Active summing amplifier for professional recording studios
16 channels with active analog summing circuitry
Crystal clear and wide stereo image and perfect midrange reproduction due to an impressive -109dB cross talk suppression
Enormous headroom, matching the high output level of today's converters (+27 dBu max. input level)
Two unique circuits for sound coloration: Transformer and Coherence, applicable to the sum, channels 15/16 or Hard Bypass
Coherence circuit has a blend control
2 of 8 stereo pairs switchable to dual mono (1/2 & 9/10) for a nailed mono midrange
Stereo expansion input for full expandability with additional summers like eg. 2-Bus(+), 2-Bus LT, D-Box(+) or just another 2-Bus-XT
2 DB-25 connectors for inputs and 2 XLR stereo outputs for main and monitor
Trim control for output level
LEDs indicate whether signal is present
Only high quality components in the signal path
Takes up only 1 HU of rack space
Internal power supply
Designed by Chris Muth
Handmade in the USA
Application & sound examples:
A worthy successor
Do you remember the Dangerous Music 2-Bus LT? The device that preserved blessings of DAW-based work like Total Recall while eliminating the unpleasant side effects of digital summing? With the 2-Bus-XT, Dangerous Music introduces the worthy successor to the 2-Bus LT, which made its mark in countless studios around the world. The 2-Bus-XT is still equipped with 8 stereo channels, which now take up only 1U of rack space, and are on a par with the big brother 2-Bus+ in sound and appearance.
Everything where it belongs in the panorama
The extremely low crosstalk of adjacent channels (-109db cross talk) ensures a perfect stereo image and a wide soundstage. The dual-mono function also lets you create an absolutely reliable mono center that delivers punch and punch for typical midrange signals such as lead vocals, bass, kick or snare drum. The result is better mixes in less time and with fewer plug-ins.
X-Former & Coherence
In addition, chief designer Chris Muth has added two unique circuits for sound coloration: a transformer and a circuit called "Coherence." The latter is best described as a kind of exciter that works on a duplicate of the original signal to bring out the details and create pleasant harmonic overtones. The result can then be mixed to the original signal via the blend control according to taste. Both circuits are applicable to either the sum or channels 15/16, but can also be switched as hardwire bypass. In addition, the two circuits differ from those used in the2-Bus+ or AD+ to give you even more sound coloration possibilities when combining the 2-Bus-XT with one or both of these devices.
Further settings and all connections
Completing the 2-Bus-XT are dual mono selector switches for channels 1-2 and 9-10, and an output trim pot. Two identical XLR stereo outputs for main and monitor, plus an expansion input for adding more summing gear, and two D-Sub25 inputs for a total of 16 channels are located on the rear panel.
Features:
Manufacturer:
Dangerous Music
Stereo Channels:
8
Signal Processing:
Active Analogue
Power Mixer:
No
Integrated Effects Processor:
Signal colouring circuits
