DANGEROUS MUSIC Convert 8 — Converter
DANGEROUS MUSIC Convert 8 — Converter
Dangerous Music CONVERT-8 is a 1U 19-inch rackmount 8-channel digital-to-analog converter. Dangerous describes it as a dedicated multi-channel DAC for tracking, mixing, mastering, monitoring, analog summing and surround workflows.
Specifications
Format
| Product type | 8-channel digital-to-analog converter |
|---|---|
| Rack format | 1U 19-inch rackmount |
| Channels | 8 D/A channels |
Digital I/O
| Inputs | USB, AES/SPDIF on DB25, ADAT/SMUX and optical S/PDIF/TOSLINK |
|---|---|
| Outputs | Eight analog outputs on DB25 |
| Clocking | Word-clock input/output with Normal, External and Master modes; JetPLL/JET clocking |
| Sample rate | Front-panel sample-rate selection from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz with Auto mode; retailer table lists maximum 96 kHz for ADAT format |
Controls and Metering
| Calibration | Output calibration settings +18 dBu, +20 dBu and +22 dBu |
|---|---|
| Metering | 8 LED signal indicators with three-word-over clip indication |
| Remote integration | RJ45/Ethernet connection for Monitor ST/SR source switching |
Performance
| Dynamic range | 114 dB A-weighted 20 Hz-20 kHz class published/measured dynamic range |
|---|---|
| Thd n | Less than 0.00188% at +4 dBu and less than 0.0004% at +22 dBu reported by Sound On Sound |
| Clock jitter | Less than 16 ps from 100 Hz to 40 kHz reported by Sound On Sound |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
Dangerous Music CONVERT-8 is a 1U 19-inch rackmount 8-channel digital-to-analog converter. Dangerous describes it as a dedicated multi-channel DAC for tracking, mixing, mastering, monitoring, analog summing and surround workflows. Digital inputs include USB, AES/SPDIF on DB25, ADAT/SMUX and optical S/PDIF/TOSLINK, with analog outputs on DB25 and word-clock I/O. Front-panel controls provide input selection, sample-rate selection with Auto lock, output calibration and 8-channel signal/clip metering with a three-consecutive-clipped-samples indicator. Dangerous publishes measured performance specs including 114 dB-class dynamic range/SNR, THD+N figures and JetPLL/JET low-jitter clocking; Sound On Sound corroborates 8-channel D/A conversion, 1U format, 44.1-192 kHz front-panel sample-rate selection and technical measurements. Full physical dimensions and weight were not found in accessible manufacturer data.