4420A Smart IP Installationshögtalare

SPL
100 dB

Förstärkareffekt
50 W Bass (Class D) + 50 W Treble (Class D)

Frekvensomfång
55 Hz - 39 kHz (-6 dB)

Noggrannhet Frekvensomfång
± 1.5 dB (62 Hz - 20 kHz)

Storlek på högtalarelement
⌀ 105 mm Bass + ⌀ 19 mm Treble (vy i tum)

Mått
H 226 x W 151 x D 142 mm, (vy i tum)

Vikt
3.1 kg / 6.8 lb

Anslutningar
1 x Euroblock Analog Input
1 x RJ45 AES67 / Dante Input
4420A Smart IP Installation Speaker
Tekniska Specifikationer
Specifikationer för system
Frekvensomfång
62 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1.5 dB)
Low cutoff -6 dB
55 Hz
High cutoff -6 dB
39 kHz
SPL
Peak SPL Maximum peak acoustic output per unit in a listening room with music material, at 1 m, using PoE+ power.
≥104 dB
Short term max SPL Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz at 1 m.
≥100 dB
Long term max SPL Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in same conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver unit protection circuit) at 1 m.
≥93 dB
Egenljud
Egenljud Self generated noise level in free field at 1m on axis(A-weighted).
≤5 dB
Vikt
Vikt3.1 kg (6.8 lb)
Mått
Höjd
226 mm
Bredd
151 mm
Djup
142 mm

Kabinett
Material för kabinett
Die cast aluminium
Typ av kabinett
Reflex port
Högtalarelement
Typ av element
Cone
Diameter
105 mm
Typ av element
Metal dome
Diameter
19 mm
Direktivitet


Harmonisk distorsion
> 200 Hz ≤0.5 %
Group delay
Latens vid höga frekvenser från ingång till akustisk utgång, mätt vid den analoga ingången: 2.2 ms
I Genelecs prestandagrafik beskrivs tiden för konvertering från en elektronisk insignal till den akustiska utsignalen i en Genelec-monitor av två faktorer - latens och gruppfördröjning. Gruppfördröjningsfaktorn kan avläsas i grafiken för en specifik frekvens. Den totala frekvensspecifika in-till-utgång-fördröjningen är en summa av latens- och gruppfördröjningsfaktorerna. För att förstå betydelsen av denna totala fördröjning, tänk på att flytta bort en högtalare med 1 meter skapar en ytterligare fördröjning på cirka 3 ms.

Avsnitt Förstärkare
Förstärkare
50 W Class D
50 W Class D
Nätspänning
PoE+/PoE
Strömförbrukning
ISS Aktiverat
≤4 W
Inaktiv
≤5 W
Full effekt
25.5 W
Avsnitt Signalbehandling
Anslutningar
Input Audio input is via a 10 kOhm balanced connector.
Input Ethernet (Power over Ethernet and Audio over IP)
Delningsfilter
Bass/Treble
3000 Hz
För mer ingående teknisk information vänligen se produktens bruksanvisning

Kraft till högtalaren
4420 kombinerar ljud i världsklass med smidigheten i en enda kabel och använder PoE för att ge enastående akustisk prestanda. Högtalaren är fullt kompatibel med både Dante och öppna strömningsstandarder som AES67 och ST2110-30. Mycket ljud från en kompakt enhet – 4420 ger en högsta SPL på 100 dB och ett utökat lågfrekvensdjup ner till 55 Hz.

Kraft till installatören
4420 ingår i Smart IP-serien och integreras sömlöst med vår programvara Smart IP Manager. Detta gör att installatören kan konfigurera ett nästintill obegränsat antal rum, zoner, högtalare och ljudkanaler. Den innefattar enhetsdetektering, ett mångsidigt verktyg för rums-EQ, systemorganisering och statusövervakning. En öppen uppsättning API-kommandon möjliggör integrering av 4420 i ett hemautomationssystem för daglig användning. Enkelt!

Var kan jag handla?
1 x högtalare 4420A Smart IP
1 x enkelt väggfäste
1 x skruv-kit för montering
1 x 3-pin terminalblock
4420A Smart IP Installationshögtalare
Awards
Dokumentation
Dokument
4420 Quick Setup Guide 4420A Operating Manual Smart IP for AV Brochure Special Colour Options Smart IP FAQNedladdningar
Line Drawings (PDF) 4420A Line Drawings (DWG) 4420A 4420A - Simulation File (CLF) 4420A - Simulation File (EASE 4) 4420A - Simulation File (GLL) NOTE: Simulation File Use for 4420AFAQ
Genelec Smart IP is a revolutionary loudspeaker family for installed audio applications, supporting single cable connectivity via standard Ethernet networking protocols. Smart IP loudspeakers receive power and audio, plus monitoring and management signalling over a single Ethernet cable. Smart IP does not introduce any performance compromises in terms of maximum sound pressure level or acoustic quality. It provides complete professional quality room compensation and multi-loudspeaker system alignment tools built into all loudspeakers, and allows several complete setups to be stored within the loudspeaker’s internal memory. Smart IP also enables easy integration into house automation systems by offering a public API command set.
• Single-cable connectivity using PoE+ without performance sacrifice.
• High maximum SPL on PoE+ power.
• Renowned Genelec audio and build quality.
• Support for open audio and IP standards.
• Uncompromising uncompressed low-latency audio streaming directly into each loudspeaker.
• Loudspeaker synchronisation to sub-microsecond level for solid acoustic imaging.
• Full set of acoustic room compensation and alignment tools built into each loudspeaker.
• Extensive accessory support.
• Complete public API command set.
• Designed and manufactured in Finland for high reliability, long lifetime and respecting environmental sustainability.
Almost any project, since the number of Smart IP loudspeakers in one installation is virtually unlimited, and IP networks themselves can support a very high loudspeaker count. This, with the very flexible audio streaming options available, enables complex installations with many speakers to be implemented quickly and easily.
Nyckelteknologier

Aktiva delningsfilter

Tekniken Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™)

Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™)

Tekniken Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE™)

