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Description

Elevate your studio's monitoring capabilities with the Dangerous Music DAC-ST, the ultimate companion for your Dangerous Monitor ST. This compact powerhouse transforms your mixing and mastering sessions with its superbly accurate D to A conversion, ensuring every detail of your audio is faithfully reproduced. Designed for professionals who demand precision, the DAC-ST simplifies your workflow by eliminating the inconsistencies often found when switching between different converters.

Streamline your studio setup with its intuitive digital source switching feature. Monitor all digital sources through the same high-quality converter to maintain consistent levels and sound integrity across your mixes. The DAC-ST is equipped with four rear-panel digital inputs, accepting both AES and SPDIF formats, and features active Thru outputs for seamless routing to other devices. When inspiration strikes, quickly connect external gear to the dedicated front panel SPDIF input, avoiding the hassle of navigating behind your rack.

Whether you're calibrating to a studio reference level or fine-tuning a mix, the Dangerous DAC-ST offers unmatched flexibility and performance. It's the perfect choice for audio professionals who refuse to compromise on sound quality.

Key Features:

  • Requires Dangerous Monitor ST and Monitor Rack for operation
  • Four digital inputs with Thru outputs for seamless routing
  • 32 kHz-192 kHz lock range for versatile compatibility
  • Dedicated front panel SPDIF input for easy connectivity

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Dangerous Music DAC-ST.

Features and functionality

  • The Dangerous Music DAC-ST offers a built-in low pass filter for subwoofers, enhancing its versatility for managing multi-speaker setups.

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  • The headphone output on the Dangerous Music DAC-ST is praised for its clarity, low distortion, and infinite headroom, making it an excellent choice for critical listening.

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  • The DAC-ST features a well-thought-out analog signal path that may add harmonics and richness, enhancing musicality without sacrificing precision.

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Comparisons

  • Owners have noted that Presonus Central Station introduces noticeable distortion and lacks the stereo clarity of the Dangerous Music DAC-ST.

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  • When compared to the Mackie Big Knob, the Dangerous Music DAC-ST is consistently described as providing a significantly cleaner output with more accurate stereo imaging.

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  • The Dangerous Music DAC-ST has been compared to a telecom DAC with picosecond level jitter and an atomic rubidium clock, yet it provides a drier, more separated sound.

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  • Switching from a Control24 console with a cheap potentiometer to a Dangerous Monitor ST/SR dramatically improved audio quality, highlighting the DAC-ST's superior relay-controlled gain.

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User experience

  • Users report that the Dangerous Music DAC-ST's physical stepped attenuator provides a more transparent and musical experience compared to VCA or DCA systems.

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  • Users have noted that the DAC-ST allows for easier identification of instrument noise and headphone bleed in complex mixes, improving audio transparency.

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Use cases and applications

  • Professionals who frequently switch between up to three pairs of speakers benefit greatly from the DAC-ST due to its level matching capabilities.

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  • The DAC-ST is praised for its ability to make mixes translate better, suggesting its effectiveness in professional audio environments.

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See how Richard Devine uses Dangerous Music DAC-ST

Richard Devine

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See how John Osborne uses Dangerous Music DAC-ST

John Osborne

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In the YouTube video "EPIC HOME STUDIO Setup 2024 | John Osborne (studio tour)" by Andrew Masters, at 14:34, a Dangerous Music DAC-ST is visible in a rack in John Osborne's studio, confirming his use of this equipment.

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Moses Schneider

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In the video titled "Moses Schneider: Drums With Character" by Sound On Sound magazine, at 0:15, a Dangerous Music DAC-ST monitor controller is visible in a rack within Moses Schneider’s studio.

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