8341A | 3-Way Coaxial Powered Studio Monitor Pair

• Dual 6.6″ Acoustically Concealed Woofers
• Minimum Diffraction Coaxial Driver
• Accepts Analog or AES/EBU Signals
• Outputs AES/EBU Daisy-Chaining
• Directivity Control Waveguide
• SAM Technology for Automatic Tuning
• Networkable via GLM Software
• Minimum Diffraction Enclosure
• Reflex Port Design
• Iso-Pod Stand Included
• Sold as a Pair

The Genelec  8341A is a point-source monitor meant for near-field applications in the realm of pro audio. It features a coaxial design which nestles driver and tweeter—as well as two 6.6” woofers—in one location, thus aligning their acoustical axes, and securing an accurate point of sonic radiation. It’s also worth noting the 8341A’s Intelligent Signal Sensing technology, as well as the connections this technology affords you: ISS automatically detects whether analog or digital sources are being run into the monitor and allows the speaker to produce sound accordingly. To put it another way, one XLR input accepts analog signals, the other XLR takes AES/EBU, and the monitor itself automatically selects the input source.

Work Faster, for Longer

For applications calling for extraordinary imaging, extended frequency response, short to medium listening distance or long, fatigue-free working hours, The 8341A are in an elite league of their own. They promote faster and more consistent decision making, and they also extend listening time, because unnatural imaging – a main contributor to listener fatigue – is minimized.

Mixes that Translate

As bigger brother to the super-compact 8331A, the 8341A offers increased LF extension and a higher SPL capability, so is ideally suited to slightly longer listening distances. In conjunction with our GLM calibration software, the 8341A will also compensate for detrimental room acoustics and distance delay, regardless of whether you work in mono, stereo or immersive formats. So now you can deliver mixes that translate beautifully – every time.

Minimum-Diffraction Coaxial Driver (MDC)

The minimum-diffraction coaxial driver is comprised of a midrange element combined with a tweeter that extends to ultrasonic frequencies. This arrangement minimizes or eliminates acoustic diffraction sources typically found in coaxial drivers, engendering a flat frequency response both on the acoustical axis and at all off-axis points of listening. The 8341A may be oriented either horizontally or vertically, and is intended for near-field listening where the influences of the room can be minimized as much as possible. Typical distances can vary from approximately three to ten feet, depending on room size and SPL requirements.

Smart Active Monitor (SAM)

SAM technology can improve the reliability and accuracy of these monitors, providing several parametric notch and shelving filters that can be tuned automatically in concert with GLM software, thus compensating for coloration generated by room acoustics. This enables SAM monitors to sound neutral and achieve accurate imaging in most acoustical environments.