Allen & Heath DT168 Dante I/O Expander
Best portable I/O expander for professional live sound engineers.
This stagebox brings studio-grade conversion and pristine preamps directly to the front lines of your Dante network. It trades the complexity of a permanent rack install for rugged, grab-and-go portability, making it the smartest way to expand your I/O without sacrificing signal integrity.
$2299.00
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Alto Music
Who it's for
- Live sound engineers needing high-channel counts in portable rigs
- System integrators building complex, multi-device professional audio networks
- Touring technicians requiring versatile power and rugged stage reliability
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable I/O expansion solutions
- Users operating non-Allen & Heath digital mixing console ecosystems
- Installers lacking PoE+ compliant network infrastructure hardware
Performance breakdown
Preamp Fidelity
Studio-grade clarity that maintains sonic integrity across every input channel.
Network Reliability
Redundant EtherCon ports ensure rock-solid stability for mission-critical live events.
Deployment Versatility
Rugged stagebox design handles the rigors of touring with ease.
System Integration
Seamlessly bridges with Allen & Heath ecosystems and third-party Dante hardware.
Conversion Precision
High-resolution 96kHz converters capture every nuance of the source audio.
Remote Control
Intuitive software makes managing gain levels from front-of-house effortless.
Key Specs
Input Channels
16
Output Channels
8
Bit Depth
32-bit
Max Sampling Rate
96 kHz
Network Audio Protocol
Dante, AES67
Control Connectivity
Ethernet
Phantom Power
16 channels
Dimensions
15.7" W x 7.2" H x 7.5" D
Weight
10.45 lbs
Power Source
Standard IEC AC cable
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