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Genelec will be offering a first-hand immersive audio experience and hosting a series of high-profile presenters and enveloping masterclasses at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, January 22-24, 2026, at its exhibition space (booth 15500 in ACC North Level 1).
On prominent display will be the recently introduced 8380A three-way midfield SAM™ Main Monitor, the newest addition to Genelec’s The Main Ones family. Engineered for precise imaging, neutral reproduction, and high-SPL performance, the 8380A is ideal for medium-sized control rooms in recording, mixing, and mastering, as well as premium home audio environments.
Visitors will also get to experience a state-of-the-art immersive Smart Active Monitoring™ system consisting of Genelec 8380As for Left and Right, W371/8361A for Center, 8351Bs for Sides (LS, RS), 8351B for Rear Surrounds (LrS, RrS) and four 8341As for overheads, plus 2 x 7380A subwoofers for the LFE channel, all calibrated specifically for the room using GLM software.
Additionally, throughout the convention, at booth 15500, the high-profile Genelec engineers/producers will be lecturing on immersive audio, monitoring techniques and much more. A partial listing includes (please stop by the booth for the most current and complete itinerary):
Richard Chycki (Rush, Dream Theater, Aerosmith, Mick Jagger)
Bob Clearmountain (Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, David Bowie, The Cure, INXS)
John Hanes (Adele, Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Teddy Riley)
Sylvia Massy (Black Crowes, Prince, Tool, System of a Down, Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Michael Romanowski (Alicia Keys, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett, Earth, Wind & Fire)
Alan Meyerson (Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, Harry Gregson-Williams, Daft Punk)
3D audio masterclasses with Thomas Lund (expert on human perception, spatialization, loudness and related topics)
A Dolby panel discussion about immersive audio
Up-to-date session information can be found here, or through the NAMM Show app.
For more information, please visit www.genelec.com.
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