Optimerade förstärkare

Skyddskretsar

Reflexportdesign

Mångsidiga monteringsalternativ
Aktiva delningsfilter vid låga signalnivåer.
Elektroniska delningsfilter gör det möjligt att dela upp ljudsignalen i separata frekvensband som kan dirigeras till enskilda slutsteg, vilka sedan kopplas till specifika givare som är optimerade för ett specifikt frekvensband.
Aktiva delningsfilter finns både i digitala och analoga varianter. Genelecs digitala aktiva delningsfilter har extra funktioner för signalbearbetning, såsom skydd av element, fördröjning och utjämning.
Genelecs analoga aktiva delningsfilter innehåller elektroniska komponenter som används vid låga signalnivåer som är lämpliga för ineffekten till slutstegen. Detta till skillnad från passiva delningsfilter som används vid höga signalnivåer från slutstegets uteffekt, vilket gör att de måste hantera höga strömstyrkor och i vissa fall även hög spänning.
I ett vanligt tvåvägssystem behöver de aktiva delningsfiltren två slutsteg – ett för baselementet och ett för diskantelementet.
Designen med aktiva delningsfilter har flera fördelar:
– Frekvensgången blir oberoende av eventuella dynamiska förändringar i elementets elektriska egenskaper eller nivå.
– Ökad flexibilitet och precision för att finjustera den utgående frekvensgången för de specifika elementen.
– Varje element har ett eget slutsteg och egen signalbearbetning. Detta isolerar varje element från de signaler som hanteras av övriga element, vilket minskar problemen med intermoduleringsdistorsion och förvrängning.
– Möjlighet att kompensera för känslighetsvariationer mellan elementen.
– Möjlighet att kompensera för avvikelser i frekvens- och fasåtergivning som är kopplade till elementets egenskaper inom det avsedda passbandet.
– Den platta frekvensgång som en högkvalitativ aktiv högtalare ger är resultatet av den kombinerande effekten av delningsfilterresponsen, slutstegsresponsen och elementresponsen i ett högtalarkabinett.
Genom att använda en aktiv teknik kan man justera frekvensgången och optimera hela högtalarsystemet i olika miljöer utan att behöva använda dyra externa equalizers. Slutresultatet är ett enklare, mer tillförlitligt, effektivt, konsekvent och precist aktivt högtalarsystem.
Tekniken Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™) för platt återgivning både on-axis och off-axis.
1983 tog Genelec ett revolutionerande steg med utvecklingen av tekniken Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW™), som på den tiden användes i ett äggformat kabinett. Genelecs DCW-teknik har utvecklats och finjusterats i över 30 år och syftet är att förbättra prestandan för direktstrålande flervägsmonitorer betydligt.
DCW-tekniken formar den utgående vågfronten på ett kontrollerat sätt, vilket möjliggör förutsägbar anpassning av ljudets spridningsmönster. Målet är att begränsa spridningsvinkeln så att ströspridning minskas för att göra spridningen jämn och enhetlig. Det leder till en utomordentligt platt frekvensgång och en enhetlig kraftrespons. Den avancerade DCW-tekniken minimerar tidiga reflektioner och ger ett brett och stabilt lyssningsområde med korrekt ljudåtergivning både on-axis och off-axis.
Minimerade tidiga reflektioner och kontrollerad, konstant direktivitet har ytterligare en viktig fördel: frekvensbalansen i rummets efterklangsfält blir mer eller mindre likadan som det direkta ljudfältet från monitorhögtalarna. Detta leder till att monitorsystemets prestanda blir mindre beroende av rummets akustiska egenskaper.
Ljudbildens djup och bredd är viktiga aspekter i alla lyssningsmiljöer, och de är inte bara viktiga on-axis utan även off-axis. Detta hjälper inte bara ljudteknikern som gör jobbet, utan även andra som befinner sig i lyssningsområdet – och det är ofta många inblandade i större kontrollrum.
Huvudsakliga fördelar med DCW™-tekniken:
– Platt återgivning både on-axis och off-axis för ett större funktionellt lyssningsområde
– Ökat förhållande mellan direkt och reflekterat ljud för minskad färgning
– Förbättrad stereo- och ”soundstage”-ljudbild
– Ökad känslighet för drivenheterna på upp till 6 dB
– Ökad högsta ljudtryckskapacitet
– Minskad distorsion för drivenheterna
– Minskade kantdiffraktioner
– Övergripande minskad distorsion
Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS™) minskar strömförbrukningen i standby-läge.
Intelligent Signal Sensing lanserades 2013 och uppfyller både EU:s ErP-direktiv och Genelecs egna hållbarhetsåtaganden.
ISS™-kretsen övervakar högtalarens signalingång och fastställer om den används eller inte. Om ISS-kretsen inte känner av någon ljudsignal under en viss tid försätter den automatiskt högtalaren i strömsparläge så att den drar mindre än 0,5 W. När en ingångssignal upptäcks aktiveras högtalaren direkt. Högtalaren kommer att börja spara ström direkt när arbetet pausas.
En ”ISS Disable”-brytare finns på baksidan av alla högtalare, bredvid rumskorrigeringsreglagen. När högtalarens huvudströmbrytare står på ”ON” aktiveras ISS™-funktionen (strömsparläge) automatiskt.
Om du inte vill använda ISS™-funktionen kan du stänga av den genom att sätta ”ISS Disable”-brytaren på den bakre panelen på ”ON”. I det här läget stängs högtalaren av och slås på endast med hjälp av huvudströmbrytaren.
Observera att man alltid kan stänga av högtalaren helt med huvudströmbrytaren.
Tekniken Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE™) för ofärgad ljudåtergivning.
Ett vanligt problem med vanliga fristående högtalare är att ojämnheter i den främre baffeln leder till diffraktioner och att högtalarens skarpa kanter agerar som en sekundär källa för reflektionerna.
I syfte att förbättra frekvensgångens platthet och kraftresponsen från fristående högtalarsystem har Genelec designat innovativa kabinett med rundade kanter och lätt svängda linjer som är optimerade för att matcha högtalarelementens egenskaper. Förutom att leverera en utomordentligt platt frekvensgång ger dessa kabinett med minimal diffraktion en otroligt högpresterande ljudbild.
I syfte att få en elegant, välvd yta på kabinettet och för att minska dess yttermått, samtidigt som den interna volymen maximeras för bättre lågfrekvenseffekt, har vi designat ett kabinett av formgjutet aluminium. Aluminium är ett lättviktigt och stabilt material som är lätt att dämpa för att på så sätt få en mer resonansdöd konstruktion. Kabinettets väggar kan göras förhållandevis tunna, samtidigt som materialet ger bra EMC-skärmning och utgör ett utomordentligt kylelement för slutstegen. Formgjutningen görs i två delar, en främre och en bakre, för enkel separering vid eventuell service och reparation.
DCW-vågledaren är integrerad i MDE-kabinettet av aluminium för att ge bättre kontroll av högtalarens ljudspridning. Lågfrekvensgränsen för konstant direktivitet är beroende av vågledarens storlek, så ju större den är desto bättre kontroll ger den. Med en kontrollerad ljudspridning off-axis får man ett konsekvent lyssningsfönster, vilket är otroligt viktigt vid multikanallyssning. Kontrollerad ljudspridning minskar även första ordningens reflektioner från ytor i närheten av högtalaren, vilket bidrar till att ge konsekvent ljudåtergivning i varierande akustiska miljöer. Hela främre baffeln är lätt böjd och de akustiskt transparenta gallren är en del av det yttre kabinettets estetik, vilket gör att de smälter in väl med andra svängda ytor.
Varje givare drivs av en egen optimerad förstärkare.
Elektroniska delningsfilter gör det möjligt att dela upp ljudsignalen i separata frekvensband som kan dirigeras till enskilda slutsteg, vilka sedan kopplas till specifika givare som är optimerade för ett specifikt frekvensband.
