Genelec 8020D
When it comes to performance versus size, the 8020 has set the benchmark in nearfield monitoring for over 15 years.
Classic design
The 8020D is the latest revision of this enduring studio classic, boasting an even higher SPL yet lower energy consumption than previous versions. Designed to adapt to the broadest possible range of listening environments, the 8020D thrives when space is at a premium.
Transparent and truthful
Engineers love the transparent and truthful reproduction of the 8020D, and with its wide uncoloured sweet spot you are always in a position to make accurate, reliable mix decisions. Additionally, our Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) circuitry detects when your monitor is no longer in use, placing it into an environmentally friendly, power-saving standby mode.
General description
The bi-amplified GENELEC 8020D is a compact two way active monitoring loudspeaker designed for near field monitoring, mobile vans, broadcast and TV control rooms, surround sound systems, home studios, multimedia applications and also for use with computer soundcards. As an active loudspeaker, it contains drivers, power amplifiers, active crossover filters and protection circuitry. The MDE™ (Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™) loudspeaker enclosure is made of die-cast aluminium and shaped to reduce edge diffraction. Combined with the advanced Directivity Control WaveguideTM (DCWTM), this design provides excellent frequency balance in difficult acoustic environments. If necessary, the bass response of the 8020D can be extended with a Genelec subwoofer.
Positioning the loudspeaker
Each 8020D is supplied with an integrated amplifier unit, mains cable and an operating manual. After unpacking, place the loudspeaker in its required listening position, taking note of the line of the acoustic axis. The axes of all loudspeakers should converge at ear height at the listening position.
Specifications
| SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Lower cut-off frequency | –6 dB: < 56 Hz |
| Upper cut-off frequency | –6 dB: > 25 kHz |
| Accuracy of frequency response: | 62 Hz – 20 kHz (± 2.5 dB) |
| Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz | at 1 m > 100 dB SPL |
| Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in same conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver unit protection circuit) | at 1 m > 93 dB SPL |
| Maximum peak acoustic output per pair, at 1 m distance with music material | > 107 dB |
| Self generated noise level in free field at 1 m on axis | < 5 dB (A-weighted) |
| Harmonic distortion at 85 dB SPL at 1 m on axis: Freq : | 50…200 Hz < 3 % |
| >200 Hz < 0.5 % | |
| Drivers | |
| Bass | 105 mm (4 in) cone |
| Treble | 19 mm (3/4 in) metal dome |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (7.0 lb) |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 242 mm (91/2 in) |
| Width | 151 mm (6 in) |
| Depth | 142 mm (55/8 in) |
| CROSSOVER SECTION | |
| Input connector | Input: XLR female, balanced 10 kOhm, pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 - |
| Input level for 100 dB SPL output at 1 m | -6 dBu at volume control max |
| Sensitivity control range relative to max output | -12 dB (constantly variable) |
| Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble | 3.0 kHz |
| Treble tilt control operating range | 0 to –2 dB at 15 kHz |
| Desktop 200 Hz control | -4 dB at 200 Hz |
| Bass roll-off control | -4 dB at 65 Hz |
| Bass tilt control operating range in –2 dB steps | 0 to –6 dB at 100 Hz |
| AMPLIFIER SECTION | |
| Bass amplifier output power | 50 W |
| Treble amplifier output power | 50 W |
| Amplifier system distortion at nominal output | THD < 0.05 % |
| Mains voltage | 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz |
| Power consumption | |
| Voltage operating range | ±10 % |
| Idle | 3 W |
| Standby | <0.5 W |
| Full output | 60 W |