DiGiCo A168 Stage: stage audio interface

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

DiGiCo, brand that sells RMS Pro Audio, just launched the Rack A168 Stage. An audio interface features sixteen Mic/Line inputs with XLR connectors controlled by remote-controlled preamplifiers.

Inputs have individually selectable phantom power with front panel status indication. 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 one 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 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:

• Entradas Mix/Line XLR: balanced XLR, +48V Phantom Power.
• Mic/Line Preamp: fully recoverable.
• Analog Gain: +5 a +60dB, 1 dB steps.
• Pad: -40dB Active PAD.
• Maximum input level: +30dBu (PAD in).
• input impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), <10kΩ (Pad in); Wed after the departure time is <75Oh.
• Mic ON: -127dB con 150Ω source.
• Analog XLR Outputs: balanced, Relay protection.
• Rated 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 and, 50/60Hz.