Palmer Orbit 11 Coaxial 3 Way Active Studio Monitor In White

The Palmer Orbit 11 is a high performance active coaxial 3 way studio monitor designed to deliver exceptional accuracy, wide bandwidth and controlled directivity in a compact, stylish enclosure. With dual 8 inch woofers, a coaxial 6.5 inch mid driver and 1 inch tweeter, powerful Class D amplification and advanced DSP, it provides a precise, full range monitoring solution that translates reliably from room to room. Finished in white, it is equally at home in modern studios, edit suites and immersive audio setups.

At the heart of the Orbit 11 is a true point source coaxial design that keeps the mid and high frequencies perfectly aligned in time and space. This gives you a highly focused stereo image, consistent tonality across the listening area and mixes that hold together even when you move off axis. Combined with a cardioid low frequency design and carefully tuned wall and desk presets, the Orbit 11 helps you tame difficult rooms and maintain confidence in what you are hearing.

With a huge 28 Hz to 28 kHz frequency response at ±3 dB, 1000 watts of peak Class D power and ultra low distortion, the Orbit 11 reveals detail, depth and dynamics in your projects without fatigue. The die cast aluminium cabinet and convection cooling keep resonance and noise to a minimum, while the 96 kHz / 24 bit DSP platform with FIR filtering ensures linear phase response and minimal latency, ideal for critical tracking, mixing and post production work.

The clean rear control panel offers fast, repeatable setup for different positions, along with analogue and AES3 connectivity for seamless integration into modern studio workflows. Whether you are building a compact stereo rig or a multi channel monitoring system, the Orbit 11 gives you the precision and control you need to make confident decisions.

True Coaxial Point Source

The Orbit 11 uses a coaxial 6.5 inch midrange and 1 inch tweeter to create a true point source, so all critical mid and high frequencies originate from the same acoustic centre. This delivers exceptional imaging, stable phantom centre and consistent tonal balance across a wide listening area, helping you judge panning, depth and spatial effects with confidence.

Controlled Low End with Dual Woofers

Impulse compensated dual 8 inch woofers handle the low frequencies, providing tight, punchy bass with minimal resonance. The advanced low end design improves coupling with nearby walls and reduces cancellations, so you get a more accurate picture of your sub bass and low mids even in less than perfect rooms.

Cardioid Directivity and Wide Coverage

The cardioid design focuses energy towards the listening position and reduces radiation to the rear, cutting down on unwanted room interaction and reflections from back walls. At the same time, the 120° by 120° constant directivity pattern ensures uniform coverage and a consistent sound for everyone in the sweet spot, ideal for collaborative sessions.

High Power Class D and Advanced DSP

A 1000 watt peak Class D amplifier provides high headroom and dynamic range, while the 96 kHz / 24 bit DAC and DSP platform with FIR filters delivers linear phase response and low latency. Built in protection, including multiband limiting and thermal safeguards, keeps the system operating cleanly at high levels, so you can work loudly when needed without sacrificing clarity.

• Coaxial 3 Way Point Source Design - The integrated 6.5 inch midrange and 1 inch tweeter share the same acoustic centre, giving you precise imaging, phase coherent crossover behaviour and a consistent sound across the listening area, making it easier to place elements accurately in the stereo field.
• Dual 8 Inch Woofers with Advanced Low End Tuning - Two impulse compensated 8 inch woofers deliver deep, controlled bass down to 28 Hz at ±3 dB. The low frequency system is optimised to work better near walls and reduce cancellations, so your low end remains tight and trustworthy in real world studio spaces.
• Cardioid Directivity and Constant 120° Coverage - The cardioid configuration reduces rearward radiation and room interaction, while the 120° horizontal and 120° vertical dispersion keeps the tonal balance even off axis. This combination helps your mixes translate more reliably between different playback systems and environments.
• 1000 W Class D Power with 96 kHz / 24 Bit DSP - A powerful Class D amplifier and high resolution DSP engine with FIR filters provide high dynamic range, low distortion and linear phase response. Built in presets for desk and wall placement streamline setup, so you can quickly adapt the monitor to your room and workflow.

General

• Type: Active 3 way studio monitor
• Colour: White
• Design: Closed
• Housing material: Die cast aluminium
• Housing material thickness: 5 mm
• Coating: Powder coated
• Front grille material: Aluminium
• Protection features: Limiter, overheating protection, multiband limiter

Performance

• Peak output power: 1000 W
• RMS output power: 400 W
• Amplifier class: Class D
• Maximum SPL peak: 116 dB
• Frequency response (±3 dB, relative average): 28 Hz to 28000 Hz
• Crossover frequency: 300 Hz
• Beam angle: 120° horizontal / 120° vertical

Drivers

• Bass drivers: 2 x 8 inch (200 mm) custom made, ferrite magnet, 1.5 inch voice coil
• Midrange driver: 6.5 inch (169 mm) custom made, ferrite magnet, 2 inch voice coil
• Tweeter: 1 inch titanium dome, custom made, neodymium magnet, 1 inch voice coil, 11 mm outlet diameter

Inputs and Outputs

• Number of inputs: 2
• Input connector type: XLR 3 pole female
• Number of line inputs: 1
• Line in connector type: XLR 3 pole female
• Nominal input clipping level, 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
• FIR filters: Yes

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

Mechanical

• Mounting type: M6
• Number of mounting points: 4
• Protection class: IP20
• Ambient temperature range: 0 to 40 °C
• Maximum air humidity (non condensing): 80 percent
• Width: 217 mm
• Height: 293 mm
• Depth: 292 mm.