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D-BOX
BT Remote
BT Remote
Two Potent
Headphone Amps
BT Audio
BT Audio
Separate Sources &
5 Sources
Level Controls
Talkback
From BT Device
Selectable
Line Out
3 Volume Modes
3 Speaker/Sub
8 Channels
Outputs w/Trims
of Summing
The Dramatic Redesign of the Industry's
most Revolutionary Studio Controller
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- Page 1 D-BOX BT Remote BT Remote Two Potent Headphone Amps BT Audio BT Audio Separate Sources & 5 Sources Level Controls Talkback From BT Device Selectable Line Out 3 Volume Modes 3 Speaker/Sub 8 Channels Outputs w/Trims of Summing The Dramatic Redesign of the Industry’s most Revolutionary Studio Controller...
- Page 2 Dangerous Music Incorporated reserves the right to change the specifications or modify the designs of its equipment. Sending in the registration card is our way of keeping in touch with users of our equipment should this become necessary. Registration information is always kept confidential and never disclosed to third parties for any reason.
- Page 3 We are end users (audio addicts) like you. ABOUT DANGEROUS MUSIC Dangerous Music builds award-winning, innovative pro audio hardware solutions relied upon by the most discerning artists, producers, recording and mastering engineers worldwide. Our converters, analog summing mixers, and outboard tools give you the flexibility to craft a sound that is never overshadowed by the gear and is uniquely your own.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
BACKSTORY OVERVIEW General Feature Set Panel Functionality: Momentoggle & Latch Mode Panel Functionality: Individual and Additive Mode Panel Functionality: Volume Knob, Dim & Reference Level REAR PANEL: Summing Input Analog Input AES/SPDIF Digital Input AES/SPDIF Digital Through USB Digital Input Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth Remote Summing Out... - Page 5 Mono 7 & 8 Button Volume Knob / Dim Button Volume Knob / Set Reference Level SETUP MODE: Setup Mode Analog Input Individual Mode vs. Additive Mode for Input Sources Setup Individual Mode vs. Additive Mode for Speakers Setup Speaker Select Continued (Sub Pairing) Mono Pairing Talkback and Dim Pairing Dim Level Setting...
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Page 6: Backstory
Dangerous Music’s bold and clear sound, while newly added features like USB audio, Bluetooth connectivity and an app for remote control of all major functions unleash a truly forward-looking feature set. As with all Dangerous Music products, the D-BOX + is proudly made to exacting audiophile standards in the USA. -
Page 7: Overview
“It’s obvious that Dangerous listens to their clients. The addition of Bluetooth, a sub/3rd output and the gloriously simple but complete app for my iPad takes the D-BOX + to the next level of usability. The remote talkback feature is the icing on the cake.” RYAN WEST Mix Engineer OVERVIEW... -
Page 8: Panel Functionality: Individual And Additive Mode
•INDIVIDUAL & ADDITIVE MODE Feature: functionality is built into all the buttons contained in the sections. & individual additive mode phones ctrl room speakers Feature: allows you to choose one selection at a time. individual mode Benefit: For example, in the section, switch from iTunes/Tidal via and your final mix via and your... -
Page 9: Analog Input
“I love the app integration with the talkback mic straight into the vocal booth, everything is adjustable from my couch if I am being a writer or conducting sessions I can control everything from my phone.” KEVIN WILD Producer, Songwriter 4. -
Page 10: Aes/Spdif Digital Through
EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE: AES CABLE AES to S/PDIF CABLE [AES XLR(F)-XLR(M)] [DIGITAL XLR(M)-RCA] 6. AES/SPDIF DIGITAL THROUGH Feature: Make AES or SPDIF connections here. Benefit: Pass through the AES or SPDIF signal. digital input Use: Monitor an external A/D converter while simultaneously sending to recorder or send the audio back into the session for more processing, or plug into an outboard digital meter or run into another source for expanded monitoring options. -
Page 11: Bluetooth Audio
“I’ve been using the original D-BOX for 9 years. It’s the master brain of my studio. I don’t know what I would do without it. The new D-BOX + is a huge step forward. The additional inputs make it easier to make headphone mixes. A dedicated sub output lets me listen with or without the sub.”... -
Page 12: Summing Out
