The AB168-RK19 from Allen & Heath is a rackmount kit, which lets you mount the AB168 AudioRack interface in a 19" equipment rack or a case, taking four rack spaces.

These rack ears will only mount on the AB168's front panel where the microphone connectors are located.

For AB168 AudioRack    Fits Standard 19" Rack

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used with a software mixer? Or does it need hardware (eg Allen & Heath Qu-16C Rackmountable Digital Mixer)?

A: The Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack 16 x 8 Audio Interface Stage Box for GLD and Qu Digital Mixing Systems cannot be used solely with software. The AB168 Portable Audiorack connects to an Allen & Heath mixer over a single Cat5 cable using the company's dSNAKE protocol.

Q: 2. what is the recomended weight of the monitor for this stand?

A: The manufacturer does not specify the exact weight of which the Allen & Heath Desktop Stand (Black), B&H # ALAHCCSTN, can support as it is made only to support Allen & Heath touchscreen monitors (CC-7 and CC-10).

Q: 3. Can I use 6 individual in ear monitors directly from output 1 to 6 without a earphone amplifier (like the behringer powerplay)?

A: It is not recommended to connect in-ear monitors or headphones directly to a line output, like those on the Allen & Heath CQ-20B Ultracompact 20-Channel Digital Mixer, without the use of a headphone amplifier. While it will play audio, if you plug the headphones into the CQ-20B line outputs, you may experience issues with noise and distortion due to an impedance mismatch.

Q: 4. Does the 3-1/2 measurement include the knobs?

A: Yes, it includes the knobs. Complete dimensions for all Allen & Heath products can be downloaded at a href= http://www.allen-heath.com. target= _blank www.allen-heath.com./a Click on the product, go to documents, and then see weights and dimensions.

Q: 5. How many rack units does this kit take up?

A: The Allen & Heath AB1681-RK19 is a 19 rack mount kit for the AB168 Audio Rack. The rack ears can be fitted without the need to remove the plastic side trims. Simply secure them to the Audio Rack with the six M4x8 screws that come with the kit using a T20 Torx screwdriver. Secure the Audio Rack in the 19 rack with 8x M6 screws with plastic cup washers to protect the surface. The minimum rack space required is 11U.

Q: 6. Is there a way you can run this past the maxx distance of 120 meters?

A: i have seen the stage box run 500ft via fiber and media converters. works like a charm.

Q: 7. Would you recommend a power conditioner for the AB168 or can I just plug it in the wall on stage?

A: The Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack 16 x 8 Audio Interface Stage Box can be connected to a wall outlet or you can use a power conditioner like the Furman M-8x2 Merit Series 8 Outlet Power Conditioner & Surge Protector (B&H # FUM8X2).

Q: 8. I'm interested in buying the zed 6 to add more preamps to my soundcard. Can I send the xlr outputs of the zed-6 to line inputs of my soundcard? Will I have a loss in quality?

A: The XLR line level outputs of the mixer can be sent to your sound card wihout loss of quality.

Q: 9. Does this increase the channels of QU-16 mixer from 16 to 32 ?

A: No, the Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack is stagebox that allows you to position the inputs and outputs for your Allen & Heath Qu-16 mixer up to 393' (120m) away from the mixer using a single Cat5 cable. It does not increase the number of channels for the Qu-16 from 16 to 32.

Q: 10. Can I use a laptop instead of a tablet?

A: Yes, the companion app for the Allen & Heath CQ-20B Ultracompact 20-Channel Digital Mixer (Rackmount/Stagebox) can be used on a laptop or desktop computer.