I ett vanligt tvåvägssystem behöver det aktiva delningsfiltret två slutsteg – ett för baselementet och ett för diskantelementet. Slutstegen är direkt kopplade till den aktiva högtalarens element, vilket gör att slutstegens belastning blir mycket enklare och välkänd. Varje elementspecifikt slutsteg har endast en begränsad frekvens att förstärka (slutsteget är placerat efter det aktiva delningsfiltret), vilket bidrar till att göra designen enkel.
Den aktiva designprincipen har flera fördelar:
– Slutstegen är direkt kopplade till högtalarens element, vilket maximerar kontrollen som utövas av slutstegens dämpning på elementets talspole. Detta reducerar i sin tur följderna av dynamiska förändringar i elementets elektriska egenskaper. Detta kan förbättra systemets transienta svar.
– Minskning av den uteffekt som krävs från slutsteget. Tack vare att ingen energi går förlorad i komponenterna till det passiva delningsfiltret minskas den uteffekt som krävs från slutsteget betydligt (med upp till 50 % i vissa fall), utan någon minskning av den akustiska uteffekten i högtalarsystemet. Detta kan bidra till att sänka kostnader och öka både ljudkvaliteten och systemets tillförlitlighet.
– Ingen förlust mellan förstärkaren och elementenheterna, vilket leder till maximal akustisk effektivitet.
– Den aktiva tekniken kan uppnå överlägsen ljudprestanda vs. storlek vs. lägre frekvensgräns.
– Alla högtalare levereras som ett fabrikskonfigurerat system (förstärkare, delningsfilterkomponenter, kabinett och elementsystem).
Sofistikerade skyddskretsar för drivenheter för säker användning.
När du arbetar med avancerad ljudproduktion är det otroligt viktigt att dina monitorsystem alltid är tillförlitliga och fungerar som de ska. Det främsta skälet till Genelecs framgångar inom sändningstillämpningar är våra produkters tillförlitlighet, och en viktig faktor bakom detta är de interna skyddskretsarna som finns i alla våra produkter – ända sedan 1978.
Skyddskretsarna förebygger fel på elementet genom att analysera signalnivåerna. Vid plötsliga toppar eller för höga nivåer under en längre tid minskas signalnivån automatiskt. Den här funktionen påverkar givetvis inte ljudkvaliteten på något sätt när högtalaren används inom ramen för dess specifikationer. Den hindrar endast avvikande ingångssignaler från att orsaka skada på högtalaren.
Skyddskretsarnas funktioner och fördelar:
– Minskar uteffektnivån vid behov (t.ex. när temperaturen vid elementets talspole uppnår ett gränsvärde), vilket förbättrar systemets tillförlitlighet betydligt
– Lämpliga skyddskretsar i alla högtalare och subwoofers gör det möjligt att maximera systemets utgående ljudnivå.
Avancerad reflexportdesign för utökad lågfrekvensgång.
Genelecs design med ventilerade kabinett (reflexkabinett) går tillbaka till modellen S30, vår första produkt från 1978. Reflexportarnas prestanda har förbättrats och finjusterats genom åren med syftet att öka baselementets lågfrekvensdjup och ljudtryckskapacitet för att kunna ge en utomordentligt tydlig basåtergivning.
Både elementet och ventileringen bidrar till reflexkabinettets totala ljudspridning. Det mesta av ljudspridningen kommer från högtalarelementet, men vid reflexportens resonansfrekvens är elementets förflyttning så liten att det mesta av ljudspridningen kommer ut genom reflexporten.
För att minimera luftens hastighet genom röret bör tvärsnittsarean vara stor. Detta innebär att röret måste vara långt, vilket är en utmaning när det kommer till utformningen.
Det långa, böjda röret maximerar luftflödet så att en djup basgång kan återges utan kompression. Reflexröret slutar i en bred konisk öppning på baksidan av kabinettet, vilket minimerar missljud och ger en utomordentlig basåtergivning.
Rörets böjning har även utformats noggrant för att minimera missljud, kompression och distorsion. Den inre änden av röret har en korrekt resistiv avslutning som vidare minimerar det hörbara blåsljudet och luftturbulensen.
Korrekt utformade reflexportar gör det möjligt att minska baselementets förskjutning betydligt, vilket förbättrar den linjära lågfrekvenskapaciteten.
Mångsidiga monteringsalternativ för alla installationsbehov.
Förutom utomordentlig akustisk design och avancerade alternativ för optimering av högtalarens prestanda utifrån rummet erbjuder vi många olika monteringsalternativ för enkel installation för olika användningsområden.
Vårt stora utbud av tillbehör och de fasta monteringspunkterna på baksidan av våra produkter med aluminiumkabinett erbjuder lösningar för alla vanliga installationer. M6-fästpunkter för vägg- och takfästen är integrerade i de formgjutna kabinetten.
Vissa modeller har även en 3/8"-gänga på undersidan av kabinettet för montering på ett robust mikrofonstativ. Andra större och tyngre modeller har M10-fästpunkter. Vi har även designat särskilda golvstativplattor som är kompatibla med Iso-Pod-stativet som är en del av vår produktdesign.
Tack vare dessa alternativ och möjligheter används våra högtalare på många olika platser utöver professionella inspelningsstudior, exempelvis i kommersiella projekt och AV-installationer såväl som i hem över hela världen.
Referenser
Swedish design is famous the world over, but Swedish wine, however, is likely to raise eyebrows. Yet, a visit to the glorious Ästad Vingård, in Halland county, southern Sweden, is likely to put paid to certain preconceived ideas. Ästad has created an entire experience around the vineyard – which is all organic – including a beautiful hotel complete with a modern conference centre, a sumptuous spa and two restaurants, one of which has just been awarded a Michelin star. With the accent very much on the sensory experience, where sound is as important as everything else, a Genelec Smart IP loudspeaker solution has been installed throughout the newly refurbished Garden rooms and suites, set apart from the main hotel.
Nestled between two lakes in the Akulla beech forests nature reserve, the vineyard has made the most of its stunning setting, focusing on wellness and relaxation. To create a holistic experience in keeping with the beautiful natural surroundings, Ästad brought in Efterklang – experts in sound design, acoustics and vibration control – to create a sound concept that could be implemented throughout different areas of the venue, and especially the spa, that would evoke the surrounding natural environment and harmonise with the other sensory impressions in the various spaces.
AV integration firm Special-Elektronik were called in by the project owner and installation company Granitor (previously known as Midroc Electro), to design the AV and lighting solution for the recent refurbishment of the Garden rooms and suites. Henrik Asp, who is in charge of projects at Special-Elektronik, explains that they were working to an extremely tight timeframe, so it was imperative to find solutions that would minimise installation time as well as deliver the quality required. The Smart IP range of loudspeakers from Genelec were an obvious solution.
Smart IP offers integrators huge flexibility and makes installation very straightforward.
“Our brief from Ästad Vingård was to achieve the same functionality in the refurbished Garden rooms as in the rooms of the main hotel, a project that we helped them with a few years earlier,” explains Asp. “As part of that project I had already specified two rooms with Genelec loudspeakers, both of which are highly appreciated by guests and the owners.”
“Knowing that Genelec would deliver the quality levels required by the customer, and mindful of the time constraints involved, I decided that a Smart IP solution using the compact 4420 models in the beautiful RAW aluminium finish would be ideal,” he continues. “The single CAT cable which supplies power, audio and control gave us the freedom and ability to implement all the IP music streams already used in the main system – including Efterklang’s amazing soundscapes – with excellent sound quality and a quick and easy installation.”
