Allen & Heath AH‑DT168 16‑in / 8‑out Dante Audio I/O Expande

AH‑DT168

The AH‑DT168 is a Dante / AES67 audio I/O expander / stage‑box from Allen & Heath. It gives you 16 microphone/line inputs and 8 line outputs that can be connected to a Dante‑enabled digital mixer or audio network — ideal for live sound, concerts, events, theatres, houses of worship, or installations needing flexible remote I/O.

  Key Features

• 16 XLR mic/line inputs — each with low‑noise preamps, +48 V phantom power option, and individual … power/phantom indicators.

• 8 balanced XLR line outputs — for mains, monitors, or other line‑level routing.

• High‑resolution Dante / AES67 network interface — supports 48 kHz or 96 kHz sample rates for high‑fidelity digital audio distribution.

• Dual locking EtherCon ports (Primary & Secondary) — allows either daisy‑chain (switched) or redundant Dante network configuration for reliability.

• Remote preamp control — through supported mixers or Dante‑control software: you can adjust gain, pad, and phantom power remotely.

• Portable “stage‑box” design — rugged chassis with rubber bumpers, carry handle, and optional 19" rack‑mount kit available.

• Fanless, AES67‑ and Dante Domain Manager‑ready — designed for quiet, modern digital‑audio network environments.