Allen & Heath AHM-16 16×16 Audio Matrix Processor

Compact Commercial Audio Control with Serious Processing The Allen & Heath AHM-16 16×16 Audio Matrix Processor

With an unrivalled price-performance ratio, the Allen & Heath AHM-16 delivers a 1616 audio matrix with uncompromised processing for single-room applications and smaller multi-room environments including bars, restaurants, retail spaces, and school halls. Built around a 96kHz FPGA core with ultra-low latency, AHM-16 provides flexible routing and configurable processing on every output, making it easy to manage sources, zones, paging, and day-to-day system control from one streamlined platform.

• 1616 processing matrix for flexible routing and zone control
• 88 local analogue I/O: 8 mic/line inputs + 8 relay-protected line outputs (Phoenix)
• Audio networking I/O port with option cards (Dante, MADI, Waves, SLink)
• Up to 128128 audio networking capability via option cards
• 96kHz FPGA core with ultra-low latency
• Automatic Mic Mixer, ANC (Ambient Noise Compensation), and Priority Ducking
• 8-band PEQ, dynamics, and delay on every input and zone
• Speaker processing tools: crossover filters, delay, limiter, PEQ, and all-pass filters
• Front panel screen with navigation and 4 programmable SoftKeys
• Compatible with IP1, IP6, and IP8 remote controllers
• 22 local GPIO plus networkable GPIO interface
• TCP/IP protocol plus Crestron, AMX, and Extron drivers for third-party integration
• Mac/Windows System Manager software plus Custom Control app + editor (BYOD)
• Integrated stereo playback and event scheduler
• 4 user profiles for managed access and operation

AHM-16 keeps you in control at the rack and across the venue. In addition to remote controllers, GPIO, and third-party integration, it includes a front panel screen and four programmable SoftKeys for quick access to volume control, source selection, preset recall, and moreideal for staff-friendly operation in busy commercial environments.

SPECIFICATIONS

Core Matrix

• Processing Matrix: 1616
• Processing Outputs: 16 configurable outputs (mono/stereo zones or speaker processing)
• Sample Rate / Core: 96kHz FPGA core with ultra-low latency

Local Analogue I/O

• Inputs: 8 mic/line (Phoenix connectors)
• Outputs: 8 relay-protected line outputs (Phoenix connectors)

Audio Networking

• Expansion Port: audio networking I/O port (up to 128128 depending on option card)
• Option Cards: Dante, MADI, Waves, SLink
• Dante Option: 96kHz (AES67 and DDM ready)
• SLink Option: 128128 for audio expansion

Processing and System Tools

• Automatic Mic Mixer
• ANC (Ambient Noise Compensation)
• Priority Ducking
• Per Input/Zone Processing: 8-band PEQ, dynamics, delay
• Speaker Processing: crossover filter, delay, limiter, PEQ, all-pass filters
• NTP Support
• EQ Ganging: relative, absolute, and mirrored controls

Control and Integration

• Front Panel: screen with navigation
• SoftKeys: 4 programmable
• Remote Controller Compatibility: IP1, IP6, IP8
• GPIO: 22 local GPIO plus networkable GPIO interface
• Third-Party Integration: TCP/IP protocol
• Control Drivers: Crestron, AMX, Extron
• Software: Mac/Windows System Manager
• Apps: Custom Control app and editor for BYOD
• User Profiles: 4
• Integrated Stereo Playback
• Event Scheduler

Manufacturer:Allen & Heath
Model:AH-AHM-16
SKU:I699447-1-WHXX

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