Run Up to 24 Inputs From 120 Meters Away - The Allen & Heath AR2412 Remote Audiorack

AR2412 is a 48kHz, 24 XLR input, 12 XLR output AudioRack, compatible with Qu, Avantis and SQ mixers, and with the AHM-64 audio matrix processor. Adding an AR2412 to your system lets you position some or all of your I/O up to 100m from the mixer, connected over a single Cat5 cable running Allen & Heath's dSNAKE protocol.

• 24 Mic Preamps on XLR
• 12 XLR Line Outs
• dSNAKE Connection with locking Ethercon port
• Expander Ethercon port for connection to an AR84 or AB168
• Dedicated port for ME personal mixing system
• Rack mountable

dSNAKE provides control to the remote preamp, and all mic preamps are scene recallable. AR2412 also includes a Monitor port for connection to ME-1 personal mixers, and an Expander port for daisy chaining to an AR84 or AB168.

SPECIFICATIONS

• XLR Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced
• XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
• Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
• Output Impedance: <75Ω
• Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
• Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
• Analogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
• Pad: -20dB
• Residual Output Noise: -91dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
• Maximum Input Level: +32dBu
• Input Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
• Operating Temperature: 0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
• Mic/Line Channel noise 20-20kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
• Mains Power: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 70W max
• Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
• Unity gain (Pad in): -90dBu
• Low gain (5dB, Pad out): -93dBu
• Mid gain (30dB, Pad out): -89dBu
• Mic/Line Channel THD+N 20-20kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
• Unity gain (Pad in): 0.005% -86dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output
• Low gain (5dB, Pad out): 0.003% -89dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output
• Mid gain (30dB, Pad out): 0.004% -88dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output

Manufacturer: Allen & Heath
Model: AH-AR2-2412-BLK
SKU: I440489-N-5-WHXX
EAN: 6938122242029

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