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D-BOX

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Feature:   The 

sum

 

switch

 

selects monitoring from the stereo summing mix output.  (i.e. the summed 

combination of the 8 inputs).

Benefit:  Hear your mix BEFORE it hits external processing or A/D conversion.
Feature:   The 

analog

 

switch

 selects the analog input source from the rear panel.  

Benefit:  Connect all sorts of devices here!  Samplers, synths, drum machines, an iPod, virtual instruments, 

a Sound Effects Library or two track editor fed from an alternative computer output.

Tip: 

,

  4dBu or -10dBV analog devices may be utilized (see: 

setup

 

mode

).

Tip:  

,

  Plugging in a submixer to this input allows all the aforementioned devices simultaneous connection.

Feature: Both 

daw

 & 

cd

 buttons are digital inputs that feed the D-Box’s D/A converter.  

Benefit:  Monitoring from the same D/A allows mix decisions to be made, unbiased by different converters.  

“Wow, where’s all that top end crunch coming from?  That bell ringing?”  Eliminate the .10 cent 
converter in the mp3 player, and listen accurately.

Tip:  

,

  The converter will recognize and lock to either AES or SPDIF sources. Only one digital source may 

be monitored at a time.   

Tip:  

,

  Pushing a lit Input Select switch will mute that input. 

5. SUM OUTPUT KNOB

Feature: The 

sum

 

output

 

trim

 

knob

 (5) affects the 

sum

 

output

 

level 

(14)

 

by adjusting the overall level of the 

stereo summed mix. 

Benefit:  Used to adjust the mix volume for optimum level into the mixdown A/D converter. 
Tip:  

,

 The 

sum

 

output

 

trim

 

knob

 should start out near 12:00 (straight up). This gives you flexibility with 

your mix levels. You can add or subtract mix level as needed.  

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Summary of Contents for D-Box

Page 1: ...U S E R G U I D E D BOX Dangerous Music s Greatest Hits...

Page 2: ...trouble caused by heat and EMI 4 Care should be taken to avoid liquid spills around equipment If a spill occurs please shut off the gear and disconnect the mains A qualified technician should investi...

Page 3: ...gn construction and component choices by recording industry veterans The Dangerous Music D Box is designed to improve your quality of life by allowing you to hear on a different level There are many f...

Page 4: ...2 DANGEROUS MUSIC TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 3 D BOX Front Panel Features Benefits 4 D BOX Rear Panel Features Benefits Connection 9 Connection Scenarios 12 Appendix 16 Specifications 18 Warranty 19...

Page 5: ...e most useful and requested options were incorporated into the design with sonic purity being prioritized over feature count This unadulterated signal path was born out of Chris Muth s design expertis...

Page 6: ...caution when selecting a level See tip Operation First choose a source to monitor from by depressing the appropriate input select button 4 Then determine a moderate listening level via the volume knob...

Page 7: ...ings get quieter Louder Instruments missing This is an indication that left and right are not playing nicely together Tip Many formats are still delivered in mono Consider television and radio in deve...

Page 8: ...ing to set the input selection mode and the analog input gain To exit setup mode press one of the flashing switches The D Box is now reset and any input selection mode and or analog input gain mode ch...

Page 9: ...tal inputs that feed the D Box s D A converter Benefit Monitoring from the same D A allows mix decisions to be made unbiased by different converters Wow where s all that top end crunch coming from Tha...

Page 10: ...e assign both the bass and vocal track to a mono output in the computer software Now patch their signals into your favorite outboard gear like a BAX EQ and then on into the D Box s sum inputs 7 and 8...

Page 11: ...r this jack Closing the ring to the tip activates the Talkback function of D Box Ask for a normally open momentary footswitch at your local audio dealer 10 ANALOG INPUT Feature The analog input provid...

Page 12: ...nputs that feed the D Box s D A converter Benefit Every decision you make is influenced by the monitor section via headphones or reference monitors It had better sound transparent or you won t make th...

Page 13: ...Remember every decision you make while tracking and mixing is affected by your monitor management system It is the only piece of gear that is ALWAYS on while in the studio Operation alt spkr switch 3...

Page 14: ...12 DANGEROUS MUSIC D BOX AND UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO...

Page 15: ...NITOR INPUTS XLR F XLR M AES OR S PDIF CD PLAYER OUT TO CD DIGITAL INPUT XLR F XLR M iPOD OUT TO ANALOG INPUT MINI 1 8 2XLR M 8 OUTPUTS TO SUMMING INPUT 1 4 BALANCED DB25 S PDIF OUTPUT TO DAW DIGITAL...

Page 16: ...14 Endox 14 DANGEROUS MUSIC D BOX AND SYMPHONY 8X8...

Page 17: ...NSION SETUP FROM D A CONVERTER OR COMPUTER INTERFACE OUTPUTS 17 24 DIGITAL OUTPUT OF THE INTERFACE OR CONVERTER AES OR SPIDF FROM D A CONVERTER OR COMPUTER INTERFACE OUTPUTS 9 16 TO A D CONVERTER OR C...

Page 18: ...16 DANGEROUS MUSIC APPENDIX ANALOG 8 CHANNEL DB25 TASCAM PROTOCOL H HOT C COLD G GROUND PIN OUT WIRING FOR DB25 CONNECTOR...

Page 19: ...D BOX 17 APPENDIX CONTINUED EXTERNAL TALKBACK KEY WIRING PIN OUT AES TO S PDIF WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 20: ...35 Crosstalk 97dB Noise 89dBu total energy in audio band Maximum Input 27dBu MONITOR SECTION Frequency Response 1Hz 100kHz within 0 1dB THD N 0 002 IMD 0 003 Crosstalk 101dB Noise 92dBu total energy i...

Page 21: ...ousmusic com Fon 49 2236 393731 E mail info dangerousmusic de Dangerous Music Inc reserves the right to alter the software and design of their equipment If after reading the manual more information fo...

Page 22: ...Dangerous Music Inc 231 Stevens Road Edmeston NY 13335 info dangerousmusic com www dangerousmusic com...

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