{"product_id":"musictoner-chucklevins-allen-heath-dt168-16-input-dante-expander-stagebox","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath DT168 16-Input Dante Expander Stagebox","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePortable and Powerful - The  Allen \u0026amp; Heath DT168 16-Input Dante Expander Stagebox\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 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, AHM-64 or dLive Dante network.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDT168 offers the acclaimed Allen \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUp 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDT 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDante audio expander, 96kHz \/ 48kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePortable stagebox design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e16 mic preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8 XLR Line Outs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrimary and Secondary Dante ports with locking EtherCon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRedundant or Switched mode\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect preamp control from dLive, Avantis, AHM-64, and SQ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemote control of preamps via DT Preamp Control software for integration with 3rd party systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptional 19-inch rack mount kit available\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRubber bumpers and carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAES67 compatible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDante Domain Manager ready\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMic\/Line XLR Inputs: Balanced, +48V Phantom Power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMic\/Line Preamp: Fully recallable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePad: -20dB Active PAD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaximum Input Level: +30dBu (PAD in)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: \u0026gt;4kΩ (Pad out), \u0026gt;10kΩ (Pad in)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMic\/Line Channel Noise: 22-22kHz, Direct Out at unbalanced out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnity gain (Pad in): -90dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow gain (5dB, Pad out): -96dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMid gain (30dB, Pad out): -90dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMic\/Line Channel THD+N: 22-22kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnity gain (Pad in): 0.003% -88dBu at 1kHz, 0dBu output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow gain (5dB, Pad out): 0.002% -93dBu at 1kHz, 0dBu output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMid gain (30dB, Pad out): 0.003% -88dBu at 1kHz, 0dBu output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalogue XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: \u0026lt;75Ω\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaximum Output Level: +22dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResidual Output Noise: -92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample Rate: 48kHz or 96 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBit Depth: 24 bit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGian, Pad, 48v Control: Allen \u0026amp; Heath dLive, Avantis, AHM-64 or SQ system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperating Temperature: 0 degree C to 40 degree C (32 degree F to 104 degree F)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMains Power: 100-240V, 50\/60 Hz, 40W max\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDimensions 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 inches x 10.1 lbs) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e             \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e    Manufacturer: Allen \u0026amp; Heath\u003cbr\u003eModel: AH-DT168\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I614214-0-WHXX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Musictoner Musictoner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Musictoner has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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