The Genelec 1235A is ideal for large music, film and post production studios that demand high SPL, and neutral, stable imaging that can be perfectly optimized for the room’s unique acoustic environment. The first pair of 1235A monitors has been sold to Metropolis Studios in London.

The new 1235A provides outstanding frequency response both on and off-axis, coupled with superb directivity, resulting in a very wide and stable sweet spot. With a short term Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 130 dB and low frequency extension down to 29 Hz, the new monitor also delivers power, but its transparent uncolored performance ensures that the listener can still make accurate, reliable mix decisions even after long sessions.

The 350 liter enclosure of the 1235A matches exactly the dimensions of the 1035, and features dual high performance 15-inch drivers, dual 5-inch midrange drivers and a low distortion 1-inch 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 1235A’s remote-mountable RAM XL electronics module contains power amplification, crossovers and processing, with Class D amplification delivering 2000 W, 800 W and 250 W for the LF, MF and HF drivers respectively. Input connectivity is provided via both analogue and AES/EBU digital formats – along with an AES/EBU digital output – and the updated design of the 1235 also delivers a flatter on-axis frequency response and improved noise performance than was possible with the original 1035.

Through its integration with GLM software, the 1235A can be configured, controlled and calibrated for any type of acoustic environment, allowing the user to tailor the frequency response, level, distance delay and more, to provide a truly optimized listening experience – and mixes that translate perfectly to other rooms and systems. GLM allows users of any type of Genelec Smart Active Monitors to easily and swiftly create systems to suit all types of stereo, multiple stereo, multi-channel or 3D immersive audio formats.

The technology of the new 1235A is also available as a retrofittable on-site upgrade for existing owners of 1035A and B monitors. The upgrade, which includes installation of the new RAM-XL module, brand new drivers and a complete system calibration, can be completed with no structural changes and little downtime, enabling 1035 users to benefit from improved performance, greater flexibility – and many more years of reliable service from their 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,” said Siamak Naghian, Managing Director at Genelec. “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.”