Allen & Heath DT164-W 16x4 Dante Audio Expander Wall Box

A versatile wall-mount design for permanent installation, the DT164-W Dante I/O Expander from Allen & Heath provides 16 microphone preamps and 4 line outputs. Mount via in-wall or on-wall with the reversible mounting frame, or fit in a standard 12" x 12" NEMA box or floor pocket for stage use. The IEC mains power inlet can be replaced with a gland module and screw terminals for fixed installation, and a DC 12V backup supply is also provided. DT164-W offers the acclaimed Allen & Heath preamps, complete with 96kHz converters for top sound quality over Dante, as well as Primary and Secondary ports for daisy-chain or redundancy through secure EtherCon connectors.

Features

• Wall mount or dip trap installation
• Redundant or Switched mode
• Direct preamp control from dLive and SQ
• 3 power supply options: 100-230V AC powered on IEC or screw terminal blocks, as well as 12V DC power
• DC power can be used as redundant power supply
• Fits in a standard 12”x12” NEMA box
• Compatible with ACE Backstage 174SLBK stage pocket system
• Dante Domain Manager ready

Specifications

• Dante audio expander, 96kHz / 48kHz
• Mic/Line XLR Inputs: Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power
• Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
• Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
• Analog Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
• Pad: -20dB Active PAD
• Maximum Input Level: +30dBu (PAD in)
• Input Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
• Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
• Analog XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
• Output Impedance:
• Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
• Residual Output Noise:
  • -92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
  • -90dBu (muted, 20-40kHz)
• Dante:
  • Sample rate: 48kHz or 96kHz
  • Bit Depth: 24 Bit
  • Gain, Pad, 48v Control: Allen & Heath dLive or SQ system
• Operating Temperature Range 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Power:
  • Mains Voltage Operating Range: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
  • Mains Power Consumption: 40W max
  • DC Input: 12V DC, 3A max
• Dimensions and Weight:
  • Width x Depth x Height x Weight
  • DT164-W: 8.25” x 3.5” x 8.25” x 7lbs (210 x 87 x 210 mm x 3.2kg)