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Focal Unveils “Utopia Main” Studio Monitors – a New Apex of Monitoring for Audio Professionals
Utopia Main 112 and Utopia Main 212 are the ultimate Focal Studio monitors
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Monitors
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Studio Monitoring Review
Here, we look back at the studio monitoring gear—not just monitors themselves—that our reviewers tested in 2024.
Reviews
Focal Lensys Professional – A Mix Real-World Review
Focal's latest high-end headphones, Lensys Professional, aren't cheap; find out why our reviewer said you get your money's worth.
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Focal Naim America Releases New Immersive Playlists Mixed & Mastered with Focal: ‘Holiday Cheer’ and ‘Classical’
Two new immersive music streaming playlists feature music mixed or mastered on Focal speakers
New Products
Focal Lensys Professional Headphones Debut
The Focal Professional headphone line expands to three models with a new closed-back headphone—the new “Lensys Professional.”
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Focal Announces New “Lensys Professional” Closed-Back Headphones
The Focal Professional headphone line expands to three models with a new closed-back headphone that ‘delivers an accurate, linear response while providing incredible comfort...
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Focal Naim America Releases New Immersive Playlists: “Mixed on Focal” & “Mastered with Focal”
Two new immersive music streaming playlists feature songs mixed or mastered on Focal Speakers
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Focal to Present Pro Gear at “MixNik” Audio Engineering Event in Atlanta
At the July 27 MixNik event in Atlanta, Focal will present its professional studio monitors and headphone lines
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Focal to Present Panel Discussions at “Immersive Music Production II” Event at Nashville’s Curb Studios
At the May 11th Mix & Pro Sound News event, Focal will feature a 9.1.4 immersive music monitoring system and presentations from top mix...
Business
UA, Focal Set Panels and Pros for Mix Nashville
Universal Audio and Focal Professional have revealed the panels and pros they’ll present at Mix Nashville on May 11!
Business
Mix Nashville: Universal Audio, Focal and API to Host at Curb Studios
UA-Focal to build special 9.1.4 immersive system for curated playback, expert panel sessions, while API showcases capabilities of Legacy AXS console, at Mix Nashville:...
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Montreal’s “Le Lab” Goes Atmos with All-Focal Mastering Room
Legendary Montreal mastering studio adds Atmos mastering to its world-renowned stereo, vinyl mastering, and lacquer-cutting offerings
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Focal Naim America Releases Five New “Mixed on Focal” Playlists
New streaming playlists for R&B, EDM, Hip Hop/Rap, and Rock include music from twenty engineers using Focal Pro monitors
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Engineer Nick “Squids” Squillante Upgrades to an All-Focal Immersive 9.1.4 Mix Room
Upgraded immersive mix room features Focal Alpha 50 Evo monitors and Sub One subwoofers
Facilities
Bobby Campbell Builds Denver Atmos Mix Room
Grammy-winning engineer Bobby Campbell has built and opened Denver Atmos, a new 7.1.4 mix room in Colorado.
New Products
Focal Trio6 ST6 Studio Monitors Launched
Focal Naim America has introduced its newly redesigned “Trio6 ST6” 3-way studio monitors.
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Grammy-winning Engineer Bobby Campbell Opens “Denver Atmos” All-Focal 7.1.4 Mix Room
New Dolby Atmos mix room features Focal Trio11 Be, Solo6, and dual Sub12 subwoofers
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Focal Releases New ‘Trio6 ST6’ Studio Monitors with More Detailed and Transparent Sound
Newly redesigned 3-way Trio6 ST6 studio monitors join the ‘ST6’ range along with Solo6 ST6 and Twin6 ST6
Blog
Mix Tech Spotlight: Headphones 2023
Every year, the range of studio headphones options only grows, with new brands, new models and more. With that in mind, here’s a baker’s...
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Focal Naim America Releases “Mixed on Focal” Playlist #5
New HD Audio 21-track streaming playlist includes music from thirteen mix engineers using Focal Pro monitors
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Focal Presents In-booth Discussion Panels at NAMM 2023
At the April music trade show in Anaheim, eight engineers will cover discussions on Creative Mixing in Dolby Atmos, The Art of Mastering, and...
