AIW25 Aktiivinen seinäkaiutin

Radiotoimittaja ja juontaja Juuso Mäkilähde avaa ovet perheen uudenkarheaan hirsitaloon Kirkkonummella kertoakseen sen äänentoistovalinnoista. Juusolle oli alusta asti selvää, että kodin äänentoisto pitää suunnitella perheen elämää tukevaksi.

“Meillä ei ollut kahta sanaa sen suhteen. Halusimme ehdottomasti Genelecin kotimaiset ja laadukkaat kaiuttimet.”

Apuun pyydettiin Hifistudion asiantuntijat. Juuso päätyi hankkimaan äänentoistojärjestelmän Hifistudion kautta, koska se oli hänelle kätevin ratkaisu. Hifistudiolta löytyivät kaiuttimet ja apu kokonaisuuden suunnitteluun, asennus sekä neuvot ja tuki käyttöönottoon.

Hifistudion Antti Vuorilahti (vas) auttoi Juuso Mäkilähteen perhettä suunnittelemaan käytännöllisen äänentoiston uuteen kotiin.

Ääntä ohjataan puhelimella

Olohuoneessa vietetään paljon aikaa. Sinne valittiin yhdet Genelecin yleisimmistä kaiuttimista, G Three -aktiivikaiuttimet. Näitä suosittuja aktiivikaiuttimia näkee myös monessa ravintolassa ja kaiuttimet sopivatkin moneen eri ympäristöön. Juuso Mäkilähteen kodin äänentoiston suunnittelusta vastannut Hifistudion Antti Vuorilahti kertoo, että G Three -kaiutin riittää usein jopa itsessään, eikä välttämättä kaipaa rinnalleen bassokaiutinta.

Juusolle on kuitenkin tärkeää saada välillä myös bassot jytäämään, jonka vuoksi olohuoneeseen valittiin aktiivikaiutinten kaveriksi yksi alabassokaiutin: Genelec F Two subwoofer.

Äänentoisto on suunniteltu niin, että jokainen perheenjäsen voi kuunnella sitä mitä haluaa, juuri silloin kun haluaa. Mäkilähteen kotona kaiuttimia on monessa huoneessa, eri puolilla taloa. Järjestelmään valittiin Harman Kardonin Citation-esivahvistin, joka mahdollistaa kokonaisuuden mutkattoman käytön.

Järjestelmän ohjaaminen on helppoa, kun kaikki onnistuu älypuhelimella tai tabletilla. Mäkilähde kehuu modernin ohjaamisen käytännöllisyyttä. “Jos haluan, voin salilla kuunnella jotain herkempää, ja perhe voi luukuttaa rokkia keittiössä.”

Mäkilähteen perhe käyttää Applen Airplay 2:ta äänen ohjaamiseen kotona. Yhdellä pyyhkäisyllä saa jokaisen huoneen näkyviin. Puhelimesta valitaan vain kappale, jota halutaan kuunnella sekä huone, jossa halutaan kuunnella. Äänenvoimakkuuden voi säätää huonekohtaisesti suoraan puhelimella.

Lattialla seisova, Genelecin aktiivinen alabassokaiutin, F Two varmistaa matalat bassosoundit olohuoneen televisio- ja rentoutumishetkiin.

Äänentoisto uudiskohteeseen – aloita suunnittelu ajoissa!

Hifistudion Antti Vuorilahti muistuttaa kaikkia uutta taloa rakentavia olemaan ajoissa liikkeellä – myös äänentoiston suhteen. Kun taloprojektiin on löydetty sähkösuunnittelija ja sähkösuunnitelma on otettu työn alle, on hyvä hetki saapua Hifistudion liikkeeseen ja kertoa, mitä toivoo kodin äänentoistolta. Liikkeessä asiantuntijalle voi kuvailla mitä, missä ja miten kotona haluaa kuunnella. Olennaista on esimerkiksi se, millä laitteilla kuunnellaan. Löytyykö kodista vielä cd-levyjä ja -soitin vai kuunnellaanko musiikkia pääasiassa puhelimella? Itsellä ei kuitenkaan tarvitse olla valmista suunnitelmaa.

