Genelec 8020BMM Data Sheet
System
The Genelec 8020B is a very compact bi-
amplified active monitor system with perfor-
mance comparable to much larger systems.
The 8020B excels in applications where space
is at a premium, taking full advantage of the
unconventional design and advanced technol-
ogies of Genelec’s 8000 Series loudspeaker
range. The all-aluminium Minimum Diffraction
Enclosure™ (MDE™) and advanced Directiv-
ity Control Waveguide™ (DCW™) technolo-
gies are carefully matched with complementing
advanced amplifier and electronics circuitry
and the latest drivers. Bass response reaches
down to 65 Hz (-3 dB) with low distortion due
to a uniquely new rear reflex port design. The
system's excellent directivity characteristics
and accurate imaging together with its com-
pact size and flexible mounting options make
the 8020B the perfect monitoring tool for a
wide range of applications.
amplified active monitor system with perfor-
mance comparable to much larger systems.
The 8020B excels in applications where space
is at a premium, taking full advantage of the
unconventional design and advanced technol-
ogies of Genelec’s 8000 Series loudspeaker
range. The all-aluminium Minimum Diffraction
Enclosure™ (MDE™) and advanced Directiv-
ity Control Waveguide™ (DCW™) technolo-
gies are carefully matched with complementing
advanced amplifier and electronics circuitry
and the latest drivers. Bass response reaches
down to 65 Hz (-3 dB) with low distortion due
to a uniquely new rear reflex port design. The
system's excellent directivity characteristics
and accurate imaging together with its com-
pact size and flexible mounting options make
the 8020B the perfect monitoring tool for a
wide range of applications.
The 8020B has been specially designed
to have a sufficient LF extension for a variety
of situations. However if greater SPL's and a
lower cutoff frequency are required, it can be
complemented with Genelec 7050B subwoofer,
which has a lower cutoff point of 25 Hz.
of situations. However if greater SPL's and a
lower cutoff frequency are required, it can be
complemented with Genelec 7050B subwoofer,
which has a lower cutoff point of 25 Hz.
Integrated construction
The 8020B is very easy to set up and use,
the only connections required are the mains
supply and the line level input. The input is
made via a balanced female XLR connector.
the only connections required are the mains
supply and the line level input. The input is
made via a balanced female XLR connector.
The volume control is located on the front
panel. This allows easy level matching with
other audio equipment.
other audio equipment.
The integrated design allows the amplifiers
and the drivers to be calibrated as a single
unit, eliminating the effects of component tol-
erances and ensuring consistent quality.
unit, eliminating the effects of component tol-
erances and ensuring consistent quality.
Crossover filters
The amplifier unit contains an active cross-
over, a feature more commonly used in large
and expensive control room monitors. This is
the ideal method for dividing the input signal
between the driver units. The active crossover
allows the overall response of the system to
be optimized to an extent impossible with a
passive system.
over, a feature more commonly used in large
and expensive control room monitors. This is
the ideal method for dividing the input signal
between the driver units. The active crossover
allows the overall response of the system to
be optimized to an extent impossible with a
passive system.
To maintain uniform frequency balance
in differing acoustic environments, special
calibrated controls are included in the active
crossover network. These controls include
“treble tilt”, “bass tilt” and “bass roll-off”
switches.
calibrated controls are included in the active
crossover network. These controls include
“treble tilt”, “bass tilt” and “bass roll-off”
switches.
Amplifiers
The bass and treble amplifiers produce
20 W of output power each, with very low
THD and IM distortion values. The amplifiers
are designed to ensure the highest subjec-
tive sound quality currently possible. The
amplifier unit also contains a protection cir-
cuit that monitors the output levels and pre-
vents any damage to the drivers. This makes
the system immune to overloads and spuri-
ous signals.
20 W of output power each, with very low
THD and IM distortion values. The amplifiers
are designed to ensure the highest subjec-
tive sound quality currently possible. The
amplifier unit also contains a protection cir-
cuit that monitors the output levels and pre-
vents any damage to the drivers. This makes
the system immune to overloads and spuri-
ous signals.
Drivers
A 19 mm (
3
/
4
") metal dome tweeter is loaded
by an advanced DCW™ waveguide. The
DCW™ is integrated into the one piece front
baffle.
DCW™ is integrated into the one piece front
baffle.
The 105 mm (4") bass cone driver is
mounted in a newly designed bass reflex
enclosure. The long, flow optimized reflex
tube has a large cross sectional area and
terminates with a wide flare at the back of
the enclosure.
enclosure. The long, flow optimized reflex
tube has a large cross sectional area and
terminates with a wide flare at the back of
the enclosure.
Protective grilles are positioned in front of
both drivers. Magnetic shielding is standard
on the 8020B. Shielding is vital for applica-
tions such as video post production, where
stray magnetic fields must be minimized.
on the 8020B. Shielding is vital for applica-
tions such as video post production, where
stray magnetic fields must be minimized.
8020B
Active Monitoring System
Applications
• Near Field Monitoring • Audio Video Post Production • Mobile Vans • Home Theaters
• Project / Home Studios • Digital Workstations • Multimedia Production and Playback
• Project / Home Studios • Digital Workstations • Multimedia Production and Playback