Special-Elektronik provided twenty-four 4420s – one for each room – which deliver all the audio in that space, ranging from audio from the TV, streaming from guests’ mobile devices, radio or room ambience sounds, a programmable ‘wake-up’ scene, and a ‘welcome back’ scene. Audio distribution throughout the venue is managed by QSC with control by Crestron. Finally, four of the more powerful 4040s from the 4000 Series grace one of the conference rooms in the main hotel and the gym, located in the luxurious Sinnenas Spa.
The RAW versions require no paint and less finishing material, making them an ecologically friendly choice.
Asp notes that the RAW finish and the sustainable ethic that underpins Genelec were added benefits to the quality and ease of installation. “Ästad Vingård prides itself on its nature-inspired, sustainable approach to everything they do. Their wine is organic and along with a Michelin star for the excellence of the food creation at their ÄNG restaurant, they have also been awarded the guide’s green star for their meticulous work on sustainability, plus a host of other awards for sustainable business practices. It therefore stands to reason that they prefer to use suppliers who share the same ‘green’ mindset – and Genelec is a great example of this. The RAW finish is even better – not only does the natural look of the recycled aluminium enclosure match perfectly with the Ästad aesthetic, but the RAW versions require no paint and less finishing material – making them an even more ecologically friendly choice.”
Efterklang’s Alexander Kassberg, one of the sound designers involved in the project, agrees that Genelec was an excellent choice. “Although our role was strictly content-related in this instance, we are of course familiar with Genelec and have used their loudspeakers in several of our projects. In our view, Genelec loudspeakers are extremely well suited for this high-end concept at Ästad Vingård thanks to their high definition, broad soundfield and overall quality. Smart IP offers integrators a huge amount of flexibility for their designs and makes installation very straightforward. Finally, the RAW finish that was used here is a perfect complement to the natural environment evoked by our soundscapes and Ästad’s beautiful design.”
The company has recently made their own transition to magnificent new headquarters in Helsinki, designed according to sustainable practices with the aim of achieving optimum efficiency and wellbeing. AV solutions experts 4Business Oy were called in to design and implement all the AV technologies for the new premises, which included a Smart IP audio solution from Genelec.
One of the biggest issues to be addressed from an audio point of view was auditory comfort in Ilmatar’s open workspaces - an integral part of any modern, activity-based office today. However, one of the inherent problems of any open plan workspace is a lack of privacy and disruptive noise coming from elsewhere in the environment. Ilmatar was determined to create the most comfortable and efficient working environment possible in their open plan areas, and so paid great attention to sound behaviour in these spaces.
“The lobby and open work areas, as well as the meeting rooms and offices, are all exceptionally well designed from an acoustic point of view, with excellent reverberation times,” notes Janne Lankinen of 4Business. “There are also absorbing screens between the desks, and the background noise caused by ventilation has been minimized. Nevertheless, while these measures help considerably, they cannot resolve the issue completely. To achieve optimum results, we designed and implemented a custom sound masking system – starting with a high quality audio solution - specifically tailored to Ilmatar’s requirements.”
It met all of the client’s criteria for quality, as well as being the most sustainable audio solution.
Based on detailed coverage simulations, 4Business implemented a comprehensive Genelec audio system; a total of twenty 4420 Smart IP speakers were distributed across two separate open plan spaces. “We selected Genelec’s Smart IP solution as it met all of the client’s criteria for quality – both sonically and materially – as well as being the most sustainable audio solution available,” explains Lankinen. The Smart IP technology platform delivers power, audio and control over a single CAT cable across a digital audio network – in this case, Dante – making them exceptionally easy to install and ensuring that the systems are fully scalable.
“The site-wide loudspeaker system was individually measured with room acoustics analysis software and adjusted using Genelec’s Smart IP Manager software to ensure the most transparent audio reproduction possible,” continues Lankinen. “Technical criteria aside, the fact that Genelec is a native Finnish brand and manufactured in Finland according to sustainable principles was also extremely important for Ilmatar.”
Implementation of the masking signal itself fell to Pyry Survo, sound designer and composer for WSP, global infrastructure experts. Survo designed the signal to be as pleasant and even as possible – an ambient background sound that mimics airflow and is specifically engineered to match the frequencies of human speech and to sound comfortable. The sound is audible but not intrusive and serves to reduce speech intelligibility in the surrounding environment. Nearby conversations or telephone calls are no longer a distraction, ensuring comfort and privacy for all concerned.
“A high quality sound system and careful spatial measurement of the audio signal avoided the ‘whoosh effect’, which is a problem with low quality speakers and the wrong type of audio signal,” explains Lankinen. “The masking system generates a multichannel audio signal to avoid the sound distortion caused by differences in speaker distance that typically occurs with mono sound masking systems.”
In addition to the sound masking, Ilmatar had another objective; to create a unique atmosphere that reflects the company ethos of working with nature in order to preserve it. A generative soundscape emulating a natural marine environment with sounds of the sea, seagulls, and of course, the wind – was created for the entrance lobby and implemented using a WSP multichannel soundscape player and eight Genelec 4430 Smart IP active loudspeakers. Virtual nature is created with algorithms that mimic the mechanisms and the timelines of the natural world so that the soundscape remains as authentic as possible and avoids playlist-like repetition. A soothing four-channel forest soundscape was also created for the café area which is equipped with four Genelec 4430s in white.
We are delighted with the outcome and believe that we have one of the most comfortable offices in Finland.
Mikko Toivanen, VP and co-founder of Ilmatar Windpower Oy is delighted with the results: “Our goal was to create the best office in Finland for our staff; making full use of new innovative technologies in terms of comfort and usability was a major goal. This was achieved by 4Business thanks to their consultative sales methods and technical expertise, ensuring an excellent end result. We are very pleased with the outcome and believe that we have one of the most comfortable offices in Finland.”
Based in Stockholm’s vibrant Bibliotekstan district, Cecil Coworking is a stunning example of the new concept which sells service packages rather than renting office space. The accent throughout is on design to promote efficiency and wellbeing in an elegant yet inviting environment. Genelec Smart IP technology provides a fitting audio solution for this new, smart working environment.
The solution to remain cost-effective, easily serviceable, easy to install, and sustainable.
