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Genelec 7050B
Active Subwoofer
Genelec 7050B Active Subwoofer
General description bands between the subwoofer and main loud- Audio connections are made with bal-
Genelec 7050B active subwoofer is a speakers. Due to this and the input sensitivity anced XLR cables. The 7050B has IN/OUT
very compact low frequency loudspeaker, of the 7050B subwoofer, it can only be used connector pairs for five main channels and
designed to extend the bass reproduction of with Genelec 8020A, 8030A, 8130A, 1029A, a dedicated LFE input connector for the LFE
Genelec 8020A active loudspeakers in stereo 2029A and 2029B active loudspeakers. The channel. Connect the signal cables from your
or surround applications and models 8030A LFE input has a selectable 85/120 Hz low pass source to the female XLR "IN" connectors on
or 8130A in stereo applications. Adding the filter and selectable 0/+10 dB input sensitivity. the lower connector row. Next connect XLR
7050B to these loudspeakers creates a com- The overall input sensitivity of the subwoofer cables from the corresponding "OUT" male
pact nearfield monitoring system capable of a can be reduced from -6 dB to +12 dB for easy XLR connectors on the upper row to the
flat frequency response from 25 Hz to 20 kHz level matching with the main loudspeakers. input connectors of each main loudspeaker.
(± 3 dB). The 7050B should not be used Turn the volume control knob on all main
in surround applications with the 8030A or Amplifier loudspeakers fully clockwise and switch the
8130A due to their greater SPL capacity. The amplifier produces 70 W of output power, "BASS ROLL-OFF" dip switch (switch 2) on
with very low THD and IM distortion. Driver all main loudspeakers to "ON". This switch
Driver overload protection and power-on signal actuates an 85 Hz highpass filter on the main
The 7050B contains a single 205 mm (8”) muting is included in the amplifier circuitry. loudspeakers matching them to the main
magnetically shielded low frequency driver, The amplifier also incorporates thermal over- channel lowpass filter of the subwoofer.
housed in a Genelec Laminar Spiral Enclo- load and short circuit protection. Alternatively, you can connect a stereo
sureTM (LSETM) bass reflex cabinet. pair of loudspeakers by routing the signal
Installation cables from the source to the input connec-
Crossover The subwoofer is supplied with a mains cable tors of the main loudspeakers and an another
The crossover contained within the amplifier and this operating manual. Once unpacked pair of cables from the main loudspeakers'
has a fixed 85 Hz low pass filter for the five inspect the subwoofer to ensure that it has output connectors to the "IN" connectors on
main channels. However, the signal passing not been damaged in transport. Check that the 7050B. In this configuration the volume
through the “OUT” connectors is full band- the mains voltage marking on the back panel controls on the main loudspeakers affect the
width, i.e. not filtered. Because of this, the matches your local mains voltage. Ensure playback level of the 7050B, too. The "BASS
“BASS ROLL-OFF” switch (switch 2) on the that both the subwoofer and the main loud- ROLL-OFF" switch on the main loudspeakers
main loudspeakers must be switched on to speakers are switched off before making any must be switched to "ON".
avoid unwanted overlapping of the frequency connections. Use the "LFE IN" connector for the LFE or
Figure 2. XLR to RCA connector for
unbalanced operation.
.1 output channel of a 5.1-channel discrete placing them at least 110 cm / 43" away from any objects to ensure proper functioning of
surround sound source. the front wall (see Figure 2). the reflex port.
Once all connections have been made, the If the frequency balance does not seem
subwoofer and main loudspeakers are ready right, try moving the subwoofer slightly to Flush mounting the subwoofer
to be powered up. the left or right so that different room modes If the subwoofer is flush mounted into a wall
are excited at different levels. Positioning or a cabinet, it is important to ensure ampli-
Positioning in the room the subwoofer close to a corner will boost fier cooling and unrestricted airflow from the
The placement of the subwoofer in the room the bass level at lower frequencies and may reflex port. This can be done by making the
affects the overall frequency response and cause asymmetrical spatial imaging. recess 7,5 centimeters (3") wider than the
sound level of the system dramatically, as at Although the 7050B is magnetically subwoofer. Place the subwoofer into the right
low frequencies the effects of the room are shielded, it may cause colour distortion if end of the recess with the driver side facing
strong. Even a slight change in the subwoof- placed near to very sensitive video loudspeak- the room. This leaves sufficient 7,5 centime-
er's location can make a marked difference in ers or computer displays. Move the subwoofer ters (3") of free space on the reflex port side.
the frequency balance and often patient and further away or try turning the driver side of The height and depth of the recess should
methodical experimentation and testing is the subwoofer away from the screen. not be any bigger than is needed to fit the
needed to find the optimum placement. The subwoofer flush with the wall surface.
placement will affect the phase difference Minimum clearances to walls
between the main loudspeakers and the sub- or other objects Sensitivity adjustment
woofer and the bass roll-off rate. Do not cover the driver side of the subwoofer The subwoofer requires input sensitivity
First place the subwoofer slightly offset or place the subwoofer so that there is less alignment to the source to obtain a correctly
from the center of the front wall. The rec- than 10 cm (4") of free space in front of the balanced system. The input sensitivity con-
ommended distance to the wall is less than grille. trol is located on the connector panel of the
60 cm / 24" measured from the subwoofer's Make sure that the space underneath the subwoofer. An input voltage of -6 dBu with a
driver. This position gives increased acoustic subwoofer is clear from obstructions. Thick -6 dBu input sensitivity setting will produce
loading (and SPL) due to the proximity of the carpets may block the ventilation clearance 100 dB SPL @ 1 m in free field.
