the tightest of spaces, it adapts to your recording environment through its integration with Genelec's GLM software, enabling precise calibration and acoustic optimization without traditional hardware controls.
Key Features
- 100W amplification in a compact 4-inch format
- Frequency response 55 Hz–23 kHz for comprehensive monitoring
- Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) with GLM software integration
- Transparent and truthful audio reproduction
- Wide uncoloured sweet spot for accurate mix decisions
- Rear-ported enclosure for extended low-frequency response
- RJ45 network connection for GLM software control
- Includes 5-metre RJ45 cable and 1.8-metre mains cable
Specifications
- Power Output: 100 W
- Frequency Response: 55 Hz – 23 kHz (–6 dB)
- Impedance: 55 Hz to 23 kHz (at –6 dB)
- Maximum SPL: 100 dB
- Driver Size: 4-inch woofer, 1-inch tweeter
- Sensitivity: 6 dBu (continuously variable)
- Enclosure: Aluminium, rear-ported
- Connectivity: Balanced XLR input, RJ45 network
- Dimensions: 242 H × 151 W × 142 D mm
- Weight: 3.2 kg
- Voltage: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates
Why Buy from Procure.ae
Procure.ae supplies professional studio monitors including Genelec's latest SAM technology models to recording facilities and post-production houses across the UAE and GCC. We provide competitive pricing, fast delivery, and expert technical support. Request a quote for smart active monitoring solutions.
FAQ
What is GLM software and how does it work?
GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager) software enables wireless network control and room acoustic calibration, optimizing your monitor performance for any listening environment.
Do I need additional equipment to use the 8320A?
A computer with Genelec GLM software is recommended to access the full calibration capabilities, though the monitor operates as a standard speaker without it.
Specifications
Brand
Genelec
Product Type
Studio Monitor
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Audio Video
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Speakers
Storefront L3
Studio Monitors
Weight (Spec)
3.2
Color (Spec)
Black
Country of Origin
United Arab Emirates
Dimensions
H 242 x W 151 x D 142 mm, with Iso-Pod™ (view in inches)
Frequency Response
55 Hz - 23 kHz (-6dB)
Impedance
55 Hz to 23 kHz (at -6 dB)
Maximum SPL
100 dB
Power Capacity
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Sensitivity (SPL / 1 W @ 1 m)
6 dBu (Continuously Variable)
Enclosure
Aluminum
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) technology do, and how does it improve my mixing?
SAM technology, paired with Genelec's GLM software, automatically measures and corrects your room acoustics. It compensates for reflections and standing waves, giving you flat, accurate response regardless of room challenges—critical for reliable mixing in imperfect spaces.
Is the 4-inch 8320A suitable for small home studios or only professional facilities?
The 8320A is ideal for compact, mobile, and project studios where space is limited. Its smart room correction and small footprint make it excellent for home studios, podcasting spaces, and traveling producers.
How does the GLM software room correction compensate for poor acoustic treatment?
GLM measures your room using a microphone, identifies problematic resonances and reflections, and digitally corrects them. This allows you to achieve accurate monitoring in rooms that would otherwise require expensive acoustic treatment.
What advantage does a 100W amplifier provide in a compact 4-inch monitor?
100W delivers sufficient headroom for accurate, dynamic monitoring in smaller rooms without distortion. The power is optimized for near-field listening in compact spaces, providing clean reproduction across the frequency range.
Can the 8320A handle different listening positions, or does it require a fixed sweet spot?
The 8320A's wide uncoloured sweet spot means you hear consistent response from multiple listening positions—useful when clients or co-engineers join your session. This is especially valuable in small rooms where everyone cannot sit in one spot.
Is the 8320A powerful enough for mastering work, or is it better suited to rough mixing?
While the 8320A is excellent for mixing and rough mastering, professional mastering studios often prefer larger monitors like the 8040B or 8050B. However, the 8320A's smart room correction can deliver accurate results in well-treated spaces.
How quickly can Procure.ae deliver the 8320A smart monitor to a home or project studio in the UAE?
Lead times vary based on location and availability. Contact Procure.ae with your location and order details to receive a delivery estimate.
Does Procure.ae provide guidance on GLM software setup and calibration?
Procure.ae supplies across the UAE and wider GCC on a request-a-quote basis. When you order the 8320A, the team can discuss available setup support and calibration guidance.
Does the 8320A include the GLM software and calibration microphone?
Confirm with Procure.ae whether the GLM software, calibration microphone, and setup documentation are included with your 8320A purchase. These are essential for activating smart room correction.
What warranty and technical support does Genelec provide for the 8320A?
The 8320A carries Genelec's standard warranty coverage. For specific terms, duration, and support, contact Procure.ae when placing your order.
How does the 8320A differ from a conventional monitor without room compensation?
The 8320A's integrated SAM technology and GLM calibration deliver flat, accurate response automatically, eliminating hours of acoustic treatment and guesswork. This makes it ideal for challenging spaces and traveling professionals.
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