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General| Manufacturer | Genelec |
|---|---|
| Room Calibration | Yes |
| Measurement Microphone | Included |
| AutoCal | Yes |
| Group Control | Yes |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS |
| Control | Via GLM software |
| Compatibility | Genelec Smart Active Monitors and Subwoofers |
| Software | Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) |
| Connectivity | Ethernet |
| EQ | Yes |
| Function | Monitor Calibration and Control |
Overview of Genelec's Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) main monitors.
Details on Genelec's smart active subwoofers supporting multichannel audio inputs.
Information on the W371 Adaptive Woofer System and its capabilities.
Description of the GLM Network Adapter for system connectivity, volume control, and microphone interface.
Overview of the GLM software for system setup, calibration, and continuous management of SAM monitors.
Guidance on optimal placement of monitors and subwoofers in the monitoring room.
Instructions for connecting audio signals to monitors and subwoofers for various configurations like stereo and surround.
Steps for connecting the GLM adapter, microphones, and network cables for system management.
Process for downloading and installing the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software.
Guide for installing the local AutoCal package for computers without internet access.
Procedure to update microphone calibration files for accurate Local AutoCal results.
How to select the Local AutoCal processing option when needed.
Options for choosing the GLM user interface theme and language.
Steps to define the physical arrangement of monitors and subwoofers in the GLM interface.
How to define groups of monitors and subwoofers for collective settings and calibration.
Detailed process for using GLM AutoCal to calibrate room response, level, and delay automatically.
Procedure for phase alignment of subwoofers with reference monitors to ensure flat response at crossover.
Steps for calibrating the Adaptive Woofer System using WooferCal for optimal performance and integration.
Activating monitoring situations by selecting group presets for optimized audio settings.
Managing the overall monitoring system volume using the master level fader.
Understanding how system level is displayed and adjusted via fader and controls.
Using Mute and Dim buttons to control the overall system or group volume level.
Utilizing presets for consistent subjective evaluation of spectral content and audibility of details.
Setting and accessing standardized SPL levels for accurate audio content evaluation and monitoring.
Temporarily disabling bass management to direct all frequencies to monitors.
Checking the AutoCal status and temporarily bypassing calibration settings.
Actions available for individual monitors and subwoofers via a drop-down menu.
Accessing information and firmware updates for the GLM Adapter.
Resuming normal operation by clearing mute and solo settings for all monitors/subwoofers.
Displaying GLM network status and the currently loaded system setup file.
A list of keyboard shortcuts for efficient GLM operation.
Guide on importing legacy GLM 3 setup files into GLM 4.
Calibrating listening levels according to digital audio loudness standards for accurate judgment of audio quality.
Understanding the limit of ten group presets per setup file and managing multiple files.
Process for creating and saving new system configurations in GLM.
Using pop-up menus for individual monitor/subwoofer solo and mute actions.
Functionality of the 'Bass Man' button to bypass bass management and its impact.
Explanation of various menu commands for system management and configuration.
Steps to log in to Genelec Cloud for calibration services using community credentials.
Setting a default startup output level for monitors and subwoofers.
Accessing detailed information about monitors and subwoofers via the GLM interface.
How to access and adjust monitor and subwoofer acoustic calibration settings.
Procedures for re-running AutoCal calibration after room changes or for validation.
Steps to rerun AutoPhase calibration to ensure phase alignment validity.
Detailed settings and options for configuring groups for specific monitoring situations and purposes.
How to access and edit common settings for group presets.
Assigning descriptive names to groups for easier identification.
Applying system delay for synchronization purposes, e.g., with video.
Setting global or individual bass management crossover frequencies.
Configuring groups to use analog or AES/EBU digital audio inputs.
Editing individual settings for monitors and subwoofers like name, status, and input within a group.
Utilizing multi-microphone positions (MultiPoint) for more precise system calibration.
Step-by-step process for performing a MultiPoint calibration with multiple microphone positions.
Detailed guidance on advanced AutoPhase usage, including acoustical reasons for crossover frequency selection.
Understanding acoustical reasons for selecting specific crossover frequencies.
Step-by-step instructions for performing the AutoPhase calibration.
Accessing and using the acoustic editor for fine-tuning calibration settings.
Detailed explanation of various acoustical settings like level, delay, and equalizer controls.
Adjusting input sensitivity and compensating for time-of-flight differences for accurate monitoring.
Using low shelf, high shelf, and parametric notch filters to compensate for room acoustics.
Accessing flatness and correlation index data for woofer systems in the acoustic editor.
Using the Sound Character Profiler to adjust the overall spectral balance, making sound darker or brighter.
Saving calibration settings and optional parameters into monitors/subwoofers for standalone use.
How to power the GLM adapter using a USB power supply.
Using a cabled volume controller for monitoring level control without a computer.
Instructions for connecting the volume controller to the GLM adapter.
Information on using wireless remote controllers for volume adjustment and system control.
Summary of icon actions and device LED meanings in the GLM interface.
Summary of LED light indications on monitors and subwoofers and their meanings.
Using the Griffin Powermate USB controller for GLM functions.
Adjusting subwoofer levels in daisy-chained setups to compensate for summed output and ensure consistency.
Explanation for different identification tones used by SAM monitors and subwoofers.
Safe method for manually editing acoustic settings by duplicating a group.
Evaluating the benefits of AutoCal calibration by temporarily bypassing its optimized acoustic settings.
Setting up and calibrating systems for multiple listening positions by creating and selecting different groups.
Possibilities and methods for using both analog and digital signal sources.
How groups define and select analog or digital audio input signals.
Explanation of the Intelligent Signal Sensing feature for power saving.
Using GLM menu commands to power up, wake up, and shut down the SAM system remotely.
Troubleshooting reasons why monitors might not enter the ISS power saving state.
Purpose of the "Not used in this setup" bin for unused channels or devices.
Procedure for replacing a monitor or subwoofer with a new one in the system.
How to modify the arrangement of monitors and subwoofers in the GLM layout.
Compatibility and setup of 73xx subwoofers with non-SAM monitors.
Setting up SAM monitors and subwoofers for 3D immersive audio systems like Dolby Atmos, including layout configuration.
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