Dangerous Music MONITOR ST Remote-Controlled Source and Speaker Switcher
The Dangerous MONITOR ST is the gold standard for studio reference. Input source selection, speaker switching, cue system, talkback functions, and headphone amplification are all neatly tucked into one rack space and controlled via the comprehensive, customizable remote. As with every Dangerous Music product, painstaking measures are taken to create complete functionality with ZERO audio compromise. Expansion to 5.1 and beyond is simple: just add the Monitor SR and/or the Additional Switching System. The MONITOR ST solves the conundrum of today's complex monitoring world, without masking reality. The Dangerous Music Legacy: "Audio Integrity: non-negotiable. " This is the credo upon which Dangerous Music is founded. Conceived and designed by end users-not by engineers in lab coats--the results are products that resurrect dynamic range, punch, intelligibility and emotion. These high-fidelity, uncompromised signal paths are achieved by harnessing over 20 years of Chris Muth's design wizardry; creator of infamous custom black boxes for world class facilities like Hit Factory, Masterdisk, Absolute Audio and Sterling Sound Mastering. Then the critical listening skills of golden-eared luminaries are applied, with the result being musical tools that fulfill the actual needs of today's flexible computer based studio. Is Your Audio A Hostage? Monitoring is the most crucial stage in the audio chain. An inferior system facilitates poor mix decisions by forcing you to compensate for its shortcomings. For example, if transients are choked by cheap components and weak designs, the high-end you added to the mix will spike like Mount Everest in the real world. When evaluating a new microphone, preamp or EQ, how can you judge their performance without honest monitoring? The MONITOR ST is the outcome of real world experience combined with mastering grade components. Don't let a lesser monitor rig hold your audio hostage. Talkback Mic• Feature: Not to be confused with how you behaved in high school, the talkback mic and level injects the microphone into the headphone cue system• Benefit: Avoid jerry-rigging a separate means of communication to the artist (i. e. Carrier Pigeon, Smoke Signals, Semaphore…) to save a ton of time, which you can bill forPower Indicator• Feature: Visual indication proving that the unit is powered up• Benefit: Save an hour of your life by determining that the AC outlet is dead, not your gearHeadphone Monitoring• Feature: 20 watts of pristine tympanic membrane - moving headphone amplification• Benefit: Miles of headroom, to audition intelligibly and feel the music• Tip: Drive a Redco Little Red Cuebox from the cue amp out on the rear panel OR from hereMain To Cue• Feature: Sends the selected control room mains audio to the cue amp and phones outputs• Benefit: If you need a master mix perfect for the cue mix, don't reinvent the wheel, just pipe it into the cans and open up your own can of something to celebrateAux Input To Cue - To Main• Feature: Send the aux input to cue, CR speakers or both - this is a separate audio path from the main inputs• Benefit: (1) Set up and monitor a separate cue mix for the talent; (2) Monitor the computer's headphone jack to audition sample libraries or audibly monitor software updatesInput 4 Level• Feature: Turn down the level on input 4 as necessary• Benefit: Match a mastered CD's input level with the current project mix for an honest A/BAux Input• Feature: Alternative input• Benefit: Mult the vocal mic/EQ/comp signal being fed to the DAW into Aux Inputs for latency free cue mix vocals• Tip: Feed the audio output of your Mac into the Aux input to audition sample libraries and hear computer alert beepsRemote Mic Input• Feature: Use an external mic for the TB system instead of the built-in mic• Benefit: If you want the rack unit in the machine room or an Iso-box, jack in a mic, run some cable and goAnalog Input and Output• Feature: Inputs and outputs are accessed on DB25 connectors• Benefit: (1)
Dangerous Music CONVERT-AD+ Stereo A/D Converter
Dimensions (Overall): 22.0 inches (L), 8.4 inches (H) x 18.6 inches (W) x 22.0 inches (D)Weight: 14.78 poundsWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, & bull; Selectable Calibration Level cycles for compatibility with other devices & bull; Toggle between two discrete, selectable stereo inputs with two switchable stereo input paths & bull; Clip Guard will turn off the red light LED at r destination & bull; Premium custom crafted digital meter with Normal and Peak Hold modes & bull; Zoom lets view only the top 10dB of r signal level, for a finer, magnified resolutionWith CONVERT-AD+, Dangerous music introduces an advanced stereo analog-to-digital converter with five unique innovative features: switchable dual inputs, proprietary clip guard technology, zoomable meters, switchable transformers and emphasis control. The result is a box that delivers a bold three-dimensional sound free of unwanted artifacts. Innovation #1—Switchable Dual Inputs Simple, elegant, intelligent. With the push of a button, can switch between any two balanced line input sources. With zero fuss, can instantly compare different mastering chains, test mix against