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  2. Acoustics, Connectivity, Cabling, Monitor placement, General questions and Troubleshooting
  3. Connectivity and Cabling

Connectivity and Cabling

  • Do I have to route through the sub to my speakers to bass manage?
  • Can I use smaller speakers for the surround/rear channels?
  • What type of signal cable should be used for 4000 series installations?
  • Which Genelec model is suitable for an electric piano or organ?
  • When using digital signal, should I control volume from sound source or from GLM?
  • How should I connect my 2.1 system to my AV-receiver / preamplifier?
  • Can I connect my digital SAM-monitors to S/PDIF directly?
  • Can I use my monitors in every country with different voltages in example 120V or 230V? What about step-up or step-down converters?
  • How to setup 5.1 or 5.2 Genelec SAM-system for immersive movie playback (dolby/dts) and gaming both using PC as a platform?
  • What should I have the Genelec sensitivity control set at?
  • In which countries can I use my speaker, what are standard mains voltages?
  • I have balanced outputs - XLR or 1/4" TRS Stereo Jack - on my equipment. How do I connect my monitors?
  • I have a stereo unbalanced output - 1/4" TRS Stereo Jack - on my equipment. How do I connect my monitors?
  • Can I use normal balanced analogue microphone cable to interconnect my SAM™ Systems and their AES/EBU digital audio input?
  • How do I connect more than one monitor to a single output?
  • I have unbalanced outputs - RCA or 1/4" Mono Jack - on my equipment. How do I connect my monitors?
  • I have no preamp outputs on my equipment. Can I connect my monitors to the speaker outputs of my power amplifier?
  • What sort of cable should I use for digital connections?
  • How long can my speakers be on without powering them off?
  • How to best use digital audio sources and optimize dynamic range?
  • How does the input sensitivity work on Genelec speakers?
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