AB168 Stage Box vs DT168 Stage Box
The DT168 Stage Box costs about $700 more than the AB168 Stage Box and buys you 22 more I/O. It also costs you 1 more rack unit. Budget 20W more on the circuit.
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AB168 Stage BoxAllen & Heath
DT168 Stage Box| Spec | AB168 Stage Box | DT168 Stage Box |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 3U | 4U |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs | 14.3 lbs |
| Power draw | 30W | 50W |
| Depth | 250 mm | 185 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 27 |
| Price | ~$1,499 | ~$2,199 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
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