Focal Sub12 Active Subwoofer Single
Focal SUB12 PROFESSIONAL SUBWOOFER - contact us to place your order - ships directly from Focal
For producers and sound engineers looking for deep sub-bass, here is the answer: Sub12. Made in France in Focal’s own workshops, this subwoofer delivers unrivalled articulation, impact and depth. Thanks to its 13” (33cm) speaker driver with ‘W’-shaped cone and very high excursion, as well as its BASH amplifier with 600W RMS and 1000W peak-to-peak power, the sound reproduction is more impactful and faithful than ever.
In addition, there are optimised braces and a front vent inspired by Focal’s Trio11 monitors, as well as internal and external vents to reduce noise and distortion. At the back, a full set of bass controls can be used to perfectly adjust the settings for any system – low-pass, high-pass and variable phases – making Sub12 a truly remarkable professional tool.
In addition to its large laminar vent eliminating noise and distortion, Sub12 is equipped with a disengageable automatic standby mode, and offers variable user controls for low-pass, high-pass and phase, allowing ultimate precision for obtaining the perfect studio sound. Lastly, for greater practicality, large handles on the sides of the cabinet allow this product to be easily transported by two people.
The rear controls on Sub12 include switches for polarity, +4dBu or -10dBv sensitivity, automatic standby bypass, input and Throughout LFE. Sub12 also has an input and output for a switch on the stand, for connecting the bypass for a single Sub12 or simultaneously across several Sub12 subwoofers.
The ‘W’ composite cone is made in France by Focal and allows the frequency response curve to be perfectly optimised. This cone’s unique characteristics of lightness and rigidity control the signal transmission speed within the material. The modulation of the structural foam’s thickness provides very precise control of the cone’s damping quality. When you’re listening, it creates total sound transparency, a very low distortion rate and an excellent phase response.
• Composite sandwich ‘W’-cone: sound neutrality, low distortion
• Large laminar port: no port noises or distortion
• Automatic disengageable stand-by mode
• Amplification: 600W RMS, 1000W peak
• Carry handle
Carrying handle
Large laminar port
Type |
Subwoofer |
Frequency response (@ -3dB) |
30Hz - 400Hz |
Low cut-off frequency (@ -6dB) |
28Hz |
Maximum SPL (Average CEA2010B 30-200 Hz free field @ 1m) |
124.5dB |
Inputs |
Balanced XLR LFE 10kΩ, Left & Right 10kΩ |
Outputs |
Balanced XLR LFE (in parallel), Left & Right 50Ω |
Bass amplifier stage |
600W RMS |
Nominal power supply |
~100–120 VAC/220–240 VAC 50/60Hz |
User controls |
Sensitivity, Stand-by, Polarity, Phase, LPF, Volume, HPF |
Fuses |
~100-120V, T10AL/250V ~220-240V, T5AL/250V |
Internal signal processing and functions |
Left/right mono summation LFE + mono low-pass 24dB/octave Polarity selection |
Outputs (to satellites) - Type/Impedance |
Right, left |
Bass |
1 x 13" (33cm) x ‘W’ cone |
Shielding |
No |
Construction |
Dark red natural veneering side panels, black body |
Dimensions (HxWxD) |
235/8x191/8x223/8" (60x48.7x56.8cm) |
Weight |
127.8lbs (58kg) |
Temperature range |
During use: 5-35°C In storage: 0-50°C |