
Allen & Heath - 'DT164-W' 16 XLR Input / 4 XLR Output Wall Mount DX Expander
Allen & Heath - 'DT164-W' Wall-Mount/Floor Dante I/O Expander 16 Mic/Line 4 XLR Out
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Allen & Heath - 'DT164-W'
16 XLR Input / 4 XLR Output – 96kHz Dante

Expended, Reliable ConnectivityThe Allen & Heath DT164-W features 16 microphone preamps and 4-line outputs in a versatile wall-mount design for convenient installation. The reversible mounting frame gives you both in-wall or on-wall mounting options. The custom brackets allow the unit to 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, a DC 12V backup power supply is also provided.
DT164-W includes the renowned Allen & Heath preamps, complete with 96kHz converters for the best possible sound quality over Dante, along with Primary and Secondary ports for daisy-chain or redundancy using secure EtherCon connectors. Up to 16 units can be added to an AHM-64, SQ, Avantis or dLive system when equipped with an SQ Dante or dLive 96kHz Dante card. DT Preamp Control software enables for remote control of multiple DT expanders, and allows the use of DT expanders with Dante equipped 3rd party digital mixers and sound management systems. All this makes the DT164-W an incredibly useful unit for studio or live use.
At A Glance
• Designed for Wall Mount or Dip Trap installation
• 16 balanced Mic Preamps on XLR
• Phantom Power LED per Input
• 4 balanced XLR Line Outs
• Locking EtherCon ports
The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Microphone EIN | -127 dB with 150-Ohm Source |
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Sample Rates | 48 kHz or 96 kHz |
Residual Output Noise | -92 dBu (Muted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz) -90 dBu (Muted, 20 Hz to 40 kHz) |
Bit Depth | Dante Stream: 24-Bit |
Phantom Power | +48 VDC, Individually Selectable via dLive or SQ Mixer |
Pad | -20 dB, Active |
Gain Range | +5 to +60 dB in 1 dB Steps |
Input Sensitivity | -60 to +15 dBu |
Maximum Input Level | +30 dBu (Pad In) |
Maximum Output Level | +22 dBu |
Nominal Output | +4 dBu = 0 dB Meter Reading |
Input Impedance | Pad In: >10 kOhms Pad Out: >4 kOhms |
Inputs | 16 x XLR 3-Pin Female Balanced Mic/Line Input |
Outputs | 4 x XLR 3-Pin Male Balanced Line Output |
Network Ports | 2 x etherCON/RJ45 (Locking) |
Power Source | AC Input, AC Adapter with Power Brick (Included) |
AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
DC Input Power | 12 VDC at 3 A |
Power Consumption | 40 W (Maximum) |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Dimensions | 8.3 x 8.3 x 3.4" / 21.1 x 21.1 x 8.6 cm (Excluding Box) 16.3 x 14.8 x 9.8" / 41.4 x 37.6 x 24.9 cm (Including Box) |
Weight | 7.1 lb / 3.2 kg (Excluding Box) 12.5 lb / 5.7 kg (Including Box) |
Package Weight | 11.71 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 16.3 x 14.6 x 9.8" |