a reference, or to switch between recording and mixing mode—or use the inputs in any configuration dream up. From the largest mix rooms, to elite mastering suites, to home studio, the switchable inputs on the CONVERT-AD+ is about to make everyone’s life a lot easier. Innovation #2—Proprietary Clip Guard TechnologyThe CONVERT-AD+ employs a proprietary technology that simply removes all clipping from digital prints, but it never changes the sound—even when ’re clipping the converter on purpose for tonal artifacts. Today’s digital playback platforms (iTunes, Spotify, etc.) have filters (like highway cops) that scan for clipped masters and reject and/or attenuate them. Now can clip A-D converter to heart’s content and never face the consequences. Innovation #3—Zoomable MetersIn most circumstances, the dynamics of a mix or master reside in the zone between the average and the peak levels. With our meter zooming technology, can zoom in on just the top 10dB of dynamic activity, allowing a fine-grained look at what matters most when mixing and mastering. An incredibly helpful tool for the nuanced crafting of dynamics, ’ll soon wonder how ever lived without zoomable meters. Innovation #4—Switchable TransformersIt’s no secret that a pair of transformers at the end of a mixing or mastering chain can give final prints added heft, character and articulation. With the CONVERT-AD+, just push a button and ’ve got a pair of Hammond transformers wired in series, ready to do that magic that transformers do. Hammond is a Canadian company with over 100 years of transformer design, and our circuit brings out all the bold colors. Innovation #5—Emphasis ControlAnalog designer Chris Muth leveraged his deep and esoteric knowledge of what engineers love and turned it into a simple and effective tool. When the transformers are switched in, the Emphasis kicks in a proprietary EQ/compression combo that brings a whole pallet of different colors to mixing, mastering, and tracking work. Simply dial in the right amount, or none at all, until the smiles in the room get wider. In most cases, ’ll notice a stronger low-end footprint and a gentle saturation on the mids and highs. The more play with it, the more ’ll learn how Emphasis can improve music.
Dangerous Music CONVERT-2 Two-Channel Reference Grade Digital to Analog Converter
Dimensions (Overall): 22.5 inches (L), 8.75 inches (H) x 18.75 inches (W) x 22.5 inches (D)Weight: 15.1 poundsWarranty: No Applicable Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, & bull; Signal to Noise Ratio A-weighted, 20Hz to 20KHz & bull; < 114dB & bull; Signal to Noise Ratio unweighted, 20Hz to 20KHz & bull; < 113dB & bull; Dynamic Range A-weighted, 20Hz to 20KHzDangerous Audio designed the CONVERT Series converters from the ground up, utilizing cutting-edge digital technology coupled to a Chris Muth-designed analog circuit that delivers the signature Dangerous Audio sound: open, articulate and powerful from top to bottom. Loaded with innovative and useful features accessed from an intuitive front panel, the CONVERT-2 tops an elite class of dedicated stereo digital-to-analog converters in both sound and ease of use. Muth has designed the analog gear used to mix and master a long list of hit records and reissues. Not only did he develop the audiophile-grade analog audio path of the CONVERT-2, but he also fine-tuned the low-pass reconstruction filters mandatory to implementing any DAC. These filters lie at the heart of how a converter will perform, and the CONVERT series has the jaws of top pros hitting the floor when they hear its natural sound and powerful, ultra-clear low-end.Perfecting the Digital SideDangerous Audio rigorously refined the CONVERT’s JetPLL ultra-low jitter clocking technology until it surpassed the JET’s stated specs, resulting in the virtual elimination of jitter throughout the audio band and beyond. Gone are the sonic headaches and end-of-day fatigue brought on by long-term exposure to jittery digital audio systems. The CONVERT-2’s superbly implemented digital technology delivers such a natural, open and non-irritating sound that ’ll forget ’re even listening to converted 0s and 1s.Details, DetailsReaching beyond transparency and accuracy, the sound of the CONVERT-2 is so open and 3-dimensional that many are saying that these are the most beautiful, natural sounding converters they’ve ever heard. Whether focus is tracking, mixing or mastering, when choose a dedicated stereo DAC, ’re choosing the unit ’ll trust to make all sonic judgments, from choosing a mic to deciding how much limiting to use in mastering. need DAC to be honest, but also need it to sound beautiful. With the CONVERT get the uncanny combination of detailed information and delightful inspiration.FeaturesNo menus, no cryptic multi-finger combinations to remember; just clearly labeled single-function buttons and one volume knob. However, the elegance of the CONVERT’s front panel belies its rich feature set, which brings a level of versatility not found in any other DAC.Dedicated Volume Control With Hard-BypassInstant Input Calibration Automatic Sample Rate Detection On The Fly Input Switching:Digital inputs include USB, AES/SPDIF-1, AES/SPDIF-2, ADAT and Optical SPDIF (TOSLINK)USB Uplink Custom Metering
