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Dangerous Music D-Box

Item ID: DBox

Summing/Monitoring System with Two Speaker Outputs, D/A Converter, and Talkback

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Analog Summing and Monitor Management

The Dangerous Music D-Box combination Summing and Monitoring System provides an analog summing and monitor management solution for DAW based systems. More and more records are being tracked and mixed in remote or temporary locations with mobile DAW rigs. Control room setups can be tight. A reliable and flexible audio environment is a must. No need to sacrifice mix quality or struggle with monitor control! For integrated monitoring, mixing, and input selection for the computer musician on the go, the Dangerous D-Box is the uncompromising and affordable solution for all DAW-based musicians and engineers who need to trust what they hear. If you find yourself mixing in a variety of situations, don't mix without the D-Box!





Dangerous Music D-Box Features:
  • Analog Summing
  • Monitor Control
  • Superb On-board D/A Conversion
  • Talkback
  • Headphone Cue
  • Simultaneous Input Monitoring
  • 2 Speaker Outputs
  • Affordable for All DAW Studio Owners
  • 8 input dedicated fixed-gain analog summing buss
  • Master output trim with 10 dB range
  • Inputs 7-8 with pan control
  • Signal present indicators for all inputs
  • Analog and digital capable input selector designed specifically to facilitate the analog summing workflow
  • Programmable exclusive/additive function- listen to selected inputs individually or combined
  • 2 digital inputs - AES or S/PDIF 32kHZ - 100kHz sample rate
  • Auxiliary stereo analog input- +4 dBU or - 10 dBV programmable
  • Mono function
  • Built-in talkback microphone with "momentoggle" switching
  • 2 headphone outputs with independent level controls
  • Auxiliary talkback switch input

Dangerous Music D-Box - Don't mix without it!

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Specification Detail
Number of Input Channels 8
Number of Output Channels 2
Analog Inputs 2 x XLR, 1 x D-Sub
Analog Outputs 6 x XLR
Digital Inputs 2 x XLR
Digital Outputs No Digital Outputs
Headphones 2 x 1/4"
Talkback Yes
Form Rackmount
Height 1.75"
Depth 9.5"
Width 19"
Weight 12 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number D-BOX

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Reviews

based on 12 reviews

All this for under $1500

by Czar from Nashville, TN
July 26, 2011
Music Background: mix and recording engineer
I was looking at getting a X-desk for summing and my sweetwater rep introduced me to the Dbox. Analog Summing, monitor selector, talkback, headphone jacks, d/a conversion all for under $1500. Half the... read more [+] price of the X-desk, and its 1U.

As far as the sound, the summing surely does remove digital harshness, and the d/a conversion sounds better than my lynx aurora to me. My ONLY complaint is that I would of liked a dim switch, and maybe a way to run both my monitors to the sub. But I guess thats what Dbox mkII can add. close [-]

game changer

by Al from New York
July 1, 2011
Music Background: Recording/Mixing electronic music & dance
This little box is def a game changer. Worth the price of admission alone just for the monitoring d/a conversion. Incredible clarity (with proper room treatment) from the monitor section. Making mix... read more [+] decisions is SO much easier now. The summing is an amazing added bonus. Biggest advantage IMO is the depth you get in your miix from analog summing. This is def in the top 3 best upgrades i have made to my studio (room treatment & good monitors being the other 2!) close [-]

Makes My Studio Better!

by ELSWEE VAZQUEZ from Ponce PR USA
March 2, 2011
Music Background: G-SON"S STUDIO-Owner, Working Hard to be A Good Producer!!
I'm very happy and satisfied with all gear bought at Sweetwater, but I need to say that definitely this is one of my best buys. DBOX complements every piece of gear that I have, from interface thru eq... read more [+] and compressor, the signal monitoring is perfect everything in just one rackspace. Talkback, headphones, summing!!! everything and if you can buy it with the Bax EQ and you will hear what happen with a push of a single button. Thanks to my Sale's Engineer Andrew Stryffeler!!!! The Best Period. close [-]

THIS IS IT!

by Ryan from Oklahoma City, OK
February 3, 2011
Music Background: Playing for 20 years, semi professional, music producer major
Well after being sterred by the folks at sweetwater, I decided to take a plunge into the world of summing. I also needed a monitor because I'm using a converter as my "interface" as it were for PT HD.... read more [+] First off, I wasn't impressed but I figured out little by little how exactly to work this thing and take advantage of the summing. Well last night I finallly got it down and without sounding too redundant like the other reviews this d box made took my mixes to a whole new level of PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY AND DEPTH! I love it and I know you will love it too. Don't think too hard about it just get it you'll understand why once you begin mixing. close [-]

Mixing is fun again!!

by Jesse Crawford from Salt Lake City, Utah
August 26, 2010
Music Background: Songwriter
Many of these reviews are spot on because they mention the increased clarity and depth, as well as the unit being a great monitor control. This is true. I was surprised because it also sped up my work... read more [+] flow. I was immediately able to pipe in several mixes during the first session and give them the golden touch they desperately deserved.

Great unit. The panning on the unit is fun, especially when recording live masters. I dig being able to plant a stem on 7 and 8 and then pan to add airiness to sections. Replaced the old headphone amp as well. Everything blends much better. Super clean sound. Mark at Sweetwater was nice enough to take a minute help me configure a few things. The summing was the easy part, routing may take a minute to figure out but after that your good to go. Get this and enjoy it. :) close [-]
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