Dangerous Music Compressor The Dangerous Music Compressor is a high-end stereo VCA compressor designed for professional mixing and mastering environments. Featuring two fully independent compression circuits, it can operate in dual-mono or stereo mode, making it highly versatile for a variety of studio workflows. Unlike many character compressors, the Dangerous Compressor focuses on extremely transparent dynamic control, allowing engineers to shape dynamics without noticeably altering the tonal balance of the source material. Its advanced sidechain architecture and intelligent dynamics control tools allow engineers to precisely manage both transient peaks and overall signal levels. Sound Character The Dangerous Compressor delivers highly transparent and musical compression. Even with significant gain reduction, the original character of the mix remains intact. Transients stay punchy and the low-end remains stable, making the unit particularly well-suited for mix-bus and mastering applications. The dual-detector design also improves stereo imaging by allowing each channel to respond independently to the incoming signal. Highlights ✔ high-end stereo VCA compressor for mixing and mastering ✔ dual-mono or stereo operation ✔ extremely transparent compression ✔ dual detector architecture for improved stereo imaging ✔ Smart Dynamics processing for peak and average detection ✔ advanced sidechain with HPF, de-esser and external insert ✔ soft- and hard-knee modes ✔ manual or auto attack/release modes ✔ true hard-wire bypass ✔ precision VU metering ✔ 2U rackmount design

Dangerous Music BAX EQ The Dangerous Music BAX EQ is a reference-grade stereo mastering equalizer based on the classic Baxandall filter principle, designed for professional mixing, mastering and hybrid studio environments. It combines extremely transparent analog circuitry with highly musical broad shelving filters, allowing subtle tonal correction without phase harshness or audible artifacts. Unlike many parametric equalizers, the BAX EQ uses very gentle shelving curves for both low and high frequencies. This allows broad tonal shaping without making the sound feel exaggerated or artificial. In mastering applications, this architecture enables highly controlled adjustments that can open, stabilize or tighten a mix while preserving detail and balance. The fully balanced analog design provides high headroom, excellent stereo matching and extremely low distortion. Additional switchable high-pass and low-pass filters extend control in critical low-end and high-frequency areas, making the unit equally effective as a final mastering equalizer or as a stereo bus tone-shaping processor. ⸻ Sound Character The BAX EQ is designed for exceptionally musical and unobtrusive tonal shaping. Low frequencies can be tightened and controlled without losing weight, while highs can be opened with remarkable air and smoothness. One of its defining qualities is its ability to make a mix sound larger and calmer without the equalizer itself becoming obvious. Its broad filter behavior makes it especially valuable for subtle mastering moves, stereo bus enhancement and final tonal balancing in high-resolution productions. ⸻ Highlights ✔ stereo mastering equalizer based on Baxandall topology ✔ highly musical low and high shelving filters ✔ broad tonal shaping without aggressive resonance ✔ additional high-pass and low-pass filters ✔ fully balanced analog signal path ✔ extremely accurate stereo channel matching ✔ very high headroom for mastering levels ✔ relay-based hard bypass ✔ stepped controls for precise recall ✔ 1U 19-inch rack format ⸻ Typical Studio Applications ✔ final tonal shaping in mastering ✔ stereo bus EQ during mixing ✔ low-end control before limiting ✔ adding air without harshness ✔ analog tonal refinement in hybrid setups ⸻ Technical Specifications ✔ Device type: stereo analog mastering equalizer ✔ Filter type: Baxandall shelving EQ ✔ Low shelf frequencies: 12 / 24 / 36 / 54 / 74 Hz ✔ High shelf frequencies: 2.5 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 28 kHz ✔ High-pass filter: 12 / 24 / 36 / 54 Hz ✔ Low-pass filter: 18 / 22 / 28 kHz ✔ Gain range: ±5 dB shelving ✔ Maximum level: > +27 dBu ✔ THD+N: extremely low ✔ Inputs / outputs: balanced XLR ✔ Format: 19" rack / 1U

Dangerous Music LIAISON The Dangerous Music LIAISON is a high-end analog insert matrix and programmable patchbay designed for professional recording, mixing and mastering studios. It allows engineers to permanently connect multiple pieces of analog outboard gear and flexibly route them into the signal path without repatching, signal loss or interruptions. At its core are six stereo insert loops that can be assigned to two independent stereo busses. This architecture enables complex analog processing chains to be configured, compared and recalled instantly, making it particularly valuable for mastering workflows and A/B comparisons between different processing chains. The fully analog relay-switched signal path with true hard-wire bypass ensures maximum transparency. Any connected processor can be engaged, bypassed or reordered instantly via the front panel. With built-in preset memory, frequently used signal paths can be stored and recalled instantly, providing the flexibility and workflow speed modern hybrid studios require. Routing & Workflow The LIAISON dramatically simplifies complex analog routing tasks. Multiple hardware processors can remain permanently connected while their order, activation and routing can be changed instantly. This allows engineers to compare different signal chains or processing orders in real time. An integrated parallel processing bus enables latency-free blending of processed and unprocessed signals, a feature traditionally requiring large consoles or complex patchbay systems. Highlights ✔ programmable analog insert matrix for outboard processors ✔ six stereo insert loops (up to 12 mono paths) ✔ two independent stereo busses (A / B) ✔ integrated parallel processing bus ✔ relay-based true hard-wire bypass ✔ instant A/B comparison of analog processing chains ✔ four preset memories for instant recall ✔ audiophile-grade analog circuits designed by Chris Muth ✔ four monitor outputs for pre- and post-insert monitoring ✔ seamless integration with Dangerous MASTER or additional LIAISON units ✔ 19-inch rack format (2U) Typical Studio Applications ✔ mastering insert matrix for analog processing chains ✔ quick comparison of different EQ or compressor combinations ✔ routing hub for hybrid mixing setups ✔ parallel analog processing (parallel compression / EQ) ✔ efficient studio workflow without repatching hardware Technical Specifications ✔ Device type: analog insert matrix / mastering patchbay ✔ Insert loops: 6 stereo (up to 12 mono) ✔ Busses: 2 independent stereo busses ✔ Parallel processing: integrated parallel bus ✔ Presets: 4 memory slots for routing configurations ✔ Maximum level: > +28 dBu ✔ Frequency response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz (±0.1 dB) ✔ THD+N: < 0.002 % ✔ Noise floor: < −94.5 dBu (22 Hz – 22 kHz bandwidth) ✔ Input impedance: 20 kΩ ✔ Output impedance: 20 Ω ✔ Connections: balanced XLR I/O ✔ Format: 19" rack / 2U

