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1038BC Operating Manual Genelec 1038BC Tri-amplified Monitoring System Genelec 1038BC Tri-amplified Monitoring System System peak output levels in excess of 124 dB Furthermore, the low frequency Tilt and SPL at 2 m with program signals. Ver- Roll-off controls both have four 2 dB steps The Genelec 1038BC is a dedicated center satile crossover controls allow for precise to allow refined LF response tailoring. channel speaker for three channel (LCR) matching of the speaker system to differ- and Surround systems. Its compact cab- ent acoustic conditions. inet has been designed for optimum place- A high-pass filter is included in the LF channel to protect the woofer from subsonic signals. The crossover network is ment in the limited space above or below Drivers a video monitor or screen. The 1038BC The bass frequencies are reproduced by fed by a 3 pin XLR. Variable input sensi- is a three-way active monitoring system two 250 mm (10") bass drivers loaded with tivity allows for accurate level matching to including drivers, multiple power amplifiers a 110 liter vented box. The -3dB point is console output section. and active crossovers. The amplifiers and 33 Hz and the low frequency response crossovers are built into a separate rack extends down to 29 Hz (-6 dB). The mid- mount chassis. driven by an active balanced input stage Amplifiers range frequencies are reproduced by a The bass, midrange and treble ampli- The system is de signed for me di um proprietary 130 mm (5") direct radiating fiers produce 400 W, 120 W and 120 W, sized control rooms and is ideal for project cone driver loaded with a DCW. The high respectively of short term power with very stu dios, general pur pose broad cast ing frequency driver is a 25 mm (1") metal low THD and IM distortion values. The and television studios, digital workstations, dome also loaded by a DCW. The 1038BC negative output impedance of the woofer post production facilities as well as DVD is magnetically shielded in order to mini- amplifiers improves acoustic transients. mastering. The 1038BC is recommended mise interference with video monitors The system incorporates special circuitry to be flush mounted into the control room wall, but it can also be used as a freestanding monitor. The unique Directivity Control WaveguideTM (DCWTM) Crossover filters The crossover frequencies of the active for driver overload protection and amplifier thermal protection. crossover network are 410 Hz and 3.0 kHz. Installation Technology used provides In order to obtain a uniform frequency bal- Each 1038BC monitor is supplied with a excellent stereo imaging and frequency ance under different acoustic conditions. separate amplifier unit in a 19" 12 U rack balance even in difficult acoustics envi- Special calibrated controls are included mount chassis, a 10 meter connecting ronments. The fast, low distortion ampli- in the crossover; the Bass, Midrange and cable set, a mains cable and an operating fiers are capable of driving the system to Treble level controls operate in 1 dB steps. manual. Once unpacked, place the loud- Speaker mounting position Bass roll-off Bass tilt Bass level Midrange level Treble level Free field anechoic response None None None None None In a corner -2 dB -2 dB -2 dB None None Soffit mounted in a control room wall None None -4 dB None None USING THE TONE CONTROLS REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR SUGGESTED TONE CONTROL SETTINGS. FOR ACCURATE OPERATION ONLY ONE SWITCH IN EACH TONE CONTROL GROUP OFF ON OFF ON -1 -2 -3 -4 dB -5 -6 MUTE TREBLE LEVEL -1 -2 -3 -4 dB -5 -6 MUTE MID LEVEL -1 -2 -3 -4 dB -5 -6 MUTE BASS LEVEL -2 -4 dB -6 -8 BASS TILT SHOULD BE ON AT A TIME. FOR A FLAT FREE FIELD RESPONSE SET ALL TONE CONTROLS TO OFF. Table 1. Suggested tone control settings in some typical situations CAL POSITION ALL TONE CONTROLS : OFF INPUT SENSITIVITY : -6dBu TREBLE, MIDRANGE AND BASS LEVEL CONTROLS LEVEL CONTROLS dB MID BASS 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 20Hz TREBLE 400Hz 3kHz OFF ON 20kHz dB ALL OFF 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 INPUT SENSITIVITY CONTROL 950 mm (37 3/8″) 350 mm (13 3/4″) OFF 20Hz ON 250Hz dB OFF ON 20Hz 100Hz INPUT SENSITIVITY +2 0 +4 GENELECR 1038BC TRI-AMPLIFIED MONITORING SYSTEM f BASS ROLL-OFF -2 -4 dB -6 -8 ALL OFF 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -2 INPUT SENSITIVITY REQUIRED FOR 100dB SPL@1m. REFER TO OPERATING MANUAL FOR MAXIMUM SPL. -4 +6 dBu -6 SIGNAL INPUT 1 www.genelec.com MADE IN FINLAND PIN 1 = GROUND PIN 2 = + INPUT PIN 3 = - INPUT 3 SERIAL NUMBER 2 GENELEC > 1 h1 m BASS TILT CONTROL BASS ROLL-OFF CONTROL SIGNAL INPUT CONNECTOR WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! 