Dangerous Music Master

The Analog Backbone for Discerning Mastering Engineers - Integrating the Power of Analog Processing in the Modern Mastering Environment
       
Dangerous Music's Master brings the superb analog sound and functionality of previous Dangerous boxes to the mastering world with a truly unique approach that will give your projects an edge over your competitors. It's three insert points are front-panel switchable for integrating external analog processing along with L/R Level controls, a button that individually selects which inputs are being processed, a button that triggers Stereo or Middle Sides mode on insert 2, and a button that selects whether the Monitor Output jacks have the Input or Output signal sent to the monitor section.
Plus there's something special behind the "S&M Width" knob. With the S&M button depressed, Master engages a "Sum or Minus" mode that lets you control the stereo spread and much more.
Every mastering engineer that incorporates outboard gear into their rig needs a Master!


Dangerous Music 2Master Features :

  • Designed by mastering engineers
  • Superb audio quality
  • Includes sum & difference processing
  • Integrates with the Dangerous Monitor
  • Hand built with top-of-the-line components
  • Stepped controls throughout
  • Incredibly clean and quiet




For years the top mastering engineers and the hottest mastering facilities have been using custom-designed tools that were not available to the rest of us. Until now. We have distilled the essence of those tools to create the Dangerous Master. The Dangerous Master will provide you with the insert loops, sum & difference processing, level offset, and stereo image width control that will turn your high-quality outboard equalizers and compressors into a truly professional mastering rig.

Built by the very same Chris Muth who designed the mastering equipment for many of New York’s top mastering engineers and studios, the Dangerous Master forms the centerpiece of a fantastic mastering system. It will tie together your choice equalizers, compressors and de-essors by providing accurate level control, easy monitoring facility, matrix processing and stereo image control, all in a compact 2 RU package.

The integrated Input Monitor Offset allows you to focus on the sound of your master without being fooled by the pre- and post-process level differences.

The S&M matrix is an analog sum and difference processor affording unprecedented control of stereo signals. Mastering engineers will enjoy the fact that S&M allows them to save seemingly unsalvageable tracks by altering vocal levels without touching the mix, by fixing overly wide or narrow stereo fields, or by de-essing aggressive cymbal hits while leaving the center lead untouched.

Dangerous Master, combined with the Dangerous Monitor and your favorite processing gear, will provide you with what you need to turn any mix into a professional master.



As with all Dangerous Music equipment, the Dangerous Master is designed by engineers, for engineers, and built by hand using the highest quality components.

Dangerous Music Master Specifications :

    * All connections are Balanced XLR, +4dBu nominal operating level
    * 2 stereo inputs
    * 3 stereo outputs (one for monitoring)
    * 3 insert loops
    * 2nd insert capable of MS matrix operation
    * Input and Output controls: + - 5dB in 0.5dB steps
    * Input Monitor Offset: -2 to +8dB in 0.5dB steps
    * Width control: -4 to +6dB in 0.5dB steps
    * Total Harmonic Distortion:Attenuator accuracy: 0.02dB (0.01dB typical)
    * Total Harmonic Distortion +Noise in audio band: 0.003%
    * Intermodulation Distortion: 60Hz + 4kHz 4:1 : 0.004%
    * Crosstalk rejection: Better than 95dB @ 1kHz
    * Headroom: > +27dBu, +23dBu in the matrix under worst case conditions
    * Frequency response: Better than 0.2dB down @ 1Hz and 100kHz
    * Noise floor: < -89dBu total energy in the audio band


Warranty :
2 years parts and labor, subject to inspection. Does not include damage incurred through abusive operation or modifications/attempted repair by unauthorized technicians.