Allen & Heath AHM-64 64x64 audio matrix processor
€ 3249,37
Delivery 2-3 Working days
Description
The Allen & Heath AHM-64 is a 64x64 audio matrix processor with a 96 kHz FPGA core that delivers more processing than most open systems, managed from a single rack unit via familiar software. From one meeting room to a campus installation with dozens of zones, this system scales without making you start over.
The strength lies in combining fixed architecture with the flexibility of open systems: you never have to ration processing resources, since full processing is available on every input and output channel. The built-in SLink port gives plug-and-play access to up to 8 remote expanders, and the I/O port lets you add a Dante 64x64 card for network audio at 96 kHz. Up to 96 simultaneous IP remote controllers, integration with Crestron, AMX and Extron, and free System Manager software that requires no certified training: this is a system that saves installation time instead of wasting it.
Key features
- 64x64 processing matrix, scalable to 268 system inputs and outputs via SLink and the I/O port
- 96 kHz FPGA core with sub-millisecond latency for high audio quality with no compromise
- Full processing on every channel: 8-band PEQ, gate, compressor and delay on all inputs; 8-band PEQ, 30-band GEQ, compressor, ANC, limiter and delay on all zone outputs
- 8 automatic microphone mixers, built-in ambient noise compensation and priority ducking
- Up to 96 simultaneous IP remote controllers, with support for the Custom Control BYOD app
- GPIO, TCP/IP and drivers for Crestron, AMX and Extron for integration with existing building management systems
- DC backup input for critical installations where power loss is not an option
Technical specifications
- Processing matrix: 64x64
- Local analog I/O: 12x mic/line inputs, 12x line outputs (Phoenix connectors, +4 dBu nominal)
- I/O port: up to 128x128 audio networking (option card)
- SLink port: built-in, up to 8 expanders (Layer-2 or Dante)
- Maximum system capacity: 268 inputs and 268 outputs
- Sample rate: 96 kHz
- Latency: sub-millisecond
- Configurable outputs: 64 (mono/stereo zones or speaker control)
- Automatic microphone mixers: 8x
- Options: Dante 64x64 96 kHz (AES67/DDM), MADI, Waves, AEC module
- IP remote controllers: up to 96 simultaneous
- GPIO: 2x2 local, expandable via TCP network (up to 8x GPIO interfaces of 8x8)
- Presets: 500 storable; events: 50; user profiles: 32
- Power: universal AC, 50/60 Hz, max. 70 W; DC backup input 12 V
- Form factor: 19 inch, 2U rack
- Software: AHM System Manager (Mac/Windows), Custom Control app
Ideal for
- AV integrators and installation companies for fixed installations
- Corporate buildings, meeting facilities and congress centers
- Education: campuses, auditoriums, multi-zone buildings
- Hospitality: hotels, conference centers, cruise ships
- Retail chains and shopping centers with distributed sound systems
- Theaters, sports arenas and large event venues with fixed installations
Pro Tip: If you're working on an installation where power outages are a risk, always connect an external 12V DC power supply to the backup input: the AHM-64 then just keeps running without any interruption of audio signals. For EVAC integration, use the GPIO ports for alarm override, which makes the AHM-64 compatible with EN54 systems even though it isn't itself a certified EVAC device.
In the box
- Allen & Heath AHM-64 audio matrix processor
- Phoenix connectors (for inputs and outputs)
- Power cable
- Rack ears
- Plastic feet (for desktop use)
- Quick start documentation
FAQ
Can I expand the AHM-64 as my installation grows?
Absolutely. The built-in SLink port lets you connect up to 8 remote expanders, letting the system grow to 268 inputs and 268 outputs. Add a Dante card and the DT168 and DT164-W Dante expanders become available too.
Do I need certified training to set up the AHM-64?
No. Allen & Heath deliberately designed the AHM System Manager software so you can configure a full system without specific certification. If you know another matrix processor or an Allen & Heath console, you'll find your way around quickly.
Does the AHM-64 work with existing building management systems?
Yes. Via TCP/IP and GPIO the AHM-64 integrates with Crestron, AMX and Extron, and drivers are available. Extra GPIO interfaces can be expanded over the TCP network to a maximum of 8 units of 8x8 contact points each.
Is acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) built in by default?
No, AEC is available as an optional expansion module. Feedback suppression (FBS) can also be ordered as a module. The rest of the signal processing chain, including Ambient Noise Compensation and Priority Ducking, is built in as standard.
The AHM-64 is the processor that handles anything from a single meeting room to a full campus, without compromising on audio quality or processing power. Order now at Pro Gear.