- For 96 kHz systems
- For permanent installation, wall or floor mounting
- Compatible with dLive, Avantis, SQ and AHM-64
- Plug-and-play
- Redundancy and cascade mode
- Control and firmware updates via the mixing console
- Robust steel housing
- Power supply 100–240 V AC or 12 V DC
- 16 mic/line XLR inputs with +48 V phantom power
- Pad: -20 dB
- 4 balanced XLR line outputs
- Relay protected
- 2 EtherCon DX ports for audio and control data
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 210 x 300 x 80 mm depth
- Weight: 3.6 kg
Allen & Heath DT164-W 16in / 8out 96kHz Expander
The DT164-W provides 16 microphone preamps and 4 line outputs in a versatile wall-mount design for permanent installation. The reversible mounting frame allows for in-wall or on-wall mounting. With custom brackets, the unit can be fitted in a standard NEMA box, or mounted in a floor pocket for stage use. The IEC mains power inlet can be replaced with a gland module and screw terminals for fixed installation, and a DC 12V backup supply is also provided.
DT164-W offers the acclaimed Allen & Heath preamps, complete with 96kHz converters for best-in-class sound quality over Dante, plus Primary and Secondary ports for daisy-chain or redundancy through secure EtherCon connectors.
Up to 16 units can be added to an AMH-64, SQ, Avantis or dLive system when equipped with an SQ Dante or dLive 96kHz Dante card.
Features
- Dante audio expander, 96kHz / 48kHz
- Wall mount or dip trap installation
- 16 mic preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs
- 4 XLR Line Outs
- Primary and Secondary Dante ports with locking EtherCon
- Redundant or Switched mode
- Direct preamp control from dLive, Avantis and SQ
- 3 power supply options: 100-230V AC powered on IEC or screw terminal blocks, as well as 12V DC power
- DC power can be used as redundant power supply
- Can fit in a standard NEMA box (custom brackets required)
- Compatible with ACE Backstage 174SLBK stage pocket system
- AES67 compatible
- Dante Domain Manager ready