“Oli loistavaa, ettei minun tarvinnut tietää tarkemmin mitä haluan ja mitä mahdollisuuksia on. Hifistudion asiantuntijat auttoivat ja rakensivat meille äänentoistosuunnitelman”, Juuso korostaa suunnittelun helppoutta.

Myös sisustuksen näkökulmasta on tärkeää, että äänentoiston suunnittelu aloitetaan hyvissä ajoin. Kun tiedetään, mihin, kuinka monta ja millaisia kaiuttimia tulee, voidaan äänentoisto huomioida osana kokonaisuutta. Esimerkiksi piuhat ja vahvistin voidaan piilottaa, kuten Mäkilähteen kotona tehtiin.

“Keittiöön yläkaappiin varattiin jo hyvin varhaisessa vaiheessa oma paikka vahvistimille. Kaappiin tuotiin tarvittavat johdot ja pistorasiat heti valmiiksi.”

Kaiutinten värivalinnoilla on iso merkitys tilan tunnelmaan. Mäkilähteen olohuoneeseen valikoituivat valkoiset G Three -kaiuttimet, kun taas kuntosali sai seinilleen vastaavat kaiuttimet rouhealla RAW-värityksellä. RAW-sävy luo tunnelman raa’alla alumiinipinnallaan ja sopii erinomaisesti Mäkilähteen kuntohuoneeseen.

Valkoiset G Three -aktiivikaiuttimet ovat varma valinta olohuoneeseen, jossa vietetään paljon aikaa.

Kuntosalin yläkulmien kaiutinten väriksi valikoitui RAW eli raaka alumiini. Näistä kaiuttimista kelpaa kuunnella treenimusiikkia.

Kodinhoitohuoneen ja keittiön uppokaiuttimet ovat todellinen tilaihme

Kodinhoitohuone on paikka, jossa Mäkilähde hoitaa niin perheen pyykkihuollon kuin aamutoimetkin. Siksi tilaan haluttiin mahdollisuus kuunnella aamuradiota. Honkarakenteen valmistama talo on suunniteltu niin, että kodinhoitohuone on osa vanhempien talonpäätyä päämakuuhuoneen ja vaatehuoneiden ohella.

“Täällä on kiva kuunnella radiota aamuisin ilman, että koko perhe herää.”

Keittiössä ja kodinhoitohuoneessa kaiuttimet haluttiin upottaa kattoon, jotta huoneiden käyttötila saadaan maksimoitua. Kumpaankin huoneeseen valittiin upotussyvyyden perusteella Genelecin AIW25-uppokaiuttimet. Vuorilahti huomauttaa, että usein omakotitaloissa on haasteena se, ettei katossa ole tilaa. Tämä haaste taklattiin Mäkilähteen kotona Genelecin uppokaiuttimilla. Kumpaankin huoneeseen valittiin tilaan sopivan värinen kaiutin: kodinhoitohuoneeseen musta ja keittiöön valkoinen.

Kodinhoitohuoneen kattoon upotetun kaiuttimen musta ulkoasu istuu tilan tummaan sisustukseen.

Hifistudion Vuorilahti kuvailee upotettavan AIW25-kaiuttimen sijoittuvan äänellisesti Genelecin G Threen ja sen pikkuveli G Two -kaiuttimen väliin.

"Hyvää on se, että näissä on myös valmis back box eli taustakotelo, jotta basso soi alaspäin – ja se oikeasti soi hyvin. AIW25 on äärettömän hyvä uppokaiutin.”

Kattoon asennettavat upotuskaiuttimet ovat ratkaisuna myös Mäkilähteen mieleen.

