Focal Alpha 80

2-WAY ACTIVE MONITOR

Alpha 80 is Alpha 80 is recommended for producers who work with music that is rich in low frequencies or require a high energy reserve.

Alpha 80 features a 25mm (1 “) aluminium inverted dome tweeter and a 21cm (8″) Polyglass cone woofer, loaded by a front laminar port. Equipped with a 40 W amplifier for the tweeter and 100 W for the woofer, it offers a frequency response of 35 Hz to 22 kHz (+/- 3 dB). The amplification’s high current capacity allows full control of the signal dynamics.

It also achieves high sound levels without distortion. Each monitor reveals the mixer’s smallest details across all styles of music.

Focal-exclusive design delivers exceptional damping and neutral, distortion-free sound

The Alpha 80 includes Focal’s Polyglass cone woofer. This Focal-exclusive technology consists of molten glass micro balls on a cellulose pulp core. This ultra-rigid design exceeds single-skin Kevlar and is nearly ten times superior to polypropylene. And what does rigidity mean for you? A super-linear frequency response curve for starters, plus laser-precise midrange definition. The Alpha 80 also contains Focal’s acclaimed inverted-dome tweeter, which offers rapid impulse response and a very short settlement time, along with exceptional damping. The result is a detailed, near-analytical sound with a deep soundstage, neutral frequency response curve, and distortion-free audio reproduction. The Alpha 80 boasts a 35Hz to 22kHz frequency response — enough to tackle your most ambitious projects. And its low directivity maintains the same sound throughout your room.

Low and high shelving controls provide a neutral sound in any room

Customizing the Focal Alpha 80 to your room is a breeze, thanks to its low and high shelving controls. Aimed at frequencies under 300Hz, the low shelving control enables you to tailor your monitoring system’s all-important low-end frequencies. If your room naturally attenuates bass, set the LF Shelving knob to +2dB. If your room is neutral, set it to 0. And if you’re placing the speaker near a wall, set it to -2dB, -4dB, or -6dB. Aimed at frequencies above 4.5kHz, the high shelving control enables you to adjust for a bright- or matte-sounding space. Set the HF Shelving knob to +2dB in a naturally soft environment, to 0 in a neutral space, and to -2dB or -3dB in a harsh-sounding room. The engineers here at Sweetwater appreciate the customizability of the Alpha 80 — you can use this studio monitor anywhere and achieve a top-shelf, neutral sound.

A bevy of useful features to make your studio life easier

Integrating the Focal Alpha 80 into your studio is easy, thanks to its constantly active XLR and RCA inputs. The balanced XLR input boasts a +4dBu sensitivity — the standard level for pro-level studio gear. Need to connect to unbalanced gear? No problem. The Alpha 80’s RCA input is tailor-made for your consumer-level gear. Best of all, you can use both inputs simultaneously! The Alpha 80 also includes a Sensitivity switch. Under most circumstances, you’d leave this switch at 0dB. But in situations where you need more SPL, move it to the +6dB position. You also get an Auto-standby mode that engages after 30 minutes of inactivity and reengages when an audio signal is present. This energy-saving feature takes the Alpha 80’s power consumption down to less than 0.5 watts!

FEATURES

• 100W/40W bi-amped powered studio monitor
• Polyglass cone woofer yields a linear frequency response and laser-precise midrange definition
• Focal’s acclaimed inverted-dome tweeter exhibits a detailed sound with a deep soundstage
• 35Hz to 22kHz frequency response — enough to tackle your most ambitious projects
• Low directivity maintains the same sound throughout your room
• Low and high shelving controls make room customization a breeze
• Constantly active XLR and RCA inputs accommodate pro- and consumer-level gear
• Sensitivity switch adapts to extra-quiet sound sources
• Auto-standby mode offers tremendous energy saving