Genelec 1038BC Tri-amplified Monitoring System

The Genelec 1038BC is a dedicated center channel speaker for three channel (LCR) and Surround systems. Its slim and compact cabinet has been designed for optimum placement in the limited space above or below video monitors or screens.

As its name suggests, the Genelec 1038BC is best suited for use as a center channel speaker with a pair of Genelec 1038B active monitors. The 1038BC employs the same midrange, treble drivers and Directivity Control Waveguide ™ (DCW™) as a standard 1038B, as well as the same amplifier unit to ensure complete tonal compatibility.

Genelec 1038BC is a three-way active monitoring system including magnetically shielded loudspeaker drivers, speaker enclosure, multiple power amplifiers and low signal level crossovers. Designed for medium sized control rooms this system is also ideal for vedio and film post-production studios, multichannel music recording and broadcast monitoring. DVD mastering is also well tailored for where broad bandwidth, high SPL's and extended low frequency response are essential.

The separate amplifier unit is built into a rack mount chassis for easy fitting into a standard 19" equipment rack. The system can be used both in vertical and horizontal orientations by simply rotating the DCW unit.

Genelec DCW™ Technology

The revolutionary Directivity Control Waveguide™ (DCW™) technology greatly improves the performance of a direct radiating multi-way loudspeaker.

The DCW™ waveguide is designed to match the frequency response and directivity characteristics of the drivers in the loudspeaker. This results in an excellent flatness of the overall frequency response for on and off-axis listening positions.

The improved directivity control reduces the reflected sound energy at the listening position. This improves the stereo and sound stage imaging and ensures very small sensitivity to varying control room acoustics, actually much smaller sensitivity than with any conventional direct radiator design.

The DCW™ technology also improves the drive unit sensitivity even up to +6 dB, and therefore increases the maximum sound pressure level as well as decreases drivers and system distortion.

DCW™ Technology key features:

• Flat on and off-axis response for wider usable listening area
• Increased direct-to-reflected sound ratio for reduced control room coloration
• Improved stereo and sound stage imaging
• Increased driver efficiency
• Increased system Sound Pressure Level capacity
• Decreased drive unit distortion
• Reduced cabinet edge diffraction
• Reduced system distortion