Focal SM8
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The Focal SM8 active nearfield monitors were created 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. The Focal SM8 monitors represent a major leap forward with the introduction of the pure Beryllium tweeter.
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. In addition to having a direct digital input, the SM8 uses the latest high quality chipsets performing 24 Bits 96kHz A/D and D/A conversion.
The SM8 also uses FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filters which provide very precise equalisation to adjust the output of the monitors to match the listening enviroment. This technology allows for both very high selectivity and perfectly linear response: indeed the actual filters 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.
Focal SM8 features
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 optimization 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.
24 Bits 96kHz converters > In addition to a direct digital input, the SM8 uses the latest high quality chip sets performing 24 Bits 96kHz A/D and D/A conversion.
Multiple equalization facilities > The combination of powerful DSP devices and carefully designed algorithms allows multiple and very precise equalization.
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 filters 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 efficiency, low distortion class A output stage > Bi-amplified (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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response: 45Hz - 40kHz ±2dB
Maximum SPL: 115 dB SPL (peak @ 1m)
Analog Input Impedance: 10kO
Analog Input Connector: XLR, Balanced
Analog Input Sensitivity: +4dBu
A/D Converter: 24bit, 96kHz
Digital Input: Format: AES (110O with transformer)
Sampling Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz automatically detected from digital input
D/A Converters: 24 bit, 96kHz
Dynamic Range: > 110 dB
LF Stage: Class D / 200W rms
HF Stage: Class AB / 100W rms
System Control: Switchable between hand-held wireless Infra-Red, Serial RS-232 (PC or Mac) or MIDI
Power Supply Voltage: 115V (3.15A fuse rating)
Hardware Controls: Left/Right AES channel selection switch, System control source switch
Software Controls: Output Level, Shelving EQ, General EQ, Presets, Delays
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 done tweeter with Focus Ring magnet
Shielding: Intefral through cancellation magnets / cans or by magnet design
Cabinet: 19mm MDF panels with internal braces
Finish: Slate grey metallic lacquer on side panels, dark red veneer on top and bottom
DimensionsL 380mm x 268mm x 320 mm (15" x 10.5" x 12.6")
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... je je ..
Esta vez tenemos tweeter de berilio y un woofer de 8". Las cajas están bi-amplificadas ( 100w+200W ) y cuentan con auto-ecualización para ajustarse a la sala. También cuentan con un radiador ( ? ) de 8" pasivo, que debe ser lo que se ve en la parte superior ....
Parece que posee opciones de control remoto mediante pc/mac, PDA, MIDI link o mando de la propia Focal
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... con la salvedad, que sigue dando la impresión de que por estos precios no están dando algo más en prestaciones ( amplificación incluída, potencia más que suficiente... ) y eso sí, menos en estética.
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como nivel superior a Behringer y de sorprendente rendimiento .... alguien por este hilo dijo:
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Citar... eso sí, por lo visto precisan compañía de un subwoofer para ofrecer SPLs elevados . Aclarar que esto no es ningún handicap, yo soy partidario de acompañar con sub las columnas hi-fi ... a lo mejor las MSP5 podrían valer tal cual según el caso .
) relaciones calidad-precio brutal del mercado
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