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Fluid Audio Image 1 — three-way nearfield/midfield studio monitors

Fluid Audio has released a versatile professional studio monitor for mixing, including Dolby Atmos, and mastering.


Photo: official website fluidaudio

The monitor integrates closely with Sonarworks SoundID Reference. Two opposed 6.5-inch Vi-bracer woofers reproduce accurate bass down to 42 Hz. A 4-inch aluminium-cone midrange driver and a 1.1 × 1.7-inch AMT tweeter complete the system. Four-channel Class D amplification delivers 475 W, with crossovers at 190 Hz and 3 kHz. Features include flagship discrete DACs/ADCs, DSP, an analogue XLR input, AES/EBU input and thru, RJ45 networking, DCT (DSP Calibration Tool) software with CubeMix mode, and rear-panel EQ adjustment.

Fluid Audio Image 1 specifications

  • Amplifier power: 2 × 150 W (bass), 100 W (midrange), 75 W (treble)
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 108 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 115 dBA
  • Frequency range: 40 Hz–20 kHz
  • Crossover frequencies: 190/3,000 Hz
  • Dimensions: 20.6 × 30.8 × 30.8 cm
  • Weight: 9.9 kg per monitor.


Photo: official website fluidaudio

Fluid Audio Image 1 will be available for around $1,800 per monitor.