Genelec unveil ceiling and pendant mounting Smart IP loudspeaker models at ISE

Genelec – the global leader in professional loudspeakers – will be further expanding its Smart IP family of network loudspeaker systems at ISE with the introduction of the 4435A in-ceiling and 4436A pendant models. The two new additions join the existing 4410, 4420 and 4430 on-wall Smart IP models to provide an even wider range of loudspeaker solutions – packing all the convenience, ease of installation and scalability of Smart IP’s single-cable networked technology into two popular new form factors.

Originally launched in 2019, the Smart IP loudspeaker range provides flexible power, audio and management features via a standard CAT cable. Producing exceptional studio-quality audio with superb clarity, intelligibility and uniform coverage, all models can be freely combined on a network, and are compatible with both Dante and AES67 streams, deriving power via PoE or PoE+ Power-over-Ethernet formats.

As well as receiving both power and audio-over-IP, the 4435A and 4436A both feature a rear panel RJ45 connector which allows access to Genelec’s Smart IP Manager – a sophisticated downloadable software tool that allows installers to configure an almost unlimited number of rooms, zones, loudspeakers and audio channels, and includes device discovery, a versatile room equalization tool set, system organization and status monitoring.

A public API command set allows easy integration with third party automation systems, or for less complex Smart IP systems, Genelec’s intuitive Smart IP Controller mobile app can be used to provide the end user with basic control of key loudspeaker functions. Both models share identical acoustic and electronic specifications, and feature proprietary internal power supply technology that stores power in order to produce an impressive 104 dB of short term SPL whenever needed.

With support for uncompressed low-latency audio with loudspeaker synchronization to sub-microsecond level for solid acoustic imaging, both models deliver a frequency response of 55 Hz – 39 kHz via two independent internal 50 W Class D amplification stages – which drive a 130 mm (5 1/8 inch) woofer and 19 mm (3/4 inch) metal dome tweeter.