The audio system, along with the rest of the AV systems throughout the 3,200 square-metre space, was designed, supplied and installed by corporate AV systems integration specialists, Scan AV Kommunikation AB. “The aim was to provide a complete background music solution that offered high quality sound over the entire two floors of the Cecil Coworking location,” describes Magnus Westin, AV systems design engineer at Scan AV. “The solution had to be widely scalable and fitting for the premium environment; that meant impeccable sound quality and pleasing aesthetics with minimum visual impact. However, the solution still needed to remain cost-effective, easily serviceable, easy to install, and sustainable. That’s a lot of boxes to tick, but Genelec’s Smart IP loudspeaker solution was the obvious answer.”
Smart IP is a recent development from Genelec that delivers audio, power and control over a single network cable. This hugely facilitates installation whilst maintaining Genelec’s signature sound quality. “Delivering the solution over a planned network proved to be the most cost-effective solution, enabling us to plan installation and loudspeaker placement down to the last detail,” explains Westin. “Smart IP technology is an absolute godsend for projects like this – having audio, power and control delivered over a single cable eliminates the need for additional power outlets near the speakers and avoids having to install proprietary speaker cables that might interfere with other installations. This keeps everyone’s blood pressure at manageable levels and enables us to deliver an accurately costed project with a very competitive cost per unit.”
It was a challenge finding suitable locations for the loudspeakers that met the requirements of the architects without impinging on the overall audio experience. Scan AV had to be quite creative with speaker placement, but careful positioning, judicious use of mounting accessories and almost invisible cabling has resulted in a sleek installation that matches and even contributes to the high quality look and feel of the rest of the project’s fabulous architecture, floor-planning and exquisite design elements.
“We’ve placed the speakers on shelves, tables, in ceiling recesses as well as more traditional wall placements,” continues Westin. “We used a variety of mounting options from Genelec including some sleek colour-matched table stands that were used on top of window sills plus some custom ceiling mounts. The aim was to create an immersive sound experience in all zones whilst maintaining harmonious aesthetics. The ability to have the same product throughout, with the only variations being placement and mounting accessories, was a complete win for this project. It looks amazing and we used Genelec Smart IP Manager software to calibrate each loudspeaker individually for optimum sound quality throughout.”
Smart IP speakers truly display awesome strength when used with high demands on sound quality.
Scan AV installed a total of 36 Smart IP loudspeakers as part of a distributed system split into twelve zones over two floors, all connected with fibre-stacked network switches acting as a single, giant switch. There are 34 compact 4420loudspeakers spread evenly across the entire office area and all open spaces, and two slightly more powerful 4430s in the bar area. All control is through a customcoded AMX system with touch panels for easy control of zones, volume, content, presets, and time/calendar based events. The system also allows for total control from a remote location, keeping costly and intrusive on-site visits down to a minimum. A total of five selectable stereo sources can be distributed to all 36 individual speakers or assigned to the twelve pre-defined zones.
“Genelec’s Smart IP speakers truly display their awesome strength when used in these types of projects with high demands on sound quality, even when perhaps changing a project’s environment or design completely for a particular area,” concludes Westin. “It’s immensely flexible and allows us to adapt to changing requirements as we go along. Cecil Coworking is a wonderful space and a fantastic example of how design and technology work together for the greater good. My only wish is that in the near future we will see even more Smart IP loudspeaker models, so we can include them in even more applications!”
The Finnish Embassy has recently renovated part of their buildings to bring them up to the modern standards that are representative of the best that Finland has to offer. A Genelec Smart IP loudspeaker solution was installed as part of the project, to ensure that the technology matched the exacting standards of the rest of the renovation.
Mikke Kinnari, Vice Consul and 3rd Secretary of Administrative Affairs at the Embassy was in charge of the renovation project. “We wanted the best possible experience for our guests, ideally using Finnish products,” he explains. “Having studied several options from a variety of suppliers, we decided that the Genelec Smart IP solution with its easy, single-cable installation and extremely high quality audio offered the best possible solution for our requirements.”
The buildings of the Finnish Embassy – like many in Japan – are constructed with very thick reinforced concrete in order to withstand the earthquakes that are common in the region. Kinnari reveals that the impracticability of drilling any more holes than necessary in order to run cables was a major factor in the decision to adopt a Smart IP solution, which delivers audio, power and loudspeaker management over a single CAT cable. However, he points out that this wasn’t the only criteria:
“The physical elegance of the solution was also important because we have a lot of very high level visitors here – we have received the Imperial family of Japan, the President of Finland, and many other ministerial and high level visits. The elegance of the room, with beautiful Finnish furnishings that project the image of Finland, was important. The Genelec speakers are very aesthetic in their own right, and the fact that we could totally hide the cabling contributes to the high class feel of the space.”
The Embassy appointed AV integration specialists, Astro Serve Ltd., who installed a total of nine 4430 and two of the smaller 4420 Smart IP loudspeakers across four separate zones in the newly renovated guest facility: the entrance, the conference room, the dining room and an informal lounge area. Astro Serve’s Michinari Sato notes that the Smart IP concept facilitated a ‘clean’ installation with no compromise on quality. “We were specifically requested to make the installation as neat as possible with no visible cables anywhere. Normally, you need a power supply to set up an active speaker, but the Smart IP concept delivers power over Ethernet (PoE) and so only one LAN cable is required. This made it much easier to deliver impeccable results. We were able to precisely tailor the audio response to each room via the Dante network using Genelec’s Smart IP Manager software, which is a big advantage. Finally, an IP networked solution enables us to easily manage and reproduce high quality audio across a number of locations seamlessly. Control is managed via a Crestron touch panel controller that non-technical staff or guests can easily handle. Alternatively, they can select content from their own devices connected to the network, or mirrored from the PC.”
Genelec speakers are made of 95% recycled aluminium and produced with renewable energy.
