Genelec SAM 8340A Studio Monitor in Black

The Genelec 8340A SAM Studio Monitor is a compact, high output, Smart Active Monitor designed to deliver absolute accuracy in demanding professional environments. With a wide 38 Hz to 22 kHz frequency response, 110 dB maximum SPL and deep integration with Genelec’s GLM calibration software, it gives you a precise, reliable reference whether you are mixing stereo, surround or immersive audio in music, post or broadcast.

Built around Genelec’s proven Directivity Control Waveguide and Iso-Pod isolation system, the 8340A offers a wide, stable sweet spot and consistent imaging, even in less-than-ideal rooms. Onboard DSP works with GLM to compensate for room issues and align levels, delays and frequency response across your system, so you can trust what you are hearing and make faster, more confident decisions session after session.

Smart Active Monitoring with GLM

As part of the Smart Active Monitor family, the 8340A connects to Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software via the rear-panel RJ45 control ports. GLM analyses your room and automatically optimises each monitor, adjusting frequency response, level and delay to counteract room colouration. The result is a consistent, neutral reference that translates more accurately to other systems, even in challenging acoustic spaces.

Precision and Power for Professional Workflows

With 150 W of Class D power for the bass driver and 150 W for the tweeter, the 8340A delivers up to 110 dB SPL with impressive headroom and low distortion. The 165 mm bass driver and 19 mm tweeter are precisely matched to the active crossover and DSP, giving you tight, controlled low end, detailed midrange and smooth, extended highs. This level of precision is ideal for critical editing, mixing and mastering where every nuance matters.

Wide Sweet Spot and Controlled Directivity

Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide technology shapes the dispersion of the 8340A, keeping the sound consistent both on and off axis. This creates a generous sweet spot and stable stereo image, so you can move naturally at the desk without losing perspective on your mix. It also reduces unwanted reflections from walls and ceilings, improving clarity and focus in real-world control rooms.

Compact, Durable and Installation Friendly

Housed in a compact enclosure with integrated Iso-Pod, the 8340A is easy to position on a desk, meter bridge or stand while minimising vibration and improving imaging. Analogue XLR and AES/EBU digital inputs, plus an AES/EBU output and dual RJ45 control ports, make it straightforward to integrate into modern studio and broadcast setups. Its robust build and reliable performance make it well suited to mission-critical applications where downtime is not an option.

• Smart Active Monitor with GLM Integration - Connects to Genelec Loudspeaker Manager software via RJ45 control ports, allowing automatic room calibration, level and delay alignment. This ensures a neutral, consistent monitoring environment tailored to your specific room, helping your mixes translate more reliably.
• High Output with Class D Bi-amplification - Delivers up to 110 dB SPL using dedicated 150 W Class D amplifiers for both bass and treble. The powerful yet efficient amplification provides ample headroom and low distortion, so transient detail and low-frequency information remain clean even at higher listening levels.
• Wide Frequency Response and Accuracy - Offers a 38 Hz to 22 kHz frequency response with ± 1.5 dB accuracy from 45 Hz to 20 kHz. This extended, controlled response lets you hear exactly what is in your mix, from sub-bass to air, making it easier to balance low end, judge vocal presence and fine-tune high-frequency detail.
• Directivity Control Waveguide and Iso-Pod - Utilises Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide for stable imaging and a wide sweet spot, while the Iso-Pod mount helps isolate the monitor from the supporting surface. Together they improve clarity, reduce unwanted resonances and make positioning straightforward in a variety of studio layouts.

General

• Model: Genelec 8340A SAM Studio Monitor
• Colour: Black
• Maximum SPL: 110 dB
• Weight: 8.4 kg

Amplification

• Amplifier Power: 150 W Bass (Class D)
• Amplifier Power: 150 W Treble (Class D)
• Amplifier Type: Bi-amplified, active

Drivers

• Bass Driver: 165 mm
• Treble Driver: 19 mm

Performance

• Frequency Response: 38 Hz to 22 kHz (-6 dB)
• Accuracy of Frequency Response: ± 1.5 dB (45 Hz to 20 kHz)

Inputs and Outputs

• Analogue Input: 1 x XLR
• Digital Input: 1 x XLR AES/EBU
• Digital Output: 1 x XLR AES/EBU
• Control: 2 x RJ45 (for GLM and network control)

Dimensions

• Height: 365 mm (with Iso-Pod)
• Width: 237 mm
• Depth: 223 mm

Package Contents

• 1 x 8340A monitor
• 1 x mains cable 1.8 m
• 1 x RJ45 cable 5 m
• 1 x operating manual