Dangerous Music 2 Bus+
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Dangerous Music
2 Bus+
Product Info
Article Number:
375093
Brand:
Dangerous Music
Model:
2 Bus+
Category:
Summing Mixer
Price:
$5,010.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 2 Bus+ is a serious tool for engineers and producers chasing that classic, analog glue. The Cinemag transformers and carefully designed coloration options really elevate the signal, adding warmth and character. It's ideal for those who want a straightforward, high-quality summing solution without the complexity of a full console.
Product Description
- Dangerous Music 2 Bus+
- Cascadable 16-Channel Analog Summer
- XLR and D-Sub connectors
- 2 parallel stereo outputs: Main Monitor
- Switchable sum insert: send return as XLR
- Rastered volume control
- Three different analog colouring options: "Harmonics"
- "Paralimit" and "X-Former"
- Easy to assign and add colouring options via elegant user interface
- The 'Harmonics' processor generates harmonic distortions
- which can be mixed with the original using the "STIMULATE" control
- 'Paralimit' is an FET limiter (fixed)
- the controller of which is called "BLEND" for parallel mixing
- Both processors can be applied to the stereo mix or to either the stereo input pair 13/14 or 15/16
- 'X-Former' inserts two custom cinemag transducers in the stereo mix
- The "SATURATE" control can be used to determine the degree of saturation
- All three processors can work simultaneously
- The order of distortion and limiter in the signal flow can be exchanged
- Cascadable and compatible with 2-Bus LT
- Exclusively audiophilic components in the signal path
- Endless headroom
- Crystal-clear sound and stereo image with outstanding 3-dimensionality
- Frequency range: from 10 Hz to 50 kHz linear (<0.1dB)
- Input resistance: 25K ohms balanced
- Output resistance: 50 ohm balanced
- Format: 19 "/ 2U
PROS
- • Cinemag transformers deliver a noticeably warmer, richer low-end response
- • Flexible coloration options offer nuanced sonic shaping without harshness
- • Cascadable design provides scalability for larger mixing projects
- • Robust, all-metal construction exudes quality and promises long-term reliability
CONS
- • Premium-priced, making it inaccessible for smaller or budget-conscious studios
- • Limited routing flexibility compared to more complex summing consoles
- • The inBLENDin FET limiter is fixed, restricting dynamic control options
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
16 (cascadable)
Summing Type
Analog, Stereo
Connections
XLR, D-Sub
Headroom
+24 dBu
Weight
32 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s designed for musical harmonic generation; it’s subtle and pleasing, avoiding harsh digital artifacts often found in other saturation plugins or hardware.
Yes, the send/return inserts via XLR provide a straightforward way to integrate external processors, even with simpler DAW setups.
Dangerous Music has engineered the cascading process to be transparent; however, meticulous gain staging is still crucial to maintain optimal signal integrity.
