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Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack for QU, GLD and SQ

SKU: AB1608/240X
Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack for QU, GLD and SQ
Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack for QU, GLD and SQ
Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack for QU, GLD and SQ
Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack for QU, GLD and SQ
Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack for QU, GLD and SQ
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    £1,199.00 inc VAT
    £999.17 ex VAT

    Available on back-order

    On backorder, expected 28 Oct 2026
    FREE delivery by Fri 30th OctOrder by 3pm Monday
    Click & Collect Thu 29th Oct ›Collect from our warehouse in Wembley, London
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    About this Product

    The Allen & Heath AB168 is a 16 in / 8 out portable AudioRack for Qu, SQ, Avantis, AHM and GLD systems, providing 16 remote XLR mic/line inputs and 8 XLR line outputs over a single Cat5 dSnake link. Aimed at gigging engineers needing a robust portable stagebox for Qu and SQ.

    Key Features
    16 XLR mic/line inputs with remote-controlled preamps
    8 XLR line outputs
    Single Cat5 dSnake connection
    Rugged portable chassis
    Compatible with Qu, SQ, Avantis, AHM and GLD
    Allen & Heath part number AB1608/240X
    Specifications
    Inputs 16 XLR mic/line (remote preamps)
    Outputs 8 XLR line
    Connection dSnake (Cat5)
    Compatibility Allen & Heath Qu, SQ, Avantis, AHM, GLD
    Form factor Portable, optional rack mount
    Power 100-240V AC mains, IEC inlet
    Part number AB1608/240X

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