The Genelec 8040B is an active studio monitor designed for accurate playback in production and listening environments. Built-in amplification, controlled directivity and room-compensation controls support consistent monitoring without a separate power amplifier. Its technical specifications and connections are detailed below. Supplied as one monitor.
One unit.
48 Hz - 20 kHz (± 2 dB)
Low cutoff -6dB
41 Hz
High cutoff -6dB
25 kHz
Peak SPL
≥115 dB
Maximum peak acoustic output per pair at 1 m distance with music material.
Short term max SPL
≥105 dB
Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz at 1 m.
Long term max SPL
≥99 dB
Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in same conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver unit protection circuit) at 1 m.
Self-generated noise
≤10 dB SPL
Self generated noise level in free field at 1m on axis (A-weighted).
Height
350 mm
Height with Iso-Pod
365 mm
Width
237 mm
Depth
223 mm
Enclosure material
Die cast aluminium
Enclosure type
Reflex port
Driver type
Cone
Magnetically shielded
Diameter
165 mm
Driver type
Metal dome
Magnetically shielded
Diameter
19 mm
90 W Class AB
90 W Class AB
100, 120, 220 or 230VAC 50/60Hz according to region
ISS Active
≤0.5 W
Idle
≤10 W
Full output
110 W
Input
Analog signal input connector XLR female, balanced 10 kOhm.
Bass/Treble
3000 Hz