Connectivity – for optimal integration

The Sub6 monitor loudspeaker was developed to perfectly complement the acoustics of Focal monitoring loudspeakers. It features numerous settings such as a stereo high-pass crossover (75Hz – 100Hz) specific to left and right loudspeakers, a configurable low-pass filter with mono summation, a phase inverter, adjustable phase and even a MUTE switch. The various connectivity options enable use in 2.1, 2.2 and multi-channel modes, via the L/R inputs and outputs, and the LFE input.

Footswitch -the ‘little extra’ which makes the difference

A major advantage of the Sub6 is its footswitch input. This allows you to connect a footswitch which cuts off the subwoofer and deactivates the high-pass crossovers on the outputs powering the monitors. The footswitch input enables you to compare the sound of a 2.1 set-up (Sub6 filtered + monitors filtered by the Sub6) with that of a 2.0 set-up (subwoofer deactivated + monitors in wideband mode). The two versions can be compared instantly, simply by pressing the footswitch: you barely have to move a muscle.

A custom designed amplification stage

Designing an amp to be integrated inside a speaker requires a very different set of rules than for a traditional amp. Speaker size and cooling concerns are often in contradiction with the high quality and high power requirements of a sonically transparent speaker. Our engineers used the BASH® technology to develop the bass/medium amplification circuit for the SM6 professional line of speakers. This was the only way to exploit the best of class AB style circuits (for exceptional quality) with a class D type yield, which is crucial when housing a 150W RMS circuit in such a small space (300W RMS for the Twin6 Be and 350W RMS for the Sub6).

Specifications

• Inputs :

Type / Impedance – Right, left, LFE
                                       Electronically balanced / 10 kOhms

Connector – XLR 3 points socket

Sensitivity – Adjustable

• Outputs (towards satellites) : 

Type/Impedance
Connector – Right, left
                        Electronically balanced / 50 Ohms
                       XLR 3 points plug

• Amplification – 350W rms, BASH ® technology
• Signal internal treatment and functions 
  Subwoofer section – Mono right/left summation
                                        LFE + mono low-pass
                                        24dB / octave
                                        Phase adjustment
                                        Polarity selection switch
                                        Switch high-pass filter, cut-off frequency                                        selection
• Power supply : 
  Local supply – 230V (1.6A fuse) or 115V (3.15A fuse)
  Connection – Removable CEI supply wire