The Dangerous MASTER is a world-class analogue mastering console designed to unify your entire signal chain into a precision workflow hub. Hand-built in the USA with audiophile-grade components and designed by mastering legend Chris Muth, the MASTER brings the unmatched quality of elite custom consoles to a compact 2U format without compromise. It offers two stereo inputs, three stereo outputs (one dedicated to monitoring), and three stereo insert loops—each accessible from the front panel. Insert 2 features an audiophile-grade Mid/Side (M/S) matrix, allowing separate control over the centre and sides of your stereo image for detailed tonal shaping and spatial refinement.
Every element of the Dangerous MASTER is built with clarity and accuracy in mind. Stepped input and output gain controls, precise input monitor offset, and an adjustable width control allow detailed gain staging and image tuning. You can seamlessly switch inserts in and out for fast, accurate comparisons. Combined with industry-leading headroom, exceptional crosstalk rejection, and ultra-low distortion, the Dangerous MASTER delivers total confidence in your monitoring and processing.
Engineered for integration with the Dangerous Liaison, the Dangerous MASTER can scale to complex analogue workflows, offering expanded insert capabilities and programmable recall. With transparent switching, intuitive routing, and legacy-grade sonics, the Dangerous MASTER is the definitive analogue mastering backbone for professional studios.
Features
- Hand-built in the USA using audiophile-grade components
- Legendary analogue circuit design by Chris Muth
- Three stereo insert loops with front-panel switching
- Insert 2 includes integrated Mid/Side matrix processing
- Two stereo inputs and three stereo outputs (including dedicated monitor out)
- Stepped input and output gain controls for accurate gain staging
- Input monitor offset for matched A/B comparisons
- Width control for stereo image refinement
- 0.5 dB gain steps with 0.01 dB tracking accuracy
- Fully balanced XLR connections at +4 dBu nominal level
- Ultra-low distortion and noise for pristine signal integrity
- Seamless integration with Dangerous Liaison for expanded routing
- Transparent relay switching with true signal bypass
- Compact 2U rackmount chassis
