Genelec introduces Small Environment DSP monitoring system

Genelec took the opportunity of IBC 2007 and 123rd AES to introduce the SE (Small Environment) DSP Monitoring System, designed to solve many of the acoustic problems associated with small recording and mixing environments. The SE DSP Monitoring System offers a high-quality, affordable and easy-to-use package for near field monitoring, mobile/location recording, digital audio workstations, broadcast and TV control rooms, surround sound systems, home studios, and multimedia applications. The SE DSP Monitoring System combines the new SE7261A 10-inch DSP subwoofer with 8130A digital input active monitors (5-inch bass drivers and 3/4-inch tweeters), for easy configuration as a sub-assisted stereo or multi-channel reference system. Software control is simple with the SE7261A DSP subwoofer providing all necessary network connections to the host computer and supplying extensive DSP resources through its high-pass AES digital outputs to the 8130A’s. The system also features new AutoCal GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager) SE software which provides the familiar graphic interface to help speed users through system setup and complete acoustic calibration. The new SE7261A active DSP subwoofer includes eight channel AES/EBU bass management, four notch filters plus bass roll-off applied to sub channels, and AutoPhase sub integration. The subwoofer’s frequency response is 19Hz to 120Hz. The 8 channel high-pass outputs to 8130A each feature two notch filters, time of flight compensation, level alignment, and video display delay compensation. The complementary 8130A active monitoring system supplies a 192 kHz/24 bit digital audio interface, Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology for frequency balance even in difficult acoustic environments, and very low distortion due to a new rear reflex port design. The integrated design allows for calibirating the amplifiers and the drivers as a single unit, thereby eliminating the effects of component tolerances and ensuring consistent quality. The system’s frequency response extends down to 55 Hz (-3 dB). The GLM.SE Software package provides rapid cabling wizard for easy setup, calibration wizard for AutoCal automatic calibration, Genelec calibration microphone and network Interface.