Complete Convenience - The Allen & Heath AB-168 Portable Audio Rack

AB-168 is a 48kHz portable remote AudioRack for use with Qu, Avantis and SQ mixers, and with the AHM-64 audio matrix processor. Featuring 16 mic preamps with Phantom Power indicators and 8 XLR line outs, AB168 runs on Allen & Heath’s proprietary dSNAKE protocol. Adding an AB168 to a compatible system allows some or all I/O to be positioned up to 100m from the mixer. The unit connects over a single Cat5 cable to the mixer or AR2412 AudioRack via a secure dSNAKE EtherCon port. A second EtherCon port is provided for daisy-chaining to another AB168 box or connection of a ME personal mixing system. AB168 auto updates its firmware to synchronise with the system.

• 16 Mic Preamps on XLR
• Phantom Power LED per Input
• 8 XLR Line Outs
• dSNAKE Connection with locking Ethercon port
• Additional locking Ethercon port for daisy chaining/ME personal mixing system
• Rubber bumpers
• Carry handle
• Optional rack mount kit available

SPECIFICATIONS

• XLR Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced
• Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
• Input Sensitivity: -60 to + 15 dBu
• Analogue Gain: +5 to +60 dB, 1 dB steps
• Pad: -20 dB
• Maximum Input Level: +32 dBu
• Input Impedance: >4 kΩ (Pad out), >10 kΩ (Pad in)
• Mic/Line Channel Noise: 20 - 20 kHz, direct out @ unbalanced out
• Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
• Unity Gain (pad in): -90 dBu
• Low Gain (5 dB, pad out): -93 dBu
• Mid Gain (30 dB, pad out)
• XLR Outputs: Balanced, relay protected
• Output Impedance: <75 Ω
• Nominal Output: +4 dBu = 0 dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level: +22 dBy
• Residual Output Noise: -91 dBu (muted, 20-20 kHz
• Operating Temperature: 0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
• Mains Power 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 40W max

Manufacturer: Allen & Heath
Model: AH-AB-168
SKU: I351162-GA261003-2-WHXA
EAN: 6938122241343

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