| Content | 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
|
The original D-BOX can be found in both project and professional studios worldwide. Its practical fusion of analog summing and monitoring has earned it countless accolades. The D-BOX+ eclipses its predecessor, thanks to an upgraded summing mixer, more speaker outputs, mastering-grade D/A, Bluetooth connectivity, remote operation, and more. This indispensable box will help you achieve that elusive “glued-together” sound, and you’ll hear your mixes like never before — it’s one of the easiest ways to advance your project studio into the pro league. The D-BOX+ — it belongs at the center of your studio.
8 channels of analog summing to pump up your mix
When you bring up Dangerous Audio, the first thing that pops into most people's minds is analog summing. After all, they invented the standalone analog summing mixer in 1999 with their groundbreaking 2-BUS — and the original D-BOX brought this exciting technology to project studios everywhere. The D-BOX+ features an upgraded 8-channel summing mixer that’s guaranteed to inject new levels of headroom, dimensionality, and clarity into your mixes. Get the D-BOX+ and your panning will become more precise. Reverbs and delays will become more engaging. Bass will become punchier, mids more detailed, and highs more open. The D-BOX+ will elevate your mixes.
5 analog and digital inputs — and more — at your fingertips
The D-BOX+ is like a large-format console’s center section. It provides routing and switching for your studio’s inputs and outputs, both analog and digital. Five input sources are at your fingertips: analog stereo, the onboard 8-channel summing mixer, USB, AES/SPDIF, and a wireless stream from any Bluetooth-enabled device. The D-BOX+ also includes three stereo speaker outputs, which can be programmed to be mono and/or to include a subwoofer. Beyond that, you can use the third output as source for an independent sub with individual level and mute control.
Mastering-grade D/A delivers results you can trust
At Sweetwater, we like to say, "if you can't hear it, you can't mix it." That's why we love the D-BOX+. Whether you're placing a mic, tweaking an EQ, or preparing a final master, you'll hear everything. Advanced clock stabilization, top-of-class chipsets, and world-class, audiophile-grade analog circuitry add up to a D/A that’s as powerful as it is nuanced. It delivers true mastering-grade quality you can trust. You also get a pair of top-shelf headphone amplifiers that ensure clean, powerful, and accurate sound that’s tailor-made for fine-grained quality control listening. Thanks to D-BOX+’s no-compromise design, you’ll experience crystal-clear audio fidelity and flawless performance across its entire feature set.
Loaded with pro-studio essentials
Harness your studio’s full potential with the D-BOX+’s comprehensive routing capabilities. Take command of your monitoring with three independent speaker outputs and a programmable speaker selector. Benefit from an onboard talkback mic with push-button activation. Gain remote control over all of the D-BOX+’s major functions (volume, dim, talkback, I/O select, and more) with the free D-BOX+ app for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. The D-BOX+ makes a powerful centerpiece for any studio.
Dangerous Music D-BOX+ Summing and Monitoring System Features:
- Upgraded 8-channel analog summing mixer injects headroom, dimensionality, and clarity into your mixes
- 5 input sources: analog stereo, the onboard 8-channel summing mixer, USB, AES/SPDIF, and a wireless stream from any Bluetooth-enabled device
- Switch between inputs and toggle between 3 sets of studio monitors for audio referencing
- Speaker outputs can be programmed to be mono and/or to include a subwoofer
- Mastering-grade D/A includes advanced clock stabilization, top-of-class chipsets, and world-class analog circuitry
- Top-shelf headphone amplifiers are tailor-made for fine-grained quality control listening
- Onboard talkback mic with push-button activation
- Free D-BOX+ app supplies remote control over all of the D-BOX+’s major functions (volume, dim, talkback, I/O select, and more)
| 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 | 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
| Working inside the box? Sweetwater would like to recommend a summing mixer that will seriously up your game: the Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite Shelford Edition. If you record and mix entirely within your DAW, you’re hampered by the inability to leverage the sonic advantages of high-quality analog outboard gear. Enter the 5059 Satellite. The 5059 gives you 16 channels — each with individual level and pan, plus insert and bus-2 send buttons. You get two stereo buses with RND’s proprietary Silk Texture controls, giving you effortless integration with outboard equipment, total control for two separate stem mixes, and the facility to dial in harmonic enhancement in two distinct flavors.
It’s a Neve
In serious audio circles, Rupert Neve needs no introduction. Large-format Neve consoles from the 1970s are considered by many to be the pinnacle of analog mixer design. Boasting the same design heritage and sonic perfectionism that went into the boards used to record countless hit records, the 5059 Satellite Summing Mixer graces your tracks with legendary Rupert Neve warmth, punch, and presence. With 16 channels of Rupert Neve designed Class A alchemy and flexible tonal and routing options, the Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite Summing Mixer will take your DAW-based studio’s sound to a whole new level.
Dial in the Silk
The Rupert Neve Designs’ 5059 Satellite Summing Mixer’s continuously variable Texture controls with Silk and Silk+ modes let you fine-tune the harmonic ratio and tonality of each of 5059’s stereo buses. The Silk mode adds sparkle to your tracks by introducing alluringly airy transformer saturation in the high frequencies. Silk+ mode accentuates saturation in the low frequencies, adding density and thickness to the source — particularly desirable when you’ve got a dry, lackluster mix. Distinctly different sounding from equalization, Texture saturates the output transformers, adding sweet, musical even-order harmonics to your source material for authoritative, radio-ready mixes that blast right out of the speakers.
Flexibility: it’s a beautiful thing
The dual stereo outputs of the Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite Summing Mixer are perfect for creating stem mixes, which you can enhance using the 5059’s Silk/Texture controls, then process through bus compressors or other devices via the inserts, finally feeding into the inputs of another mixer or your interface. You can send any input to stereo bus 1 or 2, and create two very different-sounding mixes from the same 16 channels. These are just some examples of the amazing flexibility you’ll enjoy when integrating the 5059 into your recording rig. Smartly attired in classic Shelford livery, the Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite Summing Mixer is housed in a rugged, fan-cooled 2U steel chassis for dependable, no-compromise professional performance year after year, in the studio or on the road.
The legend continues
Rupert Neve’s 80-series consoles had a huge, punchy, and authoritative sound that defined the sound of ’70s rock. From London to New York to Los Angeles and beyond, top studios were installing Neve boards as fast as they could. By 1977, with the introduction of the NECAM automation system, 80-series boards were the main component of the success formula for any recording studio with world-class aspirations. Mr. Neve’s current company, Rupert Neve Designs, continues to advance the state of the art with cutting-edge products that sound incredible and intelligently address the challenges of the digital age. With your Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite Shelford Edition from Sweetwater, the legend continues.
Rupert Neve Designs 5059 Satellite Summing Mixer Shelford Edition Features:
- Classic Neve: Class A, all transformer-balanced, and awesome-sounding
- Zero crossover distortion and unmatched purity
- Custom transformers provide galvanic isolation and serve up "larger than life" sound
- Sets a standard for rackmountable summing mixers
- 16 inputs/channels (with level controls, pans, and inserts); 2 stereo buses
- Send any input to stereo bus 1 or 2, each with variable Silk/Silk+ Texture
- Dual Stereo Outputs let you split the input channels into 2 stems for further processing and mixing
- Stereo buss 1 and 2 each has its own XLR outs
- DB-25 line input, insert send/return connectors
- Rugged 2U fan-cooled chassis, clad in classic Shelford livery
| 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)
|
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.