Dangerous Music DM22 CONVERT-2

Name: DM22 CONVERT-2
Brand: Dangerous Music
SKU: 210274
Price: 3599.00 EUR
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ID : 210274

EAN : 0646437008211

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Information

Essential Information About the Dangerous Music CONVERT-2 Stereo D/A Converter
• Reference Audiophile D/A Conversion designed for monitoring and mastering, offering a high level of detail, tight bass, and a very clear stereo image.
• Direct Successor to the DAC-ST (sharing the same DNA found in the D-Box and Source), with a "CONVERT" design completely rethought from scratch and without compromise.
• Comprehensive Digital Connectivity: USB, AES, SPDIF, ADAT, and Optical SPDIF (Toslink), with automatic sample rate detection.
• Intelligent Studio Features: Bi-directional USB for re-injection to the DAW, integrated volume control with "Trim Bypass" mode, precision metering inherited from the Dangerous Master.

DM22 CONVERT-2

3.599,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

From the DAC-ST Heritage to the "Transparency and Musicality" Philosophy of the CONVERT Range

With the CONVERT-2, Dangerous Music continues the spirit of the renowned DAC-ST, which became a reference in studio monitoring and mastering chains. However, the CONVERT series was developed from the ground up with a clear demand: to leave no room for compromise. The result is a D/A conversion focused on "signal truth," capable of reproducing both micro-dynamics and transient impact, while maintaining a musicality that makes mix and mastering decisions clearer. In a chain where every link counts (conversion, clock, monitoring, acoustics), the CONVERT-2 aims to "raise the bar" by delivering more finesse, stability, and depth to the listening experience.

A Converter for Mastering, Mixing, and Demanding Monitoring

The Dangerous Music CONVERT-2 targets sound engineers, producers, and studios seeking a reference stereo DAC to validate critical choices: tonal balance, low-end foundation, stereo width, depth, and handling of processing (EQ, compression, saturation). It is also perfectly suited for hybrid environments: output from a digital audio workstation to an analog chain, return listening, before/after processing comparisons, and archiving. Thanks to its integrated volume control, it can also serve as the monitoring hub in a minimalist setup or integrate into a more complete system with a dedicated controller.

Key Features and Practical Studio Benefits

Bi-directional USB: Easily Re-record a Processing Chain

A rare highlight on a D/A converter: the USB connection is not just a simple audio "player." When connected via USB as an interface, the AES/SPDIF-2 input can be re-injected back to USB to re-capture within the session a signal that has passed through an external chain. This is ideal for printing a processed version, conducting "with/without" comparisons, or documenting a mastering chain without complicating routing.

Integrated Volume Control with Relay "Trim Bypass" Mode

The CONVERT-2 includes a volume potentiometer allowing you to connect a pair of speakers directly and control the listening level. For studios equipped with a monitoring controller (for example, a Monitor ST), the "Trim Bypass" mode removes the potentiometer from the signal path via a relay/switch: you maintain an optimized audio path and delegate volume control to your main monitoring system.

Very Low Jitter Clock, Precision Metering, and Studio Integration

Temporal stability is a key element of high-end conversion: the CONVERT-2 features a very low jitter clock designed to provide a stable stereo image and clean transient reproduction. Ergonomically, the extremely precise metering (inherited from the Dangerous Master) facilitates level reading, while compatibility with the remote functions of the Monitor ST/SR and the presence of a digital thru for connecting external metering enhance integration into professional setups.

Technical specifications

Category	converter
Number of channels	2

Sampling frequency	192 kHz
Rack unit	1

Sample rates

44.1 to 192 kHz

"USB digital pass through"	once connected via USB, the unused USB input can receive AES-2 input
Bi-directional USB connection	AES/SPDIF-2 input can re-inject the signal back to USB for re-recording in the session (with/without processing comparisons, chain capture, etc.)

"Trim Bypass" mode

potentiometer removed from the circuit via relay/switch for use with a monitoring controller (e.g., Monitor ST)

Note	Dangerous Music, Inc. publishes its own measurements, not those of chip manufacturers
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, A-weighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz	< 114 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz	< 113 dB
Dynamic Range, A-weighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz	< 114 dB
Dynamic Range, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz	< 113 dB
THD+N, 1 kHz, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +4 dBu output	< 94.5 dB (0.00188%)
THD+N, 1 kHz, unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +22 dBu output	< 106.5 dB (0.00048%)
Frequency Response at 96 kHz (DC to 20 kHz)	+0, -0.25 dB
Frequency Response at 96 kHz (DC to 30 kHz)	+0, -0.5 dB
Frequency Response at 96 kHz (DC to 40 kHz)	+0, -1.0 dB
Crosstalk Rejection	> 114 dBu at 1 kHz

Jitter

16 ps (100 Hz to 40 kHz)

Replacement fuses

USA 2 amp slo-blow for 120 V

JetPLL

JET and Jitter Elimination Technology are trademarks of TC Applied Technologies Ltd. JET is patented technology used under sublicense from TC Applied Technologies, and is the intellectual property of Sonopsis Ltd.

Questions frequently asked

Can the Dangerous Music DM22 CONVERT-2 be used directly as a monitor controller?

The built-in volume potentiometer allows for directly connecting a pair of speakers and adjusting the listening level. The Trim Bypass mode removes this potentiometer from the circuit via a relay for use with a controller such as a Monitor ST.

Is it possible to re-record an analog chain via USB?

The bidirectional USB connection allows sending back to the session the signal received on the AES/SPDIF-2 input. This function facilitates capturing an external processing and comparing before/after results.

What sampling frequency is supported?

This model operates up to 192 kHz on 2 channels.

Is the CONVERT-2 suitable for mastering and mixing?

Its stereo D/A conversion is designed for critical mixing and mastering decisions, particularly regarding tonal balance, low-end spectrum, and stereo image. A very low jitter clock contributes to image stability and transient accuracy. The specified A-weighted signal-to-noise ratio is better than 114 dB over the 20 Hz to 20 kHz band.