Genelec has released the 1235A Smart Active Monitor, a unit that is ideal for large music, film and post-production studios that demand high SPL and neutral, stable but versatile imaging.

It fuses the sound and heritage of the 1035 main monitor with high-performance 96 kHz processing and the ability to adapt to any space through its tight integration with Genelec’s GLM calibration software.

The system has a strong frequency response both on and off-axis and with added directivity, results in a very wide and stable sweet spot that can be trusted by multiple listeners within a room. A short-term SPL of 130dB and a low-frequency extension down to 29Hz gives the 1235A an impressive power and ensures the user can still make accurate and reliable mix decisions even after long sessions.

A 350l enclosure matches the dimensions of the 1035, the predecessor of the latest Genelec system. Inside the enclosure are dual high-performance 15” drivers, dual 5” midrange drivers and a low distortion 1” throat compression driver. The midrange and tweeter drivers work in conjunction with proven DCW waveguide technology to produce the outstanding directivity and smooth, consistent imaging.

The monitor’s remote-mountable RAM XL electronics module contains power amplification, crossovers and processing, with Class D amplification delivering 2,000W, 800W and 250W for the LF, MF and HF drivers respectively.

With the Genelec 1235A Smart Active Monitor, users can easily create systems that suit all types of stereo, multiple stereo, multi-channel or 3D immersive audio formats. The technology can also be retro-fitted and is available as an upgrade for users with the existing 1035A and B monitors.

“While control room sizes are generally shrinking, there is still a clear demand from the worlds of music, film and post for main monitors that can deliver pristine truthful performance at very high SPLs,” Genelec managing director Siamak Naghian says.

“Sitting happily between our 1234 and 1236 main monitors, we are sure that the technology of the 1235A will be warmly embraced by those building new rooms, and existing owners of vintage 1035s that now want to take advantage of all the power and flexibility that our Smart Active Monitors offer. The first pair of 1235As is already destined for Metropolis Studios in London, and we’re excited about the potential for this reborn Genelec classic.”