Allen & Heath DT168
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Allen & Heath
DT168
Product Info
Article Number:
463186
Brand:
Allen & Heath
Model:
DT168
Category:
Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers
Price:
$2,473.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DT168 is a seriously useful stagebox, especially if you're already in the Allen & Heath dLive or SQ ecosystem. It’s built like a tank for gigging, and the Dante connectivity makes it a breeze to expand your I/O without running tons of analog cables. Perfect for bands and touring engineers needing reliable, high-quality remote mic preamps.
Product Description
- Allen & Heath DT168
- Dante Audio Expander
- 96 kHz / 48 kHz
- In the design of a portable stagebox
- 16 Mic preamps with XLR with status LED for phantom powering
- 8 XLR Line Outs
- Dante Primary and Secondary Ports with EtherCon
- Operating modes redundant and switched
- From dLive and SQ-Series direct access to the preamps possible
- Rubber protection corners and carrying handle
- AES67 compatible
- Ready for Dante Domain Manager
- 19" Rack kit optionally available
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 399 x 189 x 182 mm
- Weight: 4.75 kg
- Suitable optional case: Art.#504879# (not included)
PROS
- • Robust rubber corners offer excellent road-worthiness for frequent travel.
- • Allen & Heath's preamps deliver a clean, musical gain with low noise.
- • Dante Primary/Secondary ports ensure reliable, redundant network connectivity.
- • Direct dLive/SQ series integration provides seamless workflow and recall.
CONS
- • The unit's weight, while manageable, will be a consideration for solo operators.
- • Limited analog connectivity compared to some larger format mixers.
- • Dante infrastructure is required for full functionality; adds to overall system cost.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
16 XLR mic preamps
Outputs
8 XLR line outs
Protocol
Dante (AES67)
Compatibility
dLive, SQ-Series digital mixers, Dante Domain Manager
Rack Mountable
Optional 19 in rack kit available
Weight
4.75 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The primary and secondary Dante ports allow for a backup connection, ensuring signal continuity even if one port fails; it’s a critical feature for live performance.
Yes, as long as that mixer supports Dante, but you'll lose the direct integration features like preamp recall from dLive/SQ series.
The preamps provide standard 48V phantom power, delivering clean and reliable power to condenser microphones, similar to what you'd expect from Allen & Heath’s flagship consoles.