“Uppokaiuttimet ovat mahtava lisä! Hienoa, että tällaisia pystyy käyttämään ylipäätään. Erilaisten tilojen ja visuaalisuuden vuoksi kotona on paikkoja, joissa on kiva saada kaiuttimet pois tieltä. Kuitenkin niin, että äänentoisto on asunnossa läsnä.”

Keittiön kattoon asennettu valkoinen AIW25-uppokaiutin sulautuu tilan värimaailmaan.

Hyvä äänentoisto pelastaa lapsiperheen siivouspäivän

Muutaman kuukauden asumisen jälkeen niin tavarat kuin äänentoistokin ovat löytäneet paikkansa. Perhe on ollut erittäin tyytyväinen uuden kodin ääniratkaisuihin.

“Musiikki ja audio ylipäätään ovat todella iso osa elämääni. On mahtavaa, että uudessa kodissa pystyn kuluttamaan ääntä ihan missä, milloin ja miten haluan.”

Mäkilähteen suosikkikokemus on ollut monille lapsiperheille tuttu siivouspäivä. Päivä ei aina maistu kaikille, mutta uusi äänentoistojärjestelmä on tarjonnut iloa siivoushetkiin.

“Ollaan lyöty joka ikinen kaiutin täysille, ja kuunnellaan musiikkia samalla kun siivotaan.”

Siivoaminen sujuu paljon jouhevammin, varsinkin kun biisilista on rakennettu yhdessä.

“Siivouspäivänä soi biisejä aina Rammsteinista Saku sammakkoon – mutta hyvin soi!

Katso videolta, miten Genelecin kaiuttimet ovat asettuneet Juuso Mäkilähteen kotiin.

Since their beginnings in 2009, the company has opened seven more restaurants and a cocktail bar in the Finnish capital of Helsinki and employs around 200 people. Farang, their flagship venue, has recently relocated to stunning new premises spread over two floors offering both public and private dining facilities plus a large bar. A key part of the overall experience is the soundscape, delivered by a comprehensive 4000 Series Genelec sound system, designed and installed by renowned Finnish AV integration specialists, 4Business Oy.

“The brief from Matti was very clear,” explains 4Business’s Janne Lankinen: “With the new premises, Farang is set to make even more of an impact on the Helsinki restaurant scene, so sound quality - along with everything else - had to be absolutely top notch. Genelec was an obvious choice for us as it matched all of the quality and reliability criteria – and Matti was already familiar with the brand as he’d used Genelec almost exclusively for his other restaurant projects.

“The layout and the surfaces of Farang were a bit of a challenge from an audio perspective,” Lankinen describes. “The feel is quite industrial with lots of exposed concrete and metalwork. There are no convenient - and sound-absorbing - false ceilings or wall panels to hide behind, so we had to make sure that all cabling, mountings and installation were done properly as everything was visible. It also meant we had to be very careful with our system design in order to minimise unwanted reflections and reverberations. The restaurant is situated in a building which also houses newly renovated offices, so we also had to ensure that there was no sound conduction through the structure to the other premises in the building, especially for the low frequencies. Finally, the restaurant is spread over two floors with a very large opening between them; not only did we need to design a system that would cover the whole area evenly with no dead spots or hotspots, but we were inevitably confronted with problems of sound leakage between the two floors.”

Lankinen and his team conducted exhaustive simulations to determine coverage before specifying a system comprising a total of 54 active Genelec loudspeakers and subwoofers. “We decided on the analogue 4000 Series loudspeakers - with Symetrix Prism DSP processors equipped with Dante I/O expanders for matrixing, EQ and delay - as it was a useful approach to optimise the overall cost,” notes Lankinen. “Our aim was to ensure that when you move around the space, the audio experience remains similar throughout, and that the sound pressure would not drop at any point in a way that you’d feel that the music was disappearing.

“We used a mixture of 4020s, 4030s and the powerful 4040s depending on required throw and maximum SPL. Every single speaker was meticulously aligned and DSP was adjusted individually for the best possible results. That, together with acoustic treatment to minimise leakage between floors has enabled us to achieve a system that works beautifully at low sound pressure levels throughout the restaurant, and still has enough power in reserve to be turned up when required for a real party atmosphere.”

