Allen & Heath AHM-64 64x64 Audio Matrix Processor
Allen & Heath AHM-64 64x64 Audio Matrix Processor
SoundPro Item: 54184 | Part Number: AH-AHM-64
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- 64x64 processing matrix
- 12x12 local analog I/O
- I/O Port for audio networking, up to 128x128
- Dante 96kHz 64x64 optional card (AES67 and DDM ready)
- 128x128 built-in SLink port for audio expansion
- 64 configurable processing outs – up to 64 mono/stereo zones
- 96kHz FPGA core with ultra-low latency
- Compatible with IP1, IP6, IP8 remote controllers
- 2x2 local GPIO plus networkable GPIO interface
- DC backup power supply
- System Manager software
- Custom Control app and editor
- 32 user profiles
- Integrated stereo / dual mono playback
- Event scheduler
- Sound management tools:
- 8x Automatic Mic Mixers
- AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) – optional module
- ANC (Ambient Noise Compensation)
- Priority ducking
- 8-band PEQ, dynamics and delay on every input and zone
- Speaker processing with x-over filter, delay, limiter and PEQ
Expand your installed sound system with the AHM-64 Audio Matrix Processor from Allen & Heath. Scale up your installation and sound management with up to 64 zones, 96 controllers, and hundreds of other options with the help of the AHM-64’s system I/O. This powerful 64x64 matrix processor is supported by a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable I/O, control, and Dante solutions.
Designed to excel in corporate, retail, hospitality, event, and education environments, AHM-64 allows integrators to quickly create systems that build from a single boardroom to a complete campus. No matter what your venue, you can use the AHM-64 for audio distribution, paging, conferencing, and speaker processing. From theaters to cruise ships, this matrix processor provides the versatility and power you need to complete your sound system and deliver stellar audio.
Save your presets and store audio files easily with the AHM-64. This matrix processor supports playback of stereo or dual mono .WAV, MP3, and FLAC files. Expand your storage space with its local Slink Ethernet audio expansion port, which provides access of up to 128x128 I/O and allows for a remote connection and preamp control using Allen & Heath’s audio expanders via one Cat5e or higher cable (all external equipment sold separately). Use the included RJ45 Control Network port at the rear of the unit to connect to System Manager software, IP remote controllers, Custom Control app, and TCP control.
Ideal for multi-event facilities, the AHM-64 allows you to save up to 50 individual events that can be named and scheduled for recall at specific times and dates, as well as customized as recurring for weekly or monthly events. This unit also enables you to create and store up to 32 individual user profiles, each with an editable name, password, and permission settings. Boasting a 96kHZ sample rate, the AHM-64 is 2U rack-mountable, allowing you to permanently integrate it into your sound setup.
- Inputs
- Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced, +48V phantom power
- Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
- Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
- Analog Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
- Pad: -20dB Active PAD
- Maximum Input Level: +30dBu (PAD in)
- Input Impedance: >3kΩ (Pad out), >8kΩ (Pad in)
- Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
- Outputs
- Analog Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
- Output Impedance: <75Ω
- Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
- Residual Output Noise:
- -94dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
- -92dBu (muted, 20-40kHz)
- System
- Measured balanced XLR in to XLR out, 20-20kHz, +5dB Gain, Pad out, signal @ 0dB (meter)
- Dynamic Range: 110dB
- System Signal to Noise: -94dB
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 25kHz +0/-0.8dB
- THD+N (analog in to out): 0.005% @ +16dBu output, 1kHz +5dB gain
- Headroom: +18dB
- Sampling Rate: 96kHz +/- 20 PPM
- Playback
- Internal Storage: ~3GB
- File types: Mono/stereo .WAV (16/24bit, 44.1/48/96kHz), MP3, FLAC
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg C to 40 deg C (32 deg F to 104 deg F)
- Mains Power: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 70W max
- DC Power: 12VDC - 5A minimum capable supply
- Dimensions (W x D X H)19 x 14.3 x 3.6 inches (482.6 x 364 x 91.2 mm)
- Weight15.5 lbs (7kg)
FAQs
Q: What is the Allen & Heath AHM-64 used for?
A: The AHM-64 is a 64x64 audio matrix processor designed for installed sound systems in corporate, retail, hospitality, education, and event venues. It handles audio distribution, paging, conferencing, speaker processing, and multi-zone control across up to 64 zones.
Q: How many zones does the AHM-64 support?
A: It supports up to 64 configurable processing outputs, each assignable as mono or stereo zones, making it suitable for everything from a single boardroom to a full multi-building campus.
Q: Does the AHM-64 support Dante networking?
A: Yes, with an optional Dante card supporting 64x64 channels at 96kHz with AES67 and DDM compatibility. The built-in SLink port also provides 128x128 channel audio expansion over Cat5e or higher cable.
Q: Does the AHM-64 have acoustic echo cancellation (AEC)?
A: AEC is available as an optional module for the AHM-64, along with Ambient Noise Compensation (ANC), 8 Automatic Mic Mixers (AMMs), and priority ducking for comprehensive conferencing and speech reinforcement control.
Q: Can the AHM-64 be scheduled and automated?
A: Yes. It supports an event scheduler that stores up to 50 individual events with custom names, specific recall times, and recurring weekly or monthly scheduling, making it ideal for multi-use facilities.
Q: How is the AHM-64 controlled?
A: It can be controlled via System Manager software, IP remote controllers (IP1, IP6, IP8), the Custom Control app and editor, TCP control over the RJ45 network port, and up to 32 individual user profiles with password protection and custom permissions.
Q: What audio file formats does the AHM-64 support for playback?
A: It supports stereo and dual mono playback of WAV (16/24-bit, 44.1/48/96kHz), MP3, and FLAC files from approximately 3GB of internal storage.
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