Dangerous Music 2-BUS XT Summing Mixer
Best analog summing for professional mix engineers.
This rack-mounted unit brings the cohesive, wide-open sound of a high-end console to your digital workflow without the massive footprint. While it demands a more hands-on approach than mixing entirely in the box, the added analog warmth and effortless outboard integration make it an essential shortcut to a professional, finished sound.
$2199.00
at
Vintage King
Who it's for
- Audio engineers seeking to infuse digital productions with classic analog warmth.
- Mix professionals aiming for wider, more defined, and open-sounding stereo mixes.
- Producers and engineers desiring flexible analog coloration for diverse musical genres.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious producers or small studio owners with limited equipment funds.
- Engineers preferring streamlined, in-the-box workflows or those with minimal outboard gear.
- Skeptical engineers who question the tangible benefits of outboard summing.
Performance breakdown
Summing Transparency
Maintains pristine signal integrity while adding essential analog depth and dimension.
Stereo Imaging
Delivers an exceptionally wide, precise soundstage that digital mixing struggles to replicate.
Coloration Versatility
Dual custom circuits provide distinct harmonic textures for flexible sonic shaping.
Headroom Capacity
Massive dynamic range ensures your mix stays clean even when pushed hard.
Outboard Integration
Seamlessly bridges your digital workflow with high-end analog processing chains.
Build Quality
Rugged, hand-built construction designed to survive decades of professional studio use.
Key Specs
Frequency Response
+/- 0.1dB from 20Hz-50kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.004%
Intermodulation Distortion
0.004% IMD60 4:1
Crosstalk
-109 dB @ 1 kHz
Noise floor
-82 dBu
Max level
>+27 dBu
Nominal operating level
+4 dBu
Input impedance
12 kohm balanced
Output impedance
50 ohms balanced
Power consumption
25 watts
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