front wall and floor. Cancellations from the needed for cooling the electronics.
front wall and floor are also avoided. Front The reflex port side (opposite of the con- Setting the phase control
wall cancellation for the 85 Hz high pass fil- nector panel side) should always have a Incorrect phase alignment between the
tered main speakers can be eliminated by clearance of at least 7,5 centimeters (3") to main loudspeakers and subwoofer causes
Subwoofer placement Bass Roll-Off
setting
Near to a wall -2 dB
In a corner -6 dB
Flush mounted -2 dB
Phase Difference: 0° Phase Difference: 90° Table 1. Suggested Bass Roll-Off settings
85 Hz 85 Hz
85 Hz 85 Hz
Figure 5. Flush mounting the subwoofer.
Note the clearance needed on the reflex
Figure 4. The effect of phase difference between the subwoofer and the main loudspeakers port side.
a drop in the frequency response of the to the position which gives the lowest sound Change the -180° switch to the opposite
whole system at the crossover frequency. level at the listening position. setting. The phase should now be set cor-
The graphs above (Fig. 4) show the effect of rectly and the frequency analyser should
phase difference to the frequency response. Next toggle the -90° phase show a smooth response around 85 Hz.
The phase difference between the main switch (DIP 4) "ON" and
loudspeakers and subwoofer at the listen- "OFF", and again set it to Using the LFE Bandwidth and
ing position is dependent upon the position the position which gives LFE +10 dB functions
of the subwoofer, so the phase adjustment the lowest sound level. The “LFE BANDWIDTH” switch allows you to
should be done only after the preferred posi- select the upper cutoff frequency of the LFE
tion is found. Acoustic measuring equipment Finally, set the -180° phase channel between 85 and 120 Hz. Limiting the
is required for accurate system alignment. If switch (DIP 5) to the oppo- LFE bandwidth to 85 Hz can be used to simu-
this equipment is not available, the following site setting and deactivate late the effect of some consumer decoders
coarse phase matching can be applied. the test signal. that do not replay information above 80 Hz on
the LFE channel when the bass management
Coarse phase adjustment Phase correction method with is used. Checking the multichannel mix with
method test equipment this setting on lets you know how it translates
Connect an audio frequency signal generator The following procedure matches the phase in systems with this limitation.
to the “FRONT CENTER” input of the 7050B between the subwoofer and the main loud- The 120 Hz LFE bandwidth setting com-
and set it to feed a 85 Hz signal to the system. speakers using a frequency analyser and a plies with the replay systems of movie theat-
Alternatively, you can use a 85 Hz signal fom pink noise generator. Connect a high grade ers and cinemas. 35 mm movie soundtracks
a suitable audio test recording. Make sure measuring microphone to the analyser and use the LFE channel to reproduce a band-
you connect (even temporarily) a main loud- feed pink noise into the "CENTER IN" input of width of 20 - 120 Hz through dedicated
speaker to the "FRONT CENTER" output, so the subwoofer. Position the microphone at the subwoofers. In this case the LFE and main
that the test signal is properly reproduced by listening position and adjust the input sensi- channel bandwidths overlap between 85 and
both subwoofer and main loudspeaker. tivity of the subwoofer until frequencies below 120 Hz, which may create unwanted acousti-
and above 85 Hz are reproduced at equal cal summing if the same signal is present in
Toggle the -180° phase level. Then adjust the phase control switches both channels. To avoid this, the LFE content
switch (DIP 5 from left) for the maximum dip of at least -6 dB at the should be kept completely different (de-cor-
"ON" and "OFF", and set it crossover frequency (85 Hz). related) from the low frequency content of
the main channels when mixing music and Do not obstruct airflow around the
sound effects for film release. subwoofer.
In Dolby Digital and DTS encoding formats • Note that the amplifier is not completely
the LFE channel has to be monitored with disconnected from the AC mains service
+10 dB gain in relation to the main channels. unless the mains power cord is removed
The object is to increase the recording head- from the amplifier or the mains outlet.
room of the LFE channel. Consumer and the-
atrical decoders automatically add +10 dB of Warning!
LFE gain to restore the level balance. This subwoofer is capable of delivering sound
The "LFE +10 dB" function on the 7050B pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, which
subwoofer is designed to add the +10 dB may cause permanent hearing damage.
gain to the LFE channel in the production
stage, if it is not already done in the output Maintenance
matrix of the mixing console. The function is No user serviceable parts are inside the
activated by switching the "LFE +10 dB" dip subwoofer. Any maintenance of the unit must
switch on the subwoofer to "ON". The "LFE only be performed by qualified service per-
+10 dB" function should not be used in fol- sonnel.
lowing cases: Figure 6. The free field frequency
• If the +10 dB LFE gain is already Guarantee response of the 7050B subwoofer at
implemented by another device. This product is supplied with a ONE year different Bass Roll-Off settings
Phase matching control in 90° steps 0 to -270° Main loudspeaker Out gain 0 dB
Input sensitivity control +12 to -6 dBu Main loudspeaker Out connectors carry an unfiltered copy of the signal
arriving into their respective Input connectors.
LFE input sensitivity control 0 or +10 dB selectable
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