Allen & Heath DT168 Dante Digital Stage Box/Multicore - 16 Inputs, 8 Outputs @ 48 / 96 kHz

The Allen & Heath DT168 Dante Digital Stage Box/Multicore 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, AHM-64 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.
DT Preamp Control software allows remote control of multiple DT expanders, and enables the use of DT expanders with Dante equipped 3rd party digital mixers and sound management systems.

Allen & Heath DT168 Dante Digital Stage Box/Multicore Features

- Dante audio expander, 96kHz / 48kHz
- Portable stagebox design
- 16x microphone preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs
- 8x XLR Line Outs
- Primary and Secondary Dante ports with locking EtherCon
- Redundant or Switched mode
- Direct preamp control from dLive, Avantis, AHM-64 and SQ
- Remote control of preamps via DT Preamp Control software for integration with 3rd party systems
- Optional 19-inch rack mount kit available
- Rubber bumpers and carry handle
- AES67 compatible
- Dante Domain Manager ready

Allen & Heath DT168 Dante Digital Stage Box/Multicore Specifications

Mic/Line XLR Inputs: Balanced, +48V Phantom Power
- Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
- Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15 dBu
- Analogue Gain: +5 to +60 dB, 1 dB steps
- Pad: -20 dB Active PAD
- Maximum Input Level: +30 dBu (PAD in)
- Input Impedance: >4 kΩ (Pad out), >10 kΩ (Pad in)

Mic/Line Channel noise: 22-22 kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
- Mic EIN: -127dB with 150 Ω source
- Unity gain (Pad in): -90 dBu
- Low gain (5 dB, Pad out): -96 dBu
- Mid gain (30 dB, Pad out): -90 dBu

Mic/Line Channel THD+N 22-22 kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
- Unity gain (Pad in): 0.003% -88 dBu @ 1kHz, 0 dBu output
- Low gain (5dB, Pad out): 0.002% -93 dBu @ 1kHz, 0 dBu output
- Mid gain (30dB, Pad out): 0.003% -88 dBu @ 1kHz, 0 dBu output

Analogue XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
- Output Impedance: <75 Ω
- Nominal Output: +4 dBu = 0 dB meter reading
- Maximum Output: Level +22 dBu
- Residual Output: Noise -92 dBu (muted, 20-20 kHz)

Dante:
- Sample rate: 48 kHz or 96 kHz
- Bit Depth: 24 Bit
- Gain, Pad, 48v Control: Allen & Heath dLive, Avantis, AHM-64 or SQ system

- Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
- Mains Power 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 40W max

Physical:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 410 x 185 x 190 mm
- Weight: 4.6 kg