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ST6
Professio na l A nalo gu e Mon itorin g System - User Manual
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Running-in
The transducers used in the Solo6, Twin6 and Sub12 are complex mechanical assemblies that require a running-in period
to operate at their best and to become acclimatised to the temperature and humidity conditions of your environment. The
length of time this takes can vary depending on the conditions and may extend over several weeks. To reduce the process,
we recommend operating the different products for about twenty consecutive hours at medium volume, with music that is
rich in bass frequencies. Once the transducers' characteristics have stabilised, you will be able to enjoy the full potential of
your Focal products.
CONTROLS
Controls specific to the Solo6, Twin6 and Trio6
Midrange Driver switch (Left / Right) - Only on Twin6
This switch allows you to choose which of the two 6.5" (16.5cm) speaker drivers will reproduce the midrange. Usually, choosing
the "Left" Midrange Driver position will effectively select the left speaker driver (when facing the loudspeaker) as the one
intended to reproduce the midrange. Conversely, the right speaker driver (when facing the loudspeaker) will be selected when
the switch is set to "Right" Midrange Driver. It is clear to see how valuable such a control is to achieving the best possible
image by how it balances the two loudspeakers, regardless of the devised layout (fig. E).
Input sensitivity switch
The input sensitivity can be adjusted using this two-position switch. The +4dBu position is best for standard professional
audio equipment, whereas -10 dBV can be used for other types of sources providing a lower level.
'HF' SHELVING
This control adjusts the level of high frequencies above 4.5kHz to ± 3dB (fig. M).
'LMF' EQ
The LMF EQ knob activates or deactivates a volume correction at a central frequency of 160 Hz for a Q factor of 1. We
recommend that you set the switch to -1, -2, -3dB if the loudspeakers are positioned on a table, console strip or any other
support generating reflections (fig. N).
"LF" SHELVING
This control adjusts the level of low frequencies below 150Hz to ± 3dB (fig. M). This setting will be very useful depending on
the positioning of the loudspeakers on a console, near a wall or in a corner, where we tend to reduce these frequencies to
varying degrees.
Light
There is an On/Off "LED" indicator on the front panel of the loudspeaker, above the Focus mode indicator, near to the "Focal"
logo.
Focus mode – on Solo6 and Twin6
FOCUS mode is used to switch from 2-way (and 2.5-way for Twin6) to 1-way mode.
Solo6 and Twin6 (in FOCUS mode) offer a frequency response of 110Hz to 10kHz, making it possible to check the transfer
quality of mixes on systems with a limited bass frequency response like televisions, computers, cars, phones or any other
multimedia system.
Focus mode also makes it possible to check the mid-range and mid-bass registers, which are always very critical to equalise
and balance in terms of volume compared to the other information contained in the audio signal. It provides a listening
experience that is as close as possible to the sound signature of 2-way mode (and 2.5-way for Twin6). This way of listening to
a full-range speaker driver also permits another approach to the stereo image whilst retaining the same sweetspot.