Description The Dangerous 2-Bus LT 16x2 summing device restores the passion to a lifeless mix. It functions as an audio bridge between computer recording and analog outboard gear, thus allowing the best of both worlds to converge. Much like traditional vintage consoles brought together disparate streams of audio, the 2-Bus receives 16 analog outputs from any DAW interface and combines them to stereo. This is its' sole purpose and Dangerous performs it transparently.Born out of real world necessity, the 2-Bus was the first of it's kind."So open and yet, such a tight bottom end."-Robert Carranza, Grammy Winning Producer ¢ EngineerThe 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.Why Summing?Mixing "in the box" has inherent limitations, identified by users as: "spongy", "collapsed image", "no headroom", "lack of detail" and "zero punch". Much like traditional vintage consoles brought together multiple streams of audio, the 2-Bus receives 16 analog outputs and combines them to stereo. It performs this transparently, tooled specifically for the DAW environment.Where Are The Faders And Pan Pots?Every additional component in the signal path degrades music. True summing bus devices differ from mixers: they do not have faders, aux sends etc... They simply sum audio together, while preserving all the functionality of DAW! If 've got the functionality in software mixer, don't need to repeat it in a hardware version.2-Bus LT vs. 2-Bus (H78435)2-Bus LT: DB25 input connectors / 2-Bus: XLR input connectors2-Bus LT: No +6 boost feature / 2-Bus: +6 dB gain boost feature2-Bus LT: One rack space / 2-Bus: Two rack spaces2-Bus LT +27dBu max input level / 2-Bus: +28dBu max input level2-Bus LT: Switching psu (+/-15VDC) / 2-Bus: Custom linear psu (+/-18VDC)2-Bus LT: Stereo Potentiometer / 2-Bus: Stepped attenuator (.01dB accuracy)Image ¢ Punch ¢ Headroom¢ Feature: Instead of overtaxing the internal stereo bus and limiting the mix to its available headroom, multiple stereo stems are utilized to run far hotter signals into separate busses. Summing these to a stereo pair is handled externally in a mastering-grade analog environment by the 2-Bus LT. Thus, far more of the track's original detail is retained along with superb imaging, clarity, punch, and musicality.Outboard Gear¢ Feature: Breaking the audio signal out into multiple analog outputs also permits the use of external analog compressors, EQ's, and other effects processing.¢ Benefit: Utilizing external hardware to process stems, individual tracks or the entire mix saves unnecessary A/D/A conversions and solves DSP latency issues.¢ Tip: Want some iron to color the mix? Run line-level into favorite mic pre or compressor.Stereo Switch¢ Feature: With the switch out (clear), the inputs are distinct (left and right)Mastering-Grade Components: Components selected for both performance and sound, tested to draconian tolerances, breathe the analog soul back to life for stunning imaging, headroom, punch and detail.DC-Coupled: No transformers that color your sound or filter caps that smear stereo. Instead, DC coupling with massive voltage rails and Mogami point-to-point wiring for simple, electronic elegance. Bandwidth from DC to light.Audio Transparency: A pristine canvas for painting sonic landscapes utilizing your own personal arsenal of plug-ins and outboard gear. Estimated shipping dimensions: 16.8INCH X 6.7INCH X 21.7INCH Estimated shippimg weight: 12.85POUND
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