Fluid Audio have announced the release of its new Fluid Image 2 studio monitor, We have the details.

Fluid Audio Image 2

The Image 2 uses DSP and Class-D amplification and is dedicated to near-field and midfield use. The Image 2 is a 2 in 1 monitor; a full range mixing and mastering system that also offers a mixcube mode. Mixcube mode helps dial in low end and mids for a wide range of “bass challenged” devices. It also helps adjust the overall balance, depth, vocals, and nail the kick drum. A USB port adds further functionality to the Image 2 extending the ability to accurately process source material via onboard room correction in the future. In addition, the newly developed AMT tweeter delivers precise transient response and high details free of distortion.

In Depth

The in-house custom aluminium cone mid-range driver utilises shorting rings, reducing the harmonic and intermodulation distortion associated with voice coil displacement. It also reduces the modulation of magnetic flux during the movement of the voice coil to make the variation of system inductances more linear as input current varies.

Dual 8″ Opposed ultra-long-throw interlocked bass woofers add improved cabinet stability and provide extended bandwidth, 28 Hz – 30 kHz (+/-6 dB) 80/20kHz (+/-2db). Each bass driver is individually powered by a newly developed 225W class-D amplifier with very low distortion, ample headroom, lower output noise, improved THD+N performance, improved IMD performance, and lower output impedance. Utilizing a closed cabinet provides a natural roll off, lack of “bass humps”, and less likelihood of unwanted frequency interaction with the room which means these monitors are less sensitive to positioning that ported alternatives.

Specifications

• SPL: 116dB (pair)

• Frequency Response: 28 Hz – 30 kHz (+/-6 dB) 80/20kHz (+/-2db)

• Driver Dimensions: 2 x H 203 mm Bass + ⌀ 130 mm Midrange + ⌀ 28 x 43 mm AMT Tweeter

• Weight: 14.3 kg / 31.5 lb

• Mounting: Side mount yokes allow for Sound Anchor floor stands and Ceiling-mount
  suspension in multi-channel or immersive systems

• Amplifier Power: 2 * 225 W Bass (Class D),150 W Midrange (Class D), 75 W Treble (Class D)

• Dimensions: H 452 x W 287 x D 278 mm

• Connections: 1 x XLR Analog Input, 1 x TRS Balanced Input, 1 x XLR AES/EBU Input, 1 x SPDIF Output/Input, 1 x USB Connection (Feature updates)

Pricing And Availability 

Price: $1899 / €1799 each - Shipping September 2022