Name: Focal Solo 6
Brand: Focal
SKU: APA2022-00691
Price: 1140 EUR
Availability: InStock

Focal Shape 50

Focal leads the way in affordable nearfield monitors by combining breakthrough designs with technologies they first developed for high-end models such as their successful SM series. This Shape 50 is the 5" model in the Shape series, which brings top-quality Focal reference monitoring to your studio, editing suite, songwriting workstation, or any other application where your space may be limited but your need for accurate monitoring isn't. A cutting-edge flax-sandwich cone, M-shaped inverted-dome driver, innovative acoustics, and ideal electronics all add up to a speaker that's extremely linear and free from distortion, offering clear midrange intelligibility and imaging. And thanks to its dual-passive-radiator design, you can comfortably place your Shape 65s near walls,while enjoying extended low end that's still tight, controlled, and accurate.Raising the bar on glass speaker conesFocal first introduced their glass-fiber speaker cones in their SM series, where the extraordinary definition provided by their lightweight rigidity made them an instant hit among professional mix engineers. Focal's Shape series takes this speaker design one step further by introducing a layer of flax fiber, which is significantly more rigid and twice as light as glass fiber. They sandwiched this flax layer between layers of glass fiber, resulting in a piston-like low-frequency action and increased dampening. You'll be astonished by the low-frequency accuracy and midrange clarity these speakers offer. You couldn't ask for better compact nearfield monitors when it comes to critical mixing applications. Revolutionary M-shaped inverted-dome tweeter The Shape series introduces another major design upgrade to Focal's nearfield monitor technology by reimagining their already impressive aluminum-magnesium dome tweeter. For starters, the M shape itself provides increased rigidity, which offers many of the same advantages as the increased rigidity of their flax fiber cones: greater definition with lower distortion.The M-shaped dome works with its own dedicated TMD surround for an impressively linear response below 6kHz. This horn also comes outfitted with housing that provides equal horizontal and vertical directivity, and a less-directional profile overall. Finally, the magnetic component, which features a Kapton former in the voice coil, offers a lower high-frequency distortion than Focal has previously achieved in an affordable nearfield monitor. TMD surround ensures total midrange neutralityBeneath the elegant walnut veneer and meticulously calculated MDF enclosure, each Shape series studio monitor features a number of technologies that give them uniquely linear frequency responses. One of these is the TMD surround ringing either speaker. Strangely enough, this stabilization element comes from special architecture found at the top of skyscrapers such as Taipei 101. These suspended harmonic absorbers promote a more piston-like action that targets specific frequencies. In the Shape series, these surrounds produce a remarkably flat frequency response around 1kHz–2kHz, resulting in astonishing neutrality with virtually no measurable distortion. Double passive-radiators ensure low-end stabilityOne of the technologies Focal popularized in their previous generation upper-end monitors was the use of passive radiators. Just as they did in the SMseries, these passive radiators provide the Shape series reference monitors with an extended low-frequency response that goes far beyond what the seasoned studio engineers at Sweetwater expect from modest-sized nearfields.By balancing low-frequency harmonics with the dual surrounds highlighted above, these passive radiators accomplish what ports simply can't, providing you with low-frequency tuning that extends bass clarity and allows you to position your monitors closer to walls, without compromising accuracy. This detail makes them an ideal choice for small studios and editing suites. Next-generation amplification and electronicsIt's impossible to overstate how important a role the amplifier plays in the function of precision reference monitors such as Focal's Shape series, both in terms of pairing the appropriate electronics with the acoustic elements and in providing you with the flexibility needed to tailor the sound to your control room. Regardless of other settings, Shape series studio monitors provide a stable tonal balance at any volume, a key element in creating mixes that translate well outside the studio. At the same time, you can easily adjust your Shape studio monitors to your room, thanks to the tunable shelving filters and 160Hz crossover slope. There's also an adjustable highpass filter onboard, so you can cut out serious low-frequency problems or accommodate specific subwoofer setups.

549 €

Focal Alpha 50 Evo

The Alpha 50 despite the fact that is the "small" monitor of the Alpha range performs very well with instrumental music and electronic music, and is characterised by its great versatility. This model is composed of a 5” woofer/ midrange speaker with a Polyglass cone loaded in a large laminar port associated to a 35W amplifier and of a 1" (25mm) aluminum inverted dome tweeter (20W amplifier). Alpha 50 has a frequency response of 45Hz to 22kHz (+/- 3dB).Features:Low directivity: keeps the same sound throughout the room Damping and rigidity: neutrality, no distortion Tonal balance is identical at low and high volumes; low sensitivity to wall effectsConnect up to 2 audio sourcesOptimal acoustic integrationReduced power consumption

240 €

Focal Sub One

The Focal Sub One design leverages cutting-edge materials and engineering to advance the state of the art in studio monitoring. This compact twin active subwoofer employs dual 8-inch woofers with Slatefiber cones developed and handcrafted in Focal’s Saint-Étienne, France-based facility. Powered by 200 watts of optimized Class D bi-amplification and engineered to deliver flat tonal balance and outstanding dynamic range, the Sub One is a versatile, robust subwoofer that will complement your modern production environment and provide the honest, accurate monitoring, high SPL, and deep low-end extension you need to produce world-class results.

