Few studio monitors are as instantly recognizable—or as trusted—as those made by Genelec. On episode 810 of This Week in Radio Tech, our guest is Lars-Olof Janflod, Genelec’s Strategy Advisory Officer and a member of the company’s team since 1992.
We trace Genelec’s story from its origins in Finland through the development of the distinctive, rugged monitor designs that have become familiar sights in studios and broadcast facilities worldwide. Lars-Olof explains the thinking behind Genelec’s unusual speaker designs and how the company has maintained its reputation for accuracy and reliability across three decades of technological change.
We also explore today’s Smart Active Monitoring systems, which combine onboard DSP with automated calibration to optimize each loudspeaker for the room in which it is actually installed.
It’s a fascinating conversation about loudspeaker engineering, acoustics, innovation, and the pursuit of truly trustworthy monitoring. Join us for TWiRT episode 810—listen or watch wherever you enjoy This Week in Radio Tech.
Show Notes:
How to Select the Correct Monitors - Genelec website
How to Place Your Monitors - Genelec website
Monitor Focusing Template (PDF)
Speaker mounting accessories - Genelec websites
Audio Test Signals - downloadable audio files
Genelec Loudspeaker Manager - Software for Genelec SAM monitoring systems
Genelec Speakers Factory Tour - YouTube video
Guest:
Lars-Olof Janflod - Strategy Advisory Officer at Genelec
Host:
Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai Broadcasting
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