This guide provides operating instructions for the Genelec 8020D active monitoring loudspeaker, covering setup, tone controls, mounting, and safety.
The Genelec 8020D is a compact, bi-amplified active monitoring loudspeaker designed for near-field monitoring in mobile vans, broadcast rooms, and home studios. It features a die-cast aluminium enclosure with a Directivity Control Waveguide to ensure excellent frequency balance in difficult acoustic environments. The unit includes built-in drivers, power amplifiers, and active crossover filters.
| Power consumption (standby) | less than 0.5 watts |
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| Mains input voltage | 100-240 V AC 50-60 Hz |
| Audio input connector | 10 kOhm balanced female XLR |
| Bass Roll-Off filter | -4 dB at 65 Hz |
| Desktop 200 Hz attenuation | 4 dB |
| Treble Tilt attenuation | 2 dB above 5 kHz |
| Bass Tilt attenuation levels | -2 dB, -4 dB, or -6 dB |
| Minimum clearance behind speaker | 3 centimeters |
No, you should never connect the 8020D to the loudspeaker outputs of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier or receiver.
You can disable the Intelligent Signal Sensing autostart function by setting the "ISS" switch on the back panel to the "OFF" position.
The factory setting for all tone controls is "OFF" to provide a flat anechoic response.
The product is guaranteed for a period of two years against faults in materials or workmanship.