Features: 16 channels of active analog summing circuits designed by Chris Muth Crystal clear and wide stereo imaging and perfect center through a stunning -109dB crosstalk rejection Enormous headroom to meet today’s converters output level (+27 dBu max input level) Two unique colour circuits of Muth Magic: Transformer and Coherence, applicable to the sum, channels 15/16 or hard bypass  Coherence features a blend control 2 of 8 stereo pairs switchable to dual mono (1/2 & 9/10) Expansion input for full expandability with additional summing units such as 2-BUS(+), 2-BUS LT, D-BOX(+) or simply another 2-Bus-XT 2 x DB-25 connectors for the inputs and 2 XLR stereo outputs for Main and Monitor Output trim potentiometer Signal present LEDs Only components of the high quality in the signal path Occupies only 1 RU of space Internal Power Supply Hand built in the USA Remember the 2-Bus LT? The device that preserved all the blessings of DAW-based work such as total recall while removing the unpleasant side effects of digital summing in a 1RU unit that is as simple as it is uncompromising yet inexpensive? The Dangerous Music 2-Bus-XT is the worthy heir of the 2-Bus LT which earned its merits in countless studios around the world. Still 8 pairs of stereo channels in 1RU but it comes with the looks and sonics of his big brother, the 2-Bus+. The extremely low cross talk and perfect stereo image provide a wide sound stage as well as a perfectly welded dead center lead vocals and knock down kicks. This results in better mixes in less time and with fewer plug-ins. On top of all that chief designer Chris Muth has added two switchable colour circuits: a transformer and a blend knob labelled Coherence for adding harmonics. The latter can be best described as phase coherent dimensional asymmetry. Both are applicable to either the sum, channels 15/16 or can be true hard wire bypassed. Both colour circuits differ from those in Dangerous Music’s 2-Bus+ and AD+ to give you even more choices when combining the 2-Bus-XT with one or both of those. Two mono selectors for channel 1-2 and 9-10 and a trim poti complete the 2-Bus-XT, two XLR stereo outputs for Main and Monitor plus an Expansion Input to add other summing devices as well as the two D-Sub25 Inputs for a total of 16 Channels on the back of the unit.  

THE MOST ADVANCED STEREO A-D ON THE MARKET If you thought analog-to-digital converter innovation had taken a snooze, Dangerous Music is about to wake you up with five game-changing innovations. Packed into a single rack space with our next-generation conversion for the ultimate in musicality and transparency, the CONVERT-AD+ is the most advanced stereo analog-to-digital converter on the market. 5 INNOVATIVE FEATURES YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED The CONVERT-AD+ has no fewer than five—five!—features previously never seen on an analog-to-digital converter before. Smart, useful, well-executed innovations put Dangerous Music on the map, and we continue that tradition into the 21st century with the CONVERT-AD+. INNOVATION #1—SWITCHABLE DUAL INPUTS Simple, elegant, intelligent. With the push of a button, you can switch between any two balanced line input sources. With zero fuss, you can instantly compare different mastering chains, test your mix against a reference, or to switch between recording and mixing mode—or use the inputs in any configuration you dream up. From the largest mix rooms, to elite mastering suites, to your home studio, the switchable inputs on the CONVERT-AD+ is about to make everyone’s life a lot easier. INNOVATION #2—PROPRIETARY CLIP GUARD TECHNOLOGY Imagine driving straight past a cop at 110mph and showing only 55mph on the radar gun. That’s what mixing, mastering, and tracking with Clip Guard is like. The CONVERT-AD+ employs a proprietary technology that simply removes all clipping from your digital prints, but it never changes the sound—even when you’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 you can clip your A-D converter to your heart’s content and never face the consequences. INNOVATION #3—ZOOMABLE METERS In 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, you can zoom in on just the top 10dB of dynamic activity, allowing you a fine-grained look at what that matters most when mixing and mastering. An incredibly helpful tool for nuanced crafting of dynamics, you’ll soon wonder how you ever lived without zoomable meters. INNOVATION #4—SWITCHABLE TRANSFORMERS It’s no secret that a pair of transformers at the end of a mixing or mastering chain can give your final prints added heft, character and articulation. With the CONVERT-AD+, just push a button and you’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 CONTROL Our analog designer Chris Muth did it again, taking his deep and esoteric knowledge of what engineers love and turning 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 your 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, you’ll notice a stronger low end footprint and a gentle saturation on the mids and highs. The more you play with it, the more you’ll learn how Emphasis can improve your music. SOUND YOU CAN TRUST AND LOVE Previously an oxymoron, musical transparency makes perfect sense now that Dangerous Music has pushed its products to the bleeding edge of today’s technology. We deliver an open, full-bodied sound free of unwanted artifacts (transparency) with a bold and big three-dimensional sound (musicality). The result is sound that you can trust and love. SUPERIOR DIGITAL IMPLEMENTATION Among those who truly understand this hotly debated area of audio technology, the mantra with digital is implementation, implementation, implementation. How components are selected, tweaked and assembled according to a specific design, and then tuned for superior performance within that plan, is what sets a converter apart – for better or worse. The Dangerous Music CONVERT-AD+ has been developed by a team of experts with deep, up-to-the-minute knowledge of the best digital and analog converter technology available today. Our implementation has even managed to get the clock working better than it’s stated specs. JITTER ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY—JET JET is a patented clocking technology that Dangerous Music employs in order to reduce jitter to the point where it simply isn’t a factor impacting the sound of our converters. Whenever zeros and ones are flying by at incredible speeds, a solid clock and balanced data stream management system is of the utmost importance to articulate, musical, 3D impact. Do not shy away from using the CONVERT-AD+ as your studio’s master clock, a choice more and more engineers are making since becoming “converts.” UNSURPASSED ANALOG EXCELLENCE Our analog designer, Chris Muth, has designed the gear used on an endless list of hit records and classic reissues. Chris’s powerful, articulate, hi-fi designs dominated the big studios in New York City since the 80s, and via Dangerous his designs have become essential components in the best modern DAW-based mixing and mastering studios. When we set out to develop the CONVERT-AD+, Chris brought his relentless design philosophy and world-renowned sound to a whole new level. The entire CONVERT series has the jaws of top pros hitting the floor when they hear the big natural sound, the powerful, ultra-clear low-end, and the wide open high-end. FEATURES Adjustable Sample Rate lets you cycle through 6 sample rates for universal compatibility with other devices Selectable Calibration Level cycles through three calibration levels for compatibility with other devices Toggle between two discrete, selectable stereo inputs with two switchable stereo input paths Clip Guard will turn off the red light LED at your destination (i.e. DAW) Premium custom crafted digital meter with Normal and Peak Hold modes provides precise visual feedback Zoom view lets you view only the top 10dB of your signal level, for a finer, magnified resolution Word Clock with three Modes: Internal, External and Master X-FORMER insert button engages some of Chris Muth’s sonic wizardry via a pair of customized HAMMOND™ transformers EMPHASIS shelving EQ/Compressor induces 2nd order harmonic distortion to blend in a bit of mid warmth and sparkle USB connection for Mac/PC Comprehensive I/O Two switchable stereo input paths Dual AES Outputs ADAT Optical Output SPDIF Optical Output SPDIF COAX output

