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SOLO6 - TWIN6 - SUB12
Professional Analogue Monitoring System - User Manual
Wall/ceiling mounting
The mounting points allow you to fix the Solo6 monitors to the wall and/or ceiling using the K&M® accessories. The centre-to-
centre distance is 70mm. Use M6 screws. Please refer to the table below for the compatible K&M® products.
As with any wall or ceiling mounting, installing the monitors can involve risks and the methods of drilling
and mounting to walls, ceilings and other surfaces depend on the conditions and standards of construction,
refurbishment, safety and cabling in force and applicable to the brackets involved. For this reason, the
relevant drilling, mounting and installation operations must be performed by a qualified professional who is
familiar with the installation and safety standards.
Focal does not provide any end-of-use warranty for a given bracket or installation, as installing the monitors is the
customer's sole responsibility. Focal is therefore not liable in any capacity whatsoever in the event of unhooking, fall,
accident and/or any other result or damage of any kind related to the installation of monitors.
Stereo positioning
We recommend that you position the loudspeakers so as to achieve an equilateral triangle. The 3 corners are formed by the
listening position, the right loudspeaker and the left loudspeaker.
Multi-channel positioning
In the case of a 5.1 installation, we recommend you position the loudspeakers in a circle so that they are equidistant from
the listening point. The central channel will be positioned at 0°, the front right channel at 30°, the rear right channel at 110°,
the rear left channel at 250° and the front left channel at 330°.
The optimum positioning of the Sub12 varies depending on the size, shape and acoustics of the listening room. We
recommend that you try various possible positions and select whichever one delivers the best listening quality. It is not
unusual to get the best results by positioning the Sub12 in a corner.
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 and Twin6
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. By convention,
choosing the “Midrange Driver Left” 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 “Midrange Driver Right". 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 -10dBV can be used for other types of sources providing a lower level.
Wall mounting
Ceiling mounting
SOLO6
K&M® 24471 fixing kit
+ K&M® 24359 adapter
K&M® 24496 fixing kit
K&M® 24491 fixing kit
+ K&M® 24359 adapter
