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Genelec to demonstrate immersive system and host high-profile presenters at NAMM 2026

Natick, MA, January 19, 2026 — 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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Photo file 1: Genelec_2026_NAMM.JPG Photo caption 1: Genelec will be offering a first-hand immersive audio experience and hosting a series of high-profile presenters at its exhibition space (booth 15500 in ACC North Level 1) Genelec, the pioneer in Active Monitoring technology, is celebrating over 45 years of designing and manufacturing active loudspeakers for true and accurate sound reproduction. Genelec is credited with promoting the concept of active transducer technology. Since its inception in 1978, Genelec has concentrated its efforts and resources into creating active monitors with unparalleled sonic integrity. The result is an active speaker system that has earned global acclaim for its accurate imaging, extremely high acoustic output from small enclosures, true high-fidelity with low distortion, and deep, rich bass. Genelec is also marking its 20th year of Smart Active Monitoring™ technology, which allows studio monitors to be connected, configured and calibrated for the user’s specific acoustic environment. Each Smart Active Monitor or subwoofer is equipped with advanced internal DSP circuitry, which tightly integrates with the GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager) software application, running on Mac or PC. GLM’s reference microphone kit allows the user’s acoustic environment to be analyzed, after which GLM’s AutoCal feature optimizes each Smart Active Monitor for level, distance delay, subwoofer crossover phase and room response equalization, with the option of further fine tuning by the user. By minimizing the room’s influence on the sound, Smart Active Monitors deliver an unrivalled reference, with excellent translation between rooms. Visit Genelec on social media: https://www.facebook.com/Genelec https://www.linkedin.com/company/genelec-oy https://www.instagram.com/Genelec_oy/ https://x.com/Genelec https://www.tiktok.com/@genelec_oy Other brand and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. —For more information on the complete range of Genelec Active Monitoring Systems, contact: Genelec Inc., 7 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760. Tel: (508) 652-0900; Fax: (508) 652-0909; Web: http://www.genelec.com/.