Genelec SAM 8361A Studio Monitor in White

The Genelec 8361A SAM in White is the flagship of the acclaimed The Ones series, delivering reference-grade accuracy, immense headroom and ultra-precise imaging in a striking, modern finish. Designed for professional studios and immersive production rooms, it combines cutting-edge coaxial driver technology with powerful Smart Active Monitoring to give you mixes that translate effortlessly, session after session.

With a short-term SPL capability of 118 dB and a frequency response that extends from 30 Hz right up to 43 kHz, the 8361A offers a truly full-range monitoring solution for small to medium sized spaces. Whether you are working in stereo, surround or complex immersive formats, the 8361A provides a stable, detailed soundstage at listening distances of up to 5 metres, helping you make confident decisions faster.

At the heart of the 8361A is Genelec’s Minimum Diffraction Coaxial driver, which delivers a coherent point source for exceptional imaging and directivity control. This means you hear an incredibly consistent tonal balance on and off axis, with a wide, accurate sweet spot that makes collaboration and client playback far more reliable.

As part of Genelec’s Smart Active Monitoring family, the 8361A integrates seamlessly with GLM calibration software, allowing the monitor to intelligently adapt to your room. By compensating for detrimental room effects, the system helps reduce listening fatigue and ensures your mixes retain their integrity when played back on other systems.

Smart Active Monitoring with GLM Calibration

The 8361A’s built-in DSP and Smart Active Monitoring technology work hand in hand with Genelec’s GLM software to analyse your listening environment and automatically optimise each monitor’s response. This helps to minimise the impact of room modes and reflections, giving you a more neutral, trustworthy reference that speeds up your workflow and improves translation.

Minimum Diffraction Coaxial Point Source

Genelec’s Minimum Diffraction Coaxial driver places the midrange and tweeter on the same acoustic axis, surrounded by a carefully contoured waveguide. This creates a true point source, delivering outstanding imaging, smooth off-axis response and a stable soundstage that remains consistent across a wide listening area.

High SPL and Wide Frequency Response

With a short-term SPL of 118 dB and a frequency response of 30 Hz to 43 kHz, the 8361A covers everything from the deepest low end to ultra-high air and detail. The result is a monitor that can handle demanding modern productions with ease, revealing subtle mix information while still delivering the power and punch needed for today’s music and post-production work.

Elegant White Finish for Modern Studios

This version of the 8361A comes in a clean white finish, making it an ideal visual match for contemporary studio spaces. Combined with the integrated Iso-Pod, which helps with optimal positioning and isolation, the 8361A in White offers both premium performance and a refined aesthetic.

• Smart Active Monitoring with GLM - Built-in DSP and Smart Active Monitoring technology allow the 8361A to be calibrated with Genelec’s GLM software, compensating for room influences so you hear a more accurate representation of your mix and can work with greater confidence.
• Minimum Diffraction Coaxial Driver - The MDC coaxial design delivers a coherent point source with controlled directivity, resulting in exceptional imaging, consistent tonal balance and a wide sweet spot that benefits both solo work and collaborative sessions.
• High Output with Precise Detail - A short-term SPL of 118 dB and a wide 30 Hz to 43 kHz frequency response ensure the 8361A can reproduce everything from powerful low end to intricate high-frequency detail, making it suitable for demanding music, film and broadcast applications.
• Tri-Amplified Class D Power - Dedicated Class D amplification for each driver, with 700 W for bass, 150 W for midrange and 150 W for treble, provides clean headroom and tight control, so transients remain punchy and distortion is kept to a minimum even at high levels.

General

• Product: Genelec 8361A SAM Studio Monitor
• Finish: White
• System Type: Active three-way coaxial studio monitor
• Maximum Short-Term SPL: 118 dB
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 43 kHz (-6 dB)
• Accuracy of Frequency Response: ± 1.5 dB (36 Hz to 20 kHz)
• Recommended Listening Distance: Up to 5 m

Amplification

• Amplifier Type: Class D
• Bass Amplifier Power: 700 W
• Midrange Amplifier Power: 150 W
• Treble Amplifier Power: 150 W

Drivers

• Bass Drivers: 2 x H 5 3/8 in x W 10 3/8 in
• Midrange Driver: Diameter 5 1/8 in
• Treble Driver: Diameter 1 in
• Driver Topology: Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC) midrange and tweeter

Connectivity

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

Physical

• Dimensions (with Iso-Pod): H 593 mm x W 357 mm x D 347 mm
• Weight: 31.9 kg