Dangerous Music D-Box+ The Dangerous D-BOX+ is a dramatic ground-up redesign of the award- winning controller and summing mixer that provided countless studios the superior sound and versatile control of an analog mixer, all in just one rack space. The newly designed 8-channel summing mixer and D-A stereo converter provide Dangerous Music’s bold and clear sound, while newly added features like of all major functions unleash a truly forward-looking feature set. As with all Dangerous Music products, the D-BOX+ is proudly made to exacting audiophile standards in the USA. Features: Newly upgraded 8-channel analog summing mixer (7+8 mono switchable) delivers enormous soundstage and superior sonic impact Digitally controlled volume knob with precise L/R level and adjustable dim Five analog and digital inputs at your fingertips (analog stereo, analog sum, USB, AES/SPDIF, Bluetooth) Bluetooth wireless audio streaming Free D-BOX+ app offers remote control of all major functions (volume, dim, talkback, I/O select, and more) Dedicated app runs effortlessly on current macOS and Windows computers, as well as IOS and Android devices Driverless USB audio connectivity for macOS; simple USB audio driver installation for Windows On-board talkback mic with push-button activation (on front panel or remotely from app) Talkback via smartphone (Bluetooth) Dual world-class headphone amplifiers with independent source selection and level control (front panel or app) Three independent speaker outputs (selected from front panel or from app) Programmable speaker selector allows for dedicated mono and/or sub inclusion on all outputs Speaker Outputs 2 and 3 trimmable (on the front panel) Three mastering-grade digital-to-analog stereo converter for transparent, musical monitoring of digital sources (USB, AES/SPDIF, Bluetooth) Dangerous Music’s renown audiophile-grade circuit design, components, and build quality throughout

A LEGEND’S REVIVALThe Dangerous Music S&M mid-side processing matrix is revered in the mixing and mastering community—cherished by those who possess it and pursued by those who don’t. Years after its extinction, the S&M returns to the audio wild in a limited supply. 100 units have been meticulously produced under the watchful eye of their creator, Chris Muth, each bearing his signature and an official numbered, metal credit card-style certificate of authenticity.ABOUT THE DANGEROUS S&MLegendary across the Billboard charts, the S&M cracks open a stereo track allowing the center and sides to be affected separately. Juice up the overall top end then de-ess that vocal without destroying the ethereal shimmer on the sides. Take your ‘perfect’ drum sound from a stereo pair of overheads, where the snare is too loud and resolve it in seconds with a limiter on the Sum channel. Peel back the mung from the bass so it punches hard, while never choking the guitars or heft-laden synth riffs. The S&M will create wider and tighter landscapes with a dram of sparkle. Deploy it classically or experimentally as a most potent creation tool.Mid-side processing matrix The Dangerous Music S&M mid-side processing matrix is revered in the mixing and mastering community. Insert your favorite outboard, split your stereo into Sides and Mid get to work. Juice up the overall top end then de-ess that vocal without destroying the ethereal shimmer on the sides. Take your ‘perfect’ drum sound from a stereo pair of overheads, where the snare is too loud and resolve it in seconds with a limiter on the Sum channel. Peel back the mung from the bass so it punches hard, without choking the guitars or synths. Deploy it classically or experimentally as a most potent creation tool. Features:Mid-side processing circuits designed by Chris MuthStepped Side ControlLimited Supply of 100 unitsOccupies only 1 RU of spaceInternal Power SupplyHand built in the USASpecifications:Note: Dangerous Music, Inc. publishes actual measured specifications, not theoretical numbers derived from data sheets published by chip manufacturers.Frequency Response: Flat within 0.1dB from 1Hz - 100kHz <0.002%THD + NOISE: <0.002%IMD60 4:1: <0.002%Sum and Minus channel speration: -78dBWidth control accuracy: 0.02dBuDynamic Range: 108dBNominal operating level: +4dBuMaximum Input Level: +23dBuInput Impedance: 25K OhmsBalanced Output Impedance: 50 Ohms BalancedDimensions & Weight:Unboxed dimensions: Depth 34,3 cm, Width 48,3 cm, Height 4,3cm (1HE)Unboxed weight: 5 kgScope of DeliveryManual3-Pin IEC auto-switching AC Power, 240V (Europe)Certificate of limited edition

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