Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor in RAW

The Genelec 8030C RAW is a compact, professional studio monitor that delivers impressive sound pressure levels, extended low end and forensic detail, all wrapped up in a distinctive unfinished aluminium enclosure. Sitting perfectly between the smaller 8010 and 8020 models and the larger 8040, it is ideal for project and commercial studios, edit suites and any space where you need serious accuracy without sacrificing desk space.

With a wide 47 Hz to 25 kHz frequency response and up to 104 dB of peak SPL, the 8030C RAW gives you the confidence to make bold mix decisions that translate reliably to other rooms and playback systems. Genelec's advanced Directivity Control Waveguide keeps imaging rock solid even off axis, while rear panel room compensation switches help you tailor the speaker to your acoustic environment for consistent, trustworthy monitoring.

The RAW finish is more than just a striking aesthetic. The recycled aluminium enclosure is rigid and acoustically optimised, helping to minimise resonances and deliver a clean, uncoloured sound. Combined with Genelec's Iso-Pod isolation and tilt system, you can position the 8030C RAW precisely on your desk or stand, reducing unwanted vibrations and aiming the tweeter directly at your listening position.

Inside, dedicated Class D amplification for both the bass and treble drivers, along with active crossover technology, ensures maximum headroom, low distortion and excellent phase coherence. Whether you are mixing music, sound design, broadcast audio or post production, the 8030C RAW offers a dependable reference that lets you hear exactly what is in your audio.

Compact Monitor, Big Performance

The 8030C RAW hits the sweet spot between footprint and output, offering higher SPL and deeper bass extension than the 8010 and 8020 while remaining easy to place in tight spaces. This makes it a superb choice for slightly larger rooms, nearfield setups and multi-speaker configurations where space is at a premium but you cannot compromise on performance.

Accurate, Uncoloured Sound

Genelec's rounded aluminium cabinet and carefully engineered drivers deliver a neutral, uncoloured response that reveals fine detail in your mixes. With an accuracy of ± 2 dB from 54 Hz to 20 kHz, you can trust what you are hearing, balance elements with confidence and spend less time second-guessing your decisions on other systems.

Directivity Control Waveguide

The integrated Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) shapes the dispersion of the tweeter to match the woofer, providing smooth off axis response and a wide, stable sweet spot. This helps maintain consistent tonal balance across the listening area, making it easier to collaborate with others and work reliably even if you are not sat perfectly centred all the time.

Room Compensation and Flexible Placement

Rear panel room compensation switches allow you to fine-tune the 8030C RAW to your environment, helping to counteract boundary effects from walls, corners or console surfaces. The included Iso-Pod mount isolates the monitor from the supporting surface and lets you tilt it for optimal alignment, improving clarity and stereo imaging in real-world studio setups.

• High SPL in a Compact Footprint - With a maximum SPL of 104 dB, the 8030C RAW delivers impressive volume and headroom from a small enclosure. This gives you the power to work comfortably at realistic listening levels in project and professional studios without needing a large monitor.
• Wide and Accurate Frequency Response - A frequency response of 47 Hz to 25 kHz (minus 6 dB) with ± 2 dB accuracy between 54 Hz and 20 kHz ensures you hear tight, controlled lows, detailed mids and smooth highs. This wide, flat response helps your mixes translate more reliably to headphones, hi fi systems and live sound rigs.
• Active Bi-amplification with Class D Power - Separate 50 W Class D amplifiers for the bass and treble drivers, combined with an active crossover, provide efficient power delivery, low distortion and excellent control. You benefit from cleaner transients, better phase coherence and a more precise stereo image.
• RAW Aluminium Enclosure with Iso-Pod - The RAW, unfinished aluminium cabinet is rigid and acoustically optimised, helping to reduce resonance and cabinet colouration. Paired with the Iso-Pod isolation and tilt system, it allows stable placement and accurate aiming, improving clarity and imaging on desks, meter bridges or stands.

General

• Model: Genelec 8030C RAW
• Product Type: Active two-way studio monitor
• Enclosure Material: Aluminium
• Finish: RAW (unfinished aluminium)
• Weight: 5 kg / 11.0 lb

Performance

• Maximum SPL: 104 dB
• Frequency Response: 47 Hz to 25 kHz (minus 6 dB)
• Accuracy of Frequency Response: ± 2 dB (54 Hz to 20 kHz)

Drivers

• Bass Driver: 130 mm diameter
• Treble Driver: 19 mm diameter
• System Type: Two-way, active

Amplification and Electronics

• Amplifier Power (Bass): 50 W Class D
• Amplifier Power (Treble): 50 W Class D
• Crossover Type: Active
• Room Compensation: Rear panel adjustment switches

Connections

• Audio Input: 1 x XLR analogue input

Dimensions

• Height: 299 mm (with Iso-Pod)
• Width: 189 mm
• Depth: 178 mm

Included Items

• 1 x 8030C RAW monitor
• 1 x mains cable 1.8 m
• 1 x operating manual
• 1 x Iso-Pod kit