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16 microphone preamps with phantom-power indicators
Provides 16 microphone inputs, with indicators for phantom power.
Product detailSKU #1407768420625
Allen & HeathAB168 Digital Stage Box Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bring 16 microphone preamps and eight XLR line outputs to the stage with the AB168 remote audio rack. It connects by one Cat5 cable through Allen & Heath's dSNAKE protocol to a compatible Qu, Avantis, or SQ mixer, or to an AR2412 AudioRack, and can be positioned up to 328 feet from the mixer. A second EtherCon port supports daisy-chaining additional AB168 units or an ME personal mixing system. Rubber bumpers and a carry handle support portable stage placement; rack mounting requires the separately available kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Placing 16 microphone preamps and eight XLR line outputs remotely during a compatible Allen & Heath live setup.
- Running a single Cat5 connection from stage to a compatible mixer up to 328 feet away.
- Expanding a dSNAKE system by daisy-chaining AB168 units or connecting an ME personal mixing system.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Mixing systems outside the named Allen & Heath Qu, Avantis, SQ, AHM-64, and AR2412 ecosystem.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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8 XLR line outputs
Adds eight XLR line-output connections at the remote rack location.
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Up to 328 feet from a compatible mixer
Allows the stage box to be positioned remotely within that stated distance.
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48 kHz I/O
The microphone preamps and line outputs operate at a 48 kHz sampling rate.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm compatibility with an Allen & Heath Qu, Avantis, or SQ mixer, or the AHM-64 audio matrix processor.
- 02The rack-mounting kit is optional and available separately.
- 03Plan for the single Cat5 connection used to link the unit to a compatible mixer or AR2412 AudioRack.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many inputs and outputs does the AB168 provide?
It has 16 microphone preamps with phantom-power indicators and 8 XLR line outputs.
02How does it connect to the mixer?
It uses Allen & Heath's dSNAKE protocol through a single Cat5 cable and EtherCon connection.
03Can I link another AB168 or an ME personal mixing system?
Yes. The second EtherCon port supports daisy-chaining additional AB168 units or an ME personal mixing system.
04Is a rack-mounting kit included?
A rack-mounting kit is optional and available separately.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
