Genelec 7382A Smart Active Subwoofer
Introduction
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assembled and individually tested at our
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System Description
The Genelec 7382A SAM subwoofer is
designed for professional use and integrates
easily into environments based on analog or
digital interfacing. The 7382A even introduces
outstanding GLM™ features to the lower
octaves of monitoring systems based on
main speakers from a different vendor.
Multichannel AES/ EBU signals can be
monitored by using the 9301A multichannel
digital audio interface device connected to the
subwoofer.
The 7382A is intended to be calibrated
to the monitoring room acoustics using
the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM)
computer software. The GLM software
runs on Mac OS and Windows computers
and enables detailed acoustic calibration
permanently inside the subwoofer. It is
also possible to use the GLM software as
a monitoring management system for more
than 30 SAM monitors and subwoofers.
In its power save mode, the 7382A
consumes less than 1 W of power. Energy
saving Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) can
automatically put the subwoofer into a
power save mode when audio has been
absent for a selected time. Upon sensing an
input signal, the subwoofer wakes up to full
operation. The time before entering the ISS
power save mode can be configured using
the GLM software.
Package content
Each subwoofer is supplied with an
individually calibrated RAM-SW amplifier
unit. If several 7382A subwoofers are used
in the same system, it is very important
not to mix the subwoofer/amplifier pairs. A
mains cable, a 10 m (33.3 ft) Speakon signal
cable, one 5 m GLM network cable and this
operating manual are also included.
Operating Environment
This subwoofer is designed for indoor use
only. The permissible ambient temperature
is 15-35 degrees Celsius (50-95°F) and
relative humidity 20 – 80% (noncondensing).
When the product has been stored or
transported in a cool environment and is
taken into a warm room, wait about one
hour before opening packing to prevent
condensation of humidity before connecting
to mains power.
Genelec Loudspeaker
Manager™ (GLM™) Software
And GLM User Kit
The GLM software gets the most out of
7382A and tailor-fits it to your room. GLM
is available for download free of charge at
www.genelec.com/glm. Check in from time
to time to take advantage of new features,
or consider using the cloud-based version.
A GLM User Kit comprising 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 amplifier and monitors off.
Analog Inputs 1 and 2
The 7382A SAM subwoofer accepts
balanced XLR inputs. These are the outputs
typically provided in a console or a monitor
controller. The maximum balanced audio
signal level is +24 dBu.
LFE In
A dedicated XLR input is provided for the
analog LFE signal. The bandwidth for a signal
fed to the LFE input is 120 Hz. The LFE input
sensitivity can be set the same as for the
main channels or at +10 dB relative to the
main channels. This feature is set in the GLM
software.
IN Digital
One AES/EBU digital audio XLR input is
available on the 7382A subwoofer. This can
take a stereo digital audio signal.
Multichannel digital audio monitoring is
possible with the 9301A interface device.
The 9301A connects to the digital audio input
in the 7382A subwoofer and expands the
number of digital audio inputs to four XLR
digital audio inputs. This supports a 7.1 audio
system, including an LFE channel.