The DT168 is a rugged, 96kHz portable expander for adding remote I/O to a Dante equipped dLive, Avantis, SQ, Qu, or AHM system. Up to 32 units can be added to a single Dante network.
Inputs
16 Mic Preamps
+60dB of gain, Phantom Power indicators and −20dB pad for line level sources on XLR.
Outputs
8 Line Outs
Balanced, relay protected line outputs on XLR.
Format
Stage or Rack
Rugged stagebox format with rubber bumpers and carry handle. Optional 4U rack mounting kit available.
Network
96kHz Dante
Choose between standard 48kHz operation and high-fidelity 96kHz operation over Dante.
Sound Quality
Get the Best Out of Your Dante Network
The quality of your Dante audio is only as good as the quality of your Dante I/O. DT168 offers Allen & Heath's acclaimed mic preamps paired with 96kHz converters for best-in-class sound quality over Dante.
Primary and Secondary Dante ports via secure locking EtherCon connectors support both daisy-chain topologies and full cable redundancy.
Build Quality
Ready for the Stage
The DT168's rugged design with hard-wearing rubber bumpers allows it to be placed directly on the stage floor. At just 4.8kg with a sturdy carry handle, it delivers the portability needed for rental, education, houses of worship and touring environments.
An optional 4U rack mounting kit is available for permanent installation.
Software
DT Preamp Control
DT Preamp Control is a Windows/macOS application for remote control of multiple DT168 or DT164-W expanders. Control analogue gain, phantom power and pad per socket — extending the DT168's applications beyond Allen & Heath systems to any third-party Dante environment.
Standards
AES67 & DDM Ready
AES67 compatibility ensures interoperability with other AES67-compliant Dante devices. Dante Domain Manager ready for enterprise-scale Dante network management across multiple locations and systems.
Compatible With
DT168 Specifications
- 16 × mic preamps (+60dB gain, Phantom Power LEDs, −20dB pad)
- 8 × balanced relay protected XLR line outputs
- Primary and Secondary Dante ports with locking EtherCon
- Redundant or Switched mode
- 96kHz / 48kHz Dante operation
- AES67 compatible
- Dante Domain Manager ready
- Direct preamp control from dLive, Avantis, AHM-64 and SQ
- Remote preamp control via DT Preamp Control (Windows/macOS)
- Up to 32 units per Dante network
- 4.8kg with integrated carry handle and rubber bumpers
- Optional 4U 19" rack mounting kit