453 mm (17 7/8″) MAINS SWITCH h1= 200 mm (7 7/8″) GENELEC > 1 MAINS VOLTAGE SELECTOR h2= 500 mm (19 3/4″) ON MAINS VOLTAGE SELECTOR MAINS INPUT DO NOT EXPOSE TO WATER OR MOISTURE. MAINS INPUT CONNECTOR Figure 2. Amplifier panel layout of the 1038BC speaker in its required listening position, Audio input to the amplifier is made via a taking note of the line of the listening axis 10k Ohm balanced (XLR) lead, but unbal- (see figure 1) and install the amplifier anced leads may be used as long as pin 3 into a standard 19" rack. Sufficient cool- is grounded to pin 1 of the XLR (see figure ing for the amplifier must be ensured. The 3). Once connection has been made, the minimum clearance for the amplifier is 10 speakers are ready to be powered-up. centimeters (4”) to any object. The space THIS EQUIPMENT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS IN EXCESS OF 85dB WHICH MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. MAINS FUSE MAINS FUSE ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT VOLTAGE AND APPROPRIATE FUSE ARE SELECTED BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. h2 m Figure1. Location of the acoustic axis 50 / 60 Hz 500 Watts 115 / 230 V T6.3A / T3.15A IT IS FORBIDDEN TO UNDO ANY SCREWS ON THIS EQUIPMENT. SERVICING AND ADJUSTMENT MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PROPER EARTHED MAINS CONNECTION. DISCONNECT THE MAINS INPUT BEFORE REPLACING THE FUSE. Figure 3. RCA to XLR cable adjacent to the amplifier must either be Setting the input sensitivity ventilated or sufficiently large to dissipate Adjustment of the input sensitivity of each panel of the amplifier. The manufacturers heat so that the ambient temperature does speaker can be made to match that of the default settings for these controls are 'All not rise above 35 degrees Celsius (95°F). mixing desk or other sources, by use of Off' to give a flat anechoic response. See When flush-mounting the units it should the input sensitivity control on the amplifier Table 1 for suggested tone control set- be noted that the cable connectors require panel (see figure 2). A small screwdriver tings in differing acoustic environments. 10 cm (4") of free space behind both the is needed for the adjustment. The manu- Figure 8 shows the effect of the controls speaker and the amplifier. facturer default setting for this control is -6 on the anechoic response. Always start Before connecting up, ensure that the dBu (fully clockwise) which gives an SPL adjustment by setting all switches to the mains switch is off (see figure 2). Check of 100 dB @1m with -6 dBu input level. 'OFF' position. Then set only one switch that the mains voltage selector is correctly Note that to get the full output level of to the 'ON' position to select the response set and that the appropriate fuse is fitted. 120 dB SPL, an input level of +14 dBu is curve required. If more than one switch is The connecting cables between the needed at this setting. set to 'ON' (within one switch group) the amplifier and the speaker cabinet have attenuation value is no longer accurate. Speakon 8- and 4-pole connectors. Push Setting tone controls the 4-pole connector in and turn it clock- The acoustic response of the system may Vertical / horizontal mounting wise until the retaining clip clicks. The 8- also have to be adjusted to match the Genelec 1038BC can be mounted vertical pole (thicker) type is connected by push- acoustic environment. The adjustment is ly or horizontally. If the speakers orienta- ing the connector in, turning it clockwise done by setting the five tone control switch tion is changed the DCW plate must be and tightening the blue locking collar at the groups 'bass tilt', 'bass roll-off', 'bass level', rotated so that the mid-range driver always end of the connector. 