10. SUMMING OUT Feature: This is the stereo output of the 8 summed inputs. Benefit: Hear your mix BEFORE it hits external processing or the A/D converter while returning back into your interface and DAW. Switch between sources before and after effortlessly. Note: is always live. -
Page 13: Speaker Outputs
“The D-BOX+ is a significant upgrade over the time tested original. Engineers will be extremely pleased with the new monitoring and cue section features. I am getting great image and depth in my mixes from the summing and the D/A is fantastic. The D-BOX+ has taken a quantum leap forward. -
Page 14: Power & Switching
No more collapsing mixes from routing everything into a single digital fader. You’ll benefit from precision panning, clear reverbs and delay tails, punchier bass, detailed mids and open top end. Do you require even more channels of analog summing? Simply expand with the Dangerous Music or the Feature: The selects monitoring from the stereo summing mix output. -
Page 15: Headphones Selector (Individual Or Additive Mode)
“The D-BOX + is everything Dangerous: peerless sound quality, indispensable feature set, intuitive ergonomics and impressive looks.” FAB DUPONT Producer, Mixer Tip: Run your final mixdown into the input and toggle between and the final. spdif Feature: Both & buttons are digital inputs that feed separate (but equal) D/A converters. spdif Benefit: Monitoring from the same D/A allows mix decisions to be made, unbiased by different converters. -
Page 16: Control Room Selector (Individual Or Additive Mode)
Operation: See the section of this manual for detailed instructions. setup Note: There are three (3!) D/A converters in the and..Yep. is a digital language. Just sayin’ . spdif bluetooth *Note: input is plug-and-play when running Mac OS X. The driver will appear in the system window with followed by your serial number. -
Page 17: Speaker Selector (Individual Or Additive Mode)
“Around the globe, we made notes of every request at every port and fulfilled every one in the D-BOX + .” MAREK STYCOS Founder, Audio Alchemist 18. SPEAKER SELECTOR (INDIVIDUAL OR ADDITIVE MODE) Feature: select and audition one set of monitors at a time. individual mode Benefit: Test your mixes on up to three sets of monitors toggle between them. -
Page 18: Speaker Selector Continued (Mono)
19. SPEAKER SELECTOR CONTINUED (SUB) Feature: when choosing a set of monitors, the third monitor output may be dedicated to a subwoofer instead. sub link Benefit: Link a sub to your monitors, so every time you select them the subwoofer is activated (i.e. press and the speaker button turns on). -
Page 19: Talkback Mic & Level Control Knob (Hardware)
Always start with the level control completely counter clockwise (minimum). The headphone amplifiers are very powerful and there is no solution for destroyed hearing, even from the brain trust at Dangerous Music. 22. TALKBACK MIC & LEVEL CONTROL KNOB (HARDWARE) Feature: Communicate with the talent via the built-in directly into their headphones. -
Page 20: Line Out
23. LINE OUT Feature: Dedicated stereo that mirrors either the source. line out ctrl room headphone Benefit: The source or sources selected in either the section will output here. Allowing you to send it to an ctrl room headphone alternate destination. For example, front of house PA system, video recorder, House of Worship crying room, back into your interface, mixdown device like a CD burner, iPhone or cassette deck- remember those? At least we didn’t mention a DAT machine! (oops) Tip:... -
Page 21: Sum Trim
Remote Control- just listening to the headphone section alone will inspire the best performance.” CHRIS MUTH Co-Founder Lead Design Engineer, Dangerous Music, Inc. noise generator (most likely a plugin). Activate the noise generator and set it to 0dB. Select and slowly turn up... -
Page 22: Setup Mode: Setup Mode
Operation: See the section of this manual for detailed instructions. (This feature defaults to off). setup Setup Mode 31. SETUP MODE Benefit: allows the behavior to be programmed for the way you like to make music. setup mode Operation: To enter press and hold the setup buttons simultaneously in the section- notice... -
Page 23: Speaker Select Continued (Sub Pairing)
“Extremely well set up and unreal how many features are packed in to so little room! The app is absolutely crazy, makes this an essential upgrade from the original D-BOX !” ALJOSCHA MALLMANN Producer, Tresorfabrik Studio, Germany artist. Or simply overwhelm your clients with sound, by latching up to three sets of monitors and playing them at the same time. -
