Dangerous Music BAX EQ 500 Series

The Dangerous Music BAX500 is a single‑slot 500‑series Baxandall shelving EQ that provides ultra‑musical tone shaping, high‑cut and low‑cut filters, a DC‑coupled signal path and relay‑controlled hard‑wired bypass for transparent, high‑fidelity processing.

Key Specifications

The BAX500 occupies a single 500‑series slot and delivers a ±5 dB gain range on its high‑ and low‑shelf sections. Its 12 dB‑per‑octave filter slopes give smooth, organic control across several octaves, while the high‑cut and low‑cut filters eliminate infrasonic rumble and ultrasonic interference without adding colour. The unit’s DC‑coupled architecture runs right up to the low‑cut filter, preserving phase accuracy and low‑end clarity. All components are mastering‑grade custom parts, hand‑assembled in the USA, and the bypass operates via a relay‑controlled hard‑wired switch that removes the entire circuit from the signal path for true A/B comparison.

Design Philosophy

Dangerous Music reimagines the classic Baxandall circuit, marrying the timeless musicality of the original BAX EQ with modern engineering refinements. The broad‑band shelving sections shape several octaves at once, allowing engineers to achieve dramatic tonal shifts with minute adjustments. By integrating high‑cut and low‑cut filters directly into the signal chain, the BAX500 prevents unwanted frequencies from consuming headroom, improving dynamics and translation throughout tracking, mixing and mastering stages.

Application Highlights

Engineers employ the BAX500 for velvet‑smooth vocal tracking, guitar and synth polishing, mix‑bus refinement and mastering duties. Its dual‑filter configuration cleans up sub‑sonic rumble before compression and tames ultrasonic noise during tracking, while the shelving sections add air, sheen and weight without harshness. Running a pair in stereo delivers expansive imaging and cohesive bus treatment, making the unit a versatile tool for both individual tracks and full‑mix processing.

Why Choose the Dangerous Music BAX500

• Delivers classic Dangerous BAX tone in a compact 500‑series format.
• Provides musical 12 dB/octave shelves that shape several octaves with minimal effort.
• Includes high‑cut and low‑cut filters that clean up unwanted frequencies for clearer mixes.
• Features a relay‑controlled hard‑wired bypass for instant, colour‑free A/B comparisons.
• Utilises mastering‑grade custom components hand‑assembled in the USA for superior reliability and sound quality.

• Single‑slot 500‑series Baxandall high‑ and low‑shelf EQ
• ±5 dB gain range on shelving sections
• 12 dB per octave filter slopes for smooth tonal control
• High‑cut and low‑cut filters with transparent musical slopes
• DC‑coupled signal path up to the low‑cut filter
• Relay‑controlled hard‑wired bypass (full‑circuit removal)
• Mastering‑grade custom components
• Hand‑assembled in the USA
• 2‑year warranty

This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.

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