Dangerous Music D-Box+

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Combined Summing and Monitoring System

Digitally controlled volume controller with extremely precise L/R synchronization and adjustable dim
Five analog and digital inputs directly accessible (analog stereo, analog sum, USB, AES/SPDIF, Bluetooth) - multiple selection possible
Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming
8-Channel analog summator (channels 7+8 mono switchable)
Built-in talkback microphone with push-button activation (on device or via app)
Talkback via Smartphone (Bluetooth) possible
Two headphone amplifiers with independent source selection and volume control
Three independent loudspeaker outputs (selectable on device or via app)
Programmable loudspeaker selection allows mono and/or subwoofer assignment to all outputs (on device or via app)
Speaker outputs 2 and 3 can be trimmed
Reference class DA-converters for digital inputs
Free D-BOX+ App for remote control of all essential functions (Volume, Dim, Talkback, I/O selection and much more) for iOS 10.2 or higher and Android 5.0 or higher
USB audio connection for Mac OSX 10.10 or higher and Win 7 or higher
Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 344 x 43 mm
Weight: 5.26 kg

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Available since March 2019

Item number 457759

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Number Of Monitoring Outputs (Stereo) 3

Headphone connection 2

Talkback Function Yes

Built-in AD / DA converter Yes

Incl. Remot control No

Level Meter No

Number of 2 track inputs 8

Summing Function Yes

Surround No

Design 19" / 1U

Concurrent Channels 8

110V Support 1

Input Connector Sub-D, XLR

Stereo Outputs 5

19" Unit 1

Dimensions 483 x 344 x 43 mm

Weight 5,3 kg

43.190 kr

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One rack space, countless possibilities

The Dangerous Music D-Box+ is a combined summing and monitoring system that packs a cutting-edge feature set into a single rack space. This model expands on the design of its silver-coloured predecessor with a redesigned eight-channel summing section as well as a D/A stereo converter, and new features such as Bluetooth and USB connectivity as well as a digital volume control with a precise "Equal Loudness Contour" function make for greater flexibility and ease of use, enhanced still further by the option of remotely controlling all of the device's functions via a dedicated app that is available free of charge for a range of operating systems. Of the functions made available via app, the option to use a smartphone as a talkback microphone is particularly noteworthy.

Routing par excellence

A total of five input source types - analogue, sum, Bluetooth, USB, and AES/SPDIF - can be selected at the touch of a button (combinations are also possible) and assigned to two fully independent monitoring options - Control Room and Headphones - allowing the user to seamlessly switch between sources if required. The Dangerous Music D-Box+ features three stereo speaker outputs with a programmable True Mono function, and the third of these outputs can also be used as an independent subwoofer source with individual level adjustment and mute functions. What is more, the D-Box+ also comes complete with two high-performance headphone amplifiers that have independent volume controls for the monitoring and cue sections. 6.3mm headphone outputs are provided on both the front and rear panels and can even be used simultaneously.

More flexibility than ever before

The Dangerous Music D-Box+ is the ideal choice for professional users who value flexible routing and monitoring functions. In addition to its compatibility with analogue input sources, it is also equipped with three digital interfaces - Bluetooth, AES, and USB - which make this a very flexible solution. All digital signals are also routed through the newly developed DACs and thus benefit from high-quality conversion, and the interfaces can be used simultaneously by virtue of the fact that each one has its own DAC. Users can also stream music from a streaming app to the main monitors for reference purposes using their smartphone, use the Dangerous Music D-Box+ as an audio interface, or combine it with other devices without significant hassle.

About Dangerous Music

US company Dangerous Music Inc. has its headquarters in New York and has been a firm fixture in the audio industry since the commercial launch of its "Dangerous 2-BUS" summing amplifier in 2001. Since the company was established, its co-founder Bob Muller, product designer Chris Muth, and the Dangerous Music team - driven by the idea of solving the problems inherent to so-called "hybrid studios" - have been developing audio equipment that is specifically designed to profitably harness the potential benefits of digital technology in harmony with the analogue world.

Eight channels of analogue summing

The Dangerous Music D-Box+ houses an eight-channel summing section which uses the Tascam D-sub connection on the rear of the device, in addition to which channels 7 and 8 can be operated in mono (activated using the corresponding button on the front panel). The summing section can significantly improve the signal in terms of panorama, depth, and sound quality when used correctly and will satisfy even the most demanding users - which a glance at the data sheet, containing only the actual measured values, will quickly confirm. With a crosstalk value of -114dB between the left and right channels, a linear frequency response of 0.1dB between 10Hz and 50kHz, and a distortion factor of 0.0019%, users can certainly look forward to high-quality sum signals.

