8030C Studio Monitor RAW

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor RAW is a two-way active nearfield monitor for music production, mixing, broadcast and post-production. The RAW finish leaves the die-cast aluminium unpainted, so natural variations in the metal give each cabinet a slightly different appearance. A 130 mm (5-inch) woofer and a 19 mm (¾-inch) metal-dome tweeter each have a dedicated 50 W Class D amplifier. The monitor reaches down to 47 Hz at −6 dB, giving you useful bass extension in a compact setup. Rear-panel tone controls help compensate for placement near walls or on reflective surfaces, and the included Iso-Pod™ stand lets you aim the monitor towards your ears. The 8030C RAW is supplied as a single monitor.

Key features

• Two-way active nearfield studio monitor
• RAW finish with exposed, unpainted die-cast aluminium
• 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
• 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, RAW
• 1 × 1.8 m mains cable
• 1 × Iso-Pod™ kit
• Operating manual

Creative Tools

• Build a stereo nearfield setup with two 8030C monitors. Position them symmetrically and aim them towards your listening position to assess vocal placement, instrument panning and the width of reverbs and delays.
• Use the monitor’s bass extension to hear where kick drums, bass lines and low synth notes overlap. Add a compatible subwoofer if your work regularly requires monitoring below the 8030C’s range.
• Engage the Desktop control if a reflective desk or console adds emphasis around 200 Hz. Compensating for placement first helps you judge whether the mix itself needs a low-mid EQ adjustment.
• Use Bass Tilt if a nearby wall or corner makes the low end sound too prominent. Bass Roll-Off provides a separate 4 dB cut at 55 Hz for trimming the lowest part of the monitor’s response.
• Compare Treble Tilt settings using familiar reference tracks if playback sounds too bright. This helps you assess the monitoring setup before changing the high-frequency balance of your mix.
• Angle the cabinet towards your ears with the included Iso-Pod™ stand. This is useful when the monitor 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 setup for tracking, editing and mixing. Check dialogue cuts, hear 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 an active monitor with an exposed aluminium finish