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An introduction to Focal Professional Trio11 Be, based on information from the maker and distributors: what it does, how to use it and who it may suit. It is not scored.
Trio11 Be combines a 3-way and a 2-way monitor; its Focus Mode makes it easy to switch from one to the other.
— Focal Professional official site
What is Trio11 Be?
Trio11 Be is the largest 3-way active monitor in Focal's SM6 line. It has an 11-inch subwoofer, a 5-inch midrange and a 1-inch beryllium inverted-dome tweeter, and is intended for nearfield through midfield use.
Focus Mode switches between 3-way (30 Hz to 40 kHz) and 2-way (90 Hz to 20 kHz). The footswitch is sold separately. It lets you check how a mix behaves on systems with limited bass without swapping speakers.
It carries 300 W for the bass, 150 W for the midrange and 100 W for the treble, and Focal lists the max SPL as 118 dB (peak at 1 m). The class G amplifiers are described as aiming for both headroom and resolution.
The rear panel has bass, midrange and treble level controls, and the baffle rotates for vertical or horizontal placement. The Japanese distributor's page also describes the cabinet made in Focal's French workshop and the wood-finished side panels. At 37.3 kg it needs a setup with plenty of room.
3-way / 2-way Focus Mode
3-way covers 30 Hz to 40 kHz and 2-way covers 90 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB). Switching to 2-way lets you check how a mix sounds where bass is limited.
11-inch W subwoofer
An 11-inch W sandwich-cone subwoofer handles the bass. It may be a candidate for productions that span a wide range, such as dance music or scoring.
Beryllium tweeter
A pure beryllium inverted dome. Focal says it covers more than five octaves, from 1,000 to 40,000 Hz.
High-power class G amplification
Built-in amplifiers of 300 W (bass), 150 W (mid, class G) and 100 W (treble, class AB), with 118 dB max SPL. The spec targets situations needing headroom in larger rooms.
TMD and optimized vents
TMD stabilizes the midrange suspension, and optimized vents with high excursion aim to improve bass linearity, according to Focal.
Rotating baffle and rear controls
The aluminum plate rotates in 90-degree steps for vertical or horizontal use. Bass, midrange and treble levels can be set on the rear panel.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | 3-way active monitor |
| Drivers | 11-inch W cone (subwoofer) / 5-inch W cone (midrange) / 1-inch beryllium inverted dome |
| Frequency response (±3 dB) | 3-way 30 Hz-40 kHz / 2-way 90 Hz-20 kHz |
| Max SPL (peak @ 1 m) | 118 dB |
| Amplifiers | Bass 300 W, midrange 150 W (class G) / treble 100 W (class AB) |
| Input | XLR balanced (10 kOhm) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 63.5 x 34.5 x 45 cm |
| Weight | 37.3 kg |
| Power | 115 V / 230 V |
What is included and system requirements
- Trio11 Be speaker (two are needed for a stereo pair)
- Input: XLR balanced
- Controls: sensitivity, auto standby, HPF / LF shelf / LMF EQ / HF shelf; LEDs for power, focus mode, clipping, fault and standby
- A footswitch for Focus Mode is not supplied
- Documents: user manual, quick start, product sheet, beryllium instructions
How to use it
- It weighs 37.3 kg, so prepare stands or a platform with sufficient load capacity.
- Set the baffle orientation to vertical or horizontal.
- Connect your audio interface outputs with balanced XLR cables.
- Match the mains voltage setting (115 V or 230 V) to your region and switch on at the rear.
- Use the sensitivity control to match levels with your interface.
- Use the rear bass, midrange and treble level controls to adapt to your room.
- Connect a footswitch (sold separately) and compare 3-way and 2-way modes.
- Check how the auto standby behaves.
Main monitors in a larger studio
With 118 dB max SPL and a nearfield-to-midfield design, it may be worth considering as main monitors in a spacious room.
Mixes needing detailed bass checks
Its response from 30 Hz may help productions where bass processing needs close checking.
Scoring for film and games
Its wide range and headroom may be useful for media scoring.
Mix translation checks
Switching to 2-way may help check how the mix sounds where bass is limited.
Who it may suit
- People who want solid bass monitoring in a larger room
- People who want to switch easily between 3-way and 2-way
- People with space and stands for a heavy speaker
- People considering a high-end professional model
Good to know before you buy
- Each speaker is 37.3 kg and 63.5 cm tall. Check the location and load capacity.
- A footswitch for Focus Mode is not supplied.
- The only input is XLR balanced.
- The Japanese distributor page says a 10-inch subwoofer in one place, while Focal's site lists 11 inches.
How it differs from similar products
We do not pick a winner; the official figures are placed side by side.
Trio6
Trio11 Be has an 11-inch subwoofer, 30 Hz-40 kHz, 118 dB and 37.3 kg. Trio6 has an 8-inch subwoofer, 35 Hz-40 kHz, 115 dB and 25 kg.
Price
Please check the official page for the price.
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