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SOLO6 - TWIN6 - SUB12
Professional Analogue Monitoring System - User Manual
Quick-start guide
1. Before you do anything, check that the loudspeakers and audio source (console, etc.) are in the Off position and that all
settings at the back of the loudspeakers are in the 0 position. Ensure that the sensitivity switch is in the +4dBu position.
2. Connect the audio signal from the source to the loudspeakers, using the XLR inputs.
3. Use the power cable supplied to connect the loudspeaker to the mains.
4. Power on the audio source and check that the output level of the audio source connected to loudspeaker is set to -
∞
or a very low level.
5. Switch on the loudspeakers. The loudspeakers are now in “Stand-by” mode.
6. Increase the level of the audio source until the signal is detected by the loudspeakers, so that they automatically switch
into “On” mode.
After the loudspeakers are powered on and after the automatic stand-by mode is enabled (see page 21 for
more information on this function), the audio signal detection circuit in the loudspeaker will automatically
switch from “Stand-by” to “On” mode, a few seconds after a signal is received.
7. Once you have finished your recording, mixing or mastering session, we recommend switching off the equipment in the
following order:
a. Switch off the loudspeakers
b. Switch off the audio sources
Solo6
Solo6 is an active 2-way near-field professional loudspeaker (2 internal amplifiers), comprising a Focal 6
1/2
" (16.5cm) bass/
midrange speaker driver with ‘W’ composite sandwich cone, fitted with a large-section laminar port and a Focal pure
Beryllium inverted dome tweeter (
fig. A
).
Twin6
Twin6 is an active 2.5-way semi near-field professional loudspeaker (3 internal amplifiers), comprising two Focal 6
1/2
"
(16.5cm) speaker drivers with ‘W’ composite sandwich cone, fitted with a large-section laminar port and a Focal pure
Beryllium inverted dome tweeter. Both 6
1/2
" (16.5cm) speaker drivers reproduce the bass but only one of them (you can
choose the positioning) reproduces the “midrange” frequencies (
fig. B
).
Sub12
Sub12 is an active subwoofer (1 internal amplifier) for professional monitoring systems. The transducer used is a Focal 13"
(33cm) subwoofer with ‘W’ composite sandwich cone, fitted with a large-section laminar port (
fig. F
).
Sub12 can be used:
- in addition to bass or sub-bass for subwoofer installations (2.1 or 2.2). For this purpose, the rear panel connectivity
of the Sub12 allows you to connect a traditional stereo source (Left In and Right In), but also to pick up a signal (Left Out
and Right Out) processed via the “high-pass” crossover included in the Sub12, designed to supply any linked “satellite”
loudspeakers.
- as an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel for use in a multichannel system (5.1, 5.2, 6.1, etc.) via a specific LFE input
located on the rear panel of the Sub12. As an LFE channel, the low-pass crossover is no longer active.
INSTALLATION
Mains power
After unpacking your products, first check that the selected operating voltage is correct, depending on the supply voltage
chosen using the selector, also check (and if necessary replace) the fuse, whose amperage is dependent on the operating
voltage (see fuse characteristics in the specifications table).
Warning
Your products must be earthed using the power cable supplied for that purpose. Check that your electrical system (circuit
breaker, plugs, extension cord, extension block, etc.) is compatible with the power consumed by Solo6, Twin6 and, in
particular, Sub12.