750 €

New

Focal Twin 6

Made in France the new Twin6 is a 2.5-way monitor offering unrivaled transparency, definition level, dynamics, and soundstage precision. It's Focus Mode uses a two-way configuration, preserving the sweet spot when mixing, saving space on the console and simplifying cabling and monitor changes.

1.856 €

New

Focal Shape Twin

This standard bearer of the Shape series features two passive radiators, woofers equipped with a new Flax cone, and the latest “M”-shaped Aluminium/Magnesium inverted dome tweeter. Perfect weapon of mass production for professionals. Shape Twin is made in France, just like Shape 40, 50 and 65. Designed to meet the needs of nearfield monitoring, these monitors combine an ingenuous design and numerous settings optimised for the acoustics of small listening rooms. Shape Twin stands out through its excellent rendering over the whole audio spectrum, its broad frequency response in the low end, and its high SPL considering its size. The compact design makes it easy to integrate even into the most cramped of rooms. Finally, its 2.5-way design gives it a real advantage when it comes to controlling the bass and lower mid-range registers which are the hardest to control in small rooms. Shape Twin’s five innovations present a remarkable tonal balance, with very wide and precise stereo imaging. The low frequencies are well defined as well as controlled. The low-mid and mid ranges provide a true neutral sound.Features:Tweeter with very low directivity for a flexible sweet spotDesigned without a port (double passive radiator) allowing it to be placed near a wall2.5 channels to provide optimal control of bass and low mid-range registersNumerous settings for optimal integrationAccurate control, even in the very high frequenciesFlax sandwich cone: controlled and articulated bass, natural and detailed lower mid-range and uppermid-range registersFastening mechanisms for mounting to the ceiling or a wall (fastening accessories not supplied)

794 €

Description
Specifications

A Top-tier Nearfield for Smaller Rooms

Made in France the new Solo6 is a 2-way monitor offering unrivalled transparency, definition control, dynamics and soundstage precision. Thanks to its full-range Focus Mode, Solo6 forms two monitors in one, preserving the sweet spot during the mix, saving space on the console and simplifying cabling and monitor changes.

Composite ‘W’ Sandwich Cone

The ‘W’ composite cone is made in France by Focal and allows the frequency response curve to be perfectly optimised. This cone’s unique characteristics of lightness and rigidity control the signal transmission speed within the material. The modulation of the structural foam’s thickness provides very precise control of the cone’s damping quality. When you’re listening, it creates total sound transparency, a very low distortion rate and an excellent phase response.

Technologies and performance

In terms of technologies and performance, Solo6 boasts an inverted dome Beryllium tweeter with an ‘M’-shaped protective grille, and a woofer with a ‘W’-shaped cone, as well as a frequency range of up to 10 kHz, specially designed for the Focus Mode. All this on top of Focal’s patented Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) technology, which reduces distortion in the 1kHz – 3kHz frequency range by 50%, as well as a high-pass crossover, a disengageable automatic standby mode and a 160Hz crossover for reflections from consoles – making Solo6 an industry-leading monitor.
Finally, to enjoy immersive listening experiences with Dolby Atmos® and Sony 360RA® installations, Solo6 includes inserts for attaching it to the wall and ceiling.

Focus Mode

The Focus Mode enables the loudspeaker to be converted into a one-way full-range monitor, providing a different speaker driver configuration accessed by simply pressing a pedal – as though there were a second pair of studio monitors with a reduced dynamic allowing the mix adaptability to be checked on smaller systems.

Multiple Features

Solo6 and Twin6 include a variable high-pass crossover and a 160Hz parametric crossover to reduce reflections caused by the console or desk. These monitors are also equipped with a high-pass crossover and a disengageable automatic standby mode, accessible via a switch and offering a simple and essential option for controlling the loudspeaker.

Design

The design of the cabinets in the ST6 line uses a thick and robust material, allowing ever greater rigidity and damping to be achieved, with fewer vibrations and therefore less distortion.

Specifications

Type: 2-way monitor
Frequency response (@ -3dB): 45Hz - 40kHz
Low cut-off frequency (@ -6dB): 40Hz
Focus mode: 110Hz - 10kHz
Maximum SPL (Average CEA2034
50–10kHz free field @ 1m): 110dB
Focus mode (Average CEA2034 100–10kHz free field @ 1m): 109.5dB
Input Balanced XLR: 10 kΩ
Bass amplifier stage: 80W RMS
Treble amplifier stage: 50W RMS
Nominal power supply: ~100-120 VAC 220-240 VAC, 50/60Hz
User controls Sensitivity, stand-by HPF, LF Shelv, LMF EQ, HF Shelv
Fuses ~100-120V, T2.5AL/250V~220-240V, T1.25AL/250V
Bass: 6.5" (16.5cm) “W” cone
Treble: 1.5" (38mm) Beryllium
Shielding: No
Construction: 7/8" (22mm) MDF
Finish: Dark red natural veneering side panels, black body
Dimensions (HxWxD): 131/8"x93/4x115/8" (33.4x24.6x29.5cm)
Weight: 28.6lbs (13kg)
Temperature range During use: 5-35°C
In storage: 0-50°C
Wall mounting: K&M® 24471 fixing kit + K&M® 24359 adapter
Ceiling mounting: K&M® 24496 fixing kit, K&M® 24491 fixing kit, + K&M® 24359 adapter

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