For the 7300 Series smart active subwoofers that are mounted in the ceiling, 4Business designed a custom mounting solution that is mechanically isolated from the structure. This ensures that any vibrations are conducted into Sylomer absorbers rather than the hollow core slab which might cause unwanted disturbance elsewhere in the building. When it came to calibrating the subwoofers, 4Business used Genelec’s GLM software with AutoCal to speed up the final adjustment process and ensure that every element of the system was sounding its best.

Responsibility and sustainability are key principles for Farang, and Genelec supports and communicates these values.

“I’m delighted with the results,” reports Lankinen. “The audio system supports the Farang brand as a top-class, place-to-be venue in Helsinki. What’s more, responsibility and sustainability are key principles for Farang and BW Restaurants, and Genelec supports and communicates these values consistently, making them a perfect match. The atmosphere in the restaurant is social and relaxed thanks to carefully thought-out playlists and high quality sound support.”

We have crystal clear audio throughout that sounds amazing, yet doesn’t get in the way of conversation.

Matti Wikberg echoes Lankinen’s sentiments entirely. “All my goals have been achieved, and frankly, exceeded,” he admits. “Janne and his team identified the challenges from the outset and solved them beautifully. We have crystal clear audio throughout that sounds amazing, yet doesn’t get in the way of conversation, whether you’re two or ten people at the table. The right atmosphere enhances the experience immeasurably, and that’s what we’ve achieved here.”

Castrén & Snellman is one of Helsinki’s premier law firms with an enviable reputation in mergers, acquisitions and other specialised fields of business law. The company is also a pioneer of sustainable business practice in the legal services industry and was the first Finnish law firm to join the UN Global Compact initiative. The company recently carried out an extensive renovation of their client areas and staff workspaces, with the goal of taking the iconic 130-year old law firm to the next level. Castrén & Snellman turned to renowned Finnish AV integrator, 4Business Oy, who specialise in delivering tailored AV and automation systems. The solution integrated a large number of Genelec loudspeakers for flawless audio quality throughout the building.

Genelec products are a perfect match for the customer’s high quality standards.

“Genelec was simply an ideal choice for this project,” states 4Business COO Janne Lankinen. “On top of Genelec’s product quality, visual appearance and neutral sound reproduction, the company’s values and commitment to sustainable development fit beautifully into the original brief. Our aim was to modernise Castrén & Snellman’s activity–based office, including lobby areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms and training facility, with the requirement that the technology solutions would be as reliable and future proof as possible. Genelec products are a perfect match for the customer’s high quality standards, and their product lifecycle is the longest in the industry. Thanks to their sophisticated design and smart in-room calibration capabilities, Genelec products also reproduce the human voice very naturally, which makes them an excellent choice for video conferencing and speech reproduction systems.”

4Business installed a wide variety of Genelec speakers throughout the space depending on function, ranging from a pair of powerful 8351 Smart Active loudspeakers supplemented by two 7360 subwoofers in the 100-capacity event space, to the very compact 4010 and 4020 installation speakers for the wide variety of conference and board rooms.

Castrén & Snellman’s ICT Specialist, Mikko Kurhela, who worked closely with 4Business and Genelec throughout the project, describes the new system in their 100-person event space: “The solution we chose for music, speech and multimedia consists of two carefully tuned 8351 Smart Active loudspeakers, with two 7360 Smart Active subwoofers and an automatic mixer, all integrated into an easy-to-use AV system. The space is rectangular with the direction of presentation from the long wall into the room, so we needed wide angle speakers to ensure that speech is reproduced throughout the space with clarity and intelligibility. We also wanted high quality sound at low frequencies for music and multimedia, which we got by adding the two 7360 subwoofers. The speakers and subwoofers were tuned for the room using Genelec’s GLM calibration software.”

