Allen & Heath AR2412 AudioRack 24x12 Stagebox System (AH-AR2-2412-BLK)

Allen & Heath AR2412 AudioRack 24x12 Stagebox System (AH-AR2-2412-BLK)

Remote Digital AudioRack for Expanding Your Mixing System

The Allen & Heath AR2412 AudioRack (AH-AR2-2412-BLK) is a 48kHz remote stagebox designed to expand I/O for compatible Allen & Heath digital mixers. It provides 24 high-quality mic/line inputs and 12 balanced outputs, allowing flexible placement of inputs and outputs away from the main console while maintaining stable digital audio performance.

Using a single Cat5 connection via dSNAKE protocol, the AR2412 enables long-distance, plug-and-play audio distribution—making it ideal for live sound, fixed installations, and touring setups.

Key Features

• 24 remote XLR mic/line inputs with recallable preamps
• 12 balanced XLR outputs with relay protection
• Operates at 48kHz digital audio resolution
• Connects via single Cat5 cable (dSNAKE protocol)
• Supports placement up to 100–120 meters from the mixer
• Compatible with Allen & Heath Qu, SQ, Avantis, and GLD systems
• Includes Expander port for additional stageboxes (e.g., AB168, AR84)
• Dedicated monitoring port for personal mixing systems (ME series)
• Rack-mountable design (3U format) for professional setups
• Plug-and-play operation with automatic configuration via mixer

Product Overview

The AR2412 is designed as a central hub for expanding input/output capacity in Allen & Heath digital systems. It simplifies stage cabling by replacing traditional analog snakes with a single digital line, while still delivering reliable, low-latency audio performance. Ideal for venues, churches, and touring engineers, it provides a scalable and professional-grade solution for complex audio routing needs.