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TRIO11 BE
As well as new speaker drivers (a 5” midrange and a 10” subwoofer) with high efficiency and power handling, the Trio11 Be monitor enjoys all of Focal’s very latest technologies when it comes to acoustics and electronics: TMD and NIC technologies; optimised vents that promote dynamic control and perfect bass definition; high excursion, enabling even more linearity of the subwoofer...
CREDITS
ISSA RAE / RAEDIO • NORAH JONES
A TRIBE CALLED QUEST • 2K GAMES
CHARLES STELLA
Composer • Producer • Sound designer
Charles Stella is an award-winning composer, producer, sound designer, and engineer located in Los Angeles. He works with recording artists like Norah Jones and Mos Def, and creates music and sound for film & TV: A&E, VH1, MTV...
“ I have been using Focal monitors exclusively for well over 10 years now and they have become an indispensable part of my everyday workflow. So when it came time to move up to a bigger monitor I was super excited to try the Trio11 Be in my new studio. They are everything I have come to rely upon with Focal monitors and then some. From the full frequency response and huge soundstage to the ingenious Focus Mode these beautiful new speakers cover all the bases for me.”
AJANTHA LEIJNSE
Broadcast • Recording Engineer
Ajantha Leijnse gained valuable experience early in her career with R&B group TLC and Destiny’s Child. Working at The Tracy Ullman Show led to Showtime Solutions where she now manages Grammy-winning engineers and producers.
“ I know audio and demand great monitoring. With the Focal Trio11 Be, I experience uncolored, power and accuracy in my studio. Getting these Focal monitors is the best decision I have made recently for my recording and mixing environment.”
CREDITS
ABC FAMILY • HBO • MTV
BET • UNIVISION • VH1
CREDITS
DIPLO • NIKI MINAJ • ELLIE GOULDING STEVE AOKI • SNOOP DOG
LUCA PRETOLESI
Engineer
Multi Grammy Award nominated engineer and creator of the world class Studio DMI in Las Vegas, Luca Pretolesi’s work includes some of the biggest names in music across all genres and from around the globe.
“ The Focal Trio11 BE monitors are a perfect combination of midfield studio speakers, with the precision of high frequency in the upper midrange that a mastering studio requires. But, with the low end and the warmth of expensive HIFI speakers. They are extremely smooth and I’m able to work long hours with no fatigue to my ears. They are a perfect representation for modern dance music.”
MIKE SIMON
Recording Artist • Mix Engineer
Mike Simon, Founder of the Music Teachers Network, is a lifelong singer and songwriter, but also has been an engineer for over 20 years, perfecting the art and science of post-production and mixing in the modern/virtual world. Mike developed his unique approach over many years and has worked with honorable and legendary engineers, like Eddie Kramer, who also co-produced Mike’s album ‘Break to the Grey’.
“ I have been using Focal speakers as my primary monitors for over 10 years. I’ve owned pretty much every line of near Focal fields. The Trio11 Be’s are by far the finest monitors that I have had the luxury to work on. The soundstage, depth, and accuracy are uncanny.”
“BREAK TO THE GREY” MIKE SIMON, PRODUCED BY EDDIE KRAMER
CREDITS
ROB TAVAGLIONE
Producer, Engineer, Author
Rob owns and operates Catalyst Recording, Charlotte NC's oldest home studio. He's won two regional Emmy awards and has been writing and reviewing gear for Pro Audio Review and Pro Sound News magazines since 2007. Rob is multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and avid re-mixer.
“ I love mixing on my Trio11Be's because they have so much headroom, manage to cover the full frequency range without a subwoofer and they're so non-fatiguing even on long sessions.”
CREDITS
THE MYSTERY PLAN • YUNG YUNO
ROMAN CANDLES • EMANUEL WYNTER
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