Dangerous Music Convert-8

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BEYOND TRANSPARENCY

DEDICATED MULTI-CHANNEL DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERSION

Whether you’re tracking, mixing or mastering, the CONVERT-8 willdeliver powerful low-end, articulate mids and transcendent highs to everychannel in your analog rig. Patched into one of our award-winning analogsumming units like the 2-BUS+ or the D-BOX – or to your favorite analog console– the CONVERT-8 will empower you to create the spacious, three-dimensionalsoundscapes that only real analog summing can deliver. Compatible with all oftoday’s digital signals (including the ubiquitous ADAT format) theCONVERT-8 is ready to take on any mixing or monitoring job from standard stereoand 2.1 to 5.1 and the increasingly popular 7.1 surround format. Recognizingthe needs of those who don’t need more analog inputs, the CONVERT-8 bringstoday’s very best digital-to-analog conversion within reach of any studio.

OUR NEXT-GENERATION CONVERTERS

Dangerous has been building award-winning, standard-settingconverters since 2002 when the Dangerous Monitor’s onboard digital-to-analogconverter swiftly became the industry reference. We’ve been asked over theyears to build a stand alone DAC, and they’re finally here in the CONVERTseries. Eager to embrace the opportunity to develop a new and better DAC, wedesigned the CONVERT-8 from the ground up, utilizing cutting-edge digitaltechnology coupled to a Chris Muth designed analog circuit that delivers oursignature sound: open, articulate and powerful from top to bottom. As adedicated digital-to-analog converter, The CONVERT-8 has been optimized for thejob of delivering stunning sound when mixing, mastering and monitoring whiletracking. The CONVERT-8 goes beyond transparency: you won’t just heareverything, you’ll hear it beautifully.

IT’S ALL ABOUT IMPLEMENTATION

While in theory most converters should be the same, among thosewho truly understand this hotly debated and endlessly researched area of audiotechnology, the mantra is implementation, implementation, implementation. How aconverter’s components are selected, tweaked and assembled according to aspecific design, and then tuned for superior performance within that plan iswhat sets a converter apart – for better or worse. The Dangerous CONVERT-8 hasbeen developed by a team of experts with deep, up-to-the-minute knowledge ofdigital and analog converter technology.

FINE TUNING THE ANALOG SIDE

A legend among mixing and mastering engineers for decades, ChrisMuth has designed the analog gear used to mix and master an endless list of hitrecords and classic reissues. Chris’s powerful, articulate, hi-fi designsdominated the big studios in New York City since the 1980s, and via Dangeroushis designs have become essential components in the best modern mixing andmastering DAW-based studios. When we set out to develop a new dedicated stereoD-A converter, Chris brought his relentless design philosophy andworld-renowned sound to the CONVERT’s analog technology. Not only did hedevelop the audiophile-grade analog audio path, Chris also meticulously finetuned the low-pass reconstruction filters mandatory to implementing any DAC.These filters lie at the heart of how a converter will perform, and the CONVERTseries has the jaws of top pros hitting the floor when they hear the bignatural sound and the powerful, ultra-clear low-end.

PERFECTING THE DIGITAL SIDE

We brought in digital guru Paul Messick to make sure the digitalside of the CONVERT series would sing in perfect harmony with its finely tunedanalog circuit. Paul rigorously refined the CONVERT’s JetPLL ultra-low jitterclocking technology until it surpassed the JET’s stated specs, resulting in thevirtual elimination of jitter in the audio-band and beyond. Gone are the sonicheadaches and end-of-day fatigue brought on by long-term exposure to jitterydigital audio systems. The CONVERT-8’s superbly implemented digital technologydelivers such a natural, open and non-irritating sound that you’ll forgetyou’re even listening to converted 0s and 1s.

DETAILED INFORMATION & DELIGHTFUL INSPIRATION

Reaching beyond transparency and accuracy, the sound of theCONVERT-8 is so open and 3-dimensional that many are saying that these are themost beautiful, natural sounding converters they’ve ever heard. Whether yourfocus is tracking, mixing or mastering, when you choose a dedicated DAC, you’rechoosing the unit you’ll trust to make all your judgements. You need your DACto be honest, but you also need it to sound beautiful. With the CONVERT you getthe uncanny combination of detailed information and delightful inspiration. Coupled with any of our analog summing mixers – or with your favoriteconsole – the CONVERT-8 not only assures that you’ll hear the best soundpossible, but you’ll be printing that amazing sound into your final prints.

YOUR NEW MASTER CLOCK

It’s no secret that many digital audio systems are slaved to thebest sounding clock in the rack, and The CONVERT’s customized JetPLL ultra-lowjitter technology is winning shootouts again and again – subsequently sendingexpensive external clocks into retirement. Simply use the Word Clock output andset the CONVERT into Master mode from the front panel, and all the digital gearin your studio can benefit from The CONVERT’s cutting-edge Jitter EliminationTechnology (JET).

ELEGANT FEATURES

Our design philosophy includes a strict demand that ourequipment be elegant and easy to use, and the CONVERT-8 exemplifies thatphilosophy. No menus, no cryptic multi-finger combinations to remember – justclearly labeled single-function buttons.

Instant Input Calibration – With industry-standardreference levels of -14, -16 and -18dBFS, you can recalibrate the CONVERT-8with the push of a button. While many professional converters are only alignedat the factory, the Convert lets you move flexibly between different referencelevels on the fly. Anyone who’s ever fumbled around behind a rack with a“tweeker tool” while a second person watches an external meter knows thespecial value of our front-panel calibration buttons, especially when there’seight channels or more!

Automatic Sample Rate Detection – Simply select “Auto” onthe front panel and the CONVERT-8 will match its sample rate to the inputsignal. If you’ve ever started working at the wrong sample rate (we’ve all doneit!), you’ll know why this feature can be so important. If you’re swapping amongdifferent DAW sessions at different sample rates, the CONVERT will follow yourevery move.

On The Fly Input Switching – Unique to the CONVERT series,you can now swap between multiple digital inputs on the fly from the frontpanel buttons. No more digging into elaborate menus and system settings just tolisten to iTunes, no more rerouting software drivers just to hear a differentoutput. And because the CONVERT can automatically lock to the incoming signal’ssample rate, you don’t need to even think about sample rates as you switchbetween inputs. Four digital inputs include USB, AES/SPDIF, ADAT and OpticalSPDIF (TOSLINK).

Essential 8-Channel Metering – Aside from giving youinstant visual confirmation of audio signal present across all eight channels,our “3-word-over” indicator tells you when three consecutive samples haveclipped, meaning you’re a breath away from violating industry standards for CDreproduction and are about to generate clipping distortion that would beaudible in any digital file.

Monitor ST Remote Connectivity – Simply hook up ouraward-winning Monitor ST/SR Remote to the rear panel ports and you’ve gotbest-in-class desktop remote control over the CONVERT’s front panel inputselectors.  Add the CONVERT-8 to your existing Monitor ST/SR rig toseamlessly add today’s best DAC to your surround monitoring system.

SACRIFICE NOTHING.

If you’re ready to add the world’s most articulate, open andnatural sounding conversion to your studio, The CONVERT-8 will deliver thebeautiful truth of all your digital signals into the analog realm without evertiring you out. Contact a dealer to hear the difference and we’re pretty sureyou’ll become a CONVERT.