FOCAL SHAPE 50 - Studio Monitor

FOCAL SHAPE 50 – Studio Monitor

Shape 50 is the versatile nearfield monitor par excellence of the Shape line, made in France. Usable from 80 cm away, it offers an extended bass response from 50 Hz thanks to its 5″ flax cone woofer with Flax cone and its portless design supported by a double passive radiator. Its compact construction in 12 mm MDF, finished in vinyl, real walnut and black paint, allows it to integrate into rooms smaller than 12 m², even placed close to the wall, without sacrificing clarity or dynamics across the entire spectrum.

Main features

• Flax Transducers and Passive Radiators: 5″ flax cone woofer with dual passive radiators for deep, artifact-free bass.
• M Dome Tweeter: 1″ aluminum-magnesium inverted dome for precise highs and wide dispersion.
• Class AB amplification: 60 W for low and mid frequencies + 25 W for treble (85 W total).
• Frequency response: 50 Hz – 35 kHz (± 3 dB).
• Maximum SPL: 106 dB peak @ 1 m.
• Analog filters: high-pass filter adjustment, bass shelving, midrange equalizer, and treble shelving for room calibration.
• Portless design: allows for close-to-wall placement without color cast.
• Connectivity: Balanced XLR input and unbalanced RCA (10 kΩ).
• Standby mode: automatic after 30 min without signal.
• Dimensions and weight: 191 × 242 × 312 mm; 6.5 kg.

User benefits

• Deep, controlled bass without port resonances or colorations.
• Crisp highs and fast transients for exceptional detail.
• Wide and stable stereo image even at close range.
• Calibration flexibility in any room thanks to integrated controls.
• Compact and elegant design for small spaces and discreet mounting.

Use cases

• Nearfield monitoring in recording, mixing, and mastering studios.
• Music production and post-production in rooms of less than 12 m².
• Integration into multimedia workstations and compact setups.
• Audio for broadcast and critical editing in professional environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why isn't it port-free? The port-less design, combined with the dual passive radiator, delivers deep bass without chuffing noise and allows the monitor to be placed close to a wall.
• How do I adjust the room response? Use the rear high-pass filter, bass shelving, mid EQ, and treble shelving potentiometers to tailor the monitor to your acoustics.

Description for projects

Focal Shape 50 2-way active monitor with 5″ Flax woofer, dual passive radiator, 1″ M Dome tweeter, 85 W Class AB amplification, 50–35 kHz response, 106 dB SPL, analog filters, XLR/RCA 10 kΩ inputs, 12 mm MDF, 191×242×312 mm, 6.5 kg.