Genelec 4040A 2-Way Active Installation Speaker (Black)

Overview

The Genelec 4040A is the largest model in the 4000 series, built for larger fixed installations that need higher playback levels and deeper bass. Typical rooms include theatres, restaurants, conference rooms, museums, art galleries and sports centres. A 6.5 in cone woofer and a 3/4 in metal dome tweeter each have their own 120 W Class AB amplifier. The amplifiers, active crossover and driver protection sit inside the die-cast aluminium enclosure, so no external power amplifier is needed.

Key Features

• Active design: Drivers, power amplifiers, active crossover filters and protection circuitry are all inside the speaker.
• MDE enclosure: The die-cast aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure is shaped to reduce edge diffraction.
• DCW waveguide: Genelec's Directivity Control Waveguide controls dispersion and reduces early reflections from nearby surfaces.
• Room response controls: Bass Roll-Off of -2, -4 or -6 dB near 55 Hz, Bass Tilt of -2, -4 or -6 dB below 800 Hz, and Treble Tilt of +2, -2 or -4 dB above 4 kHz.
• Level control: A rotary control on the rear panel matches the input sensitivity to the source.
• Autostart: The amplifier switches to standby when no signal is present and back on when signal returns. Rear switches set the trigger sensitivity and select a shorter 15 minute off time.
• 12 V trigger: A 12 V DC trigger on the input connector switches the speaker remotely and overrides Autostart.
• LED Off switch: Turns off the green power LED while the red overload LED stays active.
• Mounting options: Two sets of M6x10 mm rear threads take Omnimount Series 30 and König & Meyer mounts or the included keyhole wall mount, and an M10x10 mm threaded hole on the base can secure the speaker to its base.
• Finishes: Black, white or RAW, which is unpainted recycled aluminium with a slightly different look on every enclosure.

Specifications

• Type: 2-way active loudspeaker, bi-amplified
• Woofer: 165 mm (6 1/2 in) cone
• Tweeter: 19 mm (3/4 in) metal dome
• Frequency response (±3 dB): 55 Hz - 20 kHz
• Low cutoff (-6 dB): 50 Hz
• High cutoff (-6 dB): 25 kHz
• Max short-term SPL (1 m): ≥109 dB
• Max long-term SPL (1 m): ≥101 dB
• Self-generated noise (1 m, A-weighted): ≤10 dB
• Harmonic distortion (90 dB SPL, 1 m): ≤3% (50-100 Hz), ≤0.5% (above 100 Hz)
• Crossover frequency: 2.5 kHz
• Amplifiers: 120 W bass + 120 W treble, Class AB
• Input: Balanced Phoenix (Euroblock) connector, 10 kOhm, 5-pin plug with 12 V trigger
• Input level for 100 dB SPL at 1 m: Adjustable from +6 to -6 dBu
• Treble Tilt: +2 to -4 dB @ 15 kHz in 2 dB steps
• Bass Tilt: 0 to -6 dB @ 100 Hz in 2 dB steps
• Bass Roll-Off: 0 to -6 dB @ 55 Hz in 2 dB steps
• Mains voltage: 100, 120, 220 or 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, by region
• Power consumption: ≤0.5 W standby, ≤15 W idle, 170 W full output
• Enclosure: Die-cast aluminium, reflex port
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 350 x 237 x 223 mm (13 13/16 x 9 3/8 x 8 13/16 in)
• Weight: 9.9 kg (21.8 lb)
• Minimum clearance: 5 cm (2 in) behind, above and on both sides
• Operating environment: Indoor, 15 to 35 °C, 20 to 90% relative humidity
• Finish: Black

In the Box

• 4040A installation speaker
• 5-position terminal block (audio input and 12 V trigger plug)
• Mains cable, 1.8 m
• Simple bracket (keyhole wall mount)
• Mounting screw set
• Operating manual