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USB Audio Interface with Monitor Controller

  • 24 Bit / 192 kHz 2 x 2 USB 2.0 audio interface
  • 2 Class A microphone preamps with +48 V phantom power
  • High-quality ergonomic metal housing
  • Massive aluminium volume control
  • Illuminated buttons
  • 2 XLR / TRS inputs for line / mic / instrument signals
  • 4x 6.3 mm TRS outputs for 2 monitor pairs with A / B button
  • 6.3 mm Headphone output with separate volume control
  • Power supply via USB
  • External power supply via micro USB
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 202 x 154 x 52 mm
  • Weight: 1.0 kg
  • Includes Steinberg Cubase LE for Mac and PC as well as Cubasis LE Music for iOS
Available since September 2018
Item number 448513
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Recording / Playback Channels 2x4
Number of Mic Inputs 2
Number of Line Inputs 2
Instrument Inputs 2
Number of Line Outs 4
Headphone Outs 1
Phantom power Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors 0
Number of ADAT Connectors 0
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
Number of MADI Connectors 0
Ethernet 0
Other Connectors USB
MIDI interface No
Word Clock No
Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz
Max. resolution in bit 24 bit
USB Bus-Powered Yes
Incl. power supply No
USB Version 2.0
Width in mm 202 mm
Depth in mm 154 mm
Height in mm 52 mm
Connection Format USB port Type B
Number Of Monitoring Outputs (Stereo) 2
Headphone connection 1
Built-in AD / DA converter 1
Level Meter 1
Number of 2 track inputs 0
Design Desktop
Dimensions 202 x 154 x 52 mm
Weight 1,0 kg
Included in delivery Cubase LE
Zero latency monitoring 1
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£139
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Audio interface and monitor controller in one

The Fluid Audio SRI-2 is a compact and high-quality desktop audio interface that is additionally equipped with a monitor controller function for up to two pairs of speakers. The interface can be operated with Windows, MacOS, and iOS devices and features two jack/XLR combo inputs with switchable 48V phantom power that can be used to connect microphones as well as line and instrument signals. When combined with a Mac or PC, the interface is powered entirely via the USB bus, whereas an external power supply (not included) or a power bank will be required when combining it with an iPhone or iPad. Thanks to its high-resolution converters, the Fluid Audio SRI-2 delivers sampling rates of up to 24-bit/192kHz, and the scope of delivery also includes a basic version of the Cubase and Cubasis (for iOS) DAW software.

Highly intuitive

The Fluid Audio SRI-2 features a clearly structured user interface with a manageable number of controls, and it can be operated without the need for additional software. While recording, the mix controller can be used to intuitively adjust the balance between input signals and DAW playback, while each channel is equipped with a dedicated LED meter to facilitate correct gain level settings. When two pairs of monitor speakers are connected, the A/B button can be used to switch directly between the two, and the volume can be precisely adjusted using the large central rotary control, while a smaller control knob on the right-hand side allows the powerful headphone output to be adjusted independently. Almost all of the Fluid Audio SRI-2's controls feature LED backlighting, ensuring excellent legibility even in poor lighting conditions.

For home studios and on the go

Its additional ability to function as a monitor controller makes the Fluid Audio SRI-2 an ideal solution for users who on the one hand operate in a home studio environment and don't have a huge number of inputs and outputs at their disposal, but on the other hand still want to easily integrate two pairs of monitor speakers into their setup. This option of obtaining a "second opinion" whenever necessary makes a lot of sense when mixing music but also when producing any kind of multimedia content. Its USB bus power and compatibility with iOS devices (with a power bank if need be), and not least its robust manufacturing quality make the Fluid Audio SRI-2 a hot candidate for mobile recording applications as well. The interface's onboard mic preamps are fully compatible with dynamic microphones, though condenser microphones (which by their nature are more sensitive) are recommended for use with quieter sound sources.

About Fluid Audio

Fluid Audio was founded by speaker engineer and recording enthusiast Kevin Zuccaro. The design philosophy behind Fluid Audio monitors is optimization. To achieve this Fluid Audio takes every component of a monitor speaker and determines how far it can be perfected for a given price. The result is high-quality speakers with realistic imaging that allow for precise pinpointing of individual instruments. After producing many high-quality studio monitors, the firm’s focus is now on expanding the product range. Its entry into the guitar market with the award-winning Strum Buddy guitar monitor was followed by its entry into the recording equipment market with the introduction of the SRI-2 audio interface.

Stereo monitoring made easy

For the sake of keeping the SRI-2 as user-friendly as possible, Fluid Audio has omitted an additional software mixer, but this brings with it the practical benefit that users can directly monitor their mixes in the context of mono and stereo recordings - when the sum function is activated, all of the signals that are present are thus output as summed mono signals (i.e. at the centre of the stereo panorama), which is a sensible approach when recording guitars and vocals at the same time, for instance. When making stereo recordings, on the other hand, it is a good idea to deactivate the sum function and to assign the two input channels to the left and right channels of the monitoring system, respectively. It should be noted, however, that this function only affects direct monitoring and has no influence on the sound of the recording itself.