Dangerous Music D-Box+ summing and monitoring system

In the spotlight: Remote control via the D-Box+ app

The D-Box+ app is available free of charge and allows the user to control all of the device's basic functions via iOS, MacOS, Android, and Windows. All of the essential settings, including volume adjustment, source selection, activation of the onboard talkback microphone, and more can all be made using a suitable mobile or desktop device. Selected functions and changes made to the settings are then displayed on the device and in the app, and a practical bonus is that the user can also use their mobile device as a talkback microphone. In this case, the talkback signal is transmitted to the talkback section of the Dangerous Music D-Box+ via Bluetooth, and the function enables people in the mixing room to communicate with the artists without needing to be in direct proximity to the D-Box+.

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Vorsicht beim Ein- und Ausschalten der D-Box+

ZåãÿênS 25.12.2022

Ich verwende die D-Box+ in Kombination mit der UAD Apollo X8 als Monitorkontroller. Hierzu gibt’s auch eine Bedienungsanleitung, wie man beide Geräte zusammen kombiniert und in der Mix- und Masteringphase erweist es sich als große Arbeitserleichterung, wenn ich zu meinem Projekt stets eine Referenz aus Spotify hinzuziehe und hin- und herschalte zwischen DAW und Referenz.
Achtung ist aber geboten beim Ein- und Ausschalten der D-Box+. Meine Lautsprecher und die D-Box+ hatte ich davor immer an einer Steckdosenleiste angeschlossen und nachdem ich ebengenannte eingeschaltet hab, gab es immer einen ohrenbetäubenden Knall, so das ich beschloss Lautsprecher und D-Box+ mit 2 Steckdosenleisten getrennt ein- und ausgeschaltet habe, was als Abhilfe immerhin geglückt ist. Gibt man zuerst der D-Box+ Strom und danach erst den Lautsprechern und schaltet man später zuerst die Lautsprecher aus und zum Schluss die D-Box+, passiert nichts, versprochen.

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Quality and price doesn't meet

Samuel of Finland 27.05.2020

I use the product in studio environment. The main features are the volume control and talkback. I'm quite dissappointed with the product.

There are bunch of features which work. Unfortunately many that don't.

First of all, the talkback button is located right next to the talkback mic. The mechanical sound the button makes is like stinging with a stick to your eardrum, if you are not careful with the levels. Did they ever TEST this function? As a fact the talkback is so heavily compressed that pushing any button of the unit will produce a massive cracking sound to headphones output. Yeah right, you can override this by using the remote app...

When using the remote app talkback, the engineer's voice is routed also to speakers... Oh why?

Manual suggests (and also the customer service) that line outs could be used for external headphone amp. However, the talkback is not routed there so this application of line out doesn't actually make any sense. Cue output is now derived from rear panel headphone out – unbalanced.

Minor flaws:
Volume pot produces digital rattling noise – sometimes.
Powering and unpowering this gear will cause massive bang on your speakers. Make sure you have foolproof power up sequence at yor studio

This gear was supposed to be the centerpiece of my studio, replacing the computer-dependent RME/TotalMix setup of mine.

And yes, not to forget to mention: The first unit I got was faulty. The vol pot did not work at all... Thanks you Dangerous Music for sending me a replacement unit directly! Yet, I don't know if I will stay with this unit either!

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The best of monitoring control

Analogue Master Studio Genève 24.12.2022

Cet ensemble contrôle monitoring/sommateur est tout simplement hors norme un son et une precision a l’image de la marque DANGEROUS MUSIC et une flexibilité d’integration dans un setup chargé. Le MUST DU MUST. Petit conseil d’utilisation si vous utilise un autre sommateur utiliser les 8 entrées pour tracké des synthé par exemple 😉

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Ein deutlicher Gewinn...

Dirk5149 01.04.2023

Ich kombiniere die D-Box+ mit meinem UAD Apollo und habe eine deutliche Klangverbesserung festgestellt. Alles ist nach meinem Empfinden druckvoller und klarer.

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Dangerous Music D-Box+

Combined Summing and Monitoring System