The Ultimate DAW Monitoring Companion
It takes a studio owner/operator to know what other studio owners and engineers need from their gear. As former world-class studio owners and makers of custom mastering equipment, Dangerous Music builds no-compromise, problem-solving gear. Recreating a console's master section, the Dangerous MONITOR ST is a stereo (upgradeable to 5.1, 7.1, 10.2, or greater) remote-controllable input source and speaker switcher, cue/talkback system, and headphone amplifier all in 1U package. It features a stepped analog volume attenuator, four input sources, three speaker outputs, and programmable I/O. With MONITOR ST you can set up a great headphone mix while the talkback system, with dual control and dedicated slate output, lets you give the producer his own talkback button! Best of all, the MONITOR ST lets you control your entire system right from the sweet spot.
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Audiophile-grade components deliver results you can trust
At Sweetwater, we like to say, "if you can't hear it, you can't mix it." That's why we love the MONITOR ST. Whether you're placing a mic, tweaking an EQ, or preparing a final master, you'll hear EVERYTHING. Developed by legendary designer Chris Muth, the MONITOR ST's world-class circuitry incorporates nothing but audiophile-grade components. This no-compromise design yields crystal-clear audio fidelity and flawless performance across the MONITOR ST's entire feature set.
Packed with flexible routing and studio essentials
The MONITOR ST features four analog inputs and three speaker outputs. There's also a stereo subwoofer output with a programmable level offset and filter that you can assign to any of the three speaker pairs. You can also use the subwoofer output for a fourth pair of studio monitors. All of the MONITOR ST's inputs and outputs can be custom-calibrated with recallable level offsets, making it easy to switch between different devices and configurations. It also supplies you with a built-in talkback mic, slate output, and 20-watt/channel headphone amplifier. You can also layer the Aux Input with any of the MONITOR ST's four main inputs for even more routing options.
Ergonomic, intuitive remote operation
Thanks to the MONITOR ST's included remote control, you can take full command of your monitoring without leaving the sweet spot. This ergonomic remote sits conveniently on your desk or the armrest of your console and supplies you with access to all of the MONITOR ST's features. Enjoy instant visual feedback of all your settings, thanks to illuminated switches, while its stepped volume knob triggers the main unit's audiophile-grade relays. The remote is a breeze to install, connecting to the main unit via a single Cat 5 cable.
What the pros are saying about the MONITOR ST:
- "Transparency is truth to me and I feel that the MONITOR ST has revealed everything to a point where I can very-well trust it. I like to mix at lower volumes, and with the ST even at low volumes, you get all that macro, beautiful detail, which was interesting to me. I thought, 'Wow! There's an immediate difference!' Clean transparent audio with a non-fatiguing sound, I didn't hear any distortion, and could hear so much detail even monitoring at the lowest listening levels." — Richard Devine (Composer/Sound Designer)
- "I use gear that sounds good to me. The MONITOR ST and 2-BUS LT have been great purchases for our Mix Room!" — Ray Benson (Musician/Artist)
- "Engineers around the world that never have the opportunity to work with people like Chris Muth, how would you ever know what they do and how they listen and get it right. Well, when you buy products from guys like this, they are designed the way they would want it for themselves. Hence, why I shop and pay attention the mastering guys, even if I'm not mastering." — Big Tree
- "I know my mix is 25% or so wider than it was before, and the top end is so much more defined. I feel like I have The Force!" — Dustin Burnett (Mix Engineer/Producer/Songwriter)
- "The MONITOR ST is actually an education in doing it right. The guys at Dangerous obviously designed this thing from years of experience. The MONITOR ST is the single most valued piece of gear I have ever owned. It's a giant asset to my studio. When I got that, it all started making sense." — Chris Bialuski (President, Recording.org)
- "The ST is a GOD-send from Dangerous Music, I've put this in conjunction with my Apogee Symphony I/O and both the Focal CMS 40's & Dynaudio BM-5A's... NO coloration whatsoever. Easy setup, connectivity, you can completely trust your mix." — La Forest Gray (Mix Engineer/Producer/Songwriter)
Dangerous Music MONITOR ST Features:
- Audiophile-grade components yield crystal-clear sound
- Pristine 20W headphone amp will inspire an artist's best performance
- Programmable remote tethered by a simple, elegant Cat 5e cable
- Analog stepped-attenuator volume control
- 4 input sources, 3 speaker outputs, and programmable I/O
- Stereo subwoofer output with a programmable level offset and filter
- All inputs and outputs can be custom-calibrated with recallable level offsets
- Built-in talkback system with dual control and dedicated slate output
