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 stage
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.
