• Allen & Heath AB168 Portable Remote AudioRack Stage Box
  • Allen & Heath AB168 AudioRack stage box angled view showing XLR panel, AC mains inlet and dSNAKE ports
  • Allen & Heath AB168 stage box standing upright on end with carry handle and side branding
  • Allen & Heath AB168 AudioRack front panel with 16 numbered XLR inputs, 8 outputs and status LEDs
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Allen & Heath AB168 Portable Remote AudioRack Stage Box

Allen & Heath AB168 Portable Remote AudioRack Stage Box

SoundPro Item: 30705 | Part Number: AH-AB-168

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  • Portable remote digital audio rack
  • Stage-ready for any live sound application
  • Compatible with Qu, Avantis, and SQ mixer series from Allen & Heath
  • Rubber bumpers and carry handle make it great for touring
  • Boasting 48kHz, includes 16 Mic Preamps and 8 XLR Line Outs
  • Expander port for daisy-chaining of 2 AB168 Expanders or connection ME personal mixers
  • Compatible with CAT5e (or higher) cables of up to 100m
  • Optional 19-inch rack mount kit available
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The AB168 Portable Remote AudioRack from Allen & Heath is a stage-ready solution for any live sound application.

Boasting enhanced I/O, versatile compatibility, and capable of daisy-chaining for easy scaling of your sound system to fit the size of your venue, the AB168 is built with heavy-duty components that make it durable and travel-ready.

This audio rack has been designed for compatibility with Allen & Heath’s Qu series digital mixers, Avantis and SQ mixer series, as well as the AHM-64 audio matrix processor (all compatible external equipment sold separately).

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Specifications

Electrical
Relay Protected Output Impedance
<75ΩNominal
Audio
Unity Gain (Pad in)
0.005% -86dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu outputLow gain (5dB
Output
+4dBu = 0dB meter readingMaximum
Connectivity
XLR Mic/Line Inputs
Balanced Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallableInput Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBuAnalogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB stepsPad: -20dBMaximum Input Level: +32dBuInput Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
XLR Outputs
Balanced
Output Level
+22dBuResidual
Output Noise
-91dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)Residual
Outputs
Operating Temperature 0 deg C to 35 deg C(32 deg F to 95 deg F), Mains Power100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 20W max
General
Mic/Line Channel Noise
20-20kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
Mic EIN
-127dB with 150Ω sourceUnity gain: (Pad in) -90dBuLow gain: (5dB, Pad out) -93dBuMid gain: (30dB, Pad out) -89dBu
Pad out)
0.003% -89dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu outputMid gain (30dB

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