'mid level' and 'treble level' on the rear remains located at the bottom of the DCW. MULTI-LAYERED WALL (WOOD, CONCRETE, BRICKS) HEAVY WOODEN WALL CONCRETE WALL SAND BAGS CONCRETE STRUCTURE ABSORBING MATERIAL VIBRATION ISOLATORS f ~ 2-8 Hz Figure 4: Flush mounting the speaker in a wall constructed of wood VIBRATION ISOLATORS f ~ 2-8 Hz VIBRATION ISOLATORS f ~ 2-8 Hz Figure 5: Flush mounting the speaker in a wall constructed of concrete Remove the four cor ner screws of the or multichannel (ITU-R BS.775-1) place- DCW (use a 4 mm Allen key) and pull the ment recommendation. plate carefully out without stressing the The ceiling, side walls and especially the wires and the gasket. Rotate the plate 90 rear wall should be acoustically absorbent degrees in the appropriate direction and at low frequencies. The wall in which the remount the screws. speakers are mounted should have a high Flush mounting Figure 6: Flush mounting the speaker in a wall constructed of a combination of materials. SPEAKER RUBBER GASKET (5-10 mm / ¼-½") acoustical mass to properly implement half WALL FACING PANEL FIXED TO THE WALL (50-100 mm / 2-4") space radiation at low frequencies and be The 1038BC can be used flush mounted angled so that the speakers are correctly into the control room wall, which offers aimed. However, the speakers should not some acoustical benefits. No cabinet be mounted too high as this increases the edge diffraction will occur, resulting in an required vertical tilt of the speaker (maxi- improved response, especially at mid- mum tilt angle < 20 degrees) and reduces resonant frequency of 2 to 8 Hz, to pre- range frequencies. Low frequency reflec- the optimum listening area. Great care vent vibrations from being transmitted to tions from the wall behind the speaker should be taken over how the speaker is the wall and impairing the low frequency can be avoided, which improves the low mounted into the wall. Note the following: performance. Figure 7: Covering the gap between the wall and the speaker cabinet. frequency response and efficiency and A space 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4”) wide can If a heavy wooden front wall construc- allows the speaker to work in half space be left around the speaker. Cover the space tion is used, the space around the cabinet conditions. In terms of installation and around the speaker with a facing panel that should be filled with absorbent mineral wool orientation, the speaker’s acoustical axis should be fixed to the wall. Leave a gap of or foam plastic. The wooden wall structure (See figure 1) should point directly to the about 5 to 10 mm (¼ to ½”) between the must be heavily braced to achieve suf- listening position. The speaker should be speaker and the panel. Fill this gap with ficiently high mass and rigidity (see figure vertically aimed so that the acoustical axis a soft rubber gasket to allow for possible 4). of the two speakers meet midway between cabinet movement (see figure 6). the standing and seated listening position (1.4 m - 4’7” from the floor). In the horizon- Ensure that the speaker cables can reach the rear of the speaker cabinets. In a solid wall (e.g. concrete) structure, the space around the cabinet should be filled with either absorbent mineral wool or sand bags (see figure 5). tal plane the speaker should be positioned Regardless of the type of front wall according to the standard stereophonic construction the speaker cabinet should The wall can also be constructed of a (60 degrees between left-right channels) be mounted on vibration isolators, with a combination of materials to achieve high AUDIO PRECISION 1038BCANEC LEVEL(dBr) vs FREQ(Hz) 22 OCT 02 dBr AUDIO PRECISION 1038BCANEC LEVEL(dBr) vs FREQ(Hz) 22 OCT 02 dBr +90 +95 +85 +90 0° 15° +80 +85 BASS TILT +90 +80 +85 +75 30° 45° +70 +80 TREBLE LEVEL BASS LEVEL +90 +65 +60 +85 +55 BASS ROLL-OFF +80 MID LEVEL 20 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 20k Hz Hz Figure 8: The curves above show the effect of the ‘bass’, ‘mid’ and ‘treble’ level controls, and the ‘bass tilt’ and ‘bass roll-off ’ controls on the free field response of the 1038BC, measured at 2 m. Figure 9: The curves above show the horizontal directivity characteristics of the 1038BC in its horizontal configuration measured at 2 m. acoustical structural mass that will disable ing. If the CLIP PROTECT (FAULT)-LED 3. To prevent fire or electric shock, low frequency sound propagation and pro- stays on constantly it indicates that the do not expose the unit to water or vide high LF sound isolation (see figure 6). amplifier thermal protection is activated. moisture. Do not place any objects filled Acoustic consultants will be able to provide Let the amplifier cool down and check that with liquid, such as vases on the details and design these structures. the ventilation space around it is sufficient. speaker or near it. Ensure that the cabinet is flush with There should be a clearance of more than 4. Note that the amplifier is not the surface of the wall. Discontinuities in 10 cen ti me ters be tween the amplifier completely disconnected from the AC the speaker mounting wall will cause dif- panel and any solid surface. mains service unless the mains power fraction, which