Dangerous Music CONVERT-8 D/A Converter with 2-BUS+ Analog Summing Mixer

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16 Channels of High-end Conversion, Monitoring, and Summing

Sweetwater’s Dangerous Music CONVERT-8 D/A Converter with 2-BUS+ Analog Summing Mixer and Cable Kit Bundle gives you high-definition surround reference monitoring for up to 16 channels, mastering-grade front-end playback conversion, and 16 channels of analog summing, plus a cabling kit to get you up and running right out of the box.

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16 Channels of High-end Conversion, Monitoring, and Summing

Sweetwater's Dangerous Music CONVERT-8 D/A Converter with 2-BUS+ Analog Summing Mixer and Cable Kit Bundle gives you high-definition surround reference monitoring for up to 16 channels, mastering-grade front-end playback conversion, and 16 channels of analog summing, plus a cabling kit to get you up and running right out of the box.
An 8-channel stereo summing mixer with 12AX7 tubes for sonic excitement, the Radial Space Heater can add incredible depth and harmonic richness to your tracks. Recording engineers at Sweetwater know that summing in the analog domain, as opposed to within your DAW, is a great way to get that big-console sound. The Space Heater's variable tube overdrive allows you to add everything from subtle transformer warmth to rich harmonic distortion. From gluing individual drum tracks into a cohesive kit to mixing down your final stems, the Radial Space Heater will add a great sound to your productions.

Tubes and transformers are just what your digital tracks need

No matter how well you record your tracks, or how you approach your mixes in your DAW, it's hard to beat the undeniably rich and deep sound that summing in the analog domain is known for. Instead of investing in a large analog console, a summing mixer like the Radial Space Heater is the perfect match for DAW-based studios. The transformer-coupled outputs add a touch of warmth, and variable tube overdrive is perfect for adding sparkle to vocals, depth to acoustic instruments, and even full-on distortion for extreme effects. Send your stems through the Space Heater, record the stereo mix back into your DAW, and you'll be impressed with the results.

Variable voltage for fine-tuning the tube sound

The Radial Space Heater not only gives you variable tube overdrive for each stereo input pair, but it also allows you to switch between 35-volt, 70-volt, and 140-volt operation. Use the 35-volt setting for maximum grit and distortion, or switch over to 70 volts for cleaner headroom and a smoother sound. When you want the cleanest headroom, switch over to 140 volts. You can adjust the voltage for each stereo input pair individually, which means you can add gritty overdrive to rock vocals while giving bass and drums tons of clean headroom for a deep, punchy sound.

Two useful studio tools in one

One look at the back panel tells you that the Radial Space Heater is ready to be a studio workhorse. Each of the eight channels can be set up as a hardware insert, which means you can send individual tracks through the Space Heater to add tube saturation and transformer warmth. Once your individual tracks are perfect and you're ready to sum your final mix, run your stems through the Space Heater and record the final stereo mix to your DAW. The Space Heater is effectively a smart combination of four outstanding tube/transformer modules plus an analog mixer.

Radial Space Heater 8-channel Tube Summing Mixer Features:

  • Stereo summing mixer for adding warmth, depth, and harmonic richness
  • A 12AX7 tube for each input pair lets you add anything from subtle sparkle to full-on distortion
  • Transformer-coupled outputs add a touch of character while maintaining a high-quality, low-noise signal
  • 3 adjustable voltage modes (35-volt/70-volt/140-volt) allow you to adjust how much clean headroom you have before distortion begins
  • Use it as an analog summing mixer or as 4 individual tube saturation/transformer warmth modules
  • Multiple units can be linked for higher channel count
Add the undeniably vibrant sound of analog summing to your DAW with the SPL MixDream XP 16 x 2 analog summing mixer. Take one of your past projects and mix it through the MixDream XP and you'll hear more depth, enhanced stereo imaging, and noticeably punchier dynamic impact. The Class A design and 60-volt rails in the MixDream XP provide amazing headroom and ultra-low noise, rivaling the sound of full-featured analog consoles. Once you've got your submixes sounding just right, Sweetwater can highly recommend the SPL MixDream XP summing mixer to take your mix over the top. SPL MixDream XP 16 x 2 Summing Mixer at a Glance:
  • Deeper, wider mixes from analog summing
  • Premium analog design for top-notch sound
  • Expandable for higher channel counts
Deeper, wider mixes from analog summing While the debate over analog vs. digital summing is not new, most engineers agree that summing your mix through high-quality analog gear sounds awesome. Compared to the exact same mix summed in your DAW, you'll notice that the SPL MixDream XP sums your mix with greater depth and enhanced stereo definition, with an undeniably vibrant quality. Premium analog design for top-notch sound SPL designed the MixDream XP summing mixer with 60-volt rails for an outstanding 125dB dynamic range, with a very low noise floor too.The discrete Class A topology was designed to give you essentially the same sound as a high-end mixing console, in a convenient rackmount form factor. Expandable for higher channel counts Need more than 16 channels of analog summing? It's easy to expand your summing capabilities with additional MixDream XPs. Just use the expansion inputs to daisy-chain your MixDream XPs, or even mix and match with SPL MixDream model 2384 summing mixers. SPL MixDream XP 16 x 2 Summing Mixer Features:
  • 16-in, 2-out analog summing mixer
  • Amazing dynamic range and ultra low noise, thanks to discrete Class A design and 60-volt rails
  • Multiple units can be linked for surround operation
  • Allows you to achieve an analog vibe that's difficult to create with plug-ins
  • Ideal for mixing and mastering applications

