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Focal SM8 8" 2-Way Active Digital Nearfield Monitor Speaker (SM8)

Focal SM8 8" 2-Way Active Digital Nearfield Monitor Speaker (SM8)

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The SM8 from Focal Professional is an advanced 2-way digital nearfield monitor speaker that offers terrific audio quality and flexibility in a compact design. The speaker has an 8" passive radiator and an 8" long-throw woofer to provide deep bass frequencies from the compact design. A pure Beryllium tweeter offers crisp, clear treble. Both of the 8" drivers use Focal's "W" composite cone sandwich technology, which fine tunes the mass, rigidity, and damping parameters to optimize the frequency response. The tweeter uses Focal's reversed dome design, which produces a high output without the need for high energy or increasing directivity.

The speaker also offers a patented focus ring magnetic structure, which delivers a strong flux density and exceptional thermal stability. Internal amplification delivers 200W RMS Class-D power to the low frequencies and 100W RMS Class-AB for the tweeter to provide powerful, low-distortion audio and excellent efficiency. The speaker has an analog XLR input, as well as a digital XLR AES input with a 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converter for terrific flexibility and high-quality delivery of digital audio.

A built-in DSP system allows control over multiple types of EQ , as well as output level, presets, and delays. There are hardware controls for AES left/right channel selection and system control source selection. The speaker has RS-232 and MIDI connectors, as well as a proprietary remote to give you flexible options for wired or wireless control. The speaker has internal bracing for lasting durability and is magnetically shielded for safe use near video monitors and other electronics. A universal power supply makes it easy to use the speaker internationally.

Dual 8" Drivers
The speaker has an 8" passive radiator and an 8" long-throw woofer to provide deep bass frequencies from the compact design. Each driver uses Focal's "W" composite cone sandwich technology, which fine tunes the mass, rigidity, and damping parameters to optimize the frequency response
Pure Beryllium Tweeter
The pure Beryllium tweeter takes advantage of Focal's reversed dome design, which produces a high output without the need for high energy or increasing directivity
Focus Ring
The patented focus ring magnetic structure delivers a strong flux density and exceptional thermal stability
Bi-Amplified Design
Internal amplification delivers 200W RMS Class-D power to the low frequencies and 100W RMS Class-AB for the tweeter to provide powerful, low-distortion audio and excellent efficiency
Analog and Digital Inputs
An analog XLR and digital XLR AES input allow the speaker to accept signals from a variety of devices and systems
24-bit/96kHz Conversion
The 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converter provides high-quality performance when working with digital signals
Integrated DSP System
The built-in DSP system allows control over general and shelving EQ , as well as output level, presets, and delays. The DSP system also offers FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filters, which allow very high selectivity and perfectly linear response. This provides virtually identical performance in portrait or landscape orientation, due to the drastic reduction of acoustic interaction between drivers
Hardware Controls
Hardware controls are provided for AES left/right channel selection and system control source selection
Wired or Wireless Control
The speaker has RS-232 and MIDI connectors, as well as a proprietary remote to give you flexible options for wired or wireless control, including control via dedicated "Focal Manager" software on a PC or Mac
Stylish and Durable
The cabinet is made from 19mm MDF panels with internal braces for lasting durability. The side panels have a slate grey metallic lacquer, while the top and bottom have a dark red veneer to provide an elegant, stylish look
Magnetically Shielded
The speaker is magnetically shielded for safe use near video monitors and other electronic devices
Universal Power Supply
A universal 115/230V power supply makes it easy to use the speaker internationally


Low Frequency Driver 8" (203mm) Focal "W" Composite Sandwich Cone Long-Excursion Driver
8" (203mm) Focal "W" Composite Sandwich Cone Piston Passive Radiator with Extra-Wide Surround
High Frequency Driver 1" (25mm) Pure Beryllium Inverted Dome Tweeter with Focus Ring Magnet
Frequency Response 45Hz - 40kHz ±2dB
Amplifier LF: 200W Class-D
HF: 100W Class-AB
Max Input Sound Level (SPL) 115dB
Connectors 1 x AC Power Input
1 x Electronically-Balanced XLR Input
1 x XLR AES Digital Input
1 x RS-232 Control Connector
1 x MIDI Connector
Input Sensitivity +4dBu
Input Impedance 10 kOhms
AD/DA Conversion 24-bit/96kHz
Sampling Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz (Automatic Detection)
DSP Shelving and General EQ, Presets, Delays, Output Level, FIR Filters
Controls 1 x AES Channel Selector
1 x Control Source Switch
Indicators LEDs for Power and IR Reception
Cabinet Internally-Braced 19mm MDF Panels
Slate Grey Metallic Lacquer on Side Panels and Dark Red Veneer on Top and Bottom
Shielded Yes
Power 115V, 3.15A
230V, 1.6A
Dimensions (HxWxD) 15 x 10.5 x 12.6" (380 x 268 x 320mm)
Weight 33 lbs (15kg)
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Product Name Focal SM8 8" 2-Way Active Digital Nearfield Monitor Speaker (SM8)
Brand Focal
MPN SM8
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

Focal SM8 8" 2-Way Active Digital Nearfield Monitor Speaker (SM8)

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The SM8 from Focal Professional is an advanced 2-way digital nearfield monitor speaker that offers terrific audio quality and flexibility in a compact design. The speaker has an 8" passive radiator and an 8" long-throw woofer to provide deep bass frequencies from the compact design. A pure Beryllium tweeter offers crisp, clear treble. Both of the 8" drivers use Focal's "W" composite cone sandwich technology, which fine tunes the mass, rigidity, and damping parameters to optimize the frequency response. The tweeter uses Focal's reversed dome design, which produces a high output without the need for high energy or increasing directivity.

