Allen & Heath AR2412 dSNAKE Stagebox.

Description

The AR2412 is a highquality stagebox utilising the dSNAKE protocol to connect 24XLR inputs and 12 XLR outputs to the Allen and Heath QU & GLD series’digital of digital mixers.

The AR2412 allows you to position your I/O up to 120m from the main mixer, connected by a single Cat5 cable. Allen& Heath utilize their dSnake protocol, ensuring full functionality with the mixer. Also included is a monitor port expansion for connection to A&H’s ME-1 personal mixers and an expander port for connection to an AR84 AudioRack; further expanding the possibilities of your mixer.

Here’s what Allen and Heath say about this box

AR2412 provides 24 XLR inputs and 12 XLR outputs when connected to a GLD-80 or GLD-112 mixer. Connection is over Cat5 cable running Allen & Heaths dSNAKE protocol, allowing the AR2412 to be positioned up to 120m from the mixer. dSNAKE provides control to the remote preamp, and all mic preamps are scene recallable. For larger systems, an AR84 Expander AudioRack can be connected to the AR2412 to add a further 8 XLR inputs and 4 XLR outputs. AR2412 also includes an Aviom Pro16 compatible Monitor port.

Technical Specifications

Inputs: XLR Mic/Line Inputs, Balanced
Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
Analogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
Pad: -20dB
Maximum Input Level: +32dBu
Input Impedance: >4k (Pad out), >10k (Pad in)
Outputs: XLR Ouputs, Balanced, Relay protected
Output Impedance: <75 Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading Maximum Output Level: +22dBu Residual Output Noise: -91dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)