Genelec 1236AM-VU SAM 3-Way Main Monitor System

Description

Genelec 1236AM-VU SAM 3-Way Main Monitor System

The 1236A SAM is Genelec’s premier main monitor, featuring dual, high-linearity 18″ woofers, along with dual 5″ midrange drivers and a 2″ compression tweeter mounted in large proprietary waveguide, powered by 2x 1000W LF, 2x 400W MF, and 1x 250W HF optimized Class D amplifiers in the rack-mountable RAM-XL amp module, plus remote network GLM speaker management technology – Black finish (M).

When nothing but the biggest and best Genelec has to offer will do, the 1236A is the main monitor system sits at the top of the Genelec Master Monitor range. Built for large control rooms and film post facilities with multi-operator consoles, the 1236A enables engineers to make sonically informed decisions from every nuance of a high track-count mix at all points of the audible spectrum – and feel how the low-frequency effects will be experienced by the listeners. The 1236A’s amplification comprises 2 x 1000W, 800W, and 400W (low, mid, high) Class D amps, outputting 130dB SLP at 6.5 feet. These impressive figures are not just for volume. In order to overcome the inertia of dual 18″ drivers, these power ratings are necessary for accurate transient reproduction and realistic dynamic response across the 1236A’s equally impressive and accurate 21Hz to 20kHz (2dB) frequency range. The 1236A enclosure features two proprietary high-efficiency 5″ midrange drivers and a 2″ compression driver mounted in a large proprietary waveguide, which creates a very wide and consistent off-axis response (or sweet spot as its known in technical jargon), which film post mix teams will find an essential asset. Naturally, the 1236A features Genelec’s networked Smart Active Monitoring with auto-calibration. The Genelec 1236A is where power and finesse meet.

Features:

• Complete solution-oriented Smart Active Monitoring systems eliminate guesswork in system configuration and acoustic performance.
• Genelec AutoCal measures the response in the listening area and applies relevant compensation in the low and low-mid frequencies to minimize the detrimental room acoustic anomalies as well as the differences between various listening positions.
• Genelec GLM computer control allows for repeatable, consistent performance
• Genelec advanced Directivity Control Waveguide provides a wide and controlled listening area, minimizing early reflections for very accurate sound reproduction on- and off-axis
• Dual-woofer design extends the control of the directivity along the short front baffle dimension
• The RAM-XL features high-efficiency Class D amplification providing high SPL and dynamic range as well as high reliability with very low distortion
• Thoughtful thermal design makes RAM-XL extremely silent in order to be installed in the listening space
• Genelec Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) circuitry switches the system to standby when no audio input is detected, providing significant power consumption savings

• Genelec quality and reliability ensure a long-term security of investment, low energy consumption, and outstanding audio quality

Genelec 1236AM SAM – Behind the Grille

Extremely powerful, with a peak SPL of 130dB, the tri-amplified 1236A incorporates an individually calibrated, removable RAM-XL Remote Amplifier Module, which is quiet enough to be rackmounted in the control room, thanks to temperature-controlled, forced-air cooling. Unprecedented levels of control are available thanks to the incorporation of Smart Active Monitoring (SAM). Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM)software allows for the fine adjustment of up to 30 individual Smart monitors and Smart subwoofers to facilitate any multi-channel audio set-up, while AutoCal compensates for adverse room acoustics, perfectly calibrating your system to your listening environment.

Flush wall mounting recommended

While the 1236A can be used effectively as a free-standing monitor, flush mounting is the better way to go for acoustical reasons. Flush mounting forms an infinite baffle*, which improves the bass response and efficiency and enhances the midrange transient and frequency response.

Each 1236A is delivered with the following cable kit:

• One mains cable
• Two 32’9″ (10 m) 4-pole Speakoncables
• One 32’9″ (10 m) RJ45 cable
• One 16’4″ (5 m) RJ45 cable

*PAD tech note:The infinite baffle (aka sealed cabinet) is one of three main approaches to speaker design (ported reflex and passive radiator being the other two). Infinite baffle is a theoretical concept that deals with the division of sound emanating from the front and rear of the speaker, with both loaded identically in the same infinite volume of air. Since this can’t occur in the real world, the more accurate description is the sealed cabinet. The sound projecting from the front of the speaker only is called half space, which is how monitor performance is measured. The sealed cabinet offers a very linear phase response with a shallow bass roll-off, which enables small sealed speakers to reproduce bass at very low frequencies.

Networked Smart Active Monitor (SAM) Systems

Genelec’s advanced SAM Systems can automatically adapt to acoustic environments and correct for levels, delays and room anomalies. SAM Systems can be controlled via Genelec proprietary Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) network and software, enabling you to build a highly flexible and reliable monitoring system. If the monitors have to move between rooms, you can rely on SAM technology to give you absolute consistency, a neutral soundstage, and low distortion. All electronics, drivers, and enclosures are designed, assembled, tested, and calibrated in Genelec’s factory in Finland. Genelec quality and reliability ensure a secure long-term investment, with environmentally conscious, low energy consumption and outstanding audio quality.

AutoCal room calibration

Genelec AutoCal is a system integrator’s dream and gets you out of stasis and into production faster. It facilitates setup by measuring acoustic response in the listening area and applying the appropriate compensation in the low and low-mid frequencies to minimize the muddying effect of room modes and other unwanted room resonances, while simultaneously accounting for the differences between various listening positions.

All this combines with the color-free accuracy of the Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE), and precise on- and off-axis frequency reproduction of the Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW). The result is the ideal small monitor to fit the way you work.

Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) Technology

Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide shapes the emitted wave front of direct radiating multi-way monitors in a way that allows predictable tailoring of the speaker’s dispersion pattern. DCW technology also minimizes early reflections, providing a wide, controlled listening area with accurate sound reproduction both on- and off-axis.

Another advantage of minimized early reflections and controlled constant directivity is that the frequency balance of the room’s reverberation field is essentially the same as the direct field from the monitors. As a result, the monitor’s performance is less affected by room acoustic characteristics.

The consistent off-axis frequency response of the waveguide enables engineers to move in and out of the sweet spot without losing perspective while working.