Genelec has further expanded its Smart IP family of installation loudspeaker systems by introducing the compact 4410 loudspeaker model and a new Smart IP Controller app. The 4410 joins the existing 4420 and 4430 Smart IP models to cater to an even wider range of applications and room sizes, while the free Controller app provides the end user with instant and intuitive control of key loudspeaker system functions, including mute, volume control and power on/off, plus overall zone control.

The company says the Smart IP loudspeaker range combines exceptional sound quality with single-cable convenience, providing scalable power, audio and management features via a standard Cat cable. All models are compatible with both Dante and AES67 and derive power via PoE and PoE+ Power-over-Ethernet formats. The active two-way 4410 is 181 millimeters in height, and its proprietary internal power supply helps to produce 100 dB of short-term SPL. The 4410 supports up to eight audio channels in a stream with sample rates of 32 to 96 kHz and 16 to 24-bit resolution. It delivers a frequency response of 67 Hz – 40 kHz via internal Class D amplification stages, driving a 3-inch woofer and 3/4-inch metal dome tweeter.

The 4410’s Minimum Diffraction Enclosure was designed by industrial designer Harri Koskinen and is fashioned from recycled aluminum. It utilizes Genelec’s trademark Directivity Control Waveguide to ensure precision and clarity both on and off axis. The 4410 is available in black or white finishes and a wide range of accessories ensures that the 4410 can be mounted quickly and conveniently in almost any location.

As well as receiving both power and audio-over-IP, the 4410’s single rear panel RJ45 connector also allows access to Genelec’s Smart IP Manager. The software tool runs on Windows 10 and 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.

Once the installer has used Smart IP Manager to configure and optimize the system, the end user can then download the free Smart IP Controller app onto their smartphone or tablet (iOS or Android) for control of mute, volume control and power on/off. The Controller app will automatically discover the loudspeakers on the network and offers an intuitive user interface. Access to some or all of the zones created during configuration can then be assigned to the app, ensuring that the appropriate levels of access are granted to each end user.