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 - fi rst 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 SM8 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 SM8 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.
Low sensitivity to vertical or horizontal placement
Due to its internal digital processing, the SM8 can use FIR (Finite
Impulse Response) filters which have the property of allowing
both very high selectivity and perfectly linear response : indeed
the actual fi lters between the LF and HF sections have slopes
reaching 200 dB/octave! Due to the drastic reduction of acoustic interaction between
drivers, landscape and portrait orientation are virtually equivalent
in terms of performance.
Remote control facilities
The SM8 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
Bi-amplifi ed (200W rms/Bass, 100W rms/Treble) the SM8
uses low distortion class "D" power stages for the low frequency
channel, reducing dramatically heat at high power, while wide
bandwidth class AB stage is used for the tweeter.
GENERAL
Frequency response 45Hz - 40kHz
Maximum SPL 115dB SPL (peak @ 1m)
ELECTRONIC SECTION
Input Type/Impedance: Electronically balanced / 10 kOhms
Connector: XLR
Sensitivity: Adjustable, +4dBu
Digital Input: AES, XLR, 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz
LF amplifier stage: 200W rms, Class D
HF amplifier stage: 100W rms, class AB
Power supply Mains voltage: 230V/115V
IEC inlet and detachable power cord
Software Controls: Output level, Sweet spot, Shelving EQ, General EQ, Presets, Delays
Hardware controls: Left / Right AES channel selection
Indicator: Power on LED
TRANSDUCERS
Woofer: "W" cone, long excursion Focal 8W5456B 8" drive unit
Passive Radiator: "W" piston, extra wide surround Focal 8WPP51 8" radiator
High frequency: Focal TBU SM8 Beryllium dome tweeter with Focus Ring magnet
Shielding: Integral through cancellation magnets or by magnet design
CABINET
Construction: 19mm MDF panels with internal braces
Finish: Real red veneer on Top and Bottm - Slate grey metallic lacquer on side panels
Dimensions: (HxWxD) 380mm x 268mm x 320mm - (15" x10.5" x 12.6")
Weight: 15kg ea. - (33lbsea.)
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.