Sustainability was another important factor in the decision-making process. Pekka Orpana, Finnish Ambassador to Japan, relates: “In Finland, sustainability is important to us. Genelec’s speakers are made of 95% recycled aluminium and produced with renewable energy making them an obvious choice for our renovation. Not only are they produced in a sustainable way, but they are very long-lasting and can be easily calibrated to any space again and again if we decide in the future that we’d like to use them elsewhere. Finally, they are very beautiful. Finnish design is well known and appreciated in Japan. The grace and natural look of these speakers fits tremendously well with each room.”
When I heard them for the first time, it felt as though we had a live pianist in the room.
However, whilst design is important, Orpana emphasises that the most important element is the sound. “The Smart IP solution has made it possible to have perfect sound quality,” he says. “When I heard them for the first time, it felt as though we had a live pianist in the room. The sound is really clear and natural.”
Kinnari agrees: “We now have at the Embassy a fantastic loudspeaker system that brings all our events to a level of quality that we have never had before. This includes the webinars, teleconferences and virtual events that have become so essential during the pandemic – from an audio perspective, it really feels as though the person speaking is right there in the room with you. It was perfect timing for us to invest in a Genelec system and we’re proud to represent the essence of Finland to our guests.”
As Denmark’s oldest town and home to Maren Spliid, the country’s most famous witch, the setting is ideal for a museum that aims to tell the stories of these witches - who they were, why they were so feared, and the myths and superstitions that surrounded them. In order to create the best possible visitor experience, HEX! turned to the exhibition designers and museum technology experts - led by Johan Ahrenfeldt - at the famed Moesgaard Museum. Having recently used Genelec’s Smart IP technology with great success on one of their own recent exhibitions, Ahrenfeldt had no hesitation in recommending it for HEX!
“We wanted to create a complex soundscape for the various stories being told in each of the nine exhibition rooms,” explains Ahrenfeldt. “However, the building itself posed a few challenges as it’s an old listed building in the centre of Ribe. While this definitely adds to the atmosphere, it’s not ideal for audio-visual installations! Many of the rooms are quite small with low ceilings, so it was important that the technology remained as unobtrusive as possible, whilst nevertheless delivering a high quality experience. Genelec’s Smart IP loudspeakers were therefore an obvious choice.
Smart IP technology is a godsend to those of us who work in architecturally sensitive environments.
“Smart IP technology provides power, audio and control all over a single network cable, and is a godsend to those of us who work in architecturally sensitive environments - HEX! is a case in point,” he continues. “Furthermore, we know that Genelec is a guarantee of superlative audio quality, even at low levels, which was a requirement in this instance due to the intimacy of the environment and the proximity of the loudspeakers to the audience. Our aim was to provide linear and detailed sound reproduction that allows visitors to lose themselves in the experience without feeling overwhelmed.”
The sound design was created by the composer Søren Bendixen of Audiotect, who specialises in creating soundscapes for exhibitions. The design was prepared in the studio but mixed on-site in an iterative process. The onsite use of the Spat Revolution software engine in the mixing process made it possible to map the sound designs and adapt and benefit from the specific speaker placement in the exhibition rooms - independently of standard audio formats. Ahrenfeldt utilised a total of thirty-six 4420 Smart IP loudspeakers across the exhibition rooms supplemented by six 4020 and four 4010 installation loudspeakers and a compact 7050 active subwoofer.
“Each of the nine rooms is set up as a separate zone,” explains Ahrenfeldt. “The zones are managed and controlled via the Smart IP Manager software, which has proved both easy and efficient. We’re using QLab software and a Dante-compatible RME Digiface interface to control the 47 discrete channels and feed them to the Dante network. The playback by QLab is triggered by the main show control.
“As the rooms are all adjacent to each other with open doors, the audio separation between the zones is very poor. We needed to turn this obstacle into an opportunity. By considering the overall sound design as a composition of nine separate yet interconnected designs, the result is an auditive experience that both facilitates the mood in each individual room as well as providing a more holistic listening experience throughout the museum as a whole.”
Sonically, their superb definition and crystalline intelligibility offer a truly immersive experience.
Ahrenfeldt believes that the best audio in this type of visitor attraction is the audio that registers almost subliminally. “The last thing you want is for the soundtrack to start playing and people’s attention being instantly drawn to the source. Ideally, we don’t want people to even notice that there are loudspeakers in the room at all. Genelec’s Smart IP loudspeakers help us achieve that thanks to the minimal cabling infrastructure which reduces cost and makes for quicker, tidier and more flexible installation. Also, Smart IP’s harmonious design enables them to blend into any environment, with the useful ability to dim the on/off LED indicator on the front of the loudspeaker. Sonically, their superb definition and crystalline intelligibility enable us to create audio designs that offer a truly immersive experience and bring the exhibition to life. For HEX!, the Smart IP series was an obvious choice that helped us overcome a number of obstacles and deliver a world-class audio experience.”
Naturkraft is a new experience centre in the Danish town of Ringkøbing, West Jutland, which aims to increase awareness of nature and the forces that shape our world as a way of encouraging more sustainable behaviour. Visitors are treated to a rich array of exhibitions and learning experiences – outside there are eight different types of natural environment whilst indoors, an iconic 5500 sq metre building designed to integrate into the flat coastal landscape offers a range of fascinating exhibitions. Digital experience creators, No Parking, were responsible for the design and development of the main installations inside the experience centre including IT and AV equipment. No Parking selected a Smart IP sound system from Genelec as the ideal audio partner for their designs.
“Our background is AV production and integration with a focus on experience design,” explains No Parking director, Morten Ranmar. “We were chosen for this particular task because of the complexity and scale of the project which required a lot of careful planning to ensure the best visitor experience. From an audio perspective we decided to use Genelec’s Smart IP solution for two of the installations for the simple reason that it was absolutely perfect for our needs and we know we can count on great support if it’s required.”
The exhibitions in the main building are dedicated to the forces of nature as they exist in the local environment of West Jutland. Naturally, the sea plays a huge part in the lives of West Jutlanders, so one of the main installations is the majestic recreation of a North Sea wave. Visitors can walk up to the first floor through the wave accompanied by powerful audio effects triggered by motion sensors and delivered by eight RAW finish Genelec 4430 Smart IP loudspeakers.
The beautiful RAW finish perfectly complemented the architecture, and scores highly on sustainability.
