The Next Evolution in Professional Studio Monitors

Introduction

On September 13, 2023, in Paris, Focal announced the latest addition to their esteemed ST6 range of professional studio monitors—the Trio6 ST6. Designed with meticulous attention to detail and incorporating Focal's most cutting-edge technologies, this new monitor is set to redefine the standards for audio quality and versatility in the modern studio.

The Beryllium Path

Manufactured at Focal's facility in St Etienne, France, the Trio6 ST6 builds upon the legacy of the popular Trio6 model from Focal's 'Be' Beryllium range. The revamped edition aims to deliver unparalleled detail, transparency, and performance.

Advanced Driver Array

The Trio6 ST6 features an 8” patented W-Cone subwoofer, a redesigned beryllium tweeter with infinite acoustic loading for additional resonance control, and a 5” midrange woofer equipped with Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) technology. TMD is Focal's recent innovation that remarkably reduces distortion by 50%, specifically between the 1-3kHz frequencies.

Optimized Vibration Control

The Trio6 ST6 comes with a large laminar port designed to minimize port noise during operation. The strengthened cabinet design enhances rigidity and damping, controlling vibrations and significantly reducing distortion. When combined, the driver array and cabinet enable the Trio6 ST6 to deliver exceptional dynamics, impactful bass, and neutrality across the full sound spectrum, all with impressively low distortion levels.

Dual Focus Mode

Focal's popular Focus Mode allows users to quickly switch between full and reduced driver array configurations for comparative mixing. This feature ensures better mixing results across a wide range of listening systems. The Trio6 ST6 includes two Focus Mode settings, enabling the reduction of the driver array to 2-way and 1-way configurations at the press of a footswitch.

Additional Features

  • Variable High-Pass Crossover: Like its Solo6 and Twin6 ST6 siblings, the Trio6 ST6 features a variable high-pass crossover.
  • 160Hz Parametric Crossover: This feature helps to reduce reflections from the console or immediate vicinity.
  • Automatic Stand-By Mode: Engaged as standard for maximum energy efficiency, this mode can be disengaged for users working on longer sessions with more silence breaks.

Conclusion

The Focal Trio6 ST6 is more than just a new studio monitor; it's a testament to Focal's commitment to innovation and quality. With its advanced driver array, optimized vibration control, and versatile Focus Mode, this monitor is poised to become an indispensable tool for modern producers and audio engineers.