ALLEN & HEATH AR2412 Digital Stage Box

ALLEN & HEATH AR2412 Digital Stage Box

ALLEN & HEATH AR2412 is a 24-input, 12-output digital stage box designed to expand the I/O capacity of compatible Allen & Heath digital mixers and AHM audio matrix processors while positioning the connections closer to the stage or audio sources.

The AR2412 provides 24 balanced XLR mic/line inputs with remotely controlled preamplifiers and 12 balanced, relay-protected XLR line outputs. A/D and D/A conversion takes place close to the audio sources, while 48 kHz dSNAKE audio and control data are carried over a single shielded CAT5e or higher-category cable at distances of up to 100 metres.

Preamp sensitivity, gain, the -20 dB pad and 48 V phantom power are controlled remotely from the mixer. These settings can be stored and recalled with mixer scenes, making the AR2412 suitable for touring, portable and installed sound systems.

A dedicated Expander port allows an AR84 or AB168 to be connected in a daisy chain, while the Monitor port supports Allen & Heath ME and Aviom Pro16 personal monitoring systems. No separate configuration is required, and the connected mixer automatically matches the AR2412 firmware to the system.

Main Features

• 24 remotely controlled mic/line preamplifiers allow audio sources to be connected directly on stage
• 12 balanced, relay-protected XLR line outputs provide connections for monitors, amplifiers and other audio equipment
• 48 kHz dSNAKE carries multichannel audio and preamp control data over a single network cable
• A maximum connection distance of 100 m provides flexible positioning of the mixer and stage box
• Preamp gain, pad and 48 V phantom power are controlled from a compatible mixer
• The Expander port allows an AR84 or AB168 to be connected in a daisy chain for additional system I/O
• The Monitor port supports Allen & Heath ME and Aviom Pro16 personal monitoring systems
• Automatic firmware matching simplifies system setup
• Compatible with Allen & Heath SQ, Qu, Avantis, AHM-64 and GLD systems
• Robust 3U steel chassis is designed for installation in a standard 19-inch rack

Technical Specifications

• Product type: digital stage box
• Sample rate: 48 kHz
• Mic/line inputs: 24 balanced XLR connectors
• Line outputs: 12 balanced, relay-protected XLR connectors
• Input sensitivity: -60 to +15 dBu
• Analogue gain: +5 to +60 dB in 1 dB steps
• Pad: -20 dB
• Maximum input level: +32 dBu
• Input impedance: greater than 4 kΩ with pad out; greater than 10 kΩ with pad in
• Mic equivalent input noise: -127 dB with a 150 Ω source
• Output impedance: less than 75 Ω
• Nominal output level: +4 dBu equals a 0 dB meter reading
• Maximum output level: +22 dBu
• Residual output noise: -91 dBu, muted, 20 Hz–20 kHz
• Network protocol: Allen & Heath dSNAKE
• dSNAKE connection: locking EtherCon / RJ45
• Expander connection: locking EtherCon / RJ45 for AR84 or AB168
• Monitor connection: locking EtherCon / RJ45, compatible with Allen & Heath ME and Aviom Pro16 systems
• Recommended cable: shielded CAT5e or higher-category network cable
• Maximum cable length: 100 m between devices
• Compatibility: Allen & Heath SQ, Qu, Avantis, AHM-64 and GLD
• Chassis: steel, designed for installation in a 19-inch rack
• Rack height: 3U
• Power supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Maximum power consumption: 70 W
• Operating temperature: 0 to 35 °C
• Dimensions: 483 × 220 × 137 mm
• Weight: 5 kg

In the Box

• ALLEN & HEATH AR2412 digital stage box

Who Is It For

ALLEN & HEATH AR2412 is designed for live sound systems, theatres, cultural venues, houses of worship, event production companies and other portable or installed systems using compatible Allen & Heath digital mixers or AHM audio matrix processors.

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