Genelec 8050 BPM is a state-of-the-art monitor with Intelligent Signal Sensing ISS™ technology.

As part of its sustainability program, Genelec has initiated long-term research to minimize power consumption in its products. The first step in this program is the introduction of the Intelligent Signal Sensing ISS™ power management system. This feature, which will be included in all new products, as well as current ones when their design is updated, makes Genelec monitors and subwoofers enter "sleep" mode in the absence of an input signal. Power consumption in this mode is less than 0.5W. The ISS power management system complies with the requirements of the European ErP-2013 regulation.

ISS™ has been implemented using programmable electronics. When the input signal remains below the activation level, a timer measures a predetermined time before the system enters "sleep" mode. This time before entering "sleep" mode can vary between different products, depending on their specific needs.

The analog input signal level that "wakes" the system is around -68 dBu. Actually, this level is set between -70 and -65 dBu, depending on the waveform of the audio signal. This activation level may be different in future products. Activation is performed quickly and the system connects silently, without any audible noise.