Genelec to Launch New Smart IP In-Ceiling and Pendant Loudspeaker Models in India

Genelec, a leading provider of professional audio equipment, announced today the launch of its new Smart IP in-ceiling and pendant loudspeaker models at Smart Home Expo 2023 in India.

The company’s new 4435A in-ceiling model and the 4436A pendant model, which is the company’s first pendant, will join the 4410, 4420, and 4430 on-wall Smart IP loudspeaker models.

The Smart IP range of loudspeakers, which was introduced in 2019, provides flexible power, audio, and management features via a standard CAT cable. All models can be freely combined on a network and are compatible with Dante and AES67 streams, deriving power via PoE or PoE+ Power-over-Ethernet formats.

The new models feature a rearpanel RJ45 connector that offers access to Genelec’s Smart IP Manager software tool that allows installers to configure an almost unlimited number of rooms, zones, loudspeakers, and audio channels. The public API command set also allows easy integration with thirdparty automation systems.

Both the 4435A and 4436A models deliver a frequency response of

55Hz-39 kHz via two independent internal 50 W Class D amplification stages that drive a 130mm woofer and 19mm metal dome tweeter. The active design removes the need for bulky racks of external amplifiers and their associated cabling.

The new speakers are available in a range of finishes, and the 4435A can be ordered with a circular or square magnetic grille.

Genelec’s AV business manager, Kati Pajukallio, said: “The addition of the new ceiling and pendant models makes Smart IP an even more flexible solution, suiting a wider and more diverse range of installations. 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.”

Genelec will be showcasing the new models at Smart Home Expo 2023 scheduled to take place from 4th to 6th of May 2023. The availability and pricing of the new models will be announced soon.