leads to inferior frequency cord is removed from the amplifier or response and stereo imaging. So, if a Maintenance decorative cloth frame is used to cover the No user serviceable parts are to be found wall, make sure that the edges adjacent within the amplifier unit. Any maintenance WARNING! to the speaker are less than 20 mm (3/4”) or repair of the unit should only be under- This equipment is capable of producing deep. The cloth must be very thin Tricot or taken by qualified service personnel. sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, an acoustically transparent material otherwise the high frequency response of the Safety considerations system will be adversely affected. Genelec Although the 1038BC has been designed approved cloth grilles are available. in accordance with international safety Overload indicators the mains outlet. which may cause permanent hearing damage. Accessories standards, to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument under safe operat- The speaker is provided with two warning ing conditions, the following warnings and LED's marked 'CLIP PROTECT (FAULT)' cautions must be observed: Order code Protective grille 1038BC-409 Guarantee and 'READY'. The green READY-LED 1. Servicing and adjustment must only This product is supplied with one year when lit in di cates that the speaker is be performed by qualified service guarantee against manufacturing faults or ready for use. The red CLIP PROTECT personnel. The amplifier’s rear panel defects that might alter the performance of (FAULT)-LED indicates that the amplifier must not be opened. the 1038BC unit. Refer to supplier for full is overloaded or the driver protection cir- 2. Do not use this product with an sales and guarantee terms. cuit is activated. In both cases reduce the unearthed mains cable as this may signal level so that the LED stops blink- lead to personal injury. 1038BC Operating Manual SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SECTION 1038BC 1038BC Lower cut-off frequency, -3 dB Upper cut-off frequency, -3 dB Free field frequency response of system <33 Hz >20 kHz 35 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 @1m >120 dB SPL Bass amplifier short term output power 2 x 200 W (4 Ohm load) Midrange amplifier short term output power 120 W (8 Ohm load) Treble amplifier short term output power 120 W (8 Ohm load) Long term output power is limited by driver unit protection circuitry. Slew rate Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in same conditions with IEC-weighted noise (limited by driver unit protection circuit) @1m >116 dB SPL Maximum peak acoustic output per pair above console with music materia @ 2m >124 dB Self generated noise level in free field @1m on axis <15 dB (A weighted) Harmonic distortion at 95 dB SPL at 1m on axis: freq. 50...100 Hz <1% freq. >100 Hz <0.5% Drivers Bass Midrange Treble All drivers are magnetically shielded 2 x 250 mm (10") cone 130 mm (5") cone 25 mm (1") metal dome Weight Speaker cabinet Amplifier 60 kg (130 lb) 14 kg (31 lb) Speaker cabinet dimensions Height Width Depth 350 mm (13 3/4") 950 mm (37 3/8") 453 mm (17 7/8")* Amplifier dimensions Height Width Depth 530 mm (20 7/8") (12 U) 480 mm (8 7/8") 113 mm (4 7/16")* 80V/µs Amplifier system distortion at nominal output THD SMPTE-IM CCIF-IM DIM 100 <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% Signal to Noise ratio, referred to full output Bass Midrange Treble >100 dB >100 dB >100 dB Mains voltage 100/200V or 115/230V Voltage operating range nominal ±10% Power consumption Idle Full output 60 W 500 W CROSSOVER SECTION 1038BC *Without connecting cables. Cable connectors require additional 100 mm (4") of space behind the speaker and the amplifier Input connector XLR female pin 1 gnd pin 2 + pin 3 - Input impedance 10 kOhm Input level for 100 dB SPL output @1m variable from +6 to -6 dBu Input level for maximum short term output variable from +26 to +14 dBu for 120 dB SPL @1m Subsonic filter 18 dB/octave below 33 Hz Ultrasonic filter 12 dB/octave above 25 kHz Crossover frequency Bass/Mid Mid/Treble 410 Hz 3 kHz Crossover acoustical slopes 24 - 32 dB/octave Crossover level control operating range in 1 dB steps Bass Mid Treble from 0 to -6 dB from 0 to -6 dB from 0 to -6 dB Bass roll-off control in 2 dB steps from 0 to -8 dB @33 Hz Bass tilt control in 2 dB steps from 0 to -8 dB @80 Hz The 'CAL' position is with all tone controls set to 'off' and input sensitivity control to maximum. www.genelec.com Genelec Document D1038BCR001 Copyright Genelec Oy 3.2003. 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