Genelec announced that it will be further expanding its Smart IP family of networked loudspeaker systems at the upcoming ISE 2023 show (booth 2H325) in Barcelona with the introduction of the 4435A in-ceiling and 4436A pendant models that join the existing 4410, 4420 and 4430 on-wall models.
Originally launched in 2019, Smart IP loudspeakers provides power, audio and management features via a standard Cat cable. 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 new 4435A and 4436A both have a rear-panel RJ45 connector that allows access to Smart IP Manager, a downloadable software tool that allows installers to configure an almost unlimited number of rooms, zones, loudspeakers and audio channels, and includes device discovery, a room equalization tool set, system organization and status monitoring.
A public API command set allows integration with third-party automation systems, or for less complex systems, the 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 are outfitted with proprietary internal power supply technology that stores power. They are stated to deliver 104 dB maximum SPL and a frequency response of 55 Hz – 39 kHz. Two independent internal 50-watt class D amplification stages which drive a 130 mm (5 1/8 inch) woofer and 19 mm (3/4 inch) metal dome tweeter. Alongside the support for IP audio streams, analog connectivity is also supported via a Euroblock connector that can be used either as a failsafe backup or to enable IP control of an analog source.
Created in conjunction with industrial designer Harri Koskinen, the 4436A is the company’s first pendant model, while the 4435A supersedes the AIC25 analog-only in-ceiling model. Fashioned from durable steel, both new models can be ordered in a variety of finishes: black or white for the 4436A, while the 4435A can be ordered with circular or square magnetic grilles that come with a choice of black or white color schemes.
“The addition of the new ceiling and pendant models makes Smart IP an even more flexible solution, suiting an even wider and more diverse range of installations,” says Genelec AV business manager Kati Pajukallio. “The growing number of Smart IP loudspeaker solutions being deployed in prestigious projects all over the world has clearly shown that networked loudspeakers are the future of installed audio, and we feel sure that the AV world will warmly welcome Smart IP loudspeaker technology in these new form-factors.”
