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Focal SM9 Right active studio monitor (per piece)

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Focal SM9 Right active studio monitor (per piece)
Product no: SS-309759 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

With the SM9 monitor speaker, Focal set a new standard for reference sound. This studio speaker reproduces your audio signal in minute detail without sacrificing any of the original dynamics, ensuring an accurate stereo image. One of the main innovations of this Focal monitor is that it basically offers two monitor speakers in a single, unique cabinet. As such, the SM9 allows for both a three-way monitor mode and a two-way monitor mode. This Right edition has the be place on - you guessed it - the right side of your setup.

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Specifications

Product features

Speaker connections	XLR input
Active or passive	active
Tweeter diameter	1 inch
Maximum frequency	40 - 50 kHz
Minimum frequency	30 - 34 Hz
Monitor set configuration	single speaker
RMS power in watts	350 - 499 W
Type of studio monitor	3-way (tweeter + midrange + woofer)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	37,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	62,0 x 55,0 x 47,0 cm

Product specifications

active studio monitor
frequency response in three-way mode: 30 Hz - 40 kHz (+/- 1 dB)
frequency response in two-way mode: 90 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
maximum SPL in three-way mode: 116 dB (peak at 1 metre)
maximum SPL in two-way mode: 106 dB (peak at 1 metre)
input type: electronically balanced
input impedance: 10 kOhms
input connector: XLR
input sensitivity: adjustable, +4 dBu or -10 dBV
bass: 400 W, class AB
mid range: 100 W, class AB
treble: 100 W, class AB
input sensitivity control: -4 dBu/-10 dBV
high-pass crossover control: full range, 45, 60 or 90 Hz at -6 dB
low-frequency shelving control: +/-3 dB from 30 to 250 Hz in 0.5dB steps
high-frequency shelving control: +/-3 dB from 4.5 to 40 Hz in 0.5dB steps
low-frequency EQ: +/-3 dB in 0.5dB steps at 50 Hz, Q factor = 2
low/mid-frequency EQ: +/-3 dB in 0.5dB steps at 160 Hz, Q factor = 1
mid-frequency EQ: +/-3 dB in 0.5dB steps at 1 kHz, Q factor = 1
standby/on switch on side panel
direct switch on side panel
focus switch on side panel
indicator LEDs on front panel: power, clipping and default
passive radiator: 11WPP52, 11” Focal “W” composite sandwich cone piston, extra wide inverted radiator
subwoofer: 8W7571, 8” Focal “W” composite sandwich cone driver
mid range: 6W0452, 6,5” Focal “W” composite sandwich cone driver
tweeter: TB872, 1” inverted dome tweeter made of pure Beryllium
build: 0.88" and 1.2" panels with internal brackets
finish: black, naturally polished top and bottom panels, black housing
power input: IEC connector with detachable power cable
power supply: 230 V (3.15A fuse), 115 V (6.3)
dimensions: 320 x 490 x 390 mm
weight: 35 kg

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Kevin B. 28 March 2014

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