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Superb quality
Omwak 09.10.2020
I took a long time before I decided to buy the Fluid SRI-2 interface as it was at the top end of what I wanted to spend and there are many choices out there. I am very pleased that this was my final choice.

I am using it to feed a pair of Yamaha HS7's and a pair of PreSonus Eris E3.5's. It was the fact that the SRI-2 had dual outputs that ultimately swung my decision to buy this product as a lot of its rivals only have single outputs.

The SRI-2 has a very solid feel, It looks great and oozes quality. It has very firmly planted itself on my studio desk and doesn't move unless I lift it up and change its position. The control knobs are all super smooth and have a surface that is easy to grip and operate, especially the large volume control knob. The output is very smooth and clear.

One slight criticism is that although the main USB cable is supplied, there is no USB 2.0 Type A/Micro cable included, which you will need to get the Mic and Line inputs to operate on the Phantom +48v.

The only glitch I had was on the initial setup, but it might be unique to me and my system (Windows 10). I connected as advised and then went to the Fluidaudio website and downloaded the updated driver. Somehow in the installation my computer lost an Audio.dll file, and my computer wouldn't recognize the SRI-2 on my system.

In the end the only way out was to carry out a system restore and then download and install the updated driver before re-connecting the SRI-2 back into the system. After that it all worked fine, but it was a bit frustrating to have to do that.
There is also a hardware update available on the Fluidaudio website but Windows Defender warned that it might be an unsafe download so I didn't risk it. I will message Fluid Audio to see why this might be.

Overall I would say that you get a great product for the price and would certainly recommend it.
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Almost perfect
edpibu 20.09.2020
This interface is almost perfect to drive a t.amp s-100 mk-2 with passive monitors. I would have liked a few more inputs though.
The controls feel very good, especially the moniotor knob which is massive. The build quality is amazing, too.
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Wall Ace 24.02.2021
This is an honest feel towards this interface.
I feel there is not much said on this interface, all reviews say ja good big volume nob and good built and 2 separate monitor output, I mean hey this thing looks amazing sitting on your desk.

Pros

Built like a tank
Nobs feel legit and great quality
Visible and easy to read and access
Separate monitor output really great.
No extra features, just plug and Play
And the rest you know it

Cons
It’s just an interface with no extra special features, compressor, plugins or so so
Just normaly advertised and kind of boring
No Hiz for guitar
Inputs in front are really what’s also annoyed me, makes wonder what they where trying to save the space in the back for?
Most people complained about the volume nob, but personally it’s soll great, I found myself just turning it even if I didn’t have to cause it’s cool, shinny and uhlala.


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What I would have expected on this interface is the mic inputs to be in the back. But overall this is a good interface for beginners
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Flexibel einsetzbar, aber Lautstärkeregler nicht staubdicht
Tipro 28.04.2020
Ich nutze dieses Interface seit knapp 1,5 Jahren und bisher ausschließlich dazu, um meine Yamaha HS 8-Monitore anzusteuern. Dies funktioniert tadellos, die Soundqualität ist sehr gut und auf einem ähnlichen Niveau wie beim Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd gen). Besonders gut gefällt mir die Möglichkeit, neben der Stromversorgung per USB-Kabel ein externes Netzteil (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten, ein simples Handy-Ladegerät mit MicroUSB-Kabel funktioniert) anzuschließen, was neben der Verwendung am Computer auch per "USB on the go" die Verbindung mit einem Smartphone ermöglicht, dessen USB-Anschluss nicht genug Strom zur Versorgung des Interface liefert. Ebenfalls gut (hinsichtlich Haptik und präziser Einstellungsmöglichkeit) gefällt mir der große Lautstärkeregler, der allerdings anscheinend nicht staubdicht ist: Nach einigen Wochen war bei Verdrehen des Reglers ein Rauschen / leichtes Knacken über die Lautsprecher vernehmbar, welches sich durch hin- und herdrehen des Reglers deutlich verringern lässt. Ist die passende Lautstärke einmal gewählt und der Regler wird nicht betätigt, ist auch dieses Störgeräusch nicht mehr wahrnehmbar. Ansonsten ist das Interface sauber verarbeitet, die Anschlüsse wirken stabil und wackeln nicht.

Zusammenfassung:
+ sehr gute Ausgangs-Soundqualität
+ flexibel durch zwei verschiedene Stromversorgungsoptionen
+ großer Lautstärkeregler Haptik habe ansprechend und präzise einstellbar
+ sauber verarbeitet, aber...
- Lautstärkeregler anscheinend nicht staubdicht, Störgeräusch beim Verdrehen hörbar
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