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Genelec 7380A

Smart Active Subwoofer

Operating Manual

7300 Series

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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