User's Manual

2
Introduction
Congratulations and a thank you for the purchase of a
Genelec Smart Active Monitor™ (SAM™) system. This manual
addresses the stand-alone setup and use of the S360A monitor.
SAM monitors can also be set up from a Mac or a PC using
the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM™ and the proprietary
Genelec monitor control network, offering much more versatile
acoustic settings and features. Please find more details in the
separate GLM Operating Manual.
Housed in a compact, low diffraction enclosure with premium
quality Finnish woodwork, the S360A features a further enhanced
10-inch high efficiency and minimal distortion woofer based on
Genelec’s Master Series, and an integrated extended Directivity
Control Waveguide DCW
TM
supporting its 1-inch compression
driver. A thirty-two mm (1 ¼ in) thick front baffle and critical
bracing minimise panel vibration for pristine sound quality.
The S360A is a precision monitor with neutral and well-controlled
sound characteristics on its acoustical axis, uncoloured off-axis
response, and 95-degree (horizontal) to 75-degree (vertical)
dispersion for accurate directivity control across the entire
audio band. Like other new SAM monitors, it features constant
acoustic group delay above the lowest octaves, i.e. linear
phase response, without introducing latency incompatible with
production requirements.
The S360A’s fusion of high SPL and compact size makes it
perfect for demanding film, post and music production, including
play-live monitoring. In combination with a subwoofer, the
S360A satisfies the demands of premium home theatres, EDM
playback or Dolby film mixing even in rooms where the listening
distance exceeds 10 metres (33 feet). Due to well-controlled
dispersion, S360 may also be used in midfield or even nearfield
applications. If doing so, please be sure first to read the Safe
listening practice paragraph in this manual.
The S360A provides two pairs of enclosure mounting points,
and its integrated system electronics can be placed remotely
using the 2U high rack installation kit. Versatile mounting is
further supported by downward-firing flow optimised laminar
integrated reflex ports LIP
TM
, also making it suitable for use in
conjunction with perforated screens. To focus low frequency
output while preventing vibration transfer and air turbulence,
S360A includes an innovative Iso-Plate
TM
, which effectively
decouples the monitor from its base when standing. Tailor-made
S360A mounting brackets for wall, ceiling, stand and truss
installation may be acquired separately.
Package content
The package contains
• one S360A monitor
• one mains cable, length 1.8 m (6 ft)
• one 5 m GLM network cable
• this operating manual
System setup using GLM Control Network
Although S360A can be used without the GLM software and
control network, it can only reach its full potential when set up
and calibrated using the GLM software. Genelec recommends
setting up SAM monitoring systems using the GLM application.
Please find a more detailed description of the setup and use in
the separate GLM System Operating Manual.
The GLM software can be downloaded at www.genelec.com
free of charge. The necessary hardware for creating the control
network - GLM Kit (order number 8300-601) - is sold separately
at your Genelec dealer. The main components of the kit are the
calibrated measuring microphone and the GLM Adapter, which
links the computer running the software, measuring microphone
and all monitors and subwoofers together.
Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM and the proprietary Genelec
monitor control network offer automated acoustic equalization,
alignment and level calibration for any reproduction system from
simple stereo to very complex 3D immersive audio setups including
also one or more subwoofers. GLM setup is fast and accurate.
Settings can be controlled with a Mac or PC or they can be
permanently stored in the monitors to make them available at all
times, even when a computer is not connected.