Description
16 XLR Input / 8 XLR Output – 96kHz Dante Expander
The 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 AMH-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)
Power
- Mains Power 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 40W max
Dimensions and Weight
- Width x Depth x Height x Weight
- 410mm x 190mm x 185mm x 4.6kg
- (16.1” x 7.5” x 7.3” x 10.1lbs)
