Exclusive Acoustical Technologies
- 40 kHz Bandwidth Beryllium Tweeter
The reversed dome tweeter is a hallmark of Focal. As a result of more than twenty years of development into a tweeter that could produce a high output, but without requiring high energy input and without increasing directivity. And now the company is ready to make a major leap forward with the introduction of the pure Beryllium version.
- Focus Ring
This innovative and patented magnetic structure provides extremely strong flux density (2T) with the highest thermal stability achievable.
- The "W" Cone
For more than 15 years the composite cone sandwich technology is a Focal exclusivity. The "W" process - first initiated in 1995 with the Grande Utopia - now provides a true optimisation of the frequency response by fine tuning of mass, rigidity and damping parameters.
- Passive Radiator
In order to reproduce the lowest frequency range within a very small volume the SM11 is equipped with a no compromise, custom designed "W" passive radiator.
Advanced Digital Technologies
- 24 Bits 96kHz Converters
In addition to a direct digital input, the SM11 uses the latest high quality chipsets performing 24 Bits 96kHz A/D and D/A conversion.
- Multiple Equalisation Facilities
The combination of powerful DSP devices and carefully designed algorithms allows multiple and very precise equalisation.
- "Sweet Spot"
A dedicated processing algorithm enables to optimise and tailor the SM11 response according to the listener's position with regards to the speakers.
- Remote Control Facilities
The SM11 can be remotely controlled from various sources: PC/Mac dedicated "Focal manager" software, PDA, MIDI link or proprietary remote control unit.
High Performance Amplification
- High Efficiency, Low Distortion Class "D" Output Stages
Tri-amplified (250W Rms/Bass, 150W Rms/Midrange, 100W Rms/Treble), the SM11 uses low distortion class "D" power stages for low and mi-frequency channels, reducing dramatically heat at high power, while wide bandwidth class AB stage is used for the tweeter.
General
- Frequency response 34Hz - 40kHz
- Maximum SPL 118dB SPL (peak @ 1m)
Electronic Section
- Input Type/Impedance: Electronically balanced / 10 kOhms
- Connector: XLR
- Sensitivity: Adjustable, +4dBu or -10dBV
- Digital Input: AES, XLR, 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz
- LF amplifier stage: Class D / 250W Rms
- MF amplifier stage: Class D / 250W Rms
- HF amplifier stage: Class AB / 100W rms
- Power supply Mains voltage: 230V/115V
- IEC inlet and detachable power cord
- System Control: Switchable between Wireless Infra-Red (handheld, Serial RS-232 (PC / Mac), MIDI
- Hardware controls: Left / Right AES channel selection, Analog input Sensitivity
- Indicator: Power on LED
Transducers
- Woofer: "W" cone, long excursion Focal 11W5551B 11" drive unit
- Passive Radiator: "W" piston, extra wide surround Focal 11WPP51 11" radiator
- Midrange: "W" cone Focal 6W0451 6" drive unit with push-pull Neodymium magnet
- High frequency: Focal TBUSM11 Beryllium dome tweeter with Focus Ring magnet
- Shielding: Integral through cancellation magnets or by magnet design
Cabinet
- Construction: 19mm and 25mm MDF panels with internal braces
- Finish: Slate grey metallic lacquer on side panels. Dark red veneer on top / bottom, corners in stained solid wood
- Dimensions: (HxWxD) 338mm x 600mm x 340mm - (13.3"x23.6"x13.4")
- Weight: 25kg - (55lbs)
All specifications are subject to change.
These are the best speakers I have ever used in the studio. All my mixes are dead on, and I can't hear the crossovers, dist, etc. This is a must have for any serious engineer. You can adjust Output level, Sweet spot, Shelving EQ, General EQ, Presets, Delays with the software.