The Paja gym uses four ceiling-mounted 4020 speakers linked to a Sonos Port player for wireless music playback, while the music and speech sound system in the Tori café - which has a company library attached directly to the space - uses four 8430 IP loudspeakers. “Castrén & Snellman uses this multipurpose facility both as separate areas and sometimes as one large venue, for example for monthly company updates,” explains Lankinen. “The main challenge was to provide the flexibility for the customer to realign the layout without compromising reliability and ease-of-use. We solved this by using streamlined mobile screen stands with integrated custom loudspeaker mounts, with embedded AV-over-IP technologies for audio and video distribution combined with 8430 IP loudspeakers with their AES67 streaming capability. The customer can easily move these mobile units into the required position, and everything fires up automatically.”

Kurhela confirms that Genelec was ultimately a natural choice: “The stylish, uniform design language, audio quality, versatility and long lifecycle of the speakers were key values for us. The long lifecycle means that we’ll be able to re-use the speakers in different solutions following future renovations. As a company we are committed to finding sustainable solutions, so Genelec is a perfect fit for us from that point of view. The fact that they are an internationally renowned Finnish speaker manufacturer was also a plus.”

The final word goes to Janne Lankinen, who also appreciates Genelec products from a workflow perspective. “They are very familiar to our technical staff and thus are quick to install. Everything always works out of the box and we receive top notch support from the Genelec factory in Iisalmi. Shipments generally arrive right on time and there are no efficiency losses on site. We are able to deliver high quality, visually aesthetic, reliable solutions that last for years. It’s companies like Genelec who enable us to shine at what we do.”

The Finnish Music Hall of Fame is Helsinki’s most recent and innovative cultural landmark. Located in the newly redeveloped Pasila district of the Finnish capital, already noted for its vibrant street art, the museum is attracting visitors in droves thanks to the unique concepts that have been deployed to depict the history of Finnish music.

Genelec was approached from the outset to be a part of this exciting project, the design and installation of which was awarded to renowned Nordic AV integration specialists, Bright.

“Genelec is the world leading company in professional audio monitoring,” says Music Hall of Fame board member, Olli Ilmolahti. “We knew that Genelec has been researching and developing products over many decades and already has much experience in this field.

"We wanted to have the best of the best, so Genelec was the perfect choice."

As the Finnish Music Hall of Fame, we were not ready to make any compromises concerning the listening environment and sound quality. We wanted to have the best of the best, so Genelec was the perfect choice to be a part of the story of Finnish music throughout history.”

The new music museum offers a multisensory experience for all music lovers covering genres from three centuries - from symphonies to Finnish rap music to folk and heavy rock plus everything in between - made possible by utilising the newest technologies available. The aim was to provide an interactive museum experience at a whole new level, offering visitors the chance to experience full musical immersion and a dive into the textures of music. Virtual technology enables visitors to embark on spectacular musical journeys whilst modern sound technology permits them to explore the roles that various instruments and voices play in a symphony orchestra, a mixed choir and a military band. Visitors can make their voice heard by performing on Finland’s finest stages, from the Helsinki Music Centre to Olavinlinna Castle on a virtual karaoke tour, and much more besides.

Genelec’s new Smart IP platform was an absolutely key element in making all of this a reality. Genelec worked with Bright and various content creators to establish the optimum audio design for each space and each exhibit. Bright deployed 124 of Genelec’s new 4430A two-way, active installation loudspeakers throughout the museum - the first model to incorporate Genelec’s ground-breaking Smart IP technology. The Smart IP platform enables IP networking via both Dante and AES67, and derives power via both PoE and PoE+ Power-over-Ethernet formats. As well as receiving both power and audio-over-IP, the 4430’s rear panel CAT connector also allows access to Genelec’s Smart IP Manager – a sophisticated downloadable software tool running on Windows 10 that allows installers to configure an almost unlimited number of rooms, zones, speakers and audio channels, and includes device discovery, versatile room equalisation, system organisation and status monitoring. External control via third-party hardware, software or house automation is also possible.

