Fluid Audio SRI-2

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Fluid Audio SRI-2

Fluid Audio

SRI-2

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 448513
Model: SRI-2
Price: $174.90

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The SRI-2 is a surprisingly capable entry-level interface, perfect for singer-songwriters, podcasters, or anyone just starting out in home recording. The monitor controller is a real bonus, making critical listening easier, and the included software is a nice touch. It’s a solid foundation for a budget-friendly studio setup.

Product Description

  • Fluid Audio SRI-2
  • 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
PROS
  • • Solid aluminum enclosure feels surprisingly robust for the price.
  • • Monitor controller offers convenient A/B switching for critical listening.
  • • Clean, neutral preamps handle a variety of instruments well.
  • • Bundled software (Cubase/Cubasis LE) provides a useful starting point.
CONS
  • • USB 2.0 limits bandwidth; potential latency with demanding plugins.
  • • Limited routing options compared to more expensive interfaces.
  • • Headphone output lacks a bit of power for studio-grade headphones.

Product Video

Key Features

Inputs 2 XLR/TRS combo
Outputs 4 TRS, 1 Headphone
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz
Bit Depth 24 Bit
Preamps 2 Class A
Weight 1.0 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're clean and relatively transparent, but lack the nuanced character or low-noise performance of higher-end preamps. Still, they're quite respectable for their class.
Yes, it’s class-compliant and will work well with iPad Pro via USB, allowing for mobile recording and production using the included Cubasis LE.
Due to the USB 2.0 connection, expect slightly higher latency, particularly when using many plugins – buffer size adjustments will be necessary for optimal performance.

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