This latest integration - part of a series of significant partnership efforts that Sonarworks is conducting to embed its software directly in hardware - means the room correction is active 100% of the time for referencing, mixing and any other audio for the ultimate flat response with accurate mix translation to other systems.
The Image 2 monitors are dedicated to nearfield and midfield use. Using the latest in DSP development and Class-D amplification Fluid Audio has pushed the limits of a budget studio monitor to achieve superior results in terms of imaging and frequency response. With its compact size, the Image 2 design is a 2-in-1 monitor, a full range mixing and mastering system that also offers a mixcube mode to hel users dial in low end and mids for a wide range of “bass challenged” devices, helping users to adjust the overall mix balance.
Using the Fluid Audio DCT (DSP Configuration Tool) users can push SoundID Reference calibration profiles to the built-in embedded DSP platform onboard the Image 2 monitors. This will compensate for room imperfections that acoustically treated and untreated rooms have. Using SoundID Reference (v5.6 and newer) and a measuring microphone, users can measure their room, create calibration curves specifically for their environment and upload them directly onto the Image 2 with the DCT tool. The Image 2 monitors support up to 4 different profiles, such as Flat target, Dolby Atmos Music, Custom Target as well as Translation Check. All of these can be loaded as different profiles and activated using the DCT tool running on Windows or OSX. (USB has to be connected to both monitors to switch between the profiles). Users can also enable and disable Mixcube mode using the DCT tool (which will not affect the calibration profiles).
The Image 2 studio monitors are available worldwide for US $1899. Following an initial 60-day trial, Image 2 users can activate the SoundID Reference software permanently at www.sonarworks.com/soundid-reference for $249. The bundle including both the SoundID Reference software and calibration microphone is available for $299.
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