Dangerous Music Convert-2
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Dangerous Music
Convert-2
Product Info
Article Number:
368417
Brand:
Dangerous Music
Model:
Convert-2
Category:
Digital Converters
Price:
$4,684.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dangerous Convert-2 is a serious piece of kit. Its clean conversion and accurate monitoring section make it ideal for mastering engineers and high-end recording facilities where absolute sonic transparency is paramount. It’s a no-compromise solution for anyone demanding the very best in digital audio fidelity.
Product Description
- Dangerous Music Convert-2
- DA Converter
- Audiophile conversion
- Five digital input formats: USB
- SPDIF
- ADAT
- Optical SPDIF (Toslink)
- Sampling frequencies from 44.1 to 192 kHz with automatic detection
- High Definition Stereo Reference Monitoring
- Extremely low jitter clock
- USB input for direct DAW connection
- USB digital pass through: When switched to USB
- the otherwise unused USB input is fed from the AES-2 input
- Compatible with ST/SR monitor for remote switching
- Precise level display (peak meter)
- as also used in the Dangerous Master
- Loop through the digital input for external level display
- *Specifications: *
- A-weighted signal-to-noise ratio (20 - 20k Hz): < 114 dB
- Unweighted signal-to-noise ratio (20 - 20k Hz): < 113 dB
- Dynamic range A-weighted (20 - 20k Hz): < 114 dB
- Dynamic range
- unweighted (20 - 20k Hz): < 113 dB
- Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz unweighted
- 20 - 20k Hz
- +4 dBu out): < 94.5 dB (0.00188%)
- Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz unweighted
- 20 - 20k Hz
- +22 dBu out): < 106.5 dB (0.00048%)
- Frequency response (96 kHz sample rate): DC to 20 kHz: +0 / -0.25 dB
- DC to 30 kHz: +0 / -0.5 dB
- DC to 40 kHz: +0 / -1.0 dB
- Jitter: 16ps (100 Hz to 40 kHz)
- 18ps (100 Hz to 1 MHz)
- Crosstalk attenuation (at 1 kHz): > 114 dBu
- Format: 19" / 1 U
PROS
- • Exceptional dynamic range minimizes noise floor for pristine audio
- • Low-jitter clock delivers incredibly clean and stable digital signals
- • Reference-grade monitoring section provides accurate level assessment
- • USB passthrough simplifies workflow without signal degradation
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most home studios
- • Limited channel count – strictly stereo conversion only
- • Relatively large footprint compared to more compact converters
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
Stereo (2-channel)
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Connection
USB, AES, SPDIF, ADAT, Optical SPDIF
Clock
Extremely low jitter, internal and external sync
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows you to use the AES input as a bridge for USB data, essentially routing your DAW’s USB signal through the Convert-2's superior conversion path.
It's a precise, calibrated peak meter based on the Dangerous Master, providing a highly reliable visual reference for gain staging.
The combination of incredibly low jitter, a dedicated reference monitoring section, and the USB passthrough feature offers a unique and highly refined workflow.
