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SPECIFICATIONS

Model

7380A

Lower cut-off frequency -6 dB

16 Hz

Upper cut-off frequency -6 dB (main channel/LFE)

100 Hz/120 Hz

Driver 

381 mm (15 in) 

Harmonic distortion at 1 m on axis in half space, 30 to 85 Hz

2nd 

3rd

 

≤ 1% @ 100 dB SPL

 

≤ 2% @ 100 dB SPL

Maximum short term sine wave SPL output averaged from 30 to 85 Hz, 

measured in half space at 1 meter

≥ 119 dB SPL

Maximum peak SPL output with random pink noise, measured in half 

space at 1 meter

≥ 123 dB SPL

Self generated noise at 1 m on axis (A-weighted)

<5 dBA

Weight

69 kg (152 lbs)

Dimensions H x W x D

685 x 718 x 492 mm (27

 

x 28

1

/

4

 x 19

3

/

8

 in)

the level the monitors. Monitors are 
usually also calibrated to deliver the 
same level at the listening position. Use 
the rotary level adjustment trimmer on 
the subwoofer and suitable test signals. 
Normally an octave wide pink noise 
signal located around 1 kHz is used for 
monitors and an octave wide pink noise 
around 40 Hz is used for the subwoofer. 
If you use a sound level meter, correct 
for the weighting – for example using A 
weighting in an SPL meter reduces the 
level reading for low frequencies relative 
to the mid frequencies. We recommend 
using an acoustical measurement system 
able to show the full frequency response 
for improved accuracy. 

3. 

Adjust the phase of the first subwoofer as 

instructed in the chapter “Manual Phase 
Adjustment Method”. 

4. Repeat phases 1 to 3 with all other 

subwoofers in the chain, one by one.

5. When two subwoofers connected in this 

way are positioned close to one another, 
bass level increases by 6 dB. Three 
subwoofers give an SPL increase of 9.5 dB 
and four subwoofers 12 dB compared to 
a single subwoofer. In order to match the 
SPL level of the complete subwoofer chain 
with the main monitor system, reduce the 
level of all subwoofers accordingly.

Maintenance

There are no user serviceable parts inside 
the subwoofer. Maintenance or repair must 

only be done by Genelec certified service 

personnel. 

Guarantee

Genelec guarantees the subwoofers for two 
years against manufacturing faults or defects 

altering performance. You can extend the 

guarantee to five years by registering the 

product at www.genelec.com. Refer to the 
reseller for full sales and guarantee terms.

Safety Considerations

The 7380A has been designed in accordance 
with international safety standards. To ensure 
safe operation, the following warnings and 
precautions must be observed:

• 

Servicing and adjustment must only be 

performed by Genelec certified service 

personnel. 

• 

The subwoofer enclosure must not be 
opened.

• 

Do not use this product with a mains 
cable or mains outlet having no protective 
earth (potential equalizing) connection as 
doing so may result in personal injury.  

•  To prevent fire or electric shock, do not 

expose the product to water or moisture. 

•  Do not place objects filled with liquid, 

such as vases, on the subwoofer or near 
it. 

•  The amplifier is not completely 

disconnected from the mains power 
unless the mains cable is removed from 

the amplifier or the mains outlet.

•  Free flow of air behind and around the 

subwoofer is necessary to maintain 

sufficient cooling. Do not obstruct airflow 

around the subwoofer.

• 

This subwoofer is capable of producing 
sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, 
which may cause a permanent hearing 
damage.

Compliance to FCC Rules

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: 

• 

This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and

• 

This device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there 
is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference 
to radio or television reception, which can 
be determined by turning the equipment 

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 

correct the interference by one or more of 
the following measures: 

• 

Reorient or relocate the receiving 
antenna. 

• 

Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver. 

• 

Connect the equipment into an outlet on 

a circuit different from that to which the 

receiver is connected. 

• 

Consult the dealer or an experienced 
radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by the 

manufacturer could void the user’s authority 
to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

Summary of Contents for 7380A

Page 1: ...Genelec 7380A Smart Active Subwoofer Operating Manual 7300 Series ...

Page 2: ...sing the necessary hardware including the GLM Adapter and measuring microphone is needed for building and operating the GLM network This kit can be purchased at certified Genelec dealers Connections Before connecting signal cables switch the subwoofer and monitors off Analog inputs 1 to 7 The 7380A SAM subwoofer accepts balanced XLR inputs These are the outputs typically provided in a console or a...

Page 3: ... the mains power is provided with a generator inverter or certain lower quality UPS devices we recommend filtering power to remove harmonics and ensuring the voltage supply is stable Bass Management Bass management divides the input audio signal into low frequency and high frequency content at the subwoofer crossover frequency The signal content below the crossover frequency is reproduced by the s...

Page 4: ...is not in use Genelec recommends setting up SAM monitoring systems using the GLM You can find a detailed description of the setup process and the use of GLM in the GLM System Operating Manual The setup using GLM is fast and consists of the following steps Connect a CAT5 RJ45 cable between each monitor and subwoofer and finally to the control network input of the GLM Adapter device see Figure 1 Con...

Page 5: ...itors and subwoofer can cause a drop in the audio level at the crossover frequency see Figure 3 The phase alignment between the main monitors and subwoofer depends on the listening position the position of the subwoofer and the monitors in the room The phase adjustment should be done only after the preferred positions are found and the subwoofer and monitor levels have been aligned The GLM softwar...

Page 6: ...e LFE channel and the effect of the Bass Roll Off adjustment to the response of the 7380A Flush Mounting When the subwoofer is flush mounted in a wall or cabinet ensure unrestricted airflow in the reflex port and amplifier cooling Make the recess 7 5 cm 3 in wider than the subwoofer Place the subwoofer to the right side of the recess if the driver is facing the room This leaves sufficient free spa...

Page 7: ...nternational safety standards To ensure safe operation the following warnings and precautions must be observed Servicing and adjustment must only be performed by Genelec certified service personnel The subwoofer enclosure must not be opened Do not use this product with a mains cable or mains outlet having no protective earth potential equalizing connection as doing so may result in personal injury...

Page 8: ...4 0 dBu 6 dBu 48 dBu to 6 dBu Digital signal input connector XLR female 110 Ohm Digital signal output Thru connector XLR male 110 Ohm Digital audio input Word length Sample rate Digital input sensitivity 100 dB SPL at 1 m Digital input maximum attenuation Positive input gain selection GLM control AES EBU Single Wire AES EBU Single Wire 16 24 bits 32 192 kHz 30 dBFS 48 dB 6 12 18 dB Control network...

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