Dangerous Music MASTER Mastering Transfer Console

$3,534.29

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Dangerous Music’s MASTER brings the amazing analog sound and functionality of previous Dangerous boxes to the mastering world with a truly unique approach that will give your projects an edge over your competitors. Three insert points are front-panel switchable for integrating external analog processing and there’s something special lurking behind the S&M Width knob. With the S&M button depressed, MASTER engages a “Sum or Minus” mode that controls the stereo spread and much more. Every mastering engineer that incorporates outboard gear into their rig needs a MASTER!

Powerful processing at your fingertips

There’s truly nothing quite like MASTER. The S&M functionality adds a remarkable element to your mastering arsenal. Imagine being able to modify the frequency content of the program material residing in the left/right aspects of the stereo field without changing the spectrum of the center material. With MASTER, you can. Hit the S&M button, activate insert #2 with a stereo EQ connected, and you can work wonders with the sound. Say the vocals (panned center) sound fine in the mix, but you’d like to brighten the guitars and cymbals a bit (which reside in the left and right panning positions). S&M removes the center material temporarily so you can process the extreme left and right signals without coloring the center material. The S&M Width knob can also modify the width of the overall stereo field. The engineers here at Sweetwater love the flexibility of the MASTER!

A plethora of useful controls

From left to right, you’ve got L/R Level controls, three buttons that trigger the insertion of outboard gear in the signal path, a button that individually selects which inputs are being processed, a button that triggers Stereo or Middle Sides mode on insert 2, and a button that selects whether the Monitor Output jacks have the Input or Output signal sent to the monitor section. Next up is the Input Monitor Offset. This is very handy to match the input and output levels to listen to the effect of processing without the level difference clouding one’s judgment. The engineer can also match input and output level, look down at the scale, and determine the relative gain obtained from the mastering process. This control has a scale of -2 to +8dB in 0.5 dB steps. The S&M Width was covered in depth in the previous paragraph. Lastly, the Output level control dictates the final level that passed on to the A/D convertor.

What the pros are saying about the MASTER:

  • “I’ve never mastered a song without a Dangerous MASTER! And I can’t imagine it. With the S&M feature on the MASTER, you can really fix some problems in mixes, and address balance issues… Comparing it to Mid-Side processors in the digital realm I just think it’s a ‘Day and Night’ difference.” — Colin Leonard (Mastering Engineer)
  • “I’m a huge fan of the Dangerous MASTER’s S&M circuitry. It always seems to add an elegant width and depth to the mix. The Dangerous gear has certainly created an advantage. Another reason we have been able to establish ourselves in a highly competitive field is that aside from the gear sounding great…our Dangerous gear has been truly steady and stable.” — Emily Lazar (Mastering Engineer)
  • “I can’t say enough about the quality components and sonic integrity…it doesn’t get much better than this. I could hear the difference between AD/DA converters…choosing between them…for each session…has become effortless. I cannot imagine working without the Dangerous MASTER.” — Larry DiVivo (TapeOp Magazine)
  • “Dangerous Music really got it right with the Dangerous MASTER.” — Andrew Mendelson (Mix Magazine)
  • “I love all the Dangerous Music equipment. I use the MONITOR ST, the MASTER, and two 2-BUS LTs for my mixing and stem-mastering.” — Noël Jackson (Mastering Engineer)
  • “The Dangerous MASTER immediately made a huge improvement in the quality of my work. I think it’s the cleanest sounding solution available.” — Dave McNair (Mastering Engineer)

Dangerous Music MASTER Features:

  • Audiophile-grade components yield crystal-clear sound
  • 3 insert points are front-panel switchable for integrating external analog processing
  • S&M button provides you with integrated Mid-Side processing
  • S&M Width knob modifies the width of your overall stereo field
  • Stepped controls ensure easy repeatability
  • 2 stereo inputs and 3 stereo outputs (1 for monitoring)
  • Seamless connection with the Dangerous Liaison

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ContentDangerous Music's MASTER brings the amazing analog sound and functionality of previous Dangerous boxes to the mastering world with a truly unique approach that will give your projects an edge over your competitors. Three insert points are front-panel switchable for integrating external analog processing and there's something special lurking behind the S&M Width knob. With the S&M button depressed, MASTER engages a "Sum or Minus" mode that controls the stereo spread and much more. Every mastering engineer that incorporates outboard gear into their rig needs a MASTER!

