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Genelec Introduces S30D Active Monitor Originally introduced over twenty years ago, the legendary S30 has been re-engineered with 24-bit/96kHz capability: presenting the S30D Genelec S30D Active Monitor (Click for a close-up) September 25, 2000 Genelec's latest addition to its line of Active Monitoring Systems, the S30D, brings the superior sounding 24-bit/96kHz monitor system to a new level in digital audio reproduction; the perfect complement to a variety of digital audio applications. Based on the legendary Genelec S30 (launched in 1978 and still available as the S30C), each 3-way enclosure features a 210 mm (8") woofer loaded in a vented cabinet allowing accurate frequency response down to 36Hz; an 80 mm (4") mid frequency cone driver sealed in a cast alloy aluminum housing; and a proprietary ribbon tweeter with a moving mass of only 32 mg, with a frequency response extending up to 50kHz. This extended frequency response is critical in utilizing the maximum potential of today's 96kHz machines, setting a new standard of accuracy with minimal distortion. AES/EBU digital inputs, along with analog XLR inputs, are provided. With an optional impedance adapter, SP-DIF signals can also be accepted for convenience in almost any format. The S30D monitoring system is able to keep up with today's most advanced forms of digital audio, accepting digital signals with a word length of up to 24 bits and sampling rates up to 100kHz. The system's complex D/A converters are designed with an interpolator, which increases the internal sampling rate up to eight times the original before a fourth order delta-sigma modulator. These converters are properly matched with corresponding power amps and speakers, ensuring a more natural sounding monitor with outstanding high frequency reproduction and uncommonly precise bass reproduction for a cabinet of it's size (19" x 12 5/8" 11 1/3"). The conversion process used in the S30D has a very high resilience to clock jitter, along with excellent linearity and automatic detection of word length and sample rate. This not only provides the best sound reproduction in a given situation, but also allows for virtually unlimited compatibility with the many digital audio systems widely used today. Genelec's finely tuned cabinets and drivers are precisely matched with bass, mid and treble amps, each providing 120 watts - more than enough power and clarity for all applications. Designed for near-field environments, the S30D is available in both vertical and horizontal versions and is ideal for multichannel digital workstations, broadcast production, post production facilities and mobile recording vehicles. Advertisement Other features of the S30D include selectable D to A gain settings, a digital-loop-thru allowing the signal to be re-transmitted to other S30D's or other digital equipment, and fast, low-distortion amplifiers capable of driving a stereo pair of S30D's to SPL's of 122 dB @ 1 meter. The Genelec S30D Active Digital Monitoring System is currently available through Genelec's Authorized Resellers, with a suggested retail price of $2850.00 per channel. For more information, visit their web site at www.genelec.com.

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