Allen & Heath AH-DT168 Dante Audio Expander with dLive Preamps - 48kHz / 96kHz
The AH-DT168 is a rugged and versatile audio expander that takes your sound to the next level. With its portable design and advanced features, it's perfect for musicians, sound engineers, and anyone who demands top-notch audio quality.
Key Features:
- • Expand your audio capabilities with 16 inputs and 8 outputs
- • Enjoy crystal-clear sound with 96kHz sampling rate
- • Control your preamps directly from your dLive, Avantis, AHM-64, or SQ system
Benefits:
- • Add remote I/O to your Dante-equipped system for greater flexibility
- • Take your sound on the road with the portable stagebox design
- • Integrate with 3rd party systems using the DT Preamp Control software
Technical Specifications:
- • Mic/Line XLR Inputs: Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power
- • Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
- • Analogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
- • Pad: -20dB Active PAD
- • Maximum Input Level: +30dBu (PAD in)
- • Input Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
- • Mic/Line Channel noise: 22-22kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
- • Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
- • Mic/Line Channel THD+N: 22-22kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
- • Analogue XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
- • Output Impedance: <75Ω
- • Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- • Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
- • Residual Output Noise: -92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
- • Dante: Sample rate: 48kHz or 96kHz, Bit Depth: 24 Bit, Gain, Pad, 48v Control: Allen & Heath dLive, Avantis, AHM-64 or SQ system
- • Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- • Mains Power: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 40W max
- • Dimensions and Weight (Width x Depth x Height x Weight): 410mm x 190mm x 185mm x 4.6kg (16.1” x 7.5” x 7.3” x 10.1lbs)
The AH-DT168 is a portable audio expander designed for musicians, sound engineers, and anyone who needs to add remote I/O to their Dante-equipped system. With 16 inputs and 8 outputs, it offers plenty of connectivity options. It features a rugged stagebox design and 16 mic preamps with Phantom Power status LEDs. The unit is 410mm x 190mm x 185mm in size and weighs 4.6kg. It operates at a sample rate of 48kHz or 96kHz and is AES67 compatible. Ideal for live performances and studio setups, it allows for direct preamp control from compatible systems and remote control via software for integration with 3rd party systems. Optional 19-inch rack mount kit available.
