Palmer ORBIT 11 Active Studio Monitor

Coaxial 3-Way Studio Monitor with True Point Source Imaging

The Palmer ORBIT 11 Black is an active coaxial 3-way studio monitor built for mixing, mastering, post-production, sound design, and content creation. Its coaxial true point source design places a 6.5" midrange driver and a 1" tweeter on a single acoustic axis, producing consistent 120° × 120° dispersion and stable imaging across the listening area. Two impulse-compensated 8" woofers extend low-frequency response down to 28 Hz while the cardioid front baffle reduces rearward energy, limiting unwanted room interaction. The Palmer ORBIT 11 Black is the right choice for engineers and producers who need a full-range near-field reference that translates reliably between studios.

Coaxial Point Source, Cardioid Baffle, and Linear-Phase DSP

What separates this monitor from typical two-way designs is the combination of a coaxial mid/tweeter, dual impulse-compensated 8" woofers in a sealed die-cast aluminium cabinet, and a 96 kHz / 24-bit DSP engine running FIR filters for linear-phase behaviour. The cardioid front baffle reduces mid-range reflections from nearby walls and console surfaces, while the advanced low-end design improves wall coupling and minimises cancellations. A high-resolution DAC and DSP chain keeps system latency at just 4 ms, and the top-mounted control panel provides input pad, 3-band EQ, Desk and Rear Wall presets, plus an 80 Hz high-pass filter.

Tri-Amped Power and Coaxial Driver Array

Three dedicated amplifier channels drive each driver section independently, giving the monitor the headroom needed for dynamic material at near-field distances.

• Peak Power: 1000 W (LF 500 W / MF 250 W / HF 250 W) — high dynamic range for transient-rich material
• RMS Power: 400 W (LF 320 W / MF 40 W / HF 40 W) — sustained output for long mixing sessions
• Driver Array — 2 × 8" woofers, 6.5" midrange, and 1" tweeter in a true 3-way configuration with the mid and tweeter mounted coaxially on a single acoustic axis
• Amplification: Tri-amp Class D — efficient operation with convection cooling

Extended Frequency Range and Maximum SPL

Extended bandwidth reaches well below the typical near-field range, allowing most rooms to operate without an additional subwoofer.

• Frequency Range: 28 Hz – 28 kHz (-3 dB) — full-range monitoring capability from sub-bass to air band
• Maximum SPL: 116 dB (sine burst, full-space, 1 m, THD ≤ 3%) — sufficient headroom for rock, electronic, and orchestral material
• Crossover Frequencies at 250 Hz and 1800 Hz separate the bass, mid, and treble bands cleanly across the three amplifier channels
• THD+N: 0.01% at 1 kHz, 0.02% at 30 Hz — low distortion across the operating range

Inputs, DSP, and Die-Cast Aluminium Cabinet

Both analogue and digital signal paths are supported, with a die-cast aluminium enclosure that minimises cabinet vibration.

• Inputs: Balanced XLR (analogue) + AES/EBU (XLR) — integrates with professional audio interfaces and consoles
• AES3 Thru Output: XLR 3-pole male — daisy-chains a second monitor from a single digital source
• DSP and DAC: 96 kHz / 24-bit with FIR filtering — linear-phase crossover integration at 4 ms system latency
• Cabinet — sealed die-cast aluminium enclosure weighing 13.9 kg, with 4 × M6 mounting points and an M8 eye-bolt attachment for safety installation

Engineers, Producers, and Post-Production Studios

The Palmer ORBIT 11 Black is the right choice for mixing and mastering engineers, post-production sound designers, and content creators who need a full-range near-field reference without a separate subwoofer. The cardioid front baffle makes it well suited to smaller rooms where wall and console reflections can colour the stereo image, while the coaxial mid/tweeter delivers stable imaging for stereo and immersive work. Desk and Rear Wall presets, a 3-band EQ, and an 80 Hz high-pass filter allow quick optimisation for different placement scenarios.

Engineered in Germany by Palmer

Palmer is a brand of the Adam Hall Group, a German pro-audio company headquartered in Neu-Anspach that has built studio, live, and installation equipment for decades. The ORBIT series reflects the company's "For Those Who Listen" philosophy, applying engineering principles from professional monitoring to a compact near-field format. Designed and engineered in Germany, the ORBIT 11 brings coaxial point-source technology, cardioid directivity control, and high-resolution DSP into a sealed die-cast aluminium enclosure.