Facilities
Record Where Robert Johnson Made Music History
In 1936, The Gunter Hotel hosted a temporary studio that helped change music history; 90 years later, the hotel now has a permanent facility.
Focal
Facilities
Will Yip Builds His Dream Studio – Part 2
The Grammy-winning producer says “Philly is the indie rock music capital of the world”—so that’s where he built Memory Music Studios.
Music Production
Focal Hits Play with Playlist
Focal Naim America has released Mixed on Focal #8, a playlist of music mixed using Focal Professional monitors.
The Wire
Focal Naim America Releases “Mixed on Focal #8”
New music streaming playlist features 28 songs mixed on Focal Professional monitors
The Wire
Mastering Engineer Michael Romanowski Adds Sixth Grammy Win with Justin Gray Album
Coast Mastering’s Michael Romanowski mastered both the immersive and stereo versions for Justin Gray’s “Immersed” album release
Facilities
Grammy-Winning Producer/Engineer Unveils Dream Studio
Producer and engineer Will Yip, who won a Grammy for his contributions to Turnstile’s album, has launched Memory Music Studios.
The Wire
Producer and Engineer Will Yip Opens ‘Memory Music Studios’ with Four Control Rooms Featuring Focal Trio6 ST6
Grammy-winning producer and engineer Will Yip installs four pairs of Trio6 ST6 monitors in new Philadelphia studio
The Wire
Focal and Naim Join the Barco Group
VerVent Audio, the company that unites the Focal and Naim brands, has announced the completion of its acquisition by Barco, a global specialist in...
Music Production
Mixing Things Up on the Dark Side, Again
Darrell Thorp recently used Focal Trio6 ST6 monitors to mix two live projects by Roger Waters.
The Wire
Engineer and Producer Darrell Thorp Chooses Focal Trio6 ST6 Monitors
Grammy-winning engineer and producer Darrell Thorp is using Focal Trio6 ST6 monitors for tracking & mixing
Business
Barco Acquires Focal, Naim Audio
Barco will acquire VerVent Audio Holding, the parent company of Focal and Naim Audio.
The Wire
Focal ‘Utopia Main 212’ Monitors Installed at Studio DMI Las Vegas
Installation of Focal top-of-the-line Utopia Main 212 model monitors with acoustical design by Haverstick Designs; “They sound amazing,” says Studio DMI chief engineer Luca...
The Wire
Focal Naim America Releases “Mixed on Focal #7”
New music streaming playlist features 30 songs mixed on Focal Professional monitors
The Wire
Focal to Present Pro Gear at 3rd “MixNik” Audio Engineering Event in Atlanta
At the July 25-26 MixNik event in Atlanta, Focal will present its professional studio monitors and headphone lines
Facilities
Synth Artist, Engineer Opens Dual-Immersive Studio
Chris Meyer's Dolby Atmos studio features a 7.1.4 monitoring system in the mix area, with quadraphonic playback for tracking.
Facilities
Synth Engineer and Musician Opens Immersive Track/Mix Studio
Two immersive spaces, with Focal 7.1.4 monitoring system in the main mix area, and quadraphonic playback for tracking/rehearsal.
The Wire
Modular Synth Expert Chris Meyer Builds All-Focal 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos Studio
Atmos composing & mix room with vast synth collection features Focal Solo6 LCR, Alpha 65 Evo surround and height, and Sub6 subwoofer
The Wire
Focal Naim America Releases “Mixed on Focal #6” and “Hip Hop / Rap Vol. 2” Playlists
Two new stereo music streaming playlists with over 4-hours of music that features songs mixed on Focal monitors
Post and Broadcast
Sunset Audio Solutions Transforms Activision HQ
Sunset Audio Solutions recently completed an acoustic and visual transformation of Activision's audio production studios.
New Products
Focal Launches Utopia Main Monitor Line at NAMM 2025
Focal has introduced its first soffit-mounting speakers, the single-driver Utopia Main 112 and dual-driver Utopia Main 212, debuting at NAMM this week.
The Wire
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
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.
The Wire
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.”
The Wire
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...
The Wire
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
The Wire
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
The Wire
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:...
The Wire
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
The Wire
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
The Wire
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.
The Wire
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
The Wire
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...
The Wire
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
The Wire
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.