Dangerous Music BAX EQ

Dangerous Music BAX500 The Dangerous Music BAX500 is a premium 500-Series Baxandall equalizer module that brings the sonic character of the renowned Dangerous BAX EQ into the compact 500-Series format. Designed for recording, mixing and mastering, it provides extremely musical tone shaping with minimal intervention. Instead of surgical EQ moves, the BAX500 uses broad shelving curves affecting several octaves at once, allowing subtle adjustments that open the top end, tighten the low frequencies and improve depth and clarity within a mix. The module features a DC-coupled signal path without transformers, mastering-grade components and a relay-controlled hard-bypass for accurate A/B comparisons. Sound Character The BAX500 delivers extremely musical and transparent tonal shaping. Its Baxandall shelves operate across several octaves, gently enhancing highs and lows without introducing harshness or phase issues. Instead of imposing character, it reveals clarity, depth and balance already present in the material. High-cut and low-cut filters remove unwanted extreme frequencies, improving headroom and helping mixes translate better across playback systems. Highlights ✔ 500-Series Baxandall equalizer module ✔ high and low shelving filters with ±5 dB range ✔ broad EQ curves across multiple octaves ✔ high-cut and low-cut filters (12 dB/octave) ✔ DC-coupled signal path without transformers ✔ relay-controlled hard bypass ✔ detented controls for precise recall ✔ mastering-grade components ✔ mono module – stereo operation with two units ✔ hand-built in the USA

Dangerous Music BAX500 Pair The Dangerous Music BAX500 Pair consists of two matched BAX500 500-Series equalizer modules, designed for stereo mix bus, stem processing and mastering applications. The modules bring the legendary Dangerous BAX Baxandall EQ curves into the compact 500-Series format, offering extremely musical tone shaping with minimal processing. Unlike surgical EQs, the BAX500 uses wide shelving filters that affect multiple octaves simultaneously, allowing subtle adjustments to create significant tonal improvements such as increased openness, depth and low-end solidity. When used as a stereo pair, the BAX500 becomes an ideal tool for mix-bus sweetening, mastering correction and stereo stem processing where transparency and musicality are critical. Sound Character The BAX500 is designed for extremely musical and transparent tone shaping. Its shelving curves operate across multiple octaves, opening the top end while tightening the low frequencies without introducing harshness or phase issues. Instead of imposing character, the EQ reveals clarity, depth and balance already present in the mix. Additional high-cut and low-cut filters remove unwanted extreme frequencies that consume headroom and reduce clarity, improving mix translation across different playback systems. Highlights ✔ stereo pair of Dangerous BAX500 500-Series EQ modules ✔ classic Baxandall shelving curves ✔ high and low shelves with ±5 dB gain range ✔ high-cut and low-cut filters for frequency control ✔ broad musical EQ curves across several octaves ✔ DC-coupled signal path without transformers ✔ relay-controlled hard-wired bypass ✔ detented controls for precise recall ✔ mastering-grade components ✔ hand-built in the USA

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 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