Click or scroll to zoom
Tap or pinch to zoom
Click or scroll to zoom
Tap or pinch to zoom
Click or scroll to zoom
Tap or pinch to zoom
The DT168 is a Dante / AES67 audio I/O expander (stagebox) from Allen & Heath. It gives you remote mic/line inputs and line outputs that connect over Dante (audio‑over‑IP), integrating with mixers like SQ, Avantis, dLive (with the appropriate Dante cards or support).
It’s designed for both portable live use (stagebox) and for installations where you need expansion of I/O.
Key Features and Specifications:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| I/O configuration | 16 microphone/line inputs (XLR) + 8 balanced XLR line outputs. |
| Sample Rates / Converters | Supports both 48 kHz and 96 kHz, with 32‑bit converters. High resolution for modern audio tasks. |
| Networking | Dual EtherCon (locking) Dante ports (Primary + Secondary) for redundancy or daisy‑chaining / “switched” mode. You can use them in redundant mode or in “switched/daisy‑chain” mode. |
| Control | Phantom power individually selectable per input, status LEDs to indicate phantom power. Gain, pad, phantom power settings controllable from compatible mixers (SQ, dLive, Avantis) or via “DT Preamp Control” software. |
| Build / Form Factor | Rugged stagebox design: rubber bumpers, carry handle. No fan (fanless design) to keep it quiet in live environments. Can be placed on stage, floor, or rack‑mounted via optional rack‑kit. |
| Redundancy & Reliability | Supports redundant network connection so if one Dante link fails, the secondary can take over. Also allows “switched mode” for daisy‑chaining multiple DT units or splitting signal in certain layouts. |
| Compatibility | Works with SQ, Avantis, dLive series (when the mixer has the necessary Dante / AES67 I/O card or built‑in support) and with AES67/Audinate networks. |