“The aim was to create the sensation of what it would be like to be in the midst of the rushing wave, through sound, lighting, video projection and architecture,” describes Ranmar. “Genelec Smart IP was an ideal choice for us for the audio element thanks to the proven quality of the loudspeakers – you can really hear every detail, even at low levels – the pleasing form factor, and of course the Smart IP technology that delivers audio, power and control over a single network cable. There are no external amplifiers to worry about, and the installation is incredibly neat and tidy. We can take audio from several sources if required – in this instance we have a basic ambience mix in eight channels plus sound effects – and the Dante network means we can re-route the signal as required or change the source when the installation changes, so it’s an extremely flexible solution that can adapt as exhibits change and evolve.
“The cherry on the cake was the beautiful RAW finish which perfectly complemented the architecture for the Wave installation, and of course scores very highly on the sustainability scale. This is an extremely important factor for Naturkraft for whom sustainability – along with climate and nature – is one of the key drivers that prompted its creation. Even Genelec’s non-RAW finished products are made from recycled aluminium according to sustainable processes, so they would have been a perfect choice regardless.”
Indeed, No Parking deployed eight 4420 Smart IP loudspeakers in white for Naturkraft’s West Jutland and Nature of Humans exhibits which describe the different landscapes that can be seen across West Jutland. Visitors will learn how the different forces of biology, geology and cultural history have interacted together over time to create the environment we see today.
“Museum and visitor attractions have evolved enormously over the last twenty years to become rich, interactive experiences that involve all of the senses,” says Ranmar. “Sound is of course an integral part of the mix, and as integrators, the onus is on us to select the equipment we need to deliver the best possible experience. Genelec ranks very high on the list thanks to the extremely high quality and reliability of their products, and their Smart IP technology makes them even easier to integrate. I’m looking forward to seeing even more models in the Smart IP range in the future.”
The Finnish Sports Museum housed at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki has recently reopened to the public with a completely revitalised permanent exhibition after extensive renovations closed the venue for five years. The new exhibitions celebrate Finnish sport using the best of what modern technology has to offer, including a state-of-the-art Genelec Smart IP audio solution. All audio, video and control technology was supplied by AV integration specialists Studiotec Oy, with AV and sound design by building services engineering experts, Granlund Oy.
Granlund’s Aki Päivärinne and Timo Muurinen were responsible for the AV design. “Our aim was to put the visitor in the middle of the action, to make them feel as if they are really there,” says Päivärinne. “It’s hard to think of any sport where sound is not a crucial part of the experience. Sounds from various sports are accompanied with occasional musical layers specially composed for the exhibition, and UX (User Experience) sounds. The sound design was realised using object-based sound design tools – immersive audio is the key to making the experience as complete as possible.”
The Smart IP speakers are definitely the most important element of
the audio solution.
Päivärinne specified Genelec’s Smart IP range of loudspeakers for most of the sound design, as they met all of his criteria for quality and particularly for ease of deployment. “The ability to use the museum’s existing CAT cabling infrastructure for both power and audio signal transport simplified the system design and installation enormously, as we didn’t have to worry about any analogue cables – everything just sits on the existing network.”
Project manager Pauli Lamsijärvi from Studiotec agrees. “The Smart IP speakers are definitely the most important element of the audio solution and certainly made life easier for us in terms of installation,” he notes. “They operate on the Dante network which carries both audio and control signals. It even delivers power to the speakers via PoE, which is something of a revolution in the audio world. The audio quality is what we’re used to hearing from Genelec – in other words, world class – so we’re very pleased with the results.”
The result is a fully immersive experience that truly brings the action to life for the visitor.
One of the largest exhibitions is Finnish sporting heroes across the ages. Visitors are treated to a massive video projection by Finnish visual artist, Janne Ahola, combined with a 10-channel immersive sound design using Genelec 4430s that places sound objects in space relative to what is happening on the screen. The result is a fully immersive experience that truly brings the action to life for the visitor.
Another exhibition is dedicated to winter sports. “Winter sports are important for us Finns, so this was another area where we wanted to make the experience as real as possible,” says Päivärinne. “Once again, we have a multichannel sound system using eight 4430 Smart IP loudspeakers in a stretched diamond layout that works with a short movie projected onto a 98” LED screen. Visitors will find themselves amongst children playing in the snow, skating on a frozen lake or even swimming in the lake – since Finns are a bit mad like that! Another part of the winter sports section takes us up onto the slopes with skiers and snowboarders. There is even an authentic double chair lift from 1965 with a huge screen behind it to reinforce the impression of being out on the slopes. Here I used four 4430s.”
The final area to use a Smart IP solution is the water sports exhibition which is brought to life using a 4-channel immersive sound system with four 4430s. Visitors experience the thrills of scuba diving below the waves to sailing above them, before being hurled into a canoe to negotiate the rapids.
Where the requirement was for stereo rather than immersive sound, Päivärinne opted for Genelec 8010 and 8030 loudspeakers, as the media players are located close to the loudspeakers. The larger installations with immersive multichannel sound designs all use Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers run from dedicated media servers capable of outputting Dante signals.
All of the museum's AV equipment is controlled from a single touch screen linked to the control system. All the projectors and dozens of monitors can be turned on and off at the touch of a button. It also enables control of all the loudspeakers and the content fed to them, and the control system also manages signal delay to keep the pictures and sound in sync.
The museum’s development director Kaisa Laitinen is delighted with the results. “Through spectacular visuals and a strong world of sound, the museum visitor's experience is better than ever,” she declares. “Studiotec and Granlund have done a great job in bringing our vision to life. The use of the latest technology enables visitors to share in the adrenalin, the triumphs and the disappointments along with all the emotions and feelings that sport brings. I’m very proud of what we have achieved and I’m excited to share it with the public.”
