Detail 01
8-band parametric EQ per channel
Each of the eight channels has its own eight-band EQ.
Product detailSKU #1500000357780
LEA ProfessionalConnect Series Model 168 Amplifier Dante
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Connect 168 Dante concentrates eight 160-watt channels into a 1U networked amplifier for small- to medium-scale installations. Channel-by-channel selection of 4-ohm, 8-ohm, 70V, or 100V operation lets the amplifier serve different system requirements within the same unit. Analog and Dante inputs, internal DSP, crossovers, EQ, delay, and a routable input matrix give installers control of signal distribution. Connect through the onboard Wi-Fi access point, venue Wi-Fi, or FAST Ethernet for cloud monitoring, control, and notifications.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small- to medium-scale installations that need eight independently selectable HiZ or LoZ amplifier channels.
- Dante installations requiring analog inputs, network access, and per-channel DSP control.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Installations requiring more than eight amplifier channels.
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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Up to 48 dB/octave IIR crossovers
Internal DSP offers Linkwitz-Riley and Butterworth crossover filters.
Detail 03
100 ms output delay per channel
Each output can be delayed by up to 100 ms.
Detail 04
Routable input matrix with priority
Inputs may be assigned to any output with primary and secondary input priority.
Detail 05
1U, 14.25 by 19 inches; 13.55 lb
Uses one rack unit and weighs 13.55 pounds.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cloud functions require connecting the amplifier to a network.
- 02Confirm the required per-channel load type: 4 ohm, 8 ohm, 70V, or 100V.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many channels does the 168 Dante have?
It provides eight channels rated at 160 watts each.
02Does it work with Dante audio?
Yes. It has Dante inputs as well as analog inputs.
03How can it connect to a network?
Use the built-in Wi-Fi access point, venue Wi-Fi, or FAST Ethernet via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.5 dB @ 4Ω, 8Ω, 70V, 100V,-2.5dB @ 20kHz at 2Ω
5 detailsConnections & power
- Output Delay
- 100ms per channel
- Inputs Analog
- Balanced Inputs with user selectable 26 dB and 34 dB input sensitivity (2CH = 2 inputs, 4CH = 4 inputs, 8CH = 8
- Amplifier Output Classification
- Class D with Proprietary Smart Power Bridge Technology allowing bridged output functionality without sacrificing an amplifier channel
- Output Protection
- DC, VHF, and AC Mains Protection, Overtemp and Current Limiter, fan fault detection
- Input Matrix
- Routable matrix; any input to any output with primary and secondary input priority
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions L X W X H Product
- 14.25” x 19” x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U) x 1U (362mm x 482mm x 1U)
- Weight 168
- 13.55lbs / 6.15kg | Shipping: 17.95lbs / 8.14kg
11 detailsOther
- Crossovers
- Up to 48 dB/Octave IIR Filters (Linkwitz Riley and Butterworth)
- DSP
- DSP Architecture Analog Devices Sigma 96kHz DSP Processor with 32-bit Core with Sample Rate Converters
- Parametric EQ
- 8 Band Parametric EQ per channel
- Load Monitoring
- Realtime Load Monitoring and Pilot Tone Detection from Internal or External Sources
- External I O External
- I/O In: Toggles Remote On/Off
- Dante Only
- Power Supply Universal Switch Mode Power Supply with Power Factor Correction (No PFC in 84D, 164D, 88D, & 168D)
- Shipping
- 20” x 22.75” x 3.75” (508mm x 578mm x 95.25mm)
- Crosstalk
- 70dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
- Signal to Noise Level
- 105dB (20Hz to 20kHz referenced to 8Ω)
- External I O Out
- Indicates Amplifier Health
- User Adjustable Limiting
- Peak Voltage and RMS Voltage