Facilities
Las Vegas’ Studio DMI Unveils Immersive Mix Room
Studio DMI in Las Vegas, NV has launched a new immersive mix room, Studio D, outfitted with a 7.1.4 speaker setup from Focal.
Facilities
IsoAcoustics Immersive Mounts Land at Coast Mastering
IsoAcoustics V120 acoustic decouplers have been installed in Michael Romanowski’s Coast Mastering Studio.
Facilities
Evergroove Loving Life With Atmos
With the immersive reinvention of Evergroove Studio in Colorado, Brad Smalling is as busy as ever.
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Focal Naim America Announces “Mixed on Focal” Playlist #4
New HD Audio 23-track streaming playlist includes music from Drake’s latest album 'Honestly, Nevermind' mixed on Focal Trio11 monitors
Guides
Mix Studio Monitor Roundup 2022
Every year brings with it a selection of new and improved studio monitors to help make the most of your mixes. Here's the low-down...
Guides
Mix’s 2022 New Studio Headphones Roundup, Part 2
Here's a look at the latest offerings from the top names in pro-level studio headphones.
The Wire
Focal Announces Newly Designed & Powerful ‘Sub12’ Subwoofer
Focal Sub12 features a newly designed 13-inch driver with a powerful 600-watt RMS power amp going lower and louder than ever before
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Focal Innovates Again with New ‘Solo6’ and ‘Twin6’ Studio Monitors Offering More Detailed & Transparent Sound
Newly redesigned versions of iconic professional studio monitors retain Focal’s heritage while raising the detail level and transparency beyond the current models
Business
Seen on the Scene: NAMM 2022, Part 1
The NAMM Show 2022 returned this past weekend, taking place for the first time since January, 2020.
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Focal Naim America Announces “Mixed on Focal” Playlist #3
HD Audio streaming playlists of songs mixed on Focal speakers show off what the music was meant to sound like when listening on Focal...
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SPL of Germany Announces ‘MTC MK2’ Next Generation Monitor & Talkback Controller
Updated SPL MTC monitor controller adds features to adapt to the demands of modern music production
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Mastering Engineer Michael Romanowski Nominated for Three Grammy Awards
Michael Romanowski of Coast Mastering, Berkeley, CA, is nominated for three Grammy Awards including Best Engineered Album, Classical, and Best Immersive Album
Facilities
Evergroove Believes in Atmos: Focal in 7.1.4
Evergroove Studio in Evergreen, CO has redesigned its mix room to accommodate Dolby Atmos mixes, using 11 Focal monitors in a 7.1.4 setup.
New Products
Focal Augments Alpha Evo Studio Monitor Line
Focal has unveiled its new Alpha 80 Evo and Alpha Twin Evo powered monitors and additional Sub One subwoofer.
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Focal Releases New “Alpha 80 Evo”, “Alpha Twin Evo” and “Sub One” Subwoofer
Two new affordable powered studio monitors and subwoofer are released to complete the Alpha Evo lineup, designed for musicians, composers, and engineers
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Focal Naim America Announces “Mixed on Focal” Playlist #2
HD Audio streaming playlists of songs mixed on Focal speakers show off what the music was meant to sound like when listening on Focal...
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Focal Naim America Announces “Mixed on Focal”
HD Audio streaming playlists of songs mixed on Focal speakers show off what the music was meant to sound like when listening on Focal...
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Focal Releases Two New “Alpha Evo” Monitors
New affordable Focal monitors offer 5-inch and 6.5-inch drivers
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Focal Releases New “Clear Mg Professional” Headphones
New updated model of popular Focal headphone now uses magnesium cone for even greater dynamics
Music Production
Coast Mastering Opens Immersive Room
Mastering engineer Michael Romanowski recently completed a new facility at Coast Mastering that is outfitted to handle projects up to Dolby Atmos 9.1.6.
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SPL Ships ‘Control One’ and ‘Marc One’ Monitor Controllers — New from “Series One” Product Line
Two new monitor controllers in SPL “Series One” product line offer pro sound at an affordable price