FOCAL ALPHA EVO 80 - Studio Monitor

FOCAL ALPHA EVO 80 – Studio Monitor

The FOCAL ALPHA EVO 80 is a 2-way active studio monitor “Made in France” designed to deliver powerful bass and crystal-clear highs with exceptional neutrality. It features an 8″ Slatefiber cone woofer and a 1″ inverted aluminum tweeter, both powered by Class D amplification (80 W for bass/midrange and 35 W for treble), totaling 115 W of optimized power. Its bass-reflex design with large-section laminar ventilation guarantees bass extension from 38 Hz to 22 kHz (± 3 dB) and a maximum SPL of 106 dB at 1 m, without noticeable distortion. It features XLR, TRS, and RCA connections, sensitivity controls, auto-standby switch, and analog filters (LF Shelving and HF Shelving) for precise calibration in any room, as well as wall or ceiling mounting options.

Main features

• 8″ Slatefiber Woofer: Recycled carbon fiber cone for deep bass and fast response.
• 1″ inverted aluminum tweeter: low directivity and detailed highs.
• Class D amplification: 80 W RMS for bass/midrange and 35 W RMS for treble.
• Frequency response: 38 Hz – 22 kHz (± 3 dB).
• Maximum SPL: 106 dB peak @ 1 m.
• Connectivity: 1 × Balanced XLR, 1 × Balanced 6.3 mm TRS, 1 × Unbalanced RCA (10 kΩ).
• Analog filters: low-frequency shelving (LF Shelving) and high-frequency shelving (HF Shelving).
• Auto-standby: switchable after 15 min without signal.
• Bass-reflex design: large laminar ventilation for extended bass.
• Mounting: Rear threads for wall and ceiling.

Product benefits

• Faithful and balanced reproduction across the entire spectrum for mixing and mastering.
• Ample headroom and controlled dynamics without compression or coloration.
• Fast and accurate room calibration with built-in analog controls.
• Versatile installation in small or large studios thanks to the compact design and mounting options.
• Perfect integration with subwoofers and multi-channel systems.

Use cases

• Nearfield monitoring in recording, mixing and mastering studios.
• Audio post-production for film, television, and streaming.
• Broadcast and professional radio with high pressure levels.
• Mixing validation in consumer systems using integrated subwoofer.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's the advantage of the Slatefiber membrane? Its composition of carbon fibers and thermoplastic polymer provides rigidity and damping, reducing distortion.
• How do I adjust auto-standby? There's a switch on the rear panel to activate or deactivate standby mode after 15 minutes without a signal.
• Can I use it without filters? Yes, the LF and HF Shelving controls can be left in the neutral position for a completely flat response.

Description for projects

Focal Alpha Evo 80 active monitor with 8″ Slatefiber woofer, 1″ inverted aluminum tweeter, Class D amplification (80 W + 35 W RMS), 38 Hz–22 kHz response, 106 dB SPL, XLR/TRS/RCA inputs, LF/HF Shelving filters, auto-standby, bass-reflex, wall/ceiling mounting, dimensions 390×296×330 mm, weight 9.8 kg.