Allen & Heath Dante I/O Now in Any Network

Allen & Heath's Dante I/O expanders can now be used within any Dante audio network, after release of the DT Preamp Control app.

2 March 2021

The free application, compatible with Windows and macOS, allows control of multiple DT168 and DT164-W expanders connected to Dante-equipped 3rd-party digital mixers and sound management systems, bringing the acclaimed sound of Allen & Heath’s preamps and best-in-class 96kHz conversion to a host of new users in live, broadcast, install and studio applications.

The portable DT168 with carry handle and the wall-mount DT164-W are both unique in form factor and offer an ideal solution for distributed networks where high-channel-count Dante or AES67 I/O is required. The IEC armoured cable or DC power options for the DT164-W make it particularly suitable for in-wall mounting and stage pockets in permanent installations.

“Since the launch of these products we have received numerous requests for extending their use beyond Allen & Heath mixing systems,” says Martijn Verkerk, Technical Marketing Manager at Allen & Heath. “Houses of worship, university campuses, and arenas have all showed an interest in deploying our Dante solutions alongside their existing audio system, and DT Preamp Control enables that.”