High-end Monitoring, Conversion, and Summing Bundle

Sweetwater's Dangerous Music D-Box+, CONVERT-AD+, and CONVERT-8 with Cabling Kit Bundle gives you high-definition surround reference monitoring for up to eight channels, mastering-grade stereo conversion, and eight channels of analog summing, plus a cabling kit to get you up and running right out of the box.
Heritage Audio's MCM-8 MK2 is an 8-slot 500 Series chassis with an integrated 10-channel summing mixer. The top-of-the-line MCM-8 MK2 features On Slot Technology that leverages next-generation power electronics to handle power supply on a per slot basis. Each slot has its own power supply linear regulation stages, isolating each module from the rest. Your modules simply share the metal enclosure. Each slot even has test LEDs for checking correct power operation. Dual-concentric potentiometers handle Volume and Pan for each slot, with pan pots being center detented for precise center positioning. Each channel is equipped with an On switch to assign it to the mix bus. MK2 improvements include a lower noise floor and the addition of a bypass switch for each slot that still lets you use the summing mixer functions. Heritage Audio has earned the respect of Sweetwater engineers, and the MCM-8 MK2 lives up to that sterling reputation.

Superb build and feature set

From its RAF blue-gray enclosure to the solid tactile feedback from its knobs and switches, the Heritage Audio MCM-8 MK2 unabashedly rocks vintage British Class A vibe. And just like the classic gear that inspires all Heritage Audio equipment, the MCM-8 MK2 boasts superb build quality and a very smart feature set. There's an additional stereo input on the back panel, which allows several MCM-8 MK2 units to be daisy-chained — or signals not needing further 500 Series processing to be mixed together. The central section sports analog VU meters and a Stereo Master fader. Gold-plated XLRs and DSUB25s handle the I/O.

Smart technology, superior sound

Thanks to Heritage Audio's On Slot Technology (OST), the MCM-8 MK2's power capability is a maximum of 400mA per rail, per slot — with an overall of 1.4A (1.6A non-continuous) per rail, whichever is reached first. Total available phantom power is 140mA. The mix bus has a passive voltage summing topology, similar to that found in Rupert Neve's 80 Series consoles of the 1970s. The gain loss is restored by the same Class A, 2n3055 driven, transformer-based output stage used in the Heritage Audio's modern-day version of the classic 1073. If you're not into specs, what this all means is that the MCM-8 MK2 is built right to give you many years of authoritative sonic performance and trouble-free use in your studio or on the road.

Heritage Audio MCM-8 MK2 Features:

  • 8-slot 500 Series chassis with integrated 10-channel summing mixer
  • NEW lower noise floor
  • NEW bypass switch for each slot that leaves summing mixer functions enabled
  • Mix bus with vintage Neve-style passive voltage summing topology
  • Additional stereo input on the back panel allows several MCM-8s to be daisy-chained
  • Central section sports analog VU meters and a Stereo Master fader
  • Handles power supply on a per slots basis, isolating each module from the rest
  • Gold-plated XLRs and DSUB25s handle your I/O
  • 140mA total available phantom power
  • Class A transformer-based output stage
  • Solid build quality for many years of trouble-free use
RÉSUMÉ DES FONCTIONNALITÉS Images de 24, 32, 40 et 48 canaux Options de canal mono / stéréo A, B, C, D Mélanges principaux LR et M 8 groupes audio avec panoramique et routage vers LR et M 10 auxiliaires dont un envoi stéréo dédié avec commandes de niveau et de panoramique 2 canaux stéréo multifonctions chacun avec entrées micro et ligne stéréo 2 doubles stéréos supplémentaires fournissent 4 retours stéréo additionnés ou indépendants Matrice 12 × 4 complète Double fonctionnalité appropriée pour FoH, mixage de moniteur ou les deux Enregistrement capable avec des sorties directes de canal M peut être utilisé pour le mixage centre / sous, la somme mono LR ou le coin d'ingénierie Entrées externes matricielles avec trims de niveau et capacité d'entrée commune Les entrées micro du canal stéréo peuvent se croiser dans la matrice pour une alimentation d'ambiance EQ réactif 4 bandes, 2 balayages Filtres passe-haut de canal 100Hz Alimentation fantôme individuelle et commutation de polarité Compteur intégré avec 11 VU-mètres à bobine mobile éclairés par LED Canal LED grand angle et compteurs principaux Compteurs de contrôle stéréo dédiés Commutation auxiliaire par canal pré / post fader pour une flexibilité totale Commutateurs pré / post-EQ du panneau avant pour les préférences de l'utilisateur Coupe le son de tous les faders masters Faders à double rail de qualité supérieure de 100 mm Talkback assignable à toutes les sorties, comprend un mode de verrouillage de commutateur de conversation Oscillateur 1 kHz / générateur de bruit rose avec sortie externe Surveillance 2 pistes et relecture sur LR 3 prises casque / écouteurs et sorties moniteur locales Sorties XLR symétrisées électroniquement avec capacité d'entraînement + 26 dBu Gamme de préamplis 74 dB avec capacité d'entrée +34 dBu pour micro ou ligne Conception d'ampli micro à très faible bruit Combiner intégré pour une alimentation de secours redondante Assemblage de cartes de circuits individuelles avec des pots écroués Option de liaison d'entrée / sortie de console Sys-Link V2 Douilles de lampe XLR 4 broches - Lampe LED Allen & Heath disponible. Options de canal mono / stéréo: A = tous les canaux mono B = 4 stéréos à droite des masters C = 4 stéréos à l'extrême droite D = 8 stéréos à l'extrême droite
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