The Dangerous CONVERT-8 is a dedicated 8-channel digital-to-analogue converter purpose-built for critical mixing, mastering, and monitoring tasks. Designed from the ground up with no compromises, the Dangerous CONVERT-8 features next-generation conversion technology, delivering exceptional clarity, detail, and depth across every output channel. Whether routed to an analogue summing mixer like the 2-BUS+ or to your favourite analogue console, the Dangerous CONVERT-8 produces a powerful low end, open mids, and soaring highs, providing the sonic truth needed to make informed, musical decisions at every stage of production.
At the heart of the Dangerous CONVERT-8 is a refined combination of cutting-edge digital architecture and audiophile-grade analogue circuitry designed by Chris Muth. The analogue path is precisely tuned with custom low-pass reconstruction filters, while JetPLL jitter elimination clocking, refined by digital specialist Paul Messick, ensures ultra-low jitter and fatigue-free listening. The result is not just transparency, but a genuinely musical conversion experience.
Flexibility is built in, with automatic sample rate detection, on-the-fly digital input switching, instant front-panel calibration, and eight precision meters with three-sample over indicators. Inputs include USB, AES/SPDIF, ADAT, and TOSLINK, making the Dangerous CONVERT-8 compatible with virtually any studio setup, from stereo and 2.1 systems to immersive formats like 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. The unit also functions as a master clock, sharing its ultra-stable JetPLL output with other devices in your rack.
With front-panel simplicity, world-class sonics, and robust connectivity, the Dangerous CONVERT-8 is the DAC trusted by top-tier engineers who demand beauty and accuracy in equal measure. Seamlessly integrate it with a Dangerous MONITOR-ST/SR system for elegant surround monitoring control and complete studio synchronisation.
Features
- 8-channel dedicated D/A conversion for mixing, mastering, and monitoring
- Designed by Chris Muth with hand-tuned analogue circuitry
- JetPLL ultra-low jitter clocking technology refined by Paul Messick
- Four digital input types: USB, AES/SPDIF, ADAT, and TOSLINK
- Automatic sample rate detection with “Auto” mode
- Front-panel input source switching without menus or software
- Selectable output calibration levels: -14, -16, and -18 dBFS
- Precision metering for all 8 channels with 3-sample over detection
- Master clock functionality with Word Clock output
- Front-panel buttons for all major functions—no menus or hidden settings
- Compatible with MONITOR-ST/SR for surround control and remote integration
- Transparent, natural, and fatigue-free sonic presentation
- Built to handle stereo, 2.1, 5.1, and Atmos setups
