{"product_id":"allen-heath-ab168-expander","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath AB168 Expander","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath AB168 16in \/ 8out 48kHz Expander\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAB168 is a portable remote AudioRack for use with the Allen \u0026amp; Heath GLD and Qu series in live and installation settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 16 mic preamps with Phantom Power indicators and 8 XLR line outs, AB168 runs on Allen \u0026amp; Heath's proprietary dSNAKE protocol and is compatible with both the Qu and GLD ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding an AB168 to a Qu or GLD system allows some or all I\/O to be positioned up to 120m from the mixer. The unit connects over a single Cat5 cable to the Qu\/GLD mixer or AR2412 AudioRack via a secure dSNAKE EtherCon port. A second EtherCon port is provided for daisy-chaining to another AB168 box or connection of a ME personal mixing system. AB168 auto updates its firmware to synchronise with the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rack's rugged design, including rubber bumpers, renders it highly roadworthy and allows it to be placed on the stage floor during performances. Weighing in at just 4.8kg and featuring a sturdy carry handle, AB168 is also designed for maximum convenience and portability. An optional rack mounting kit is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Mic Preamps on XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with GLD and Qu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhantom Power LED per Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 XLR Line Outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edSNAKE Connection with locking Ethercon port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional locking Ethercon port for daisy chaining \/ ME personal mixing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber bumpers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional rack mount kit available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControl Surfaces:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-avantis-digital-mixer-1?_pos=14\u0026amp;_sid=407eb4e32\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_gl=1*1trqm8*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjY1NjQ0Mjg4LjE3NzIxMTU5ODU.*_ga_VS20DCMC5L*czE3NzIxMTU5ODUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzIxMTYyMDUkajYwJGwwJGgw\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath Avantis Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-avantis-solo-digital-mixer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=407eb4e32\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_gl=1*s9th0r*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjY1NjQ0Mjg4LjE3NzIxMTU5ODU.*_ga_VS20DCMC5L*czE3NzIxMTU5ODUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzIxMTYyNDgkajYwJGwwJGgw\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath Avantis Solo Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-sq-5-digital-mixer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b36c36d5f\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=31594771087408\u0026amp;_gl=1*1j38n1m*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjY1NjQ0Mjg4LjE3NzIxMTU5ODU.*_ga_VS20DCMC5L*czE3NzIxMTU5ODUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzIxMTYzNDIkajYwJGwwJGgw\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath SQ-5 Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-sq-6-48-channel-36-bus-25-fader-digital-mixer?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=b36c36d5f\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_gl=1*1j38n1m*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjY1NjQ0Mjg4LjE3NzIxMTU5ODU.*_ga_VS20DCMC5L*czE3NzIxMTU5ODUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzIxMTYzNDIkajYwJGwwJGgw\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath SQ-6 Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-sq-7-digital-mixer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e8c07a52c\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_gl=1*jl4p2*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjY1NjQ0Mjg4LjE3NzIxMTU5ODU.*_ga_VS20DCMC5L*czE3NzIxMTU5ODUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzIxMTYzNDkkajUzJGwwJGgw\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath SQ-7 Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-qu-5-mixer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1d2f59ec4\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_gl=1*1rm67mf*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjY1NjQ0Mjg4LjE3NzIxMTU5ODU.*_ga_VS20DCMC5L*czE3NzIxMTU5ODUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzIxMTY0MTIkajU1JGwwJGgw\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath QU-5 Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-qu-6-mixer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ad4784522\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_gl=1*1ezcy0p*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjY1NjQ0Mjg4LjE3NzIxMTU5ODU.*_ga_VS20DCMC5L*czE3NzIxMTU5ODUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzIxMTY0MTgkajQ5JGwwJGgw\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath QU-6 Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-qu-7-compact-38in-24out-96khz-mixer?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9d8995f97\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;_gl=1*1ih44eh*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjY1NjQ0Mjg4LjE3NzIxMTU5ODU.*_ga_VS20DCMC5L*czE3NzIxMTU5ODUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzIxMTY0MjQkajQzJGwwJGgw\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath QU-7 Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-sq-5-digital-mixer-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=aedcd5428\u0026amp;_ss=r?variant=47676478062786\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath SQ5+ Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-uk\/products\/allen-heath-sq6-digital-mixer\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath SQ6+ Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/products\/allen-heath-sq7-digital-mixer\"\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath SQ7+ Digital Mixer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Heath","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":31588816126000,"sku":"AH-AB168","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2631\/5568\/products\/AH-AB168.jpg?v=1585132256","url":"https:\/\/shop.solotech.com\/en-ca\/products\/allen-heath-ab168-expander","provider":"Solotech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}