Powerful processing at your fingertips

There's truly nothing quite like MASTER. The S&M functionality adds a remarkable element to your mastering arsenal. Imagine being able to modify the frequency content of the program material residing in the left/right aspects of the stereo field without changing the spectrum of the center material. With MASTER, you can. Hit the S&M button, activate insert #2 with a stereo EQ connected, and you can work wonders with the sound. Say the vocals (panned center) sound fine in the mix, but you'd like to brighten the guitars and cymbals a bit (which reside in the left and right panning positions). S&M removes the center material temporarily so you can process the extreme left and right signals without coloring the center material. The S&M Width knob can also modify the width of the overall stereo field. The engineers here at Sweetwater love the flexibility of the MASTER!

A plethora of useful controls

From left to right, you've got L/R Level controls, three buttons that trigger the insertion of outboard gear in the signal path, a button that individually selects which inputs are being processed, a button that triggers Stereo or Middle Sides mode on insert 2, and a button that selects whether the Monitor Output jacks have the Input or Output signal sent to the monitor section. Next up is the Input Monitor Offset. This is very handy to match the input and output levels to listen to the effect of processing without the level difference clouding one's judgment. The engineer can also match input and output level, look down at the scale, and determine the relative gain obtained from the mastering process. This control has a scale of -2 to +8dB in 0.5 dB steps. The S&M Width was covered in depth in the previous paragraph. Lastly, the Output level control dictates the final level that passed on to the A/D convertor.

What the pros are saying about the MASTER:

  • "I've never mastered a song without a Dangerous MASTER! And I can't imagine it. With the S&M feature on the MASTER, you can really fix some problems in mixes, and address balance issues... Comparing it to Mid-Side processors in the digital realm I just think it's a 'Day and Night' difference." — Colin Leonard (Mastering Engineer)
  • "I'm a huge fan of the Dangerous MASTER's S&M circuitry. It always seems to add an elegant width and depth to the mix. The Dangerous gear has certainly created an advantage. Another reason we have been able to establish ourselves in a highly competitive field is that aside from the gear sounding great...our Dangerous gear has been truly steady and stable." — Emily Lazar (Mastering Engineer)
  • "I can't say enough about the quality components and sonic integrity...it doesn't get much better than this. I could hear the difference between AD/DA converters...choosing between them...for each session...has become effortless. I cannot imagine working without the Dangerous MASTER." — Larry DiVivo (TapeOp Magazine)
  • "Dangerous Music really got it right with the Dangerous MASTER." — Andrew Mendelson (Mix Magazine)
  • "I love all the Dangerous Music equipment. I use the MONITOR ST, the MASTER, and two 2-BUS LTs for my mixing and stem-mastering." — Noël Jackson (Mastering Engineer)
  • "The Dangerous MASTER immediately made a huge improvement in the quality of my work. I think it's the cleanest sounding solution available." — Dave McNair (Mastering Engineer)

Dangerous Music MASTER Features:

  • Audiophile-grade components yield crystal-clear sound
  • 3 insert points are front-panel switchable for integrating external analog processing
  • S&M button provides you with integrated Mid-Side processing
  • S&M Width knob modifies the width of your overall stereo field
  • Stepped controls ensure easy repeatability
  • 2 stereo inputs and 3 stereo outputs (1 for monitoring)
  • Seamless connection with the Dangerous Liaison
BEHRINGER X32 RACK " Rack Mixer
  • 32 Channels
  • 16 XLR Mic/Line inputs
  • 8 Stereo FX returns
  • 25 Buses
  • 6 Matrix buses with insert
  • 6 Mute groups
  • 8 DCA groups
  • 8 XLR outputs
  • 6 AUX inputs via 6.3 mm jack (optional: 2 via RCA)
  • 6 AUX outputs via 6.3 mm jack (optional: 2 via RCA)
  • Adjustable headphone jack
  • 32 x 32 USB audio interface
  • Talkback microphone input (XLR)
  • 4-Band fully parametric EQ on each channel
  • Adjustable delays on all channels
  • Virtual effects rack with 8 FX slots
  • Built-in stereo USB recorder
  • Remote control via Ethernet
  • 5" TFT display
  • Compatible with the Behringer P-16 personal monitoring system
  • Format: 19" / 3U
  • Dimensions: 132 x 483 x 287 mm
  • Weight: 6.5 kg

