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2-BUS LT with Avid 16×16
2-BUS LT with Source
Antelope Orion with 2-BUS LT (x2)
Antelope Orion, Source & 2-BUS LT (x2)
Apollo 16 with 2-BUS LT and SOURCE
Aurora 16 with 2-BUS LT & SOURCE
Apogee Symphony with 2-BUS LT & MONITOR ST
2-BUS with Apogee Symphony Diagram
D-BOX with 2-BUS LT Diagram… READ MORE 2-BUS LT Downloads

PUBLISHED ON September 17, 2015April 3, 2017BY dmiadmin
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2-BUS LT Press Kit

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LinkPUBLISHED ON September 19, 2015January 18, 2016BY dmiadmin
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Do I need to leave blank rack spaces above/below my gear?

Dangerous gear does not get extremely hot. However, we always recommend leaving blank spaces anyway. More ventilation always equals longer gear life, no matter how hot or cool your gear runs. Do not rack your Dangerous gear next to very hot gear such as power… READ MORE Do I need to leave blank rack spaces above/below my gear?

PUBLISHED ON January 1, 1970January 18, 2016BY dmiadmin
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Do I still use “Bounce to Disk” to record my mixes when using Dangerous Summing?

No- with Dangerous Summing, “Bounce to Disk” is unnecessary. Instead, record your mix into your DAW in real time by taking a pair outputs from your 2-Bus+ and plugging them into 2 line inputs on your interface. Once this mix has been recorded onto a… READ MORE Do I still use “Bounce to Disk” to record my mixes when using Dangerous Summing?

PUBLISHED ON December 18, 2015January 18, 2016BY dmiadmin
TAGS 2-Bus, 2-buss, 2bus, 2buss, American Made, analog gear, Analog Mastering, Analog Summing, Audio Interface, Audio Recording, audiophile, Chris Muth, COMPRESSOR, Dangerous Music, headroom, Home Recording, Home Studio, Made in USA, Mastering, Mixing, Monitor Controller, Pro Audio, Pro Tools, Pro Tools Interface, Professional Audio, Recording, Studio Equipment

Do I still use “Bounce to Disk” to record my mixes when using Dangerous Summing?

No- with Dangerous Summing, “Bounce to Disk” is unnecessary. Instead, record your mix into your DAW in real time by taking a pair outputs from your D-Box and plugging them into 2 line inputs on your interface. Once this mix has been recorded onto a… READ MORE Do I still use “Bounce to Disk” to record my mixes when using Dangerous Summing?

PUBLISHED ON January 1, 1970February 1, 2016BY dmiadmin
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Frederick Noren

Sound On Sound Magazine

“It’s way more versatile than most of its competitors – and so much more than just another ‘summing box’.”

PUBLISHED ON March 30, 2016March 30, 2016BY dmiadmin
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Frederick Noren

Sound On Sound Magazine

“The X-Former effect adds some heft and body to the mix, but a little goes a long way… It’s great to have the possibility of adding analogue coloration to the mix.”

Frederick Noren

Sound On Sound Magazine

“The [Paralimiter] is very refreshing on drums, acoustic guitars, vocals, and so-on.”

Frederick Noren

Sound On Sound Magazine

“I instantly heard a difference: the mid-range became smoother and more detailed, and the stereo width even better defined.”

PUBLISHED ON March 30, 2016March 30, 2016BY dmiadmin
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If my interface/converter has 16 outputs and I plug them all into the 2-Bus for summing, how do I monitor the final stereo print?

There are different scenarios depending on the audio interface and monitoring management solution being utilized. Generally a digital output is employed from the printed track to monitor it in its final stage. This digital output can go to another pair of d/a converters to be… READ MORE If my interface/converter has 16 outputs and I plug them all into the 2-Bus for summing, how do I monitor the final stereo print?

PUBLISHED ON January 1, 1970January 18, 2016BY dmiadmin
TAGS 2-Bus, 2-buss, 2bus, 2buss, American Made, analog gear, Analog Mastering, Analog Summing, Audio Interface, Audio Recording, audiophile, Chris Muth, COMPRESSOR, Dangerous Music, headroom, Home Recording, Home Studio, Made in USA, Mastering, Mixing, Monitor Controller, Pro Audio, Pro Tools, Pro Tools Interface, Professional Audio, Recording, Studio Equipment

If ProTools can only go as loud as +22dB, why do I care that the 2Bus can handle +28?

This is headroom! Required to allow the music space to emote through dynamic range. For the record, certain Avid interfaces can be calibrated to -20, creating an output level of +24dB.

Is the summing amp the same for the 2-Bus and 2-Bus LT?

Yes.

Is there any sonic difference between the 2-Bus and 2-Bus LT?

No. The price difference is strictly based on extra features and the labor to hand wire items like individual XLR vs. DB25 connectors and the added cost of 16 boost switches, a stepped attenuator and custom power supply.

