Genelec unveils Smart Active Monitor concept

The SAM system allows monitors to be controlled with digital networking to enable the building of highly flexible computer-controlled systems of monitors.

Author:: TVTechnology
Publish date:: Sep 30, 2012

Genelec unveiled its new Smart Active Monitor (SAM) concept, which is capable of automatically adapting to acoustical environments, at IBC 2012.

The SAM system allows monitors to be controlled with digital networking to enable the building of highly flexible computer-controlled systems of monitors. The acoustical features of SAM can be optimized with software calibration tools to suit individual working styles and systems of monitors.

One of the tools is AutoCal, Genelec’s acoustic calibration solution that is supplied alongside the Genelec GLM loudspeaker management software package.

With GLM software and AutoCal, a monitor can be turned into the reference that is needed. This improves performance and helps the user to achieve a flat frequency response at listening position. It also handles phase alignment between monitors and subwoofer.

The SAM system allows monitors to be controlled with digital networking to enable the building of highly flexible computer controlled systems.

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NATICK, MA — Genelec, the pioneer in active loudspeakers, offers GLM™ (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager™) V2 of its software, a highly intuitive and powerful monitor control networking system that manages connectivity to all models of SAM™ (Smart Active Monitoring™) studio monitors and subwoofers – up to 30 on the network – covering all types and sizes of stereo, multichannel, or 3D immersive audio applications. The simple, intuitive GLM 2.0 software is available for Windows and Mac and features automatic adjustment of levels, distance delays and flexible room response compensation equalization with the state-of-the-art and robust AutoCal™ calibration system. All parameters and settings are stored in GLM system Setup files or internally saved in the monitors and subwoofers if the GLM network needs to be disconnected.