The Allen & Heath DT168 is a rugged, portable Dante audio expander designed for use with a range of Allen & Heath mixing systems, including dLive, Avantis, SQ, Qu, and AHM. It delivers 16 high-quality mic preamps and 8 balanced line outputs in a durable, stage-ready format that supports both 48kHz and 96kHz operation. Built for life on the road, the DT168 features rubber bumpers, a sturdy carry handle, and the option to be rack-mounted for fixed installations. Its dual locking EtherCon Dante ports support redundant or daisy-chained networking, ensuring flexible integration into any Dante ecosystem. Each input features phantom power with LED indicators, and the preamps are fully recallable, offering precise control either via an Allen & Heath console or the DT Preamp Control software which makes the unit highly adaptable, even for third-party Dante setups. With +60 dB of gain, a -20 dB pad, and a maximum input level of +30 dBu, the DT168 delivers outstanding input flexibility. The output section supports up to +22 dBu, protected by relay switching for safe power-up/down operation.
