The allen heath ab168 digital stagebox is ideal for bands venues engineers and houses of worship looking for a robust portable stage solution'. '.strtoupper('i')t provides 16 mic line inputs with remote gain control and phantom power indicators along with 8 balanced xlr outputs'. '.strtoupper('t')he unit connects using a single cat5e cable and is compatible with a range of allen heath digital mixers that support dsnake or slink protocols.designed with the stage in mind the ab168 is built into a rugged steel chassis with rubber bumpers and a carry handle'. '.strtoupper('y')ou can place it upright on its side or flat depending on what suits your space'. '.strtoupper('t')heres also an optional rackmount kit if you need to integrate it into a touring rack or installation'. '.strtoupper('t')he side mounted power connector and secure cable clip help prevent accidental disconnects during live use.it also offers powerful expansion options'. '.strