8030C Studio Monitor Black

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor Black is a two-way active nearfield monitor designed for music production, mixing, broadcast and post-production. Its 130 mm (5-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 50 W Class D amplifier. The 47 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB gives the monitor useful bass extension for checking kick drums, bass lines and low synth parts in a compact setup. Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) helps maintain consistent dispersion around the listening position, while rear-panel tone controls let you adapt the response to the monitor’s placement. The Black version is supplied as a single monitor with an Iso-Pod™ stand.

Key features

• Two-way active nearfield studio monitor in Black
• 130 mm (5-inch) woofer and 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter
• Dedicated 50 W Class D amplifier for each driver
• 47 Hz–25 kHz frequency response at −6 dB
• 104 dB short-term maximum SPL at 1 m under Genelec’s test conditions
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) for controlled sound dispersion
• Die-cast aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE™) with a bass-reflex port
• Balanced analogue XLR input with adjustable sensitivity
• Desktop, Treble Tilt, Bass Tilt and Bass Roll-Off controls
• Iso-Pod™ isolation stand with tilt adjustment
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) automatic standby

Overview

Included Content

• 1 × Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor, Black
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Build a stereo nearfield setup with two 8030C monitors. Place them symmetrically and aim them towards your listening position to judge centre imaging, instrument panning and the width of reverbs and delays.
• Use the extended bass response to hear where kick drums, bass lines and low synth notes overlap. Add a compatible subwoofer if your work regularly calls for monitoring below the 8030C’s range.
• Engage the Desktop control if a desk or console surface adds emphasis around 200 Hz. Adjusting for the placement first helps you judge whether the low mids in the mix need changing.
• Apply Bass Tilt when a nearby wall or corner makes bass sound too prominent. Bass Roll-Off provides a separate 4 dB cut at 55 Hz when you need to trim the lowest part of the monitor’s response.
• Compare the Treble Tilt settings with familiar reference tracks if playback sounds bright. This helps you assess the monitoring setup before changing the high-frequency balance of the mix.
• Angle the monitor towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. The tilt is useful when the cabinet sits below ear height, and the stand helps reduce vibration transfer to the work surface.
• Connect a compatible audio interface, mixer or monitor controller through the balanced XLR input. Use the rear-panel sensitivity control to match playback levels across the monitors in your setup.
• Use the same monitoring setup for tracking, editing and mixing. Check dialogue cuts, assess how a vocal sits against the arrangement and listen for effects that mask quieter details.

Ideal For

• Music producers and nearfield mix engineers
• Home and project recording studios
• Broadcast and post-production workstations
• Podcast, dialogue and video editors
• Compact stereo systems using two 8030C monitors
• Studios seeking a black active monitor with balanced XLR connectivity