Just because you’re on the move with a portable rig or working in a project studio doesn’t mean you should sacrifice a single thing when it comes to monitoring. If anything, these are environments where you need the most accurate monitoring possible, so that absolutely nothing is left to guesswork! The SOURCE from Dangerous Music is a compact and affordable solution to all your monitoring needs with a no-compromise Chris Muth design strategy that’s made Dangerous monitoring products the worldwide standard among top professionals. Throw it in your backpack or use the rackmount kit for permanent installs, the SOURCE is ready for any job.
FEATURES
Portable or rack-mounted (kit optional)
2 speaker outputs – can be engaged simultaneously
Headphones and speaker outs can monitor single or multiple sources
2 analog inputs: 1/8″ Mini Stereo & XLR/TRS combo jack
2 onboard stereo 24-bit/192kHz D/A converters
2 digital inputs: AES/SPDIF and USB
AES/SPDIF thru-port for additional uses outside The SOURCE
Analog inputs for both professional and commercial analog signals
Selected Line Output allows for more elaborate routing of the main monitor signal
AWARDS
TEC Award (winner)
Mix Magazine Certified Hit
AES Best of Show
SPECS
Input 1 to Selected Line Out and Speakers:
Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from <10 Hz to >80 kHz
THD+N: < 0.0025% @+4dBu
IMD (SMPTE): < 0.0025% @ +4dBu
Crosstalk rejection: >108dB
Noise: < -93 dB, unweighted
NOTE: Speaker outs can run at -6dB (factory setting) or unity gain (remove jumpers 3 and 4)
Maximum input level: > +26 dBu
Input 2 to selected line out and Speakers:
Frequency Response : +0, -0.5dB from <10 Hz to >80 kHz
THD+N: < 0.0025% @ +4dBu
IMD (SMPTE): < 0.0026% @ +4dBu
Crosstalk rejection: > -98dB
Noise: < -90 dB, unweighted
NOTE: Input 2 can run at -10dBV or -16dBV (by setting JP1 and JP2. Remove for -10dBV)
Default factory setting is -16dBV to accommodate 1/8” headphone outputs of iPhones and cell phones
Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from <10Hz to >50kHz
Outputs:
The meter and speakers outputs are fully balanced and 600 ohm drive capable to >+26dBu.
Volume knobs track better than +- 0.5dB from unity to -40dB.
The headphone amp can easily drive several sets of cans.
Maximum output level: > +26 dBu
Shipping weight (in carton): 7 lbs.
Dimensions: 12 3/4″ Wide x 8″ Deep x 1 5/8″ High
Digital inputs:
The AES inputs lock from 32kHz to 192kHz sample rates with the following: <0.004% THD+N
-0.2dB at 10 Hz and 22kHz (48kHz sample rate)
-0.2dB at 10Hz and 34kHz (higher rates)
Crosstalk Rejection: >103dB
Power Supply: 12 volt, 2 Amp (Part number PSU-SRC)
