Focal Pro Trio11 Be – Active 3-Way Studio Monitor
The Focal Pro Trio11 Be is a flagship active studio monitor from Focal's SM6 range, engineered for demanding recording, mixing and mastering environments. It combines an 11-inch W-cone subwoofer, a 5-inch W-cone midrange driver and a 1-inch pure Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter with powerful Class-G and Class-AB amplification. Its switchable Focus Mode effectively provides two monitoring configurations in one enclosure, making the Trio11 Be suitable for both nearfield and midfield monitoring.
Key Features
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3-Way Active Architecture: Dedicated bass, midrange and high-frequency drivers provide full-spectrum monitoring with high output and precise stereo imaging.
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11" W-Cone Subwoofer: Delivers deep, controlled low-frequency reproduction with high excursion and substantial power handling.
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5" W-Cone Midrange Driver: Focal's composite W-cone technology provides detailed, neutral midrange reproduction with low distortion.
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1" Pure Beryllium Tweeter: The inverted-dome tweeter provides extended and highly detailed high-frequency reproduction up to 40kHz.
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550W Total Amplification: A 300W Class-G amplifier powers the bass driver, 150W Class-G drives the midrange and 100W Class-AB powers the tweeter.
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30Hz – 40kHz Frequency Response: Full 3-way operation provides wide-band monitoring for critical studio work.
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118dB Maximum SPL: High output capability makes the Trio11 Be suitable for both nearfield and midfield professional monitoring.
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Focus Mode: Switches the monitor from full 3-way operation to a 2-way configuration with a 90Hz – 20kHz response, allowing engineers to check how a mix translates to a more bandwidth-limited playback system.
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Footswitch Control: Focus Mode can be switched remotely using a compatible foot pedal, allowing quick A/B monitoring during a session.
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TMD® Suspension: Tuned Mass Damper technology helps control unwanted suspension behaviour for improved midrange neutrality.
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Rotatable Driver Plate: The midrange and tweeter assembly can be rotated in 90° steps, allowing the monitor to operate horizontally or vertically.
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Room Adjustment: Rear-panel bass, low-mid and treble controls help adapt the monitor to room acoustics and placement.
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Balanced XLR Input: Professional analogue connectivity provides straightforward integration with audio interfaces, consoles and monitor controllers.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type |
Active 3-Way Studio Monitor |
| Series |
Focal Pro SM6 |
| Low-Frequency Driver |
11" W-Cone Subwoofer |
| Midrange Driver |
5" W-Cone Driver |
| Tweeter |
1" Pure Beryllium Inverted-Dome Tweeter |
| Frequency Response – 3-Way Mode |
30Hz – 40kHz (±3dB) |
| Frequency Response – Focus Mode |
90Hz – 20kHz |
| Maximum SPL |
118dB SPL (Peak @ 1m) |
| Bass Amplifier |
300W Class-G |
| Midrange Amplifier |
150W Class-G |
| High-Frequency Amplifier |
100W Class-AB |
| Total Amplification |
550W |
| Audio Input |
Balanced XLR – 10kΩ |
| Focus Mode |
Switchable 3-Way / 2-Way Monitoring |
| Focus Mode Control |
External Footswitch Compatible – Footswitch Not Supplied |
| Bass Level |
Adjustable ±3dB |
| Low-Mid Level |
Adjustable ±3dB at 160Hz |
| Treble Level |
Adjustable ±3dB |
| Controls |
Sensitivity / Auto Standby / HPF / LF Shelving / Low-Mid EQ / HF Shelving |
| Indicators |
Power On / Focus Mode / Clipping, Protection & Standby |
| Orientation |
Horizontal or Vertical |
| Rotatable Driver Plate |
360° Rotation in 90° Steps |
| Power Supply |
230V or 115V Depending on Version |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
635 × 345 × 450mm |
| Weight |
37.3kg |
| Quantity |
Single Monitor |
Focus Mode
Focus Mode is one of the Trio11 Be's key monitoring tools. In standard operation, the monitor works as a full 3-way system with a 30Hz – 40kHz frequency response. Activating Focus Mode converts it to a 2-way monitoring configuration covering 90Hz – 20kHz, allowing engineers to evaluate mix translation on a system with reduced low-frequency extension without changing monitors.
Studio Integration
The Trio11 Be is designed for both nearfield and midfield monitoring. Its rotatable midrange/tweeter plate allows horizontal or vertical installation, while rear-panel acoustic controls provide adjustment for different room conditions. A balanced XLR input enables integration with professional audio interfaces, mixing consoles and monitor controllers.
Ideal Applications
- Professional recording studios
- Mixing and mastering
- Music production
- Nearfield and midfield monitoring
- Broadcast and post-production
- Critical listening and mix translation