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DANGEROUS MUSIC

BAX500

500 Series EQs/Compressors

500-series equalizer, Baxandall high/low shelves, 12 dB/octave cut filters, ±5 dB boost/cut, hardwire bypass, 113 dB dynamic range

$1,993.00 CAD
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Description

The Dangerous Music BAX500 is a single-slot 500-series equalizer designed for smooth, musical tone shaping during tracking, mixing, and mastering. Its broad Baxandall-style high and low shelves let you shape several octaves at once, making it easy to add openness, weight, warmth, or polish without creating an obviously processed sound. Continuous boost and cut controls support subtle adjustments, while the compact format makes it practical for individual sources, mono buses, or paired stereo applications.

High-cut and low-cut filters help manage unwanted frequency extremes that can reduce clarity and headroom. These filters can be combined with the shelving controls to tighten the low end, soften excessive brightness, add air to vocals or instruments, and create balanced tonal contours. A hard-wired bypass supports direct comparisons, making the BAX500 a flexible choice for refining vocals, instruments, mix buses, and complete masters while preserving the natural character of the source. 

Features

Musical Baxandall EQ
Shapes tone with smooth, natural curves that help tracks and mixes sound polished rather than heavily processed.

Low-Cut Filter
Removes unwanted low-frequency rumble to improve clarity, punch, and available headroom.

High-Cut Filter
Reduces harsh or unnecessary high-frequency content for a smoother, more controlled sound.

Low Shelf
Adds or reduces weight across a broad range for fuller lows or a cleaner bottom end.

High Shelf
Adds openness and air or gently softens bright material without sounding sharp.

Continuous Level Controls
Makes it easy to apply subtle tonal changes and fine-tune the sound by ear.

Filter and Shelf Combinations
Lets you combine cuts and boosts to create tighter lows, smoother highs, and more musical overall contours.

True Bypass
Completely removes the unit from the signal path for clear before-and-after comparisons.

Tracking, Mixing, and Mastering
Works well on individual sources, buses, and final mixes for broad, high-quality tone shaping.

Compact Module Format
Fits into a single 500-series slot for easy use in portable or studio-based setups.

Specifications

General Specifications
Device Type: Single-slot 500-series analog equalizer
Channel Configuration: Mono
Equalizer Topology: Baxandall shelving EQ
Applications: Tracking, mixing, mastering
Stereo Operation: Two modules required

Frequency Response
10 Hz to 20 kHz: ±0.1 dB
1 Hz to 80 kHz: ±0.2 dB

Audio Performance
THD + Noise: <0.0012%
IMD60 4:1: <0.002%
Dynamic Range: 113 dB
Nominal Operating Level: +4 dBu
Maximum Input Level: +23 dBu

Input and Output
Input Type: Balanced
Input Impedance: 25 kΩ
Output Type: Balanced
Output Impedance: 50 Ω

Low-Frequency Cut Filter
Filter Type: High-pass
Slope: 12 dB/octave
Frequency Settings: Out, 12 Hz, 18 Hz, 24 Hz, 30 Hz, 36 Hz, 43 Hz, 54 Hz
Bypass: Individual relay bypass
First Active Position: Beyond audible band
Primary Function: Infrasonic rumble and DC offset reduction

Low-Frequency Shelf
Filter Type: Broad-bandwidth shelving EQ
Frequency Settings: 74 Hz, 84 Hz, 98 Hz, 116 Hz, 131 Hz, 166 Hz, 230 Hz, 361 Hz
Level Range: ±5 dB
Level Control: Continuous potentiometer
Bandwidth: Several octaves

High-Frequency Shelf
Filter Type: Broad-bandwidth shelving EQ
Frequency Settings: 1.6 kHz, 1.8 kHz, 2.1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 3.4 kHz, 4.8 kHz, 7.1 kHz, 18 kHz
Level Range: ±5 dB
Level Control: Continuous potentiometer
Bandwidth: Several octaves
Upper Shoulder Frequency: Approximately 2× selected frequency

High-Frequency Cut Filter
Filter Type: Low-pass
Slope: 12 dB/octave
Frequency Settings: Out, 70 kHz, 28 kHz, 18 kHz, 12.6 kHz, 11.1 kHz, 9 kHz, 7.5 kHz
Bypass: Individual relay bypass
Primary Function: Ultrasonic and out-of-band noise reduction

Bypass
Bypass Type: Hard-wire bypass
Engage Control: In/Out switch
Signal Path in Bypass: Hardware completely removed
Comparison Function: True A/B comparison

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