Focal Shape Twin Active Studio Monitor Overview
Focal Shape Twin overview by GAK.
The Focal Shape monitors caused a real stir when they were launched and have proved very popular. Now they introduce the Focal Shape twin monitor system. The innovative design concepts found in Focal Shape afford these monitors exceptional performance. If you are looking to buy a new set of monitors at around this price the Focal Shape Twin should be high on your list. The unique 2.5-way configuration makes these speakers sound way bigger than they are, but Focal Shape Twin retains near-perfect frequency response across a wide dynamic range.
This 2.5-way monitor speaker confirms the reputation of the Focal Shape line as offering ultimate performance, and this at a listening distance of as little as meter away.
- • Tweeter with very low directivity for a flexible sweet spot
- • Designed without a port (double passive radiator) allowing it to be placed near a wall
- • 2.5 channels to provide optimal control of bass and low mid-range registers
- • Numerous settings for optimal integration
- • Accurate control, even in the very high frequencies
- • Flax sandwich cone: controlled and articulated bass, natural and detailed lower mid-range and upper
- mid-range registers
- • Fastening mechanisms for mounting to the ceiling or a wall (fastening accessories not supplied)
- • Frequency response (+/- 3dB) 40Hz - 35kHz
- • Maximum SPL
- (of musical signals)
- 110.5dB SPL
- (peak at @ 1m)
- Electronics
- • Inputs /
- Impedance
- Type XLR: balanced 10 kOhms
- RCA connectors unbalanced 10 kOhms with sensitivity
- compensation
- • Mid-range
- and low frequency amplifier 2 x 80W, class AB
- • High frequency amplifier 50W, class AB
- • Automatic
- standby
- Off Approximately 30 minutes
- with no signal
- Deactivate
- standby Signal detection > 3mV
- • Power supply
- Voltage 220-240V (fuse T2AL / 250V) or
- 100-120V (fuse T3.15AL / 250V)
- Connexion IEC connector
- and detachable power cable
- • Settings
- High-pass filter Adjustable Full range 45/60/90Hz
- Bass level
- (0 - 250Hz) Adjustable, +/-6 dB
- Midrange/bass
- (160 Hz, Q=1) Adjustable, +/-3 dB
- Treble level
- (4.5 - 35kHz) Adjustable, +/-3 dB
- Power on/off On/off switch on rear panel
- • Power consumption in standby < 0.5W
- • Displays and controls LED for power on/off and standby
- Transducers
- • Woofers 2 x 5" (13cm)
- Flax Cone woofers
- • Tweeter 1" (25mm) 'M'-shaped
- Aluminum/Magnesium
- Cabinet
- • Construction 0.6" (15mm) MDF
- • Finish Vinyl, real walnut and black paint
- • Dimensions including 4 rubber
- feet (HxLxD) 18.8 x 8.3 x 11" (478 x 211 x 279mm)
- • Weight 24lbs (11kg)
