Professional Sound - October 22 | Page 52

PRODUCTS

Fluid Image 2 Studio Monitor
Fluid Audio has released the Image 2 studio monitor for near-field and midfield use . Using the latest in DSP development and Class-D s-D amplification , the Image 2 delivers improved imaging , frequency response , output , low distortion , and depth of field .
The Image 2 is a two-in-one 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 kick drum . The USB port add further functionality to the Image 2 ’ s sonic features 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 , the company says .
Fluid ’ s in-house custom aluminium cone mid-range driver utilize shorting rings , substantially 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 .
For more information , go to www . fluidaudio . com .
AEA TRP500 Preamp
Audio Engineering Associates ( AEA ) has announced the first product in its third generation of microphone preamps , the TRP500 . Optimized for ribbon mics , the TRP500 offers up to 85dB of gain for any microphone .
Based on the circuit and topology of the company ’ s original AEA TRP preamp , the TRP500 has low noise , musical sonics , and ultra-high gain and impedance ( 100,000 Ohms ). The TRP500 is designed to draw out the warmth and lush sound of ribbon mics as well as other top-level microphones . The preamp also features up to 85dB of quiet DC-coupled gain , minimal path architecture , and a gentle 115 Hz or 230 Hz high pass filter .
For more information , go to www . aearibbonmics . com . 52 PROFESSIONAL SOUND