DiGiCo A168 Stage: audio interface for stage

This rack incorporates sixteen Mic/Line inputs with XLR connectors controlled by remotely controlled preamplifiers and two A3232 connections, adjacent to a mode selector.

DiGiCo, brand that markets RMS Pro Audio, just launched the Rack A168 Stage. An audio interface incorporates sixteen Mic/Line inputs with XLR connectors controlled by remotely controlled preamps.

Inputs have individually selectable phantom power with status indication on the front panel. It also has eight line outputs with XLR connectors.

the a168 stage has two a3232 connections adjacent to a mode selector, that determines the use of Cascade or Redundant Mode. In the first a cable can be connected to a second audio interface with additional channel inputs. In Redundant Mode a second cable can be connected to port A3232 with compatible hardware.

Main inputs accept 100V–240V. IEC input has an adjacent clip to secure power supply. The audio interface can be mounted in a standard rack of 19 inches using an optional rack mount kit. The dimensions of the A168 are 42.14×18,3×19,43 cm with a weight of 7 Kilos.

Technical specifications:

• Mix/Line XLR Tickets: Balanced XLR, +48V Phantom Power.
• Mic/Line Preamp: fully recoverable.
• Analog Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1 dB steps.
• Pad: -40dB Active PAD.
• Maximum entry level: +30dBu (PAD in).
• Input impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), <10kΩ (Pad in); mie after the exit is <75Ω.
• Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source.
• Analog XLR Outputs: balanced, Relay protection.
• Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reader.
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu.
• Residual output noise: -93dBu (22Hz-22kHz).
• Operating temperature range: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F).
• Main operating voltage range: 100-240V AC, 50/60hz.

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