Overview
The DT168 puts the familiar 16 x 8 A&H stagebox on a Dante network. You get 16 recallable mic preamps and 8 relay protected XLR line outputs in the same rugged portable chassis as the DX168, with primary and secondary Dante ports on locking EtherCon. Run it in redundant mode for two independent networks, or switched mode to daisy chain.
Dante runs at 48kHz or 96kHz, it is AES67 compatible and Dante Domain Manager ready. With a Dante equipped A&H mixer the preamps are controlled from the console like local inputs, and up to 32 DT units can join one system. On third party Dante desks, DT Preamp Control software handles gain, phantom and pad.
Highlights
- 16 mic/line preamps, +5 to +60 dB, -20 dB pad, EIN -127 dB
- 8 balanced, relay protected XLR outputs
- Dante 48kHz or 96kHz, AES67, DDM ready
- Primary and secondary EtherCon, redundant or switched
- Preamp control from A&H mixers or DT Preamp Control
- Up to 32 DT units per A&H system
Compatibility
Works with: any Dante network. Remote preamp control from:
- dLive: with a 96kHz Dante card (M-DL-DANT64-AX or M-DL-DANT128-AX)
- Avantis and Avantis Solo: with a Dante option card
- SQ-5, SQ-6, SQ-7, SQ5+, SQ6+, SQ7+, SQ-Rack: with an SQ Dante card (M-SQ-DANT64 or M-SQ-DANT32)
- AHM: Dante equipped systems
- Qu: Dante equipped Qu mixers
- Third party Dante consoles: preamps via DT Preamp Control (Windows, macOS)
Specifications
| Inputs | 16 x XLR mic/line, +48V |
| Gain | +5 to +60 dB in 1 dB steps, -20 dB pad |
| Mic EIN | -127 dB (150 ohm) |
| Outputs | 8 x XLR balanced, relay protected, +22 dBu max |
| Network | Dante, 2 x EtherCon (primary, secondary) |
| Sample rate | 48kHz or 96kHz, 24 bit |
| Modes | Redundant or switched |
| Standards | AES67, Dante Domain Manager ready |
| Power | 100 to 240V AC, 40W max |
| Dimensions | 410 x 190 x 185 mm |
| Weight | 4.6 kg |
Forefront Tip
Set the DT168 and the console's Dante card to the same sample rate in Dante Controller before you patch, and lock the console as clock leader. Add the AB1608-RK19 rack kit or AB168-CARRYBAG to suit how it travels.
Forefront Productions in Newcastle NSW is an authorised Allen & Heath dealer. We send orders Australia wide and are happy to check your system design before you buy.
