Allen & Heath AHM-16 Audio Matrix Processor

With an unrivalled price-performance ratio, AHM-16 delivers a 16x16 matrix with uncompromised processing for single room applications and smaller multi-room environments including bars, restaurants, shops and school halls.

AHM is a family of powerful Audio Matrix Processors supported by a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable I/O, control and Dante solutions. Designed to excel in corporate, retail, hospitality and education environments, AHM matrix processors allow integrators to quickly create systems that build from a single boardroom to a complete campus.

Allen & Heath AHM-16 Features

• 16x16 processing matrix
• 8x8 local analogue I/O
• I/O Port for audio networking, up to 128x128
• Dante 96kHz option card (AES67 and DDM ready)
• SLink 128x128 option card for audio expansion
• 16 configurable processing outputs – mono / stereo zones or speaker processing
• 96kHz FPGA core with ultra-low latency
• Front panel screen and navigation
• 4x SoftKeys
• Compatible with IP1, IP6, IP8 remote controllers
• 2x2 local GPIO plus networkable GPIO interface
• TCP/IP protocol for third party integration
• Crestron, AMX and Extron drivers
• Mac / Windows System Manager software
• Custom Control app and editor for BYOD
• 4 user profiles
• Integrated stereo playback
• Event scheduler

• AHM-16 audio matrix processor1
• IEC mains lead1
• Phoenix connectors with strain relief1

• Inputs
  • Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced, +48V phantom power
  • Mic/Line Preamp: fully recallable
  • Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
  • Analogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
  • Pad: -20dB Active PAD
  • Max. Input Level: +30dBu (PAD in)
  • Input Impedance: >3kΩ (Pad out), >8kΩ (Pad in)
  • Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
• Outputs
  • Analogue Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
  • Output Impedance: <75Ω
  • Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
  • Max. Output Level: +21dBu
  • Residual Output Noise: -92dBu (muted, 22-22kHz)
• System
  • Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 20-20kHz, +5dB Gain, Pad out, signal @ 0dB (meter)
  • Dynamic Range: 108dB
  • System Signal to Noise: -92dB
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +0/-0.5dB
  • THD+N (analogue in to out): 0.005% @ +16dBu output, 1kHz +5dB gain
  • Headroom: +18dB
  • Sampling Rate: 96kHz +/- 20 PPM
• Acoustic Noise (typical loading, 22degC ambient)
  • No I/O Port Installed: 31dBA
  • With I/O Port Installed: 33dBA
• Mains Power100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 65W max
• Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Dimensions (WxDxH)19" x 10.6" x 1.7"
• Weight8.4 pounds