Allen & Heath AH-AHM-16 1RU 16×16 Audio Matrix Processor with 8×8 Local Analog I/O

Allen & Heath AHM-16 is an audio matrix processor for sound management and installation. It is designed for audio distribution, paging, conferencing and speaker processing in a multitude of environments including corporate, hospitality, education, event and multi-purpose venues, retail, theatres, cruise ships and sports venues.

The AHM-16 processor is complemented by an extended ecosystem of remote audio expanders, remote controllers, interfaces, apps and software.

A family of portable, rack-mountable or wallmount audio expanders is available with a choice of proprietary point-to-point Layer-2 or Dante transport protocols.

A range of IP remote controllers is available for volume control, music source selection, preset recall and more. AHM can also integrate with third party devices over GPIO, TCP/IP, or industry standard control systems. The Custom Control editor and app from Allen & Heath offer more control options and tailored user interfaces for multiple users and device types, with kiosk and BYOD capability.

Features:

• 16×16 processing matrix
• 8×8 local analog I/O
• I/O Port for audio networking, up to 128×128
• Dante 96kHz option card (AES67 and DDM ready)
• SLink 128×128 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
• 2×2 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
• Analog 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

  Outputs

• Analog Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
• Output Impedance: <75Ω
• Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level: +21dBu
• Residual Output Noise: -92dBu (muted, 22-22kHz)

  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
• Physical
• Operating Temperature Range: 32 deg F to 104 deg F
• Unboxed Size AHM-16: 19″ x 10.6″ x 1.7″ x 8.4lbs
• Mains Power: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 65W max
• Boxed AHM-16: 21.8″ x 15.2″ x 5.9″ x 11.2lbs

  Input Processing

• 16 Input Channels: Configurable mono or stereo
• Trim: +/-24dB digital trim
• Polarity: Normal/Reverse
• Stereo Width Control: L/R, R/L, L -Pol/R, R -Pol/L, Mono, L/L, R,R, M/S
• Sidechain: Self-key or source selectable, with 12dB/octave Lo-Pass and Hi-Pass
• Threshold: -72dBu to +12dBu
• Depth: 0 to 60 dB
• Attack: 50us to 300ms
• Hold: 10ms to 5s
• Release: 10ms to 1s
• Insert: In/Out, +4dBu/-10dBV level
• Type: 8-Band fully parametric, +/-15dB
• Band 1 – 8: Selectable LF/HF Shelving, Bell (variable or constant Q), Hi-Pass / Lo-Pass
• Bell Width: 0.50 – 6.00 Q
• Shelving Type: Classic Baxandall
• Hi-Pass, Lo-Pass Filter: 12dB/octave
• Compressor: Peak or RMS sensing
• Sidechain: Self-key or source selectable, with 12dB/octave Lo-Pass and Hi-Pass
• Threshold: -46dBu to 18dBu
• Compressor parameters: Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release
• Delay: Up to 683ms

  Zone Processing

• Up to 16 Zones: Configurable mono or stereo
• Source Selector: Up to 20 sources, variable level, Fade In and Fade Out time <20s
• Insert: In/Out, +4dBu/-10dBV level
• GEQ: 28 bands 31Hz -16kHz, +/-12dB, constant-Q
• PEQ: See Input Processing
• Compressor: See Input Processing
• Delay: Up to 683ms
• Ambient Level: Selectable source and metering point, Gain Differential -18dB to 40dB
• Gap: Selectable source and metering point, Threshold -62dB to -20dB, Time 0-5000ms
• Gain Element: Min / Max Gain, Rate 0-30dB/s
• Limiter: Variable Threshold, Attack and Release

  Speaker Processing

• Crossovers: Configurable 2, 3, 4 way
• Filters: Asymmetrical, selectable 1st order, Butterworth 12/18/24 db/octave, LR 12/24 dB/octave
• EQ: 4-Band fully parametric, or 28 band GEQ
• Delay: Up to 683ms
• Limiter: See Zone Processing

  AMM

• Channels (AHM-16): 1×16
• Channels (AHM-32): 1×32, 2x 16 or 4x 8
• Modes: D-Classic gain sharing or NOM

Item Includes:

• 1x AHM matrix processor
• 1x Getting Started Guide
• 1x Safety Sheet
• 1x IEC mains lead
• 1x Phoenix connectors with strain relief – 1x 10-pin, 16x 3-pin (AHM-16)

Warranty:

• 3 Year Limited Warranty