Black Box Analog Design HG-2 Stereo Analog Mastering Processor

Avantone Pro Black Box HG-2 Stereo Analog Mastering Processor
The Avantone Pro Black Box HG-2 Stereo Analog Mastering Processor is the perfect tool for adding depth, warmth, and character to your mixes and masters. If you’re tired of lifeless, sterile-sounding digital mixes, the HG-2 is the antidote. This stereo analog processor features custom transformers and high-voltage pentode and triode tube stages, which infuse your audio with rich harmonics, saturation, and natural compression. Whether you’re enhancing individual tracks or applying it across your entire mix bus, the HG-2 breathes life and vitality into your sound, making it a must-have for any serious music production setup.

Classic Tube Warmth and Saturation for Professional Sound
At the heart of the HG-2 are high-voltage pentode and triode tube stages, designed to inject your audio with smooth, natural tube warmth and subtle harmonic enhancement. These tube stages provide the perfect amount of coloration, delivering a more dynamic and engaging sound than typical in-the-box processing. Whether you’re working with electronic beats, live recordings, or complex mixes, the HG-2’s ability to infuse harmonics and saturation gives your tracks the excitement they need to stand out. It’s a sound that can’t be replicated by traditional EQ or digital effects, offering a real analog touch that makes all the difference in your final product.

Flexible Parallel Saturation for Enhanced Control
One of the standout features of the HG-2 is its parallel saturation signal path, which allows you to control how much of the processed signal is blended with your original mix. This gives you the flexibility to dial in just the right amount of harmonic distortion, from subtle enhancement to full-on saturation. The saturation control is a game-changer, providing the precision you need to push your sound further while maintaining clarity and balance in your mix. You can experiment with different levels of saturation to find the sweet spot for your tracks, whether you’re aiming for a warm, smooth effect or a more aggressive, saturated sound.

Selectable Frequency and Tube Options for Tailored Sound
The HG-2 offers additional customization through its 3-way frequency-selection switch, which allows you to select the frequency range that the parallel signal path will affect. With settings for low, flat, or high, you can choose to saturate only the low-end and lower mids, the high mids and treble, or the entire frequency spectrum. This makes the HG-2 an extremely versatile tool, allowing you to fine-tune how the saturation interacts with your mix. Furthermore, the unit includes selectable saturation tubes, so you can switch between two different voiced 12AT7 tubes to achieve just the right tonal character for your audio.

Exceptional Build Quality and User-Friendly Design
The HG-2 is housed in a robust 3U chassis, built to last and designed to endure the demands of daily studio use. With its sleek blue-and-black aesthetic, this unit adds a touch of professionalism to any rack setup. The front panel is equipped with illuminated push buttons, sealed relays, and a 30-segment LED meter that can be switched between VU, VU/Peak, and Energy modes, providing clear visual feedback during use. The ultra-fine L/R trim adjust ensures precise control over your output, and the true hardwire bypass allows for easy comparison between processed and unprocessed signals. With a modular internal design, the HG-2 is also easy to service, ensuring years of reliable performance.