The speaker also offers a patented focus ring magnetic structure, which delivers a strong flux density and exceptional thermal stability. Internal amplification delivers 200W RMS Class-D power to the low frequencies and 100W RMS Class-AB for the tweeter to provide powerful, low-distortion audio and excellent efficiency. The speaker has an analog XLR input, as well as a digital XLR AES input with a 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converter for terrific flexibility and high-quality delivery of digital audio.

A built-in DSP system allows control over multiple types of EQ , as well as output level, presets, and delays. There are hardware controls for AES left/right channel selection and system control source selection. The speaker has RS-232 and MIDI connectors, as well as a proprietary remote to give you flexible options for wired or wireless control. The speaker has internal bracing for lasting durability and is magnetically shielded for safe use near video monitors and other electronics. A universal power supply makes it easy to use the speaker internationally.

Dual 8" Drivers
The speaker has an 8" passive radiator and an 8" long-throw woofer to provide deep bass frequencies from the compact design. Each driver uses Focal's "W" composite cone sandwich technology, which fine tunes the mass, rigidity, and damping parameters to optimize the frequency response
Pure Beryllium Tweeter
The pure Beryllium tweeter takes advantage of Focal's reversed dome design, which produces a high output without the need for high energy or increasing directivity
Focus Ring
The patented focus ring magnetic structure delivers a strong flux density and exceptional thermal stability
Bi-Amplified Design
Internal amplification delivers 200W RMS Class-D power to the low frequencies and 100W RMS Class-AB for the tweeter to provide powerful, low-distortion audio and excellent efficiency
Analog and Digital Inputs
An analog XLR and digital XLR AES input allow the speaker to accept signals from a variety of devices and systems
24-bit/96kHz Conversion
The 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converter provides high-quality performance when working with digital signals
Integrated DSP System
The built-in DSP system allows control over general and shelving EQ , as well as output level, presets, and delays. The DSP system also offers FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filters, which allow very high selectivity and perfectly linear response. This provides virtually identical performance in portrait or landscape orientation, due to the drastic reduction of acoustic interaction between drivers
Hardware Controls
Hardware controls are provided for AES left/right channel selection and system control source selection
Wired or Wireless Control
The speaker has RS-232 and MIDI connectors, as well as a proprietary remote to give you flexible options for wired or wireless control, including control via dedicated "Focal Manager" software on a PC or Mac
Stylish and Durable
The cabinet is made from 19mm MDF panels with internal braces for lasting durability. The side panels have a slate grey metallic lacquer, while the top and bottom have a dark red veneer to provide an elegant, stylish look
Magnetically Shielded
The speaker is magnetically shielded for safe use near video monitors and other electronic devices
Universal Power Supply
A universal 115/230V power supply makes it easy to use the speaker internationally


Low Frequency Driver 8" (203mm) Focal "W" Composite Sandwich Cone Long-Excursion Driver
8" (203mm) Focal "W" Composite Sandwich Cone Piston Passive Radiator with Extra-Wide Surround
High Frequency Driver 1" (25mm) Pure Beryllium Inverted Dome Tweeter with Focus Ring Magnet
Frequency Response 45Hz - 40kHz ±2dB
Amplifier LF: 200W Class-D
HF: 100W Class-AB
Max Input Sound Level (SPL) 115dB
Connectors 1 x AC Power Input
1 x Electronically-Balanced XLR Input
1 x XLR AES Digital Input
1 x RS-232 Control Connector
1 x MIDI Connector
Input Sensitivity +4dBu
Input Impedance 10 kOhms
AD/DA Conversion 24-bit/96kHz
Sampling Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96kHz (Automatic Detection)
DSP Shelving and General EQ, Presets, Delays, Output Level, FIR Filters
Controls 1 x AES Channel Selector
1 x Control Source Switch
Indicators LEDs for Power and IR Reception
Cabinet Internally-Braced 19mm MDF Panels
Slate Grey Metallic Lacquer on Side Panels and Dark Red Veneer on Top and Bottom
Shielded Yes
Power 115V, 3.15A
230V, 1.6A
Dimensions (HxWxD) 15 x 10.5 x 12.6" (380 x 268 x 320mm)
Weight 33 lbs (15kg)
More Information
Product Name Focal SM8 8" 2-Way Active Digital Nearfield Monitor Speaker (SM8)
Brand Focal
MPN SM8
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
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