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Dangerous Music Liaison Outboard Switching Patchbay
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Programmable patching in analog
Instant recall is no longer just for digital. With the LIAISON from Dangerous Music you can store and recall complex analog patches that include up to six stereo or mono analog paths. You'll experience the ease and quickness of digital plug-ins with your analog rig! Want to try your favorite mix-buss chain on a piano track? Or quickly compare two analog EQs within that chain? just push a button. With the onboard, latency-free, audiophile-grade parallel buss, you can blend your processed and unprocessed signals for rock solid parallel effects that otherwise require elaborate large format consoles and patchbays.
Recall any of your stored patches instantly, bring individual patches in and out of the signal path for gapless A/B comparisons, get your studio setup for the day's tracking, mixing or mastering tasks in a flash, and do away with confusing, time-consuming patch recall sheets - all while getting crystal clear sound from all your favorite gear.
Lets talk about short-term memory
Many of us don't realize that when we're making comparisons between two or more sounds, we're relying on our short term memory. Research has shown that the length of time between exposure to two different sounds greatly determines our ability to make useful judgements. The shorter the gap, the more reliable our judgements are, and for tonal judgements, we start to lose discernment after just fractions of a second! In the analog environment we're usually forced into physically repatching gear when comparing different sounds, causing gaps so big that the human brain simply can't make much use of the comparison.
With the LIAISON, you get to compare your analog patches with no gap, making A/B comparisons in the analog realm far easier and actually useful. the LIAISON takes the guesswork out of your critical decisions, helping you make the most of your analog investments.
Six insert loops
The topology of the LIAISON is built around six high-grade stereo insert loops, each of which can be switched in and out of the signal path at the touch of a button. Use the "Flip" switches to reverse the order of inserts 1&2, 3&4 or 5&6, allowing for immediate auditions of new routing possibilities (compress that EQ, or EQ that compressor?).
Two main buses
Two main stereo busses (A & B) allow you to route different analog gear chains simultaneously. For example, plug your mic pres into the input of Buss A and keep your favorite EQs and compressors ready for tracking while your favorite stereo mix buss processors live on Buss B. Or perhaps route your drum stems to Buss A, while simultaneously routing your entire stereo mix to Buss B. For even greater versatility, chain Buss A and B together!
Parallel processing loop
Send any combination of gear to the LIAISON's onboard parallel processing loop, allowing latency-free blending of the processed and unprocessed signals. Parallel processing is standard practice today, but in the analog realm often requires a large format console and patchbay. With the LIAISON you can switch between in-series and parallel patches at the push of a button, and then blend to taste! Slam that buss-compressor and bleed in just a bit for sustain and edge.
Put an extreme EQ curve on a vocal and blend it into the main signal to create urgency and articulation. Whatever you dream up, the LIAISON's parallel buss will open up a whole new realm of creative uses for your analog gear. There's even a polarity reversal button for the parallel processing loop, allowing you to correct phase or use phase cancellation creatively for various results.
Four monitor channels
Each of the two busses can be monitored before or after the insert loop, allowing you to hear the results of your inserted processing on either buss instantly. Intelligently routing these four monitor channels in your studio will open up all kinds of uses that minimize patching work and maximize your ability to make fast, reliable comparisons.
Programmability
Once you've got a patch you want to keep around, store it on one of the four program channels for instant recall. Thinking creatively, you can use the two busses to accomplish any number of elaborate patches for tracking, mixing and mastering that you can recall effortlessly.
A mastering-grade signal path and switching system
At the core of the LIAISON is a set of no-compromise analog circuits developed by Dangerous' head designer, Chris Muth. Audiophile-grade components are used throughout the LIAISON's 100% passive analog relay switching system, offering up a truly transparent and robust topology for seamlessly hosting all your outboard gear.
True hard-wire bypass relays remove any gear entirely from the signal path, including analog units that lack an integrated bypass, or hard bypass, circuit. All of the LIAISON's components switch instantly and silently, providing true A/B comparisons without coloration, latency or disruptive noises.
Stay nimble, stay analog
It seems ironic, but as digital audio continues to make leaps and bounds, Dangerous' witnessing a simultaneous renaissance of analog gear. Now with the LIAISON, your analog gear can perform as nimbly as your digital plugins. The LIAISON brings the ease of programmable patches, hassle-free rerouting, plus the undeniable benefit of instant A/B comparisons, all in the analog environment. With the LIAISON you'll unleash your creativity while keeping your studio primed for whatever tracking, mixing or mastering task comes your way.
Complex patching made easy...and programmable
With the LIAISON, previously complex patches of analog equipment are made simple, and they can be instantly recalled with the sophisticated, yet elegant, signal routing and user interface.
• Audiophile-grade components throughout
• Chris Muth designed analog circuits
• Six stereo insert loops with true-bypass
• Two independent stereo busses
• Parallel processing loop on Buss B
• Four monitor outputs for pre- and post-insert monitoring of both busses
• Instant A/B comparisons in the analog realm
• Four onboard memory slots for instant recall of patches
• Seamless integration with the Dangerous MASTER or another LIAISON
- Frequency Response (Active Section) +0, -0.1dB from 10Hz to 100kHz
- Maximum level +28dBu / Noise floor -94.5dBu 22Hz-22kHz bandwidth
- THD+N 0.002% / IMD 0.003%
- Crosstalk rejection (Passive Section) 124dB
- Crosstalk rejection (Active Section) 113dB
- Input Impedance: 20K Ohms / Output Impedance: 20 Ohms
- Replacement Fuses: USA 500mA fast blow for 120V / Europe 250mA fast blow for 240V
Instant recall is no longer just for digital. With the LIAISON from Dangerous Music you can store and recall complex analog patches that include up to six stereo or mono analog paths. You'll experience the ease and quickness of digital plug-ins with your analog rig! Want to try your favorite mix-buss chain on a piano track? Or quickly compare two analog EQs within that chain? just push a button. With the onboard, latency-free, audiophile-grade parallel buss, you can blend your processed and unprocessed signals for rock solid parallel effects that otherwise require elaborate large format consoles and patchbays.
