Allen & Heath DT164-W 16 XLR Input / 4 XLR Output 96kHz Dante Wall Mount

The Allen&Heath DT164-W provides 16 microphone preamps and 4 line outputs in a versatile wall-mount design for permanent installation. The reversible mounting frame allows for in-wall or on-wall mounting. With custom brackets, the unit can be fitted in a standard NEMA box, or mounted in a floor pocket for stage use. The IEC mains power inlet can be replaced with a gland module and screw terminals for fixed installation, and a DC 12V backup supply is also provided.

DT164-W offers the acclaimed Allen & Heath preamps, complete with 96kHz converters for best-in-class sound quality over Dante, plus Primary and Secondary ports for daisy-chain or redundancy through secure EtherCon connectors.

With dLive
Up to 6 DX164-W units can be connected to a standard dLive system – 4 via the MixRack and 2 via the Surface – allowing up to 96 remote inputs and 24 remote outputs in addition to those provided by the MixRack and Surface. Up to 46 units can be added to a dLive system via a DX Link card or DX Hub (808 analogue inputs, 224 analogue outputs).

The DX164-W connects via a single Cat5e cable (Ethernet based Layer 2) to the dLive Surface, MixRack, DX Hub or upstream DX164-W / DX168 via a secure etherCON port. A second locking etherCON port is provided for redundant connection to compatible hardware, or for daisy-chaining to a downstream DX164-W or DX168 for additional remote I/O.

With AHM-64
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an AHM-64 SLink port. Up to 8 DX164-W units can be added to an AHM-64 system via a DX Hub and freely patched to the 64 input channels.

With Avantis
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an Avantis SLink port. Up to 16 DX164-W units can be added to an Avantis system via DX Link card and/or DX Hubs.

With SQ
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an SQ SLink port, with the optional SLink card for SQ enabling more connections. For a more distributed system, a DX Hub can handle up to 8 DX164-W or DX168 units in any combination, which can be freely patched to the SQ’s 48 input channels.

Features:

• Dante audio expander, 96kHz / 48kHz
• Wall mount or dip trap installation
• 16 mic preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs
• 4 XLR Line Outs
• Primary and Secondary Dante ports with locking EtherCon
• Redundant or Switched mode
• Direct preamp control from dLive, Avantis and SQ
• 3 power supply options: 100-230V AC powered on IEC or screw terminal blocks, as well as 12V DC power
• DC power can be used as redundant power supply
• Can fit in a standard NEMA box (custom brackets required)
• Compatible with ACE Backstage 174SLBK stage pocket system
• AES67 compatible
• Dante Domain Manager ready

Specifications:

• Mic/Line XLR Inputs: Balanced XLR, +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: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
• Mic EIN: -127dB with 150? source

  Analog 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) -90dBu (muted, 20-40kHz)

  Power

• Mains Voltage Operating Range: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Mains Power Consumption: 35W max
• DC Input: 12V DC, 3A max

  Physical

• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
• Dimensions and Weight: 210 x 87 x 210 mm x 3.2kg (8.25″ x 3.5″ x 8.25″ x 7lbs)