Allen & Heath DT168 Digital Stage Box- 16 in 8 out - Dante (SQ/Avantis/dLive)

The Allen & Heath DT168 Dante Stagebox delivers high-performance networked audio expansion for professional mixing systems, providing a scalable and reliable solution for live sound, touring, and installation environments. Designed for seamless integration into modern Dante-based workflows, it enables flexible system expansion while maintaining pristine audio quality and stable performance across demanding production setups. 

Features

• Dante audio expander, 96kHz / 48kHz
• Portable stagebox design
• 16 mic preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs
• 8 XLR Line Outs
• Primary and Secondary Dante ports with locking EtherCon
• Redundant or Switched mode
• Direct preamp control from dLive, Avantis, AHM-64 and SQ
• Remote control of preamps via DT Preamp Control software for integration with 3rd party systems
• Optional 19-inch rack mount kit available
• Rubber bumpers and carry handle
• AES67 compatible
• Dante Domain Manager ready

Specifications

Mic/Line Inputs
XLR Inputs Balanced, +48V phantom power
Mic/Line Preamp Fully recallable
Input Sensitivity -60 to +15 dBu
Analogue Gain +5 to +60 dB, 1 dB steps
Pad -20 dB active PAD
Maximum Input Level +30 dBu (PAD in)
Input Impedance >4 kΩ (Pad out), >10 kΩ (Pad in)

Noise Performance
Mic EIN -127 dB with 150 Ω source
Unity Gain (Pad in) -90 dBu
Low Gain (5 dB, Pad out) -96 dBu
Mid Gain (30 dB, Pad out) -90 dBu
Channel Noise 22–22 kHz, direct out @ unbalanced out

Distortion (THD+N)
Unity Gain (Pad in) 0.003% (-88 dBu @ 1 kHz, 0 dBu output)
Low Gain (5 dB, Pad out) 0.002% (-93 dBu @ 1 kHz, 0 dBu output)
Mid Gain (30 dB, Pad out) 0.003% (-88 dBu @ 1 kHz, 0 dBu output)

Analogue Outputs
XLR Outputs Balanced, relay protected
Output Impedance <75 Ω
Nominal Output Level +4 dBu = 0 dB meter reading
Maximum Output Level +22 dBu
Residual Output Noise -92 dBu (muted, 20–20 kHz)

Digital Audio
Sample Rate 48 kHz or 96 kHz
Bit Depth 24-bit

System Control
Gain, Pad, and 48V Control Allen & Heath dLive, Avantis, AHM-64, or SQ system

Power & Environment
Mains Power 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 40 W max
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Physical
Dimensions (W x D x H) 410 mm x 190 mm x 185 mm (16.1” x 7.5” x 7.3”)
Weight 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs)