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TRIO6 BE
The Trio6 Be was designed to meet the standards of the most demanding engineers. This dual monitor is the new reference in its price range owing to its extreme neutrality, its precise stereophonic imaging, and its ability to resolve the most minute sonic details, while its Class G amplifiers deliver SPL levels to suit all musical styles.
CREDITS
ARCTIC MONKEYS • PANIC! AT THE DISCO
CODE ORANGE • THE MENZINGERS
CIRCA SURVIVE • TITLE FIGHT
WILL YIP
Producer • Recording & Mix Engineer
After an internship at the renowned “Studio 4” in Philadelphia (Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, The Fugees), in 2013 producer and engineer Will Yip bought the studio. Today, besides his top artist credits—with over 60 in the billboard charts—he consistently opens doors for up-and-coming bands to polish their sound and create spectacular recording projects.
“ The Trio6s completely changed my audio life. I’ve always searched for the perfect monitor that has detail and makes me work, while still being the most enjoyable to listen to for everyone in the studio. The Trio6 far surpasses anything I’ve ever dreamt of. There’s now life before and after the Trios for me. Before, I would have to reference between 5 sets of monitors and stereo systems before I could commit to how the low end or mid-range detail was sitting. Now I have the Trios, it’s a one stop shop. Music coming out of my Trio6s is the way that mix is supposed to sit in its most accurate form. There’s so much dimension, depth, and detail at any volume, yet it all translates perfectly to any other speaker. The Trio6s are the perfect monitor. I could never mix a record without them.”
KEITH SHOCKLEE
Hip Hop Producer • DJ • Remixer
Keith Shocklee is a co-founding member of Public Enemy and its production group The Bomb Squad. Rolling Stone named him “one of the greatest producers in hip-hop.” Shocklee co-wrote & produced the iconic song “Fight the Power”
“ I love the accuracy of my Trio6 and I didn’t have to tune my room whoa. ”
Lifetime Grammy Achievement Award,
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
CREDITS
• PUBLIC ENEMY
• BOMB SQUAD
- “It Takes a Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back”
- “Fear of a Black Planet”
CREDITS
TAKING BACK SUNDAY • LIL LOTUS
HUDDY • AS IT IS • CASSADEE POPE
ANARBOR • PLAIN WHITE T’S
MIKE PEPE
Producer • Mixer • Songwriter
Michael Pepe is well known for his work in the Rock/Pop/Alternative sphere. His work with bands and artists such as Taking Back Sunday, Lil Lotus, HUDDY, and many more cement his place in the genre. Mike has lent his eclectic skillset in the genre for close to two decades.
“ I’ve been using Focals to produce, mix, and record albums for the past decade when I was initially introduced to them. They very quickly became one of my most important tools for making records. They never lie to me and make me work for the sound I want by always letting me hear exactly what’s going on sonically and spatially. I’ve no doubt worked on thousands of songs on Focals over the years and without hesitation I can confidently say they’ve led me to making my best work in all aspects; whether I’m producing, songwriting, mixing, or all of the above. If the song sounds right on my Focals then I know without a doubt it’s finished.”
ERIC STENMAN
Producer • Mixer • Engineer
Eric Stenman is a record producer, engineer, and mixer. He engineered his first recording sessions at Enharmonik Studios in Sacramento, CA. After 10-years as chief engineer and studio manager at LA’s Red Bull Studios, he now runs AWOLNATION's studio in Malibu Canyon.
“ My Focal Trio 6s give me great clarity, the perfect amount of power, and most importantly... the mixes translate beautifully out of the studio.”
CREDITS
AWOLNATION • THRICE • SENSES FAIL
FLAWES • THE FRIGHTS • BLAQ AUDIO
DEATH VALLEY HIGH
CREDITS
ANDREA BOCELLI • JOSH GROBAN
AUDRA MCDONALD • IDINA MENZEL
JOHN LEGEND • SAM SMITH • ANNIE LENNOX
JOHN MAYER • STEVIE WONDER
MICHAEL J. MORITZ JR
Producer - Mixer - Music Director/Supervisor
Michael J. Moritz Jr is an Emmy Award-winning, and Tony Award-winning Producer, Mixer, Music Director, Conductor and Pianist, who’s work is firmly rooted between Broadway and Pop. His productions span Broadway’s Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel to pop music sensation and 4-time Grammy Award-winner Sam Smith.
“ The Focal Trio 6 Be is unquestionably the best monitor I’ve ever used. After learning the monitors, I now have a confidence in my mixes that I’ve never had on any other monitor. I can always trust what I’m hearing. I’m blown away at the depth and even performance, especially at extreme low volume. I’m able to mix longer, smarter, and come out with notably better results. I’ve really stopped all mix checking/flipping between sets. The Trio 6 does all this in one cabinet. The Focus mode is all I need to check translation. I'm super fortunate to find myself working within several different genres between Pop and Broadway cast albums. These monitors excel in every genre I work in, as they're incredibly honest. I find myself really excited to listen to music again; even as a passive listener, it’s a total treat. This is, without question, the best upgrade to my setup I’ve ever made.”
Tony Award: 'Hadestown' (Best Musical 2019)
Emmy Award: 'From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for Orlando (Best Audio 2017)
STEVE SCHNUR
President of Music, Electronic Arts
Steve Schnur is in charge of producing soundtracks and original scores for the most successful and groundbreaking video games in the industry. He’s also known as a music publishing company President, TV executive producer, music supervisor for award-winning films, professional musician, songwriter, composer and record producer who’s been named ‘One of the Most Creative People in Entertainment’ by Entertainment Weekly, ‘One of the Most Powerful People in the Music Business’ and ‘One of the Top 20 Power Players in the Digital Entertainment’ by Billboard, and ‘One of the Top 25 Power Players in the New Hollywood’ by The Wall Street Journal.
“ From configuration to application, superior monitors are vital to the way I work. Whether it’s playback for rock/hip-hop/EDM soundtracks like Madden NFL and FIFA or recording and mixing full orchestral scores that include Apex Legends and Star Wars: Squadrons, Focal Trio6 are a home studio game changer. ”
CREDITS
MUSIC PRODUCER FOR EA GAMES FRANCHISES INCLUDING MADDEN NFL
FIFA • STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT,
JEDI: FALLEN ORDER, SQUADRONS
MASS EFFECT • NEED FOR SPEED
THE SIMS • BATTLEFIELD
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