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
Avid S1 eight-fader EUCON control surface The Avid S1 is an eight-fader EUCON control surface with unparalleled speed, rich visual feedback, and software integration of Avid's high-end consoles in a slimline surface that's an easy fit for any space or budget. Avid S1 gives you deep hands-on control of your favorite audio and video software and, together with the free Pro Tools | Control app for iPad (iPad not included), provides great ergonomic efficiency, easy touch workflows, and S6-style metering and processing views, so you can navigate large sessions quickly, mix more intuitively, and turn around better sounding mixes fast. Mix big on a smaller scale While Avid S1 fits easily between your display and keyboard, it packs a lot of mixing power into its small surface. From motorized faders and knobs that respond to your touch, to fast-access touchscreen workflows and Soft Keys that enable you to perform complex tasks with a single press, S1 provides the speed and versatility to accelerate any music, audio post, or video project. Get unmatched software integration S1 is powered by EUCON, Avid’s high-speed Ethernet control protocol that delivers deep hardware/software integration, giving you full touch and tactile access to a host of Avid and third-party software functions and controls. You can even switch between multiple applications—and workstations—at the touch of a button, providing the most fluid editing and mixing experience. Specifications:
  • Faders: Eight motorized, touch-sensitive, 100 mm long-throw faders
  • Knobs: Eight push-top, touch-sensitive rotary encoders
  • Additional controls: Assorted hardware buttons/keys for various functions and mode selections, including Mute, Solo, Record-enable, Bank, Nudge, and more
  • Software interface: Supports the free Pro Tools | Control app running on iPad (iPad not included), providing touchscreen control, project navigation, macro triggers, and more
  • Displays: Eight high-resolution OLED displays, plus multiple status LEDs and multicolor track buttons; channel metering, monitoring, processing, track status, automation modes, and other views provided by Pro Tools | Control on iPad
  • Height (front, rear): 1.2 inches, 3.8 inches (29 mm, 97 mm)
  • Width: 12.3 inches (312 mm)
  • Depth: 14.9 inches (377 mm)
Espandibile fino a 32 canali - QCon Pro XS8 + 1 fader motorizzati sensibili al tocco con risoluzione a 10 bitFader LED a 12 segmentiDoppio display LCD retroilluminato 2 × 56 per visualizzare il nome del canale. i valori di controllo. ecc. Per ogni canaleDisplay LED a 12 segmenti che mostra la posizione temporale del progetto in formato SMPTE o BBT - 18 pulsanti assegnabiliRotella jog shuttle per ricerca e controllo velociPulsanti illuminati per ogni canale. inclusi Record Enable. Solo. Mute. Select e Monitor6 pulsanti illuminati tra cui Play. Stop. Rec. Rewind. Fast Forward e LoopPulsante ZOOM illuminato con 4 pulsanti di direzione9 pulsanti funzione MIDI assegnabili illuminatiEspandibile a 32 canali utilizzando 3 unità di espansione QCon XSDue (2) connettori da 1/4 per interruttori a pedale e pedaliClasse compatibile con Windows XP. Vista (32 bit). Windows 7 (32 bit e 64 bit). Windows 8 (32 bit e 64 bit). Windows 10 (32 bit e 64 bit) e Mac OS XConnettività USB 2.0 ad alta velocitàIl driver ICON Quick-Setup è disponibile per Cubase. Nuendo. Reason e Bitwig per la compatibilità plug & play istantaneaBitwig Studio 8-Track DAW è incluso.Mackie Control integrato per tutte le DAW elencate (ad eccezione di ProTools che utilizza il protocollo Mackie HUI)Facile aggiornamento del firmware disponibile tramite connessione USB e software iMapQualità costruttiva superiore e robusto involucro in metallo con porta per blocco Kensington Dimensioni: Lunghezza 51cm - Profondità 23.5cm - Altezza 57.5cm - Volume 0.068m³ Icon # Qcon Pro X - controller per DAW # Controller Midi / Controller Midi USB # Serie Qcon
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