Description
Allen & Heath DT168 provides 16 microphone preamps and 8 line outputs in a convenient stagebox form factor. Ideal for portable applications thanks to its rubber bumpers and handle, it can be deployed on stage or used as a drop-in expander in any SQ, Avantis or dLive Dante network.
DT168 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.
Up to 16 units can be added to an AHM-64, SQ, Avantis or dLive system when equipped with an SQ Dante or dLive 96kHz Dante card.
Features:
- Dante audio expander, 96kHz / 48kHz
- Portable stagebox design
- 16 mic preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs
- 8 XLR Line Outs
- Primary and Secondary Dante ports with locking EtherCon
- Redundant or Switched mode
- Direct preamp control from dLive, Avantis and SQ
- Optional 19-inch rack mount kit available
- Rubber bumpers and carry handle
- AES67 compatible
- Dante Domain Manager ready
Specifications:
- Mic/Line XLR 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: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
- Mic/Line Channel Noise: 22-22kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
- Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
- Unity gain (Pad in): -90dBu
- Low gain (5dB, Pad out): -96dBu
- Mid gain (30dB, Pad out): -90dBu
- Mic/Line Channel THD+N: 22-22kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
- Unity gain (Pad in): 0.003% -88dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output
- Low gain (5dB, Pad out): 0.002% -93dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output
- Mid gain (30dB, Pad out): 0.003% -88dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output
- 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: 0 deg C to 40 deg C (32 deg F to 104 deg F)
- Mains Power: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 40W max
- Dimensions: 16.1″ x 7.5″ x 7.3″
- Weight: 10.1lbs
Item Includes:
- 1x Allen & Heath DT168 16×8 Dante Audio Expander with dLive 96kHz Mic Preamps – 48kHz / 96kHz
Larry A. (verified owner) –
Decided to try this for my home and i’ve tried many similar products and this one is by far the best. Exceptional quality and great value.
Michelle C. (verified owner) –
I purchased this for myself and great functionality. The only improvement would be a slightly better user manual. Would buy again.
Michelle –
Went ahead and got this for myself and it works intermittently. The Allen & Heath AH-DT168 16×8 XLR Stagebox with Dante Audio Expander and dLive 96kHz Mic Preamps – 48kHz/96kHz is exactly what I was looking for. When it works, it’s great. Sometimes it doesn’t.
Christian Hernandez (verified owner) –
Went ahead and got this for a couple months and disappointed with this purchase. It barely does what it’s supposed to do.
Thomas C. (verified owner) –
Really impressed overall. One star off because the setup was a bit complicated. This Allen & Heath AH-DT168 16×8 XLR Stagebox with Dante Audio Expander and dLive 96kHz Mic Preamps – 48kHz/96kHz exceeded my expectations.
Matthew (verified owner) –
Works great! Would be 5 stars but the color was slightly different than pictured. Would definitely recommend!
Emily E. (verified owner) –
So glad I found this. It’s been a game changer and I use it every single day now.