“We were responsible for designing a digital experience system with the possibility to change exhibitions efficiently when required,” says Bright’s Head of Installation, Santtu Sipilä, who worked closely with Genelec throughout the design and installation process. “As this was the Finnish Music Hall of Fame, some extra attention was needed regarding the sound quality. We investigated several other music museums to ensure that our solution would deliver the best sound quality of them all.

The decision to use Genelec was clearly a determining factor in achieving that goal, and the possibility of using the new networked loudspeakers made it even easier. The Smart IP technology enables us to drive each loudspeaker independently, and that opens up a wealth of opportunities for immersive sound experiences.”

In order to ensure the best possible audio experience, particular attention was paid to the acoustics of the museum during the design stage: “Even the best loudspeakers are no good if the acoustics don’t work!” says Santtu with a smile. “We also had to pay careful attention to the network to be able to run perfectly synchronised sound and video at the same time. Again, the Smart IP platform played an important part in making this work successfully.”

The Board members are thrilled with the results, and customer feedback confirms the success of the project. “The Finnish Music Hall of Fame is full of technology - virtual reality and digital technology are used to convey music, video, audio, sound effects and live music. I strongly believe that the sound world and acoustics form the most important and memorable experience at the Music Museum from the customer’s point of view,” says Olli Ilmolahti. “Genelec´s new Smart IP technology was a perfect choice for us, offering a complete solution with the highest quality and flexibility which means savings in working time, maintenance and investment costs. We achieved everything we wanted and more, and the immersive sound world and listening environment in certain areas of the Fame Music Museum - as well as the neutral, transparent sound throughout - is something to be experienced. Customer feedback has been nothing but positive.”

Mikko Vanni, chairman of the board for the museum, agrees wholeheartedly. “We wanted to use the most advanced technology available, and all the technological solutions devised by Genelec and Bright have been successful. We have been able to leverage this by informing the media and our main target groups that we have a very advanced Genelec solution (including an immersive voice system) combined with other sophisticated technology, which has given added value to the content credibility of the museum. We think that the Genelec system is amazing - the vocal reproduction throughout the venue is truly special. We set out to achieve a level above what is already out there, and we’ve done it. We’re delighted with the results.”

When Concordia University in Montreal first opened its R. Howard Webster Library in 1992, it was a pivotal resource for students and staff, both for research purposes and as a place to work. At the time the university numbered 16,000 students. Today that figure has more than tripled to over 46,000. Consequently, the Webster Library has been undergoing a radical transformation in order to create a quality study space capable of handling the significantly increased traffic, and provide access to a more modern range of services. As part of the renewal project, the university has integrated a total of eight Genelec architectural loudspeakers that fit seamlessly into the sleek design of the Webster Library lobby. The flawless sound definition allows students to visit the library while enjoying a truly pleasant sensory experience.

The brief for Concordia’s IITS (Instructional and Information Technology Services) department was to design an audio installation as discreet as it is welcoming, acting as a transition between the calm of the officia library space and frenzy of everyday student life that reigns at the entrance of the library staircase. However, the project was subject to significant architectural, mechanical, and acoustical constraints. Given the space available in the ceiling and the materials used for the wall construction, the challenge was to create an audio environment of optimal quality, with a clean design.

Max Di Bitonto, technology coordinator at IITS, and Paul Fournier, information systems and technology manager at the library, agreed to consult pro audio and AV specialists, SFM, on which products to use. As Di Bitonto rightly points out, “Since the original concept was to obtain a soundscape that filled the entire space, while avoiding sound from spreading to the public area at the bottom of the stairs, the audio configuration had to be impeccable.”

SFM suggested the use of high-end Genelec products. Claude Ricard, SFM Sales Representative, and Mr. Di Bitonto worked together to define the concept and select the speakers. Mr. Ricard immediatelyproposed Genelec AIW25 active loudspeakers, which can be utilised both in-wall and inceiling. Seamlessly integrated into the ceiling, AIW25 loudspeakers use Directivity Control Waveguide technology to produce a wide but controlled listening area. These eight loudspeakers work independently, offering multiple possibilities for future audio experiences.