Vasakronan is Sweden’s largest commercial property company with a portfolio comprising 170 properties with a total area of 2.3M sq. metres. Arena Sergel in the heart of Stockholm is the company’s most recent project and combines the Vasakronan HQ with one of Sweden’s most modern and innovative co-working locations. To ensure wellbeing at every level, Efterklang – experts in sound design, acoustics and vibration control – were called in to design an efficient and attractive sound environment, which was implemented thanks to a comprehensive Genelec Smart IP solution supported by 4000 Series installation loudspeakers.
Sustainability was one of the leading design thrusts at Arena Sergel; great care has been taken to highlight the building’s history in the interior design concept, where the focus has been on recycling existing interiors as well as upcycling through climate-smart purchases from sustainable production sources. Offering no less than 150 flex workplaces and over thirty conference and meeting rooms plus numerous lounge areas, the impressive four-storey building is also home to Vasakronan’s brand new HQ. Vasakronan’s aim was to streamline their own operation by eliminating their satellite offices and relocating to Arena Sergel which offered more space for the main HQ in a sustainable environment, plus a range of flexible expansion possibilities when required in the adjoining co-working spaces.
This type of flexibility is not possible with standard 100/70v speaker systems.
Wellbeing is another key design element, which is why Vasakronan called on Efterklang to design a sound environment that would support the different needs, functions and flows in Arena Sergel. Efterklang’s Margareta Andersson explains: “The key is a well-balanced interplay between acoustic measures and psychoacoustically anchored sound design. Psychoacoustics is the study of the relationship between sounds and how sound affects us. For example, in the entrance lobby, all visitors are greeted by soothing lounge music combined with elegant scent design. The aim is to create an inviting environment where visitors and co-workers can relax and feel safe.
“Visual themes have also been enhanced with sound design – the sound design in the internal stairwell, which is festooned with greenery, evokes a forest environment with birdsong. Also, the open fireplace effects have been elevated with the sound of fires crackling and the scent of woodsmoke,” she continues. “In fact, there is sound almost everywhere you go, from background music in the social areas to a gradient soundscape in the working areas – which goes from completely silent focus spaces to nature-inspired sound masking in the open flex areas. We have even designed soundscapes for the restrooms for extra wellbeing and privacy.”
Enabling Efterklang’s beautiful sound design is a comprehensive network of Genelec Smart IP loudspeakers supported by 4000 Series installation loudspeakers. Efterklang worked with AV integration specialists JML-System AB to define the best components to achieve the right results. Anthony Berry, VC and Collaboration specialist at JML, explained that it was a joint decision to specify Smart IP loudspeakers.
“The system covers four levels with over 20 individual zones,” notes Berry. “We used the compact Genelec 4420s in all the main zones – 114 in total – except for two event zones in which we used the larger 4430s, since those areas required more power and the extended frequency range provided by 4430s. We opted for Smart IP loudspeakers for a number of reasons; firstly, they are active speakers which means that there is no need for amplifiers – this is a huge advantage when you’re dealing with high numbers of loudspeakers, as we were for this installation. Secondly, they are powered over Ethernet meaning there were no long speaker cable runs required and there was also no need to have separate power outlets to each speaker. This simplifies installation enormously. Furthermore, as the Smart IP loudspeakers use the Dante protocol and benefit from control via Genelec’s Smart IP Manager software (delivered over the same cable incidentally), we were able to adjust and tune each individual speaker to create uniform coverage throughout the office. We were also able to configure which speakers were located in each zone, or create new zones as needed. This type of flexibility is not possible with standard 100/70v speaker systems but it’s enormously helpful when configuring large systems.”
Genelec’s Smart IP technology proved to be the ideal solution for all sorts of reasons, both aesthetic and technical.
Berry also commented on the challenges and the benefits of a networked audio system such as this: “As with any network-based system it is of course critical that both JML and Vasakronan’s IT provider were on the same page,” he remarked. “There was a significant amount of coordination required to ensure that we had the requisite network ports in the right locations, that the network supported the PoE requirements of the Smart IP loudspeakers, and that all required network configuration was carried out and tested prior to commissioning. In this particular network there is a separate VLAN for all Dante devices and the IT team used dynamic port allocation based on the MAC address profiles of the Genelec loudspeakers. This meant that we could connect any speaker to any network switch port in the building and it would land in the right VLAN, which saved a huge amount of time in the commissioning phase.”
All parties are delighted with the results. “This was a fascinating project, and many parties contributed to its success,” says Berry. “Efterklang provided a great sound design with amazing custom content that is both calming and energising; JML backed this design with efficient coordination and well-planned implementation which has brought Efterklang’s design to life – but perhaps most important was Vasakronan’s willingness and desire to implement such a sophisticated design throughout their office spaces. There’s no doubt that Arena Sergel is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking working environments in Sweden.”
Efterklang’s Margareta Andersson agrees. “We’re very proud of this project, and Genelec’s Smart IP technology proved to be the ideal solution for all sorts of reasons, both aesthetic and technical. As Genelec themselves say, ‘beauty and simplicity on both sides of the wall’ – and they’re absolutely right!”
Genelec Smart IP Loudspeakers – Exceptional Sound over IP
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Genelec Smart IP Loudspeakers – Exceptional Sound over IP
AV installers - our Smart IP loudspeaker technology is now available. The 4420 and 4430 Smart IP installation loudspeakers deliver exceptional audio, power and sophisticated loudspeaker management via a single CAT cable.
Genelec Smart IP helps deliver multisensory experience at Finnish Music Hall of Fame
“Genelec's new Smart IP technology was a perfect choice for us, offering a complete solution with the highest quality and flexibility which means savings in working time, maintenance and investment costs. We achieved everything we wanted and more, and the immersive sound world and listening environment in certain areas of the Fame Music Museum - as well as the neutral, transparent sound throughout - is something to be experienced. Customer feedback has been nothing but positive.”: Olli Ilmolahti, Hall of Fame board member.
Genelec and G Livelab Tampere: creating the perfect live music venue | Genelec AV
We go behind the scenes with the team from G Livelab in Tampere, Finland to find out how they’ve designed and created a live music venue that is regarded as ‘sonically and acoustically speaking, perfect.’ Deploying a network of over eighty Genelec loudspeakers - including forty four 4430 Smart IP installation speakers - they are now able to host live performances that will ‘most likely sound better than the record.’ Watch the video to find out exactly how they did it.
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