Telegrapher CARBON FOX – Active Analog 2-Way Nearfield Studio Monitor – Matte (Pair)

OVERVIEW

The Telegrapher CARBON FOX is a compact analog, active two-way nearfield monitor that delivers exceptional accuracy for detailed mixing applications and surprisingly powerful low end for a speaker of its size.

CARBON FOX is a refined evolution of the original FOX, re-engineered with a fully carbon-fibre enclosure using (CLD) constrained-layer damping technology.

Designed for audio professionals, CARBON FOX offers rich and organic analog warmth, dedicated drivers with built-in amplifiers, and a sealed enclosure for clean, precise sound with exceptional transient response. Small but mighty, CARBON FOX is an ideal monitor for critical listening and mixing in smaller studio environments, live sound, professional home studios and more.

“The world’s first fully carbon-fibre enclosure studio monitor.”

CARBON FOX features dedicated drivers that are specially designed to accurately reproduce mid and high frequencies, ensuring detailed and coherent reproduction across the audio spectrum and enabling precise adjustments in mixing and mastering environments. Each driver features a dedicated built-in amplifier that’s been precisely calibrated to the driver’s frequency range to enhance efficiency and deliver superior control over audio output.

The sealed enclosure contributes to an impressive transient response and the ability for CARBON FOX to reproduce audio signals with high fidelity and minimal phase distortion. The result is clean, accurate sound that’s particularly beneficial for critical listening and detailed audio work. The sealed enclosure also enhances CARBON FOX’s ability to deliver tight, precise bass and a balanced soundstage, essential for precise spatial imaging and depth perception in audio mixes.

CARBON FOX offers an all-analog design that provides warm, rich sound, ensuring that audio retains its natural qualities to deliver a rich, musical, and engaging listening experience.

This new construction delivers a %30 reduction in weight, while preserving the precise, uncompromised sound FOX is known for.

Available in two finishes: matte and glossy. The matte finish offers a subtle, understated appearance with a technical, studio-focused character, while the glossy finish highlights the carbon-fibre structure with a more expressive, high-contrast look.

Sold as a Pair

THE STORY BEHIND

The CARBON FOX came from real use on the road. FOH engineer Marc Carolan (Sound Engineer, Mixer, Producer – Muse, Snow Patrol) has been using his FOX monitors on world tours to tune PA systems before concerts and wanted something even more rigid and solid.

This request led to the CARBON FOX: the same reference, rebuilt with a fully carbon-fibre enclosure for greater rigidity and stability, designed for demanding conditions.

OPTIONAL GRILLE

CARBON FOX can also be fitted with an optional protective grille.

Acoustically, the grille is designed to stay out of the way. Its high open-area perforation allows sound to pass through freely without being filtered, preserving the speaker’s natural balance, clarity, and transient response.

The grille provides protection without imposing a sonic character of its own, keeping the sound open, direct, and unchanged.

FEATURES

• Active analog 2-way design — Dedicated woofer and tweeter provide accurate, coherent reproduction across the frequency range.
• Fully carbon-fibre enclosure — A rigid, lightweight enclosure engineered with constrained-layer damping (CLD) technology to minimise unwanted resonances and enhance stability.
• World-first carbon-fibre studio monitor design — Combines advanced carbon-fibre construction with an active analog monitoring architecture.
• 30% lighter than the original FOX — The new enclosure significantly reduces weight while retaining the precise sonic performance of the original design.
• 5.5″ coated paper-cone woofer — Delivers tight, controlled low frequencies and detailed midrange reproduction.
• 1″ coated textile tweeter — Provides smooth, detailed and extended high-frequency reproduction.
• Dedicated Class D amplification — Two 125 W amplifiers per monitor are precisely matched to their respective drivers for efficient, controlled performance.
• Ultra-low amplifier distortion — Amplifier THD + N is specified at just 0.001%.
• Sealed enclosure — Eliminates port noise while contributing to fast transient response, tight bass, accurate imaging and minimal phase distortion.
• Precise stereo imaging — Designed to provide a balanced soundstage with accurate spatial information and depth perception.
• All-analog signal path — Preserves the natural qualities and dynamics of the source while delivering a rich, organic and musical presentation.
• Wide frequency response — Reproduces frequencies from 45 Hz to 20 kHz.
• Flexible analog connectivity — Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs accommodate professional and consumer-oriented studio equipment.
• High-output capability — Provides up to 109 dB peak SPL, with a momentary maximum of 103.2 dBc.
• Protection circuitry — Automatic shutdown and LED alerts protect the amplifiers against electrical faults, high-frequency signals and overheating.
• Clipping protection — Flashing red LED indicates audio clipping, while continuous clipping triggers a protective shutdown.
• User-controllable standby — Standby operation can be configured according to the user’s requirements.
• Optional protective grille — A high-open-area grille provides driver protection while preserving the monitor’s natural balance, clarity and transient response.
• Built for professional environments — Suitable for critical mixing, detailed audio work, smaller studios, professional home studios and mobile/live sound applications.
• Two finish options — Available in matte for a subtle, technical studio appearance or glossy to showcase the carbon-fibre structure.

TECHNICAL SPECS (Per Monitor)

Frequency Response: 45 – 20 kHz

f3: 76.5 Hz

f6: 59.8 Hz

Enclosure Type: Sealed

Crossover Type: Active, Analog

Peak SPL: 97.2 dB (@ 1 meter)

Max SPL (Momentary): 103.2 dBc

Max SPL (Peak): 109 dB / 111 dB

Amplifiers: 2 per speaker

Amplifier Type: Class D

Amplifier Power: 2 x 125 W

Amplifier THD + N: %0.001

Input: Balanced (Analog) XLR or Unbalanced (Analog) RCA

Number of Drivers: 2-Way

• Woofer: 15 cm / 5.5” – Coated Paper Cone
• Tweeter: 2.5 cm / 1” – Coated Textile Diaphragm

Safety: Shutdowns and LED Alerts*

Power Rating Max: 350 Watts

Power Rating RMS: 180 Watts

Min Voltage: 110-120 Volts AC +-%10

Max Voltage: 200-240 Volts AC +-%10

Voltage Frequency: 47-63 Hz

AC Connector: 3-pin IEC 250 Volts AC, 10A Male

Stand By: User controllable (On 120 min / Off)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 33 cm x 20 cm x 25.7 cm

Weight: 6.5 kg

*Amplifiers automatically shut down in response to electrical failures, high-frequency signals, or overheating, signalled by a red LED. A white LED indicates normal operation, and red flashing warns of audio clipping. Continuous clipping triggers a protective shutdown.