"Such an exceptional space deserves a high-quality sound zone."

Mike Calo, Genelec brand manager at SFM, explains the relevance of using AIW25 loudspeakers in a major project such as the Webster Library: “Such an exceptional space deserves a high-quality sound zone. Genelec offers a wide range of self-powered loudspeakers which are specifically designed for different types of indoor, professional or commercial installations. These built-in loudspeakers are not only powerful, precise and compact, they are also designed with an undeniable aesthetic concern. In addition, the 2-way amplification module with acoustic correction is easy to integrate via a standard 4U rack-mount kit. Finally, the built-in loudspeakers offer the technology needed to reach the target audience of a project, and therefore unleashing unbridled creativity.”

A few good brainstorming sessions and rigorous planning were needed to provide the best possible products for the implementation of such an important project. “To enrich the concept and optimise loudspeaker performance, I advised the Concordia University team to include the QSC CORE110F Digital Audio Server. This server incorporates a multitrack audio player and an easily accessible time grid via the Q-Sys Administrator application, as well as many other features intrinsic to the Q-Sys system. To further perfect this installation, I proposed the Furman PL-8C, a device that keeps the equipment safe in the event of a major breakdown or other unforeseen events,” adds Ricard. Following a rigorous tender, Sono Vidéo, an audio-video solutions company, was selected to carry out the sale and oversee the final installation of this project.

“Some students even take the time to sit on the stairs and listen to the songs from beginning to end."

The server has access to all audio material owned by the Webster Library, which offers the ability to educate and broaden students’ horizons even as they are entering or leaving the library. It provides a sensory experience that “speaks”, in terms of the quality of the space, services, and tools offered by the library. It is this type of vision, combining an immaculate plan and an intelligently designed soundscape, that makes a school a better place for all.

The initiative has been well received on behalf of the students with many expressing their appreciation of the originality and effectiveness of the approach. “Some students even take the time to sit on the stairs and listen to the songs from beginning to end, which is great as they are often coming across material they’ve never heard before,” says Di Bonito proudly. Others have said that this short moment before entering or leaving the library is a little haven of peace and a moment to savour… compared to the hustle and bustle at the bottom of the stairs!”

THE KIT

8 x AIW25

Kotimainen kaiutinvalmistaja Genelec on jo vuosien ajan tehnyt yhteistyötä useiden suomalaisten kodinrakentajien kanssa, jotta AV-suunnittelusta tulisi osa rakennusprosessia, eikä vain jälkikäteen lisättävä seikka. AV-näkökulman sisällyttäminen suunnitteluvaiheeseen on paljon kustannustehokkaampi lähestymistapa kuin sen lisääminen myöhemmin. Huolellinen suunnittelu takaa ammattimaisen lopputuloksen sekä puhtaan äänenlaadun. Helsingin seudulla, Sipoossa valmistui hiljattain uudisrakennukseen kohde, johon oli valittu useita Genelecin kotikäyttöön tarkoitettuja aktiivikaiuttimia luomaan ammattitason äänimaailma.

Genelec on palvellut asuinrakennusten audiomarkkinoita jo useiden vuosien ajan ja syystä.

Asiakkaan toiveiden mukaisen järjestelmän suunnitteli AV-myynti ja integraatioasiantuntija Tomi Hyvärinen Helsingin HifiStudiosta sekä Genelecin kotimaan myyntipäällikkö Markku Syrjäpalo. Hifistudio hoiti myös tuotteiden toimituksen ja asennuksen.

