Palmer Orbit 11 Coaxial 3 Way Active Studio Monitor In Black

The Palmer Orbit 11 is a premium active coaxial 3-way studio monitor designed to deliver exceptional accuracy, clarity and consistency in any professional control room. With a powerful 1000 W Class D amplifier, dual 8 inch woofers and a coaxial mid and tweeter array in a compact die-cast aluminium enclosure, it provides full-range monitoring from 28 Hz to 28 kHz with precise imaging and controlled directivity.

At the heart of the Orbit 11 is its true point source coaxial design, which aligns the 6.5 inch midrange driver and 1 inch tweeter on the same axis. This gives you a coherent sound field with outstanding stereo imaging and phase accuracy, making it easier to judge EQ, reverb and spatial placement in your mixes. The advanced DSP platform with FIR filtering and a high-resolution 96 kHz / 24-bit converter ensures linear phase response and minimal latency, so what you hear is a faithful representation of your audio.

Low end is handled by two impulse compensated 8 inch woofers working in a closed, ultra-low resonance aluminium housing. This configuration delivers tight, controlled bass with minimal distortion, while the cardioid-inspired design and advanced low-end tuning help reduce room interaction and wall coupling. The result is a more reliable low-frequency response, even in challenging spaces, allowing you to make confident decisions on kick, bass and overall mix balance.

The Orbit 11 is built for modern hybrid studios, offering both analogue and AES3 digital inputs for seamless integration into a wide range of setups. A clean rear control panel with dedicated desk and wall presets lets you quickly adapt the monitor to your placement without diving into complex menus. With its robust die-cast aluminium chassis, convection cooling and stylish black finish, the Orbit 11 is a serious monitoring solution for producers, engineers and composers who demand accuracy and durability from their main monitors.

Coaxial True Point Source Monitoring

The Orbit 11 uses a coaxial 6.5 inch midrange and 1 inch tweeter to create a true point source, meaning all frequencies originate from the same acoustic centre. This delivers exceptional phase coherence, stable stereo imaging and a wide, uniform sweet spot, helping you hear subtle details and spatial cues more clearly when mixing and mastering.

Controlled Low End with Dual 8 Inch Woofers

Impulse compensated dual 8 inch woofers provide tight, punchy bass with reduced resonances and distortion. Combined with the advanced low-end design and closed aluminium housing, the Orbit 11 offers accurate low-frequency reproduction that is less affected by wall proximity and room modes, giving you more trustworthy bass response.

High Power Class D Amplification and DSP

A 1000 W peak Class D amplifier and integrated DSP with 96 kHz / 24-bit conversion and FIR filters ensure high headroom, low noise and linear phase response. This combination delivers a wide dynamic range and precise transient reproduction, so you can work at realistic monitoring levels without sacrificing clarity or introducing fatigue.

Wide Coverage and Practical Room Presets

With a 120° by 120° constant directivity pattern, the Orbit 11 provides even coverage across the listening area, making it ideal for larger control rooms or multi-seat environments. The built-in desk and wall presets on the control panel allow quick compensation for typical placement scenarios, helping you achieve a more balanced response without external processing.

• Coaxial 3 Way Design - The 6.5 inch midrange and 1 inch tweeter share the same acoustic centre, creating a true point source that improves phase alignment, imaging and consistency across the listening area.
• Dual 8 Inch Woofers with Cardioid Inspired Low End - Two impulse compensated 8 inch woofers and an advanced low-frequency design help control bass dispersion, reduce room interaction and deliver tight, accurate low end even near walls.
• 1000 W Class D Amplification with High Resolution DSP - A powerful Class D amplifier, 96 kHz / 24-bit DAC and FIR filtering provide high dynamic range, low distortion and linear phase response for precise, reliable monitoring.
• Robust Aluminium Enclosure with Flexible Connectivity - The die-cast aluminium housing minimises cabinet resonances, while analogue XLR and AES3 digital inputs allow easy integration into professional studio systems.

General

• Type: Active 3 way coaxial studio monitor
• Colour: Black
• Design: Closed
• Peak Output Power: 1000 W
• RMS Output Power: 400 W
• Amp Class: Class D
• Max SPL Peak: 116 dB
• Frequency Response (rel. average, 3 dB): 28 Hz to 28000 Hz
• Crossover Frequency: 300 Hz
• Beam Angle (Horizontal / Vertical): 120° / 120°

Inputs and Outputs

• Number of Inputs: 2
• Input Connector Types: XLR 3 pole female
• Number of Line Inputs: 1
• Line In Connector Type: XLR 3 pole female
• Nominal Input Clipping, Balanced (less than 1 percent THD, 1 kHz, unity): 22 dBu
• Input Impedance (Balanced): 10 kΩ
• Number of Outputs: 1
• Output Connector Type: XLR 3 pole female
• Output Signal Type: AES/EBU

Signal Processing

• DSP Model: ADAU1463
• AD/DA Converter Bit Depth: 24 bit
• AD/DA Converter Sampling Rate: 96 kHz
• Minimum Signal to Noise Ratio: 103 dB
• Maximum THD+N (1 kHz, +4 dBu, unity, unweighted): 0.01 percent
• Maximum THD+N (30 Hz, +4 dBu, unity, unweighted): 0.02 percent
• Protection Features: Limiter, Overheating, Multiband Limiter

Drivers

• Bass Drivers: 2 x 8 inch
• Bass Driver Outer Diameter: 200 mm
• Bass Driver Magnet: Ferrite
• Bass Driver Voice Coil: 1.5 inch
• Midrange Driver Size: 6.5 inch
• Midrange Driver Outer Diameter: 169 mm
• Midrange Driver Magnet: Ferrite
• Midrange Driver Voice Coil: 2 inch
• Tweeter Size: 1 inch
• Tweeter Outlet Diameter: 11 mm
• Tweeter Design: Titanium dome
• Tweeter Magnet: Neodymium
• Tweeter Voice Coil: 1 inch
• Driver Manufacturer: Custom made

Mains Operation

• Operating Voltage: 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz
• Power Supply Type: Switched mode power supply (SMPS)
• Cooling System: Convection cooling

Housing

• Chassis Material: Die-cast aluminium
• Material Thickness: 5 mm
• Coating: Powder coated
• Front Grille Material: Aluminium
• Mounting Type: M6
• Number of Mounting Points: 4

Environmental

• Protection Class: IP20
• Ambient Temperature Range: 0 to 40 °C
• Maximum Air Humidity (Non Condensing): 80 percent

Dimensions

• Width: 217 mm
• Height: 293 mm
• Depth: 292 mm.