Recall any of your stored patches instantly, bring individual patches in and out of the signal path for gapless A/B comparisons, get your studio setup for the day's tracking, mixing or mastering tasks in a flash, and do away with confusing, time-consuming patch recall sheets - all while getting crystal clear sound from all your favorite gear.
Lets talk about short-term memory
Many of us don't realize that when we're making comparisons between two or more sounds, we're relying on our short term memory. Research has shown that the length of time between exposure to two different sounds greatly determines our ability to make useful judgements. The shorter the gap, the more reliable our judgements are, and for tonal judgements, we start to lose discernment after just fractions of a second! In the analog environment we're usually forced into physically repatching gear when comparing different sounds, causing gaps so big that the human brain simply can't make much use of the comparison.
With the LIAISON, you get to compare your analog patches with no gap, making A/B comparisons in the analog realm far easier and actually useful. the LIAISON takes the guesswork out of your critical decisions, helping you make the most of your analog investments.
Six insert loops
The topology of the LIAISON is built around six high-grade stereo insert loops, each of which can be switched in and out of the signal path at the touch of a button. Use the "Flip" switches to reverse the order of inserts 1&2, 3&4 or 5&6, allowing for immediate auditions of new routing possibilities (compress that EQ, or EQ that compressor?).
Two main buses
Two main stereo busses (A & B) allow you to route different analog gear chains simultaneously. For example, plug your mic pres into the input of Buss A and keep your favorite EQs and compressors ready for tracking while your favorite stereo mix buss processors live on Buss B. Or perhaps route your drum stems to Buss A, while simultaneously routing your entire stereo mix to Buss B. For even greater versatility, chain Buss A and B together!
Parallel processing loop
Send any combination of gear to the LIAISON's onboard parallel processing loop, allowing latency-free blending of the processed and unprocessed signals. Parallel processing is standard practice today, but in the analog realm often requires a large format console and patchbay. With the LIAISON you can switch between in-series and parallel patches at the push of a button, and then blend to taste! Slam that buss-compressor and bleed in just a bit for sustain and edge.
Put an extreme EQ curve on a vocal and blend it into the main signal to create urgency and articulation. Whatever you dream up, the LIAISON's parallel buss will open up a whole new realm of creative uses for your analog gear. There's even a polarity reversal button for the parallel processing loop, allowing you to correct phase or use phase cancellation creatively for various results.
Four monitor channels
Each of the two busses can be monitored before or after the insert loop, allowing you to hear the results of your inserted processing on either buss instantly. Intelligently routing these four monitor channels in your studio will open up all kinds of uses that minimize patching work and maximize your ability to make fast, reliable comparisons.
Programmability
Once you've got a patch you want to keep around, store it on one of the four program channels for instant recall. Thinking creatively, you can use the two busses to accomplish any number of elaborate patches for tracking, mixing and mastering that you can recall effortlessly.
A mastering-grade signal path and switching system
At the core of the LIAISON is a set of no-compromise analog circuits developed by Dangerous' head designer, Chris Muth. Audiophile-grade components are used throughout the LIAISON's 100% passive analog relay switching system, offering up a truly transparent and robust topology for seamlessly hosting all your outboard gear.
True hard-wire bypass relays remove any gear entirely from the signal path, including analog units that lack an integrated bypass, or hard bypass, circuit. All of the LIAISON's components switch instantly and silently, providing true A/B comparisons without coloration, latency or disruptive noises.
Stay nimble, stay analog
It seems ironic, but as digital audio continues to make leaps and bounds, Dangerous' witnessing a simultaneous renaissance of analog gear. Now with the LIAISON, your analog gear can perform as nimbly as your digital plugins. The LIAISON brings the ease of programmable patches, hassle-free rerouting, plus the undeniable benefit of instant A/B comparisons, all in the analog environment. With the LIAISON you'll unleash your creativity while keeping your studio primed for whatever tracking, mixing or mastering task comes your way.
Complex patching made easy...and programmable
With the LIAISON, previously complex patches of analog equipment are made simple, and they can be instantly recalled with the sophisticated, yet elegant, signal routing and user interface.
Features
• Hand built in the USA• Audiophile-grade components throughout
• Chris Muth designed analog circuits
• Six stereo insert loops with true-bypass
• Two independent stereo busses
• Parallel processing loop on Buss B
• Four monitor outputs for pre- and post-insert monitoring of both busses
• Instant A/B comparisons in the analog realm
• Four onboard memory slots for instant recall of patches
• Seamless integration with the Dangerous MASTER or another LIAISON
Specifications
- Frequency Response (Passive Section) +0, -0.1dB from 10Hz to 100kHz- Frequency Response (Active Section) +0, -0.1dB from 10Hz to 100kHz
- Maximum level +28dBu / Noise floor -94.5dBu 22Hz-22kHz bandwidth
- THD+N 0.002% / IMD 0.003%
- Crosstalk rejection (Passive Section) 124dB
- Crosstalk rejection (Active Section) 113dB
- Input Impedance: 20K Ohms / Output Impedance: 20 Ohms
- Replacement Fuses: USA 500mA fast blow for 120V / Europe 250mA fast blow for 240V
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instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
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- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
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- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
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