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FAQ :
What
do the users think ?
What is analog
summing ?
What is the difference between the
2Bus and the 2 Bus LT? |
Analog
Summing :
High End Analog Solutions
2-Bus is a 16 X 2 summing amplifier where high-quality analog circuits
sum to a
stereo bus from the analog outputs of your DAW's I/O unit. Digital
mixing and
summing inside your DAW to stereo outputs require that you do not
overload the
internal digital mixing bus by lowering all mixer faders. When any
track fader's
level is internally reduced, its digital resolution is also reduced.
Spreading out a
mix over many stems and direct outputs lets you maintain hotter
digital levels
for higher resolution, resulting in a better-sounding mix with increased
depth,
image width and headroom, and less distortion. |

2BUS wins the PAR

EQ-Review Chart
Summing DAW Output
gets Dangerous
PdF Datei (330kB) 
Custom Cables Sommer
& Vovox Multicore 
Mixology
Seminars Hi End Workshops with Fab |
DANGEROUS 2 BUS
16(+2) to 2 Summing |
Mono | +6dB |
DANGEROUS 2 BUS LT
16(+2) to 2 Summing |
Mono |

DANGEROUS D-Box
8(+2) to 2 Summing | Mono on 7 & 8 |
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"What
is analog summing ? "
Once you have adjusted to using the stem mixing via the 2Bus, it's
the same as
mixing down a stereo pair inside Pro Tools except you'll have more
headroom
and dynamic range, a wider stereo spread and clearer sound--just like
you find
when mixing PT track outputs on an analog desk. And just like on an
analog
board, you find yourselfself having to work a little harder on plug-in
settings,
effects, mix moves and minutia because of the increased clarity and
transparency.
If you like mixing separate outputs of your DAW on a large analog
mixing
console, but owning one or paying for studio time is out of the question,
the
2-Bus with its minimal signal path electronics accomplishes the same
summing
process.
Greg Calbi was one of the first 2Bus Users at Sterling Sound NYC.
Click here for nice interview with him.
Click here for Statements
of Dangerous Music Users. |
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"What
is the difference between the 2-BUS and the 2-BUS LT?"
The 2-Bus has a +6dB gain circuit for each input pair, the LT does
not.
The 2-Bus has a stepped attenuator output gain gontrol, the LT has
a stereo
potentiometer.
They use different switches.
The 2-Bus is 2RU with XLR ins and outs, the LT is 1RU with 25-pin
D connectors
for the inputs, and XLR outs.
The 2-Bus has a linear power supply, and the LT uses a switching supply.
There are a few differences in component choice and layout, but the
basic circuit
architecture and the amps we use are all the same.
The LT employs more surface mount components than the D2B. They both
spec out very respectably.
The 2-Bus performs slightly better, particularly for crosstalk at
higher
frequencies. As for the qualitative difference in sound, it is highly
subjective
- they both work great, and sound nearly identical. |
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