"Asiakas halusi tyylikkään, laadukkaan taustamusiikkijärjestelmän pohjakerroksen suureen avokeittiöön ja oleskelutilaan", Hyvärinen kuvailee. “Asensimme kaksi Genelec G Three -kaiutinta parven etureunaan keittiötilan yläpuolelle. Valitsimme G Three:t, koska ne ovat riittävän tehokkaita kattamaan kaksinkertaisen huonekorkeuden täydellisesti. Olitpa sitten ruoanlaitossa ystävien kanssa tai viettämässä rentoa iltaa sohvalla hyvän kirjan parissa, korkealaatuinen, yksityiskohtainen ääni kattaa koko tilan vaivattomasti, jopa matalilla taajuuksilla."

Se on tyylikäs, korkealaatuinen, esteettisesti miellyttävä ratkaisu, joka vastaa täysin muun kodin laatustandardeja.

Suuresta tilasta ja heijastavien pintojen määrästä - kiillotetusta marmorilattiasta ja lattiasta kattoon ulottuvista ikkunoista - aiheutuvat mahdolliset ongelmat minimoidaan sillä, että koko katto on käsitelty Konto-akustiikkapaneeleilla, mikä johtaa erittäin pieneen kaikutasoon. Äänielämys jatkuu ulkona katetulle, lämmitetylle terassille kahden kattoon upotetun Genelec AIW25-kaiuttimen ansiosta. Sonos Port -linkkiyksikkö hoitaa kaikkien alueiden äänilähteen valinnan ja hallinnan.

Pohjakerroksessa on myös tilava, hyvin varusteltu kuntosali CrossFit-harjoittelua varten. Sonos Portin ohjaama G Three pari tuottaa siellä korkealaatuista ja energistä ääntä motivaatiotason ylläpitämiseksi.

Yläkerrasta löytyy toinen houkutteleva tila, joka on suunniteltu TV- ja elokuvahuoneeksi. Se on myös käsitelty akustisesti luonnonkuiduista valmistettujen akustiikkaverhojen suunnitteluun ja valmistukseen erikoistuneen suomalaisen Karlevyn tuotteilla. Verhot peittävät lasiovet, jotka avautuvat kattoterassille. Kaksi tehokasta Genelec G Four -kaiutinta mahdollistavat musiikin ja elokuvien äänen virheettömän toistamisen jopa suurilla voimakkuuksilla. Tarvittaessa tila voidaan avata kokonaan, jotta ääni saadaan aikaan myös yläkerran terassille. Kuten muillakin alueilla, ohjaus tapahtuu huoneen Sonos Port - linkkiyksikön kautta, joka mahdollistaa esimerkiksi television äänentoiston missä päin tahansa taloa - joten voit seurata vaikka jääkiekkopeliä illallisen aikana!

"Genelec on palvellut asuinrakennusten audiomarkkinoita jo useiden vuosien ajan ja syystä", Hyvärinen sanoo. "Heidän G- ja F-sarjan kaiuttimensa on suunniteltu sopimaan erityisesti kotiympäristöön, parhaimman ammattilaistason äänen ja minimalistisen pohjoismaisen muotoilun ansiosta. Aktiivikaiuttimen suunnitteluperiaate ja sisäänrakennettu vahvistin tekevät asennuksesta helppoa ja Genelecin legendaarinen tarkkuus tarkoittaa, että äänentoisto pysyy uskollisena alkuperäiselle lähteelle ja sinä voit keskittyä nauttimaan virheettömästä kuuntelukokemuksesta.”

"Asennuksesta tulee entistä saumattomampi, kun olemme mukana jo suunnitteluvaiheessa, kuten olimme tämän projektin yhteydessä", hän jatkaa. "Se mahdollistaa, että kaikki johdot tulevat käytännössä näkymättömiksi, ja voimme suunnitella optimaalisen kaiuttimien sijoittelun etukäteen. Äänentoisto on käytettävissä koko talossa, joten asiakas voi hallita musiikkia mistä tahansa, mihin tahansa äänialueeseen. Se on tyylikäs, korkealaatuinen, esteettisesti miellyttävä ratkaisu, joka vastaa täysin muun kodin laatustandardeja. "