Allen & Heath AH-AHM-16: The Ultimate 16x16 Audio Matrix Processor for Seamless Sound Management
The AHM-16 is a must-have audio matrix processor for sound management and installation. It's perfect for creating immersive audio experiences in various environments like corporate events, hospitality venues, educational institutions, and more.
Complemented by an extended ecosystem, it offers a wide range of options for audio expansion and control.
Why Choose the AHM-16?
- • Versatile Sound Management: Ideal for audio distribution, paging, conferencing, and speaker processing in multiple settings.
- • Extended Ecosystem: Comes with a variety of remote audio expanders, controllers, interfaces, apps, and software.
- • High-Quality Features: Boasts a 16x16 processing matrix, 8x8 local analogue I/O, and more.
Key Features
- 16x16 Processing Matrix
- 8x8 Local Analogue I/O
- I/O Port for Audio Networking (Up to 128x128)
- Dante 96kHz Option Card (AES67 and DDM Ready)
- SLink 128x128 Option Card for Audio Expansion
- 16 Configurable Processing Outputs – Mono / Stereo Zones or Speaker Processing
- 96kHz FPGA Core With Ultra-low Latency
- Front Panel Screen and Navigation
- 4x SoftKeys
- Compatible With IP1, IP6, IP8 Remote Controllers
- 2x2 Local GPIO Plus Networkable GPIO Interface
- TCP/IP Protocol for Third Party Integration
- Crestron, AMX and Extron Drivers
- Mac / Windows System Manager Software
- Custom Control app and Editor for BYOD
- 4 User Profiles
- Integrated Stereo Playback
- Event Scheduler
Specifications
- Inputs:
- Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced, +48V phantom power
- Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
- Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
- Analogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
- Pad: -20dB Active PAD
- Maximum Input Level: +30dBu (PAD in)
- Input Impedance: >3kΩ (Pad out), >8kΩ (Pad in)
- Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
- System:
- Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 20-20kHz, +5dB Gain, Pad out, signal @ 0dB (meter)
- Dynamic Range: 108dB
- System Signal to Noise: -92dB
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +0/-0.5dB
- THD+N (analogue in to out): 0.005% @ +16dBu output, 1kHz +5dB gain
- Headroom: +18dB
- Sampling Rate: 96kHz +/- 20 PPM
- Acoustic Noise: Typical loading, 22 deg C ambient
- No I/O Port installed: 31dBA
- With I/O Port installed: 33dBA
- Outputs:
- Analogue Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
- Output Impedance: <75Ω
- Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- Maximum Output Level: +21dBu
- Residual Output Noise: -92dBu (muted, 22-22kHz)
- Dimensions and Weights:
- Unboxed: 482.6mm x 270mm x 44mm x 3.8kg (19” x 10.6” x 1.7” x 8.4lbs)
- Boxed: 555 x 405 x 150 mm x 5.45kg (21.8” x 15.9” x 5.9” x 12lbs)
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg C to 40 deg C (32 deg F to 104 deg F)
- Mains Power: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 65W max
The AHM-16 audio matrix processor is designed for sound management and installation in various environments such as corporate, hospitality, education, event, and multi-purpose venues, retail, theatres, cruise ships, and sports venues. It comes with an extended ecosystem of accessories. Unboxed, it measures 482.6mm x 270mm x 44mm and weighs 3.8kg. Boxed, it's 555 x 405 x 150 mm and weighs 5.45kg. It operates in a temperature range of 0 deg C to 40 deg C and runs on 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, with a maximum power of 65W.
