Genelec 8361AW SAM Studio Monitor (White Finish)

High-Precision Point Source Monitoring in White Finish
The Genelec 8361AW is a high-performance Smart Active Monitor (SAM) designed for professional nearfield to midfield applications where clarity, imaging accuracy, and room adaptation are critical. With its white finish and sleek enclosure, this three-way studio monitor combines dual 10.4" acoustically concealed woofers, a coaxial midrange/tweeter system, and advanced DSP to provide a transparent and phase-coherent monitoring experience. Whether mixing in stereo or immersive formats, the 8361AW delivers consistent, neutral playback with pinpoint spatial detail.

Coaxial Driver Design for Focused Imaging and Phase Accuracy
At the core of the 8361AW is Genelec’s Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC) driver, which integrates a 5" midrange driver and 1" tweeter into a single point source. This design avoids the off-axis coloration and phase inconsistencies found in traditional multi-way systems. It ensures a stable sound image across the listening area, essential for tasks like vocal placement, spatial effects, and balancing complex arrangements.

Extended Low-End and Controlled Dispersion with Dual Woofers
The 8361AW incorporates two 10.4" woofers hidden behind the front baffle. These drivers radiate through concealed openings to maintain a compact footprint while extending the frequency response down to 36 Hz. This layout is part of Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW), which ensures even frequency distribution across the entire listening space—even at low frequencies—without introducing acoustic artifacts.

Analog and Digital Inputs with Signal Sensing and Pass-Through
This monitor supports both analog and AES/EBU digital inputs, auto-selecting the signal type unless overridden via GLM software. An additional AES/EBU output is provided for daisy-chaining multiple monitors. DIP switches on the rear allow offline setup, including input selection, channel designation, and level control, providing flexible integration in both modern digital and traditional analog studios.

GLM Software Integration for Adaptive Calibration and Control
The 8361AW is fully compatible with Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM), enabling automatic room compensation, multi-monitor alignment, and system control via networked Cat5 connections. GLM enhances accuracy by tuning the system to your room, managing delay, level, EQ, and other parameters across stereo or immersive setups.

Optimized Enclosure and Included Iso-Pod for Isolation
The white-finished Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) minimizes edge reflections and provides a clean, modern aesthetic for contemporary studio environments. An Iso-Pod stand is included, offering effective decoupling from work surfaces while allowing tilt adjustments for ideal acoustic alignment. The enclosure supports both vertical and horizontal orientation, adapting to different workspace configurations.

Versatile for Mixing, Mastering, and Immersive Production
Whether you're working in music production, post, mastering, or immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos, the Genelec 8361AW is built to handle demanding monitoring environments. It maintains accurate playback across varying distances and room conditions, making it a reference-grade solution for serious professionals.