Genelec debuts UNIO audio monitoring at IBC

Genelec has chosen IBC in Amsterdam, September 15-18, to present the 9320A reference controller as a bridge to its new UNIO audio monitoring services platform.

UNIO brings together all the advantages of smart active monitors de Genelec, el GLM 5.0 calibration software and the Aural ID 2.0 technology to create a seamless integration between professional in-room speaker and headphone monitoring services.

With a flexible connectivity, a reference headphone output and hardware touch control of smart active monitors, GLM and Aural ID, the 9320A provides an exceptional compact hub for both static and mobile professional audio monitoring applications.

At the heart of the UNIO platform is Genelec's range of smart active monitors, which use self-calibration and cloud computing to enable the production of accurate and reliable mixes that are consistently translated to other rooms and systems.

For professional headphone users, Genelec Aural ID technology provides a completely personal headphone listening experience and true to the natural feeling of space and image that good room monitoring provides. By combining a calibrated intelligent active monitoring system and professional headphones with Aural ID, the user can enjoy mixes that reliably translate between monitors and headphones, for a smooth and uninterrupted workflow.

Everything from a single device

Now, with the introduction of UNIO and the 9320A, users can integrate these technologies and services through a single intuitive mobile desktop device, and view the entire system through the user's own MyGenelec account. As a bridge to UNIO, the 9320A offers management of multiple Smart Active Monitoring systems from stereo to immersive and beyond, and comes complete with a factory-calibrated reference microphone to enable automated system calibration and control of key GLM software functions.

9320A can control up to three independent monitoring systems plus headphones, and each system can operate at a calibrated listening level, according to standards EBU R128, ATSC A/85 o SMPTE RP200. Although the 9320A is compatible with any active speaker system, as one or two ALT stereo sets, provides instant one-click access to a host of additional monitor control features built into Genelec's Smart Active Monitoring family.

The 9320A's reference headphone output features excellent linearity and dynamic range, and allows users to combine their choice of professional-grade headphones with the latest Aural ID 2.0 headphone plug-in. This way, users can enjoy accurate, reliable and completely personal headphone monitoring while measuring sound exposure to ensure safe listening.

Additionally, 9320A allows Integration with any DAW or audio interface, and with its analog, AES/EBU and USB connectivity, the 9320A can connect directly to stereo monitoring systems (with and without subwoofer), providing monitor control and doubling as a high-quality A-D and D-A converter for both monitors and headphones.

The introduction of UNIO and the 9320A also coincides with the latest version of GLM 5.0 speaker management software, which offers compatibility with both the 9320A and the 8381A standalone main monitor, introduced earlier this year. GLM 5.0 employs a sophisticated cloud computing which allows UNIO to effortlessly integrate a series of reference audio monitoring services, such as intelligent room analysis, in-room system calibration, monitor control and fully personal audio monitoring.

Siamäk Naghian, CEO of Genelec, comments: "Audio professionals in music, broadcast, post-production and gaming increasingly want the flexibility to work wherever and whenever they want, even if this sometimes means unpredictable and difficult acoustic environments. Being able to instantly switch between well-calibrated room monitoring and headphone monitoring without interrupting the workflow is crucial to this way of working, which is why we see UNIO and the 9320A as tools “Powerful solutions to create a true next-generation reference quality monitoring system.”