Focal Shape 50 Active Nearfield Studio Monitor

The Focal Shape 50 is a compact, high-performance active nearfield monitor designed to deliver outstanding acoustic transparency in smaller studios and project rooms. With a wide frequency response from 50 Hz to 35 kHz, a 5 inch Flax cone woofer and Focal’s distinctive M shaped aluminium magnesium tweeter, it offers precise, revealing monitoring that makes mixing and critical listening easier, even at close distances.

Thanks to its ventless cabinet, dual passive radiators and flexible onboard EQ, Shape 50 integrates effortlessly into tight spaces and can be placed close to walls without compromising clarity or low end control. Whether you are producing, mixing or editing in a room under 12 m², these monitors are built to reveal detail, expose problem areas in your mix and help you make confident decisions that translate outside the studio.

Transparent Monitoring for Small Rooms

Shape 50 is optimised for nearfield listening from around 80 cm, making it ideal for desktop and compact control room setups. The combination of a 2 way design, carefully tuned crossover and Focal’s proprietary driver technology delivers a neutral, uncoloured sound that highlights subtle changes in EQ, compression and effects. This level of honesty is invaluable when you need your mixes to travel from headphones to hi fi systems and live environments.

Flax Cone Woofer with Dual Passive Radiators

The 5 inch woofer uses Focal’s Flax membrane technology to provide tight, articulate bass and a highly controlled low midrange. Working together with the dual passive radiators, it extends the low frequency response down to 50 Hz without the need for a traditional port. This design helps maintain punch and definition in the lows while reducing port noise and room interaction, particularly when the monitor is positioned close to a wall.

M Shaped Aluminium Magnesium Tweeter

Focal’s 1 inch M shaped aluminium magnesium dome tweeter is engineered for very high definition and low directivity, so you can move slightly off axis without losing detail. High frequencies remain smooth yet precise, revealing transients, reverb tails and subtle top end adjustments. This makes it easier to balance brightness, tame harshness and place elements accurately in the stereo field.

Flexible Acoustic Controls and Connectivity

Shape 50 includes a comprehensive set of rear panel controls to adapt the speaker to your room and listening position. Adjustable bass, mid and treble levels, along with a selectable high pass filter, allow you to fine tune the response to suit different placements and setups. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs provide straightforward integration with audio interfaces, mixers and other studio gear.

Compact, Studio Friendly Design

The MDF cabinet is finished with a through dyed real walnut veneer on the top and front, giving Shape 50 a refined, understated look that fits naturally into modern studios. Its compact footprint makes it easy to place on desks, stands or meter bridges, while the ventless design helps maintain consistent performance even in tight spaces.

• Compact Nearfield Monitor for Small Rooms - Designed for listening distances from around 80 cm and rooms under 12 m², Shape 50 delivers full range monitoring in spaces where larger speakers would struggle. This makes it a strong choice for home studios, edit suites and project rooms where space is at a premium.
• 5 inch Flax Cone Woofer with Extended Low End - The 5 inch Flax membrane woofer and dual passive radiators provide a wide low frequency response down to 50 Hz. You get tight, controlled bass that helps you judge kick, bass guitar and low synth parts accurately, without relying solely on headphones or an additional sub.
• M Shaped Aluminium Magnesium Tweeter - The 1 inch M profile tweeter offers very high definition and low directivity, so the sweet spot remains usable even when you move slightly off axis. This gives you consistent high frequency detail and stereo imaging, helping your mixes translate across different playback systems.
• Comprehensive Acoustic Tuning and Connectivity - Onboard EQ controls for low, low mid and high frequencies, plus a selectable high pass filter, let you tailor the response to your room and setup. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs ensure easy integration with a wide range of studio interfaces and controllers.

Design

• Product Type: 2 way active nearfield studio monitor
• Cabinet: MDF with through dyed real walnut veneer (top and front)
• Design: Compact, ventless enclosure with dual passive radiators
• Height: 31.2 cm / 12.3 in
• Width: 19.1 cm / 7.5 in
• Depth: 24.2 cm / 9.5 in
• Weight: 6.5 kg / 20.7 lb

Drivers

• Woofer: 5 inch Flax membrane (13 cm)
• Tweeter: 1 inch aluminium magnesium M shaped dome

Performance

• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 50 Hz to 35 kHz
• Maximum SPL (peak @ 1 m): 106 dB

Amplification and Electronics

• Midrange and Low Frequency Amplifier: 60 W, Class AB
• High Frequency Amplifier: 25 W, Class AB
• Bass Level (> 250 Hz): Adjustable, ±6 dB
• Bass / Midrange Level (160 Hz): Adjustable, ±3 dB
• Treble Level (< 4.5 kHz): Adjustable, ±3 dB
• High Pass Filter: Full range, 45 Hz, 60 Hz, 90 Hz
• Indicators and Controls: HPF, LF shelf, LMF EQ, HF shelf
• Power On / Off: Switch on rear panel
• LED: Power on LED
• Local Supply: 220 to 240 V (T500 mAL / 250 V fuse) or 100 to 120 V (T1.6 AL / 250 V fuse)

Inputs

• XLR: Balanced, 10 kOhms
• RCA: Unbalanced, 10 kOhms with compensated sensitivity