Dangerous Music 2-BUS-XT The Dangerous Music 2-BUS-XT is a high-end analog summing expander designed to extend existing summing systems in professional mixing and hybrid studio environments. Built as an expansion unit for the Dangerous 2-BUS and 2-BUS+, it adds 16 additional analog summing channels, allowing larger DAW sessions to benefit from extended analog summing outside the digital mix engine. Its fully balanced analog architecture ensures maximum transparency, high headroom and excellent channel separation. By integrating directly with an existing Dangerous summing system, overall signal integrity remains unchanged while additional individual tracks or stem groups can be routed into the analog summing path. The 2-BUS-XT operates purely as an expansion unit without its own output stage and connects directly to the main summing device. This keeps the entire summing process fully analog and sonically consistent, even in large-scale productions with complex routing requirements. ⸻ Sound Character The 2-BUS-XT fully preserves the sonic character of the connected Dangerous summing system. Adding more analog summing channels maintains an open stereo image, stable depth and precise separation. Particularly in large sessions, dense arrangements benefit from improved clarity, tighter low-end control and more focused transient response. Because no additional output stage is introduced, overall transparency remains fully intact. ⸻ Highlights ✔ 16 additional analog summing channels for Dangerous summing systems ✔ expansion unit for Dangerous 2-BUS and 2-BUS+ ✔ fully balanced analog signal path ✔ identical summing architecture to the main unit ✔ extremely high headroom ✔ excellent channel separation for large DAW sessions ✔ seamless integration into hybrid mixing setups ✔ no additional output stage – pure summing expansion ✔ DB25 connectivity (Tascam standard) ✔ 1U 19-inch rack format ⸻ Typical Studio Applications ✔ expansion of large DAW mixing sessions ✔ additional stem summing outside the DAW ✔ hybrid mixing with more than 16 analog summing channels ✔ integration of multiple stem groups into one summing system ✔ extending existing Dangerous summing setups ⸻ Technical Specifications ✔ Device type: analog summing expander ✔ Channels: 16 additional summing channels ✔ Inputs: 16 balanced line inputs (DB25, Tascam standard) ✔ Output: expansion link to main unit ✔ Frequency response: 1 Hz – 100 kHz ✔ THD+N: extremely low ✔ Crosstalk: minimal ✔ Headroom: professional studio level ✔ Format: 19" rack / 1U

Dangerous Music D-Box+ The Dangerous Music D-Box+ is a professional monitor controller with integrated 8-channel analog summing mixer and high-end D/A conversion, designed for modern hybrid studios. It combines the core functions of a large console’s center section—monitor control, routing, talkback and analog summing—into a compact 1U rack unit. At the heart of the unit is an 8-channel analog summing mixer, allowing multiple DAW outputs to be combined outside the digital domain for improved depth, punch and stereo imaging. At the same time, the D-Box+ functions as a powerful monitor controller with multiple speaker outputs, high-quality headphone amplifiers and flexible source selection. The device also includes modern connectivity such as USB audio, AES/SPDIF and Bluetooth streaming, allowing it to function as both an audio interface and a central monitoring hub in a studio environment. Sound Character The D-Box+ focuses on transparent monitoring combined with powerful analog summing. Its summing section can deliver wider stereo imaging and greater depth compared to purely digital summing inside a DAW, while the high-quality D/A converters provide accurate and detailed monitoring. For this reason, many engineers use the D-Box+ as the central hub for hybrid mixing workflows. Highlights ✔ monitor controller with integrated 8-channel analog summing mixer ✔ high-end D/A converters for precise monitoring ✔ five input sources: analog, summing input, USB, AES/SPDIF and Bluetooth ✔ three independent stereo speaker outputs ✔ programmable speaker selector with mono and sub options ✔ two powerful headphone amplifiers ✔ integrated talkback microphone ✔ remote control via macOS, Windows, iOS and Android app ✔ Bluetooth audio streaming ✔ digitally controlled precision volume control ✔ 1U rackmount design ✔ hand-built in the USA