Focal Shape 40 - Compact Studio Reference Monitor (SINGLE)

The Focal Shape 40 studio reference monitors have been designed specifically for home studios, or smaller spaces that still require full-range monitoring. The Shape 40s are the smallest in the Shape product line from Focal. Key design attributes include the passive radiator subwoofer system, found on the more illustrious Focal SM9 monitors. This passive design allows for low-frequency accuracy and consistency in level, at high or low volumes.

Features

• Low tweeter directivity for a flexible listening position • Designed without a port allowing it to be placed near a wall

• Numerous settings for optimal integration

• Accurate control, even in the very high end • Flax sandwich cone: controlled and articulated bass, natural and detailed lower mid-range and upper mid-range registers.

• Threads for ceilling and wall mounts (fastening accessories not supplied)

Shape 40 is the most compact studio monitor in the Focal Professional line and the perfect solution for near-field monitoring. These monitors can be used from 23″ away (60cm), and they have astonishingly extended low-end frequency response.  Whether you have a room of less than 107ft2 (10m2), or an installation where compactness is paramount, Shape 40 is the perfect solution.

The three monitors are all made in France and integrate five innovations to maximise acoustic transparency. Designed to meet the needs of nearfield monitoring, Shape monitors combine an ingenuous design and numerous settings optimised for the acoustics of small listening rooms.

These innovations provide remarkable acoustic transparency. These new work tools distinguish themselves through the wide and extremely precise stereo image. The bass register is articulated and controlled. The lower mid-range and mid-range benefit from extreme neutrality, and without any masking effects, making equalisation of these essential registers much easier. Finally, the new tweeter is what’s at the source of the very high definition. It efficiently reveals any hissing, and it’s also very precise on the very high end.

Specifications:

System SHAPE 40

• Frequency response (+/-3dB) 60Hz - 35kHz
• Maximum SPL (musical signal) 102dB SPL (peak @ 1m)

Electronic section

• Inputs/ Impedance Type XLR: balanced 10kOhms Connectors RCA: unbalanced 10kOhms with sensitivity compensation
• Midrange and low-frequency amplifier 25W, class AB
• High-frequency amplifier 25W, class AB
• Automatic standby Standby on After approximately 30 minutes with no signal Standby off Signal detection > 3 mV
• Electrical supply Voltages 220-240V (T500mAL / 250V fuse) or 100-120V (T1.6AL / 250V fuse) Connection IEC plug and detachable power cord
• Settings High pass filter Adjustable Full range / 80Hz Bass (0 - 250Hz) Adjustable, +/-6dB Midrange/bass (160Hz, Q=1) Adjustable, +/-3dB • Settings High (4.5 - 35kHz) Adjustable, +/-3dB Power On/Power Off On/off switch on the rear panel
• Standby consumption < 0.5W
• Displays and controls LED for power on/off and standby

Transducers

• Woofer 4" (10cm) Flax Cone
• Tweeter 1" (25mm) 'M' profile Aluminum-Magnesium

Cabinet

• Construction 0.5" (12mm) MDF
• Finish Vinyl, real walnut and black painting
• Dimensions with four rubber feet (HxWxD) 10.1 x 6.3 x 7.9" (257 x 161 x 200mm) • Weight 16.1lb (5kg