Elevate the accuracy of your audio monitoring to a new level with the precision and adaptability of the 8340A Smart Active Monitor.
The unvarnished truth
Top professionals the world over in recording studios, post-production houses, digital edit suites, radio, TV and outside broadcasting have come to rely on the unvarnished truth of the 8340A. Its wide and stable sweet spot promotes accurate, reliable mix decisions, and its bulletproof durability is essential for mission-critical applications.
Truly optimised monitoring
As a Smart Active Monitor, the 8340A integrates closely with our GLM software via which it can be configured and calibrated for your listening environment, compensating for detrimental room influences to create a truly optimised monitoring solution from mono to immersive. So if you need to work in challenging acoustic spaces, the 8340A is your powerful but clever monitoring companion.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Response
Spec
Value
Flat Range
Standard studio monitoring range
Low Cutoff
Extended low-frequency performance
High Cutoff
Extended high-frequency performance
Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
Spec
Value
Peak SPL (per pair)
High output for in-room music playback
Short-Term Max SPL
Suitable for close-field, accurate monitoring
Long-Term Max SPL
Controlled loudness with driver protection
Self-Generated Noise
Low-noise performance for critical listening
Physical Dimensions & Weight
Spec
Value
Height
Compact monitor size
Height with Iso-Pod
Slightly increased
Width
Standard width
Depth
Studio-optimized
Weight
Lightweight build
Enclosure
Spec
Value
Material
Die-cast aluminium
Type
Reflex port
Drivers
Driver Type
Spec
Bass Driver
Cone driver
Treble Driver
Metal dome
Directivity
Balanced vertical and horizontal
Harmonic Distortion
Low distortion performance
Group Delay
Mode
Value
Extended Phase Linearity OFF
Low latency
Amplification
Amplifier
Power Output
Type
Bass Amplifier
High power
Class D
Treble Amplifier
High power
Class D
Power Consumption
State
Power
ISS Active
Ultra low
Idle
Low
Full Output
High
Signal Processing & Connectivity
Port
Specification
Analog Input
Balanced XLR
Digital Input
AES-compliant XLR
Digital Output/Thru
AES pass-through XLR
GLM Control Ports
Dual RJ45 (GLM network capable)
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