Allen & Heath AB168 48kHz Portable Remote AudioRack for w/ Qu,Avantis,SQ mixer

Posted by https://vipproaudio.com/ on Oct 13th 2025

When it comes to professional live sound, precision, flexibility, and reliability make all the difference. The Allen & Heath AB168 48kHz Portable Remote AudioRack delivers all that and more  giving you studio-quality sound and effortless control wherever your performance takes you. Designed to work seamlessly with Qu, Avantis, and SQ mixers, as well as the AHM-64 audio matrix processor, this compact powerhouse expands your audio capabilities with the legendary Allen & Heath quality trusted by sound engineers worldwide.

Whether you’re managing a live concert, a house of worship setup, or a touring rig, the AB168 gives you the freedom to place your inputs and outputs up to 100 meters away from your mixer — all through a single Cat5 cable connection using Allen & Heath’s rock-solid dSNAKE protocol.

 Features that Make the AB168 a Live Sound Essential:

  • 16 Mic Preamps with Phantom Power Indicators:
     Enjoy crystal-clear sound capture for every microphone and instrument. Each channel comes with a Phantom Power LED so you always know when your condenser mics are powered up.

  • 8 Balanced XLR Line Outputs:
     Deliver clean, noise-free signals to your monitors, speakers, or recording setup with professional-grade XLR connectivity.

  • Seamless System Expansion:
     Easily daisy-chain a second AB168 or connect a ME Personal Mixing System using the built-in Expander Port — for effortless stage flexibility and scalable setups.

  • 100m Range Over Single CAT5e Cable:
     Keep your stage neat and cable clutter-free with a single lightweight connection that carries both audio and control data.

  • Rugged Yet Portable Design:
     Built to handle the road, the AB168 features rubber bumpers for stage protection, a sturdy carry handle, and an optional 19-inch rack-mount kit for easy integration into touring rigs.

  • Smart Auto Firmware Sync:
     Simply plug in, and the AB168 automatically updates to match your system  no manual setup needed.

 In short: the Allen & Heath AB168 is the perfect remote AudioRack for professionals who demand reliability, performance, and simplicity in one sleek package. It’s built for the stage but designed to travel — rugged, compact, and ready to perform night after night.

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