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Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
dgen, modified 7 Years ago.
Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Youngling Posts: 1 Join Date: 11/5/15 Recent PostsI recently acquired some White 8030Bs from a European friend, and I would like to know if I could either use a Step Up transformer to power them, or if I could get these serviced locally so the IEC can accept 120v/United States power? I live in the New York City area, so any recommendations for a service technician would also be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
ilkka-rissanen, modified 4 Years ago.
Re: Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Yoda Posts: 2564 Join Date: 3/23/09 Recent PostsIt is possible to use a step up transformer, with at least 300 VA rating.
j303, modified 7 Years ago.
Re: Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Youngling Posts: 2 Join Date: 11/18/15 Recent Posts"Sorry to be contradictory, but the forum post you posted is from 2010. They have since introduced automatic voltage switching.
I have just checked the unit myself and it does indeed say 110-240V on the back."
That answer was because I found a post in here from 2010 saying each world region have different voltage and we need a step down transformer in order to use the speakers, so it is true that new 8000 series have automatic voltage switch?
Thanks
J
ilkka-rissanen, modified 7 Years ago.
Re: Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Yoda Posts: 2564 Join Date: 3/23/09 Recent Posts8030 (any revision) does NOT have universal mains voltage i.e. automatic voltage switching.
Your contact must mean the SAM series model 8330 (and also smaller 8320) which are new and have this feature.
Also 8010, M030 and M040 monitors and 7040 subwoofer have this feature.
mykola, modified 5 Years ago.
RE: Re: Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Youngling Posts: 3 Join Date: 10/11/17 Recent Postsilkka-rissanen:Hi,
8030 (any revision) does NOT have universal mains voltage i.e. automatic voltage switching.
Your contact must mean the SAM series model 8330 (and also smaller 8320) which are new and have this feature.
Also 8010, M030 and M040 monitors and 7040 subwoofer have this feature.
Sorry to bring up old post. Can we add 8020D monitors to the list of US/EU automatic voltage support ?
I see the same 100-240v, 50/60 Hz on back of my 8020Ds and would like to bring them from Ukraine to US and get rid of hassle of using step-down bricks.
ilkka-rissanen, modified 5 Years ago.
RE: Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Yoda Posts: 2564 Join Date: 3/23/09 Recent PostsYes, all of the following monitors have universal mains voltage (100-240V).
8010A, 4010A, G1B, 8020D, 4020C, G2B, 8320A, 8030C, 4030C, G3B, 8330A, 8331A, 8341A, 8340A, 8430A, 8350A, 1032C, 1237A, 1238A, 1238AC, 1238DF, 1234A, 1234AC and 1236A.
Also 7040A, 7360A, 7370A and 7380A subwoofers can be added on the list.
slmnn, modified 5 Years ago.
RE: Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Youngling Posts: 1 Join Date: 10/11/17 Recent Postsjani-oksanen, modified 5 Years ago.
RE: Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Jedi Master Posts: 449 Join Date: 3/30/17 Recent PostsAre g ones bought from Finland suitable to use with 110V mains, or do I need an transformer?
Hi Arto,
G One B-version is suitable to use with 100-240V, but G One A-version bought from Finland only works with 230V. You can find the voltage that can be used from the voltage sticker, which is located on the back cover of the monitor. There is always mentioned which voltage you can use to your specific monitor.
Pictures of G One A here: https://www.genelec.com/support-technology/previous-models/g-one-a-active-speaker
Pictures G One B here: https://www.genelec.com/home-speakers/g-series-active-speakers/g-one-active-speaker
PS: I added G One B to Ilkka's list above.
Best Regards,
Jani Oksanen
Factory Service Team
rachelaiello, modified 3 Years ago.
RE: Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Youngling Posts: 0 Join Date: 1/19/19 Recent PostsHi, I’ve just moved to Germany from the US, where I purchased my 8030C’s and I wanted to check with you before I plug them in and turn them on using a European IEC cord that it will be compatible. It looks like some of the posts on this thread conflict with each other and I wanted to make sure before potentially damaging my monitors. Thank you!
Hi,
8030 (any revision) does NOT have universal mains voltage i.e. automatic voltage switching.
Your contact must mean the SAM series model 8330 (and also smaller 8320) which are new and have this feature.
Also 8010, M030 and M040 monitors and 7040 subwoofer have this feature.
Yes, all of the following monitors have universal mains voltage (100-240V).
8010A, 4010A, G1B, 8020D, 4020C, G2B, 8320A, 8030C, 4030C, G3B, 8330A, 8331A, 8341A, 8340A, 8430A, 8350A, 1032C, 1237A, 1238A, 1238AC, 1238DF, 1234A, 1234AC and 1236A.
Also 7040A, 7360A, 7370A and 7380A subwoofers can be added on the list.
jani-oksanen, modified 3 Years ago.
RE: Using 8030Bs with European Power in the United States
Jedi Master Posts: 449 Join Date: 3/30/17 Recent PostsRachel Aiello:Hi, I’ve just moved to Germany from the US, where I purchased my 8030C’s and I wanted to check with you before I plug them in and turn them on using a European IEC cord that it will be compatible. It looks like some of the posts on this thread conflict with each other and I wanted to make sure before potentially damaging my monitors. Thank you!
Hi,
8030 (any revision) does NOT have universal mains voltage i.e. automatic voltage switching.
Your contact must mean the SAM series model 8330 (and also smaller 8320) which are new and have this feature.
Also 8010, M030 and M040 monitors and 7040 subwoofer have this feature.
Yes, all of the following monitors have universal mains voltage (100-240V).
8010A, 4010A, G1B, 8020D, 4020C, G2B, 8320A, 8030C, 4030C, G3B, 8330A, 8331A, 8341A, 8340A, 8430A, 8350A, 1032C, 1237A, 1238A, 1238AC, 1238DF, 1234A, 1234AC and 1236A.
Also 7040A, 7360A, 7370A and 7380A subwoofers can be added on the list.
Hello,
Ilkka's post was made 3-year ago, when the 8030C model was not manufactured. 8030C is our latest 8030 -version and it has universal mains voltage and it can be used both in Germany and USA.
Best Regards,
Jani Oksanen
Customer Support Team