Focal ST6 User Manual page 22

SOLO6 - TWIN6 - SUB12
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Audio input connections
The audio signal is input via a female XLR socket. This connector allows you to connect a balanced signal source and uses
a standard cabling diagram:
Pin 1 = earth (shield)
Pin 2 = hot point (in-phase signal)
Pin 3 = cold point (out-of-phase signal)
When the input signal source is unbalanced, the "cold point" (Pin 3) is usually connected to the earth (Pin 1). This connection
is usually made with cables.
Automatic stand-by
The monitors in the ST6 range are equipped with a "Stand-by" mode. When you switch on the monitors, the "Stand-
by" mode is enabled. To disable it, send an audio signal to the monitor by gradually increasing the volume of the audio
source. After around 15 minutes without receiving an audio signal, the monitors automatically switch to "Stand-by" mode.
In "Stand-by" mode, the power consumption is less than 0.5W. This "Stand-by" function can be disabled using the stand-by
switch (page 17).
Connections specific to the Sub12 (fig. G)
Using the Sub12 in a stereo + subwoofer configuration (2.1 or 2.2)
Left IN: this input is intended to receive the left output from your source (mixing desk, etc.). Right IN: this input is intended
to receive the right output from your source (mixing desk, etc.).
Left OUT: this output is reserved for the power from the left loudspeaker of your 2.1 system. The signal picked up will have
been previously filtered by the high-pass crossover of your Sub12.
Right OUT: this output is reserved for the power from the right loudspeaker of your 2.1 system. The signal picked up will
have been previously filtered by the high-pass crossover of your Sub12.
Using the Sub12 as an LFE channel
LFE: this input is intended for powering your Sub12 for a multichannel application (5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2 etc.). The LFE input
is used exclusively for low frequencies.
Positioning
The Solo6 and Twin6 have been designed for use as near-field loudspeakers and therefore to be positioned at a distance
of around 1 to 3 metres from the listener, pointing towards him or her. They can be easily positioned above a mixing desk
or placed on suitable stands, bearing in mind that in all scenarios we strongly recommend locating the tweeter at a similar
height to that of the listener's ears. If necessary you can easily reverse the normal layout of the loudspeakers and position
the tweeter at the bottom to bring it closer to the recommended height (fig. C, D).
You can position both of the Solo6 either vertically or horizontally (fig. C) depending on the environment, preferably
pointing towards the listener. We do, however, recommend the vertical position.
The Twin6 are designed to be listened to horizontally, however, they can also be used vertically in some cases. The Twin6 has
a "switch" to choose the location of the speaker driver intended to reproduce the midrange frequencies (See Use - Controls
- Speaker Left/Right Switch) - (fig. E). Consequently, you should always choose a "balanced" or "mirror" configuration with
respect to the listener. Generally, we would choose to position the "midrange speaker driver" inside for a better image (fig. F).
In all cases, the listening quality will take precedence.