1037C Tri-amplifi ed Monitoring System
Applications
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Audio Recording
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Pre Production &
Composing Studios
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Broadcast Control Rooms
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Drama Studios
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TV Control Rooms
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Post Production
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Mastering Suites
System
The Genelec 1037C is a three-way active
monitoring system including loudspeaker
drivers, speaker enclosure, multiple power
amplifi ers and low level active crossovers.
Designed for moderate sized control rooms
this system is ideal for audio recording
studios, general purpose broadcasting and
television studios, post-production facilities
and mastering suites.
The 1037C is designed to perform well
both as a free-standing monitor and fl ush
mounted into the control room wall.
The unique Directivity Control Wave-
guide™ (DCW™) Technology developed
by Genelec provides excellent stereo imag-
ing and frequency balance even in diffi cult
acoustic environments. The fast, low distor-
tion amplifi ers are capable of driving a stereo
system to peak output levels in excess of
126 dB SPL at 1.7 m with program signals.
Versatile crossover controls allow for precise
matching of the speaker system to different
acoustic conditions. The system can be used
in both vertical and horizontal orientations by
simply rotating the DCW unit.
Integrated construction
The Genelec 1037C active monitoring
system is very easy to use as only mains
power and a balanced input signal are
needed. The performance is optimized
because loudspeakers and amplifi ers are
built as a single integrated, matched and
calibrated package. The rugged amplifi er
unit is mounted into the enclosure with vibra-
tion isolators which also act as quick release
hinges making maintenance operations
very easy and straightforward. The speaker
cabinet is constructed of painted or veneered
MDF, which is heavily braced to eliminate
structural resonances.
Amplifi ers
The bass, midrange and treble amplifi ers
each produce 180 W, 120 W and 120 W,
respectively of short term power with very
low THD and IM distortion. Special attention
is paid to the electronic design to achieve
the best subjective sound quality currently
possible. To improve the acoustic transient
response the output impedance of the woofer
amplifi er is made negative. The system incor-
porates special circuitry to protect the drivers
from overload. Thermal protection is included
for the amplifi ers.
Drivers
The bass frequencies are reproduced by a
305 mm (12”) bass driver loaded with a 65
liters vented box. The -3 dB point is 35 Hz
and the low frequency response extends
down to 33 Hz.
The midrange frequencies are reproduced
by a proprietary 130 mm (5”) direct radiating
cone driver loaded with the DCW. The high
frequency driver is a 25 mm (1”) metal dome
also loaded by the DCW. All drivers are mag-
netically shielded as standard to minimize
stray magnetic fi eld.
DCW technology
The revolutionary Directivity Control Wave-
guide Technology is a means of improving the
performance of a direct radiating multi-way
loudspeaker in normal listening conditions.
The basic idea is to match the different drive
units precisely, both in terms of frequency
response and directivity. This will result in a
smoother and a virtually uncoloured off-axis
response. Due to improved control of the
directivity, especially in the midrange fre-
quencies, more direct sound and less early
boundary refl ections are received at the lis-
tening position. This results in more accurate
stereo imaging and makes the system less
sensitive to differing control room acoustics
than any conventional direct radiator design.
The DCW Technology improves drive unit
sensitivity from +2 to +6 dB thus increasing
the maximum sound pressure level produced
by the system.