Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack 16in/8out for QU, GLD and SQ Consoles
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.
The rack’s rugged design, including rubber bumpers, renders it highly roadworthy and allows it to be placed on the stage floor during performances. Weighing in at just 4.8kg and featuring a sturdy carry handle, AB168 is also designed for maximum convenience and portability. An optional rack mounting kit is also available
Main Features
- Portable AudioRack, providing 16 XLR inputs and 8 XLR outputs
- Featuring 16 mic preamps with Phantom Power indicators
- AB168 runs on Allen & Heath's proprietary dSNAKE protocol
- The racks rugged design, including rubber bumpers, renders it highly roadworthy
- Can be placed on the stage floor during performances
- Weighing in at just 4.8kg and featuring a sturdy carry handle
Product Specifications
General
- Inputs
- XLR Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced
- Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
- Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
- Analogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
- Pad: -20dB
- Maximum Input Level: +32dBu
- Input Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
- Mic/Line Channel noise: 20-20kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
- 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
- Outputs
- XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
- Output Impedance: <75Ω
- Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
- Residual Output Noise: -91dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
- Operating Temperature: 0 deg C to 35 deg C; (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
- Mains Power: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 20W max
Physical & Dimensions
- Width: 411.45mm
- Depth: 189mm
- Height: 182.10mm
- Weight: 4.8kg