Allen & Heath DT168 - 16 In, 8 Out Dante Interface
Allen & Heath DT168
The Allen & Heath DT168 is a rugged, 96kHz portable expander for adding remote I/O to a Dante equipped dLive, Avantis, SQ, Qu, or AHM system.
16 Mic Preamps
+60dB of gain, Phantom Power indicators and -20dB pad for line level sources.
8 Line Outs
Balanced, relay protected line outputs on XLR.
On Stage or In The Rack
Stagebox format with optional rackmount kit available.
96kHz Dante Support
Choose between standard 48kHz operation and high-fidelity 96kHz operation.
Roadworthy Dante Expansion
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 Qu, SQ, Avantis, AHM, or dLive Dante network.
Up to 32 units can be added to a Dante-equipped AHM, Qu, SQ, Avantis or dLive system.
Get the Best Out of Your Dante Network
The quality of your Dante audio is only as good as the quality of your Dante I/O.
DT168 offers the acclaimed Allen & Heath preamps, partnered 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.
Ready for the Stage
The Expander’s rugged design, with hard-wearing rubber bumpers, allows it to be placed directly on the stage floor during performances. Weighing in at just 4.8kg and featuring a sturdy carry handle, the DT168 offers the convenience and portability needed in rental, education, houses of worship and many other environments. An optional 4U rack mounting kit is available which allows installation in 19-inch racks.
DT168 Compatibility
Up to 32 DT168 expanders can be added to an AHM, SQ, Avantis or dLive system when equipped with an SQ Dante or dLive 96kHz Dante card, or directly to a Dante-equipped Qu mixer. The DT168 can also be used on Dante-equipped 3rd-party mixers in conjunction with the DT Preamp Control software.
Allen & Heath DT168 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, AHM, Qu, 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