Jack

Engineer

“I bought a bunch of gear, which got me to 80%. Then I researched this little gem out, and the rest is analog history for me. It’s like I poured glue all over my mixes. Fat, Warm, Depth, Clarity and Punch. Did I mention Fat?… READ MORE Jack

PUBLISHED ON September 14, 2015September 8, 2017BY dmiadmin
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Josh Hayward

Engineer/A&R, Astral Plane Studios

“Everyone is loving the LT. Even my clients are getting more motivated to deliver, so it’s affecting creativity and drive!”

PUBLISHED ON September 14, 2015January 18, 2016BY dmiadmin
TAGS 2-Bus, 2-buss, 2bus, 2buss, American Made, analog gear, Analog Mastering, Analog Summing, Audio Interface, Audio Recording, audiophile, Chris Muth, COMPRESSOR, Dangerous Music, headroom, Home Recording, Home Studio, Made in USA, Mastering, Mixing, Monitor Controller, Pro Audio, Pro Tools, Pro Tools Interface, Professional Audio, Recording, Studio Equipment

Marc Bauman

Engineer, House Recording Studios

“I use my Dangerous 2-BUS LT on every mix. It instills a certain clarity and openness to the balance that is hard to achieve when mixing strictly in-the-box. All the tracks seem to sit more comfortably in their own niche. The 2-BUS LT is a… READ MORE Marc Bauman

PUBLISHED ON September 14, 2015October 3, 2017BY dmiadmin
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Ray Benson

Musician/Artist

“I use gear that sounds good to me. The MONITOR ST and 2-BUS LT have been great purchases for our Mix Room!”

PUBLISHED ON September 14, 2015September 8, 2017BY dmiadmin
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Ray Mchard

Producer/Engineer

“I bought a Dangerous 2-BUS LT and SOURCE, and now I am the happiest man in Glasgow! Amazing equipment!”

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Sam Seifert

Producer/Engineer

“Having the MONITOR ST and 2-BUS LT when it comes time to mix is a must. The 2-BUS LT gives me the analog sound I desire, and the MONITOR ST is by far the best monitor controller I’ve heard.”

PUBLISHED ON September 14, 2015October 3, 2017BY dmiadmin
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Should I just use it for mixing?

No. The summing mixer should be utilized throughout the entire process from mic placement to mastering. For example, don’t cloud the mic selection process by listening through a bottleneck; reveal all the detail, punch and stereo width throughout the entire project.

Should I use it while tracking?

Absolutely! The summing mixer should be utilized throughout the entire process from mic placement to mastering. For example, don’t cloud the mic selection making process by listening through a bottleneck; reveal all the detail, punch and stereo width.

What is the difference between a stepped attenuator vs a pot?

A stepped attenuator (As found on Monitor ST, Monitor, and 2-Bus) is more accurate and repeatable. It switches resistors of varying values into the audio path, which have no inductance. A potentiometer (as found on the D-Box, 2-Bus LT, etc) on the other hand, creates… READ MORE What is the difference between a stepped attenuator vs a pot?

What’s the best way to route my mix into a summing mixer?

Setup your software to mix in stems. See our videos for a full tutorial on how to do this with ProTools, Cubase, or Logic.

Where are all the faders and pan pots on the summing mixers?

Every additional component in the signal path degrades your music, and makes recall more complicated. True summing bus devices differ from mixers: they do not have faders, aux sends etc… they simply sum your audio together, while preserving all the functionality of your DAW! If… READ MORE Where are all the faders and pan pots on the summing mixers?

Why should I use summing? Why not just mix in my software application?

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… READ MORE Why should I use summing? Why not just mix in my software application?

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Do I need to leave blank rack spaces above/below my gear?

Do I still use “Bounce to Disk” to record my mixes when using Dangerous Summing?

Do I still use “Bounce to Disk” to record my mixes when using Dangerous Summing?

Frederick Noren

Sound On Sound Magazine

Frederick Noren

Sound On Sound Magazine

Frederick Noren

Sound On Sound Magazine

Frederick Noren

Sound On Sound Magazine

If my interface/converter has 16 outputs and I plug them all into the 2-Bus for summing, how do I monitor the final stereo print?

If ProTools can only go as loud as +22dB, why do I care that the 2Bus can handle +28?

Is the summing amp the same for the 2-Bus and 2-Bus LT?

Is there any sonic difference between the 2-Bus and 2-Bus LT?

Jack

Engineer

Josh Hayward

Engineer/A&R, Astral Plane Studios

Marc Bauman

Engineer, House Recording Studios

Ray Benson

Musician/Artist

Ray Mchard

Producer/Engineer

Sam Seifert

Producer/Engineer

Should I just use it for mixing?

Should I use it while tracking?

What is the difference between a stepped attenuator vs a pot?

What’s the best way to route my mix into a summing mixer?

Where are all the faders and pan pots on the summing mixers?

Why should I use summing? Why not just mix in my software application?