Page 24: Talkback And Dim Pairing
37. TALKBACK AND DIM PAIRING Tip: When engaging the switch, is automatically engaged; generally used to keep from blasting the control room talkback speakers into your feed and looking like a tubhead in front of your clients. If you’re smart enough to know why talkback you should override this follow these instructions. -
Page 25: Bluetooth Audio Control Setup For Iphone
“It is always a pleasure to see how the D-BOX took care of so many needs in the studio. The new D-BOX + will do that and so much more. It is the complete center controller for any studio environment !” STEFAN HEGER CEO of MasteringWorks 42. -
Page 26: Bluetooth Remote Control Setup For Iphone (Ipad Is All In One Screen, But Identical Functionality)
43. BLUETOOTH REMOTE CONTROL SETUP FOR iPHONE (iPAD IS ALL IN ONE SCREEN, BUT IDENTICAL FUNCTIONALITY) Open app and Select Select the Both icons should start scanning & bluetooth select and tap will appear under devices. turn from red to blue. &... -
Page 27: Talkback Mic (Software App)
Standard mode control. shown here. volume dim mode 45. TALKBACK MIC (SOFTWARE APP) Feature: Communicate with the talent via directly into their cans utilizing your phone, tablet or laptop by leveraging your device’s internal mic as a talkback mic Benefit: Freedom to communicate with the talent from anywhere within range that you choose. Operation: First check to see that you are connected via Bluetooth (both top icons should be blue Select... -
Page 28: Bluetooth Remote Control Room
If pressed and held for more than a second, the function remains engaged until the button is released. [ toggle mode Tip: When engaging the switch to speak through your device, audio will be disabled. talkback bluetooth 46. BLUETOOTH REMOTE CONTROL ROOM individual mode additive mode Feature:... -
Page 29: Bluetooth Remote Speaker Switching
47. BLUETOOTH REMOTE SPEAKER SWITCHING individual mode collective mode sub follow mode mono follow mode Feature: select and audition one set of monitors at a time. individual mode Benefit: Test your mixes on up to three sets of monitors toggle between them. (This is the default setup.) Feature: select and audition multiple monitors simultaneously. -
Page 30: Bluetooth Remote Headphones
[A] When unlinked in either , the button will toggle on and off independently from individual mode additive mode mono the speaker group. In other words, if you have the button engaged and move from , the mono speaker speaker button will stay lit until you deselect it. -
Page 31: Bluetooth Remote Line Out (More Page)
Run this to another speaker controller (like a Dangerous Music MONITOR-ST) to expand your monitor complement. Send it to a different A/D converter if you wanted to A/B which worked better for the track, front of house PA system, video recorder, back into your interface, mixdown device like a CD burner, iPhone or cassette deck- remember those? At least we didn’t mention a DAT machine! - Page 32 The gateway for programming the . Identical to pressing and holding the setup buttons enter setup mode spdif simultaneously in the section on the unit or in the app page. See previous sections for further ctrl room control room explanation. Opens the app page.
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Page 33: Bluetooth Remote (Factory Reset)
“The D-BOX+ is one of the biggest game changers in my new setup. It’s the centerpiece of my studio. The Bluetooth function alone comes in handy when your working with artists who love to play there ruff mix or ideas for you. It’s a producers dream to have an all in one box like this.”... -
Page 34: Appendix & Cable Types
Appendix ANALOG 8 CHANNEL DB25 (TASCAM PROTOCOL) H = HOT C = COLD G = GROUND PIN OUT WIRING FOR DB25 CONNECTOR CABLE TYPES... -
Page 35: Specifications
[AES XLR(F)-XLR(M)] [ANALOG XLR(F)-XLR(M)] [ANALOG DB25-XLR(F)] [DIGITAL XLR(M)-RCA] SPECIFICATIONS Note: Dangerous Music, Inc. publishes actual measured specifications, not theoretical numbers derived from data sheets published by chip manufacturers. SUMMING SECTION Frequency Response Flat within 0.1dB from 10Hz to 50kHz THD+N @ +4dBu 0.0019%... -
Page 36: Warranty
Email: info@dangerousmusic.com 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 for an application is needed, please contact us via email for the quickest response. - Page 40 Revision V8 09.08.2020 Dangerous Music Inc. info@dangerousmusic.com www.dangerousmusic.com 011.845.202.5100...