Genelec empowers creativity at Beijing’s 8082 Audio Studio

8082 Audio Studio, one of China’s fastest-growing hubs for immersive audio production, has further strengthened its facilities with the addition of Genelec’s 8381A Adaptive Point Source Main Monitors. With a growing reputation for innovation across film, TV, and game audio – most notably for blockbuster titles like Honour of Kings, Onmyoji, and Black Myth: Wu Kong – 8082 has made Genelec monitoring a core part of its creative philosophy.

Founded by audio professionals Jackie Li, Sean Xu and Chocolate Zhu, the studio’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound began in 2019 with the construction of its first immersive rooms. Recognising the increasing demand for spatial audio, 8082 moved to a new 1500-square-metre facility in 2022 and now houses over 100 Genelec monitors across seven recording studios, three mixing studios and fourteen production rooms.

Genelec is enabling us to push the boundaries of sound and enhance the artistic value of our work.

“Our goal has always been to create a space where we can completely immerse ourselves in audio,” explains co-founder Chocolate Zhu. “Whether it’s for games, film or original music, Genelec has allowed us to experience our work with a clarity and precision that opens up new creative possibilities.”

But alongside the opportunities that immersive audio is creating, stereo playback still has a crucial role to play at 8082. So much so, that after the studio’s three founders attended the local launch event for Genelec’s 8381A main monitors, they decided to install a pair in Studio A – transforming what was originally a voiceover booth into a high-performance environment for recording, mixing and production. The 8381A’s wide sweet spot and powerful adaptive technology made it an ideal choice for the 35-square-metre space.

“Consistency is key in a facility like ours,” Jackie Li notes. “Whether you’re close to or far from the monitors, the 8381A delivers a uniform sound. That’s essential when multiple engineers are working together and making decisions.” With immersive workflows central to its business, 8082 has created a seamless monitoring experience throughout the studio. From stereo editing to Dolby Atmos mixing, Genelec’s Smart Active Monitors and GLM calibration software ensure that each space delivers the same sonic truth.

The 8381A doesn’t just improve sound quality, it enhances our creative vision.

Studio B features three 8351B coaxial monitors for high-resolution mixing, while Studios C through G rely on a mix of 8040B, 8030B, 8330A and 8030A models for detailed editing tasks. Larger immersive spaces like Studios X, Y and Z are equipped with 8341A and 8361A monitors paired with 7370A and 7382A subwoofers, while even meeting rooms and offices use G One and F One models from Genelec’s Home Audio range.

“GLM allows us to judge sound with confidence, without needing to invest in external calibration hardware,” explains Sean Xu. “It’s fast, intuitive, and ensures each room sounds exactly how it should.”

During recent work on the animated series Perfect World, the power of the 8381A system became clear. “The track Huang 荒 featured both ethereal verses and a thunderous chorus – and the 8381A conveyed every nuance beautifully,” says Li. “It doesn’t just improve sound quality; it enhances our creative vision.”

“Genelec has helped us expand our creative imagination,” Li concludes. “With tools like the 8381A and GLM, we can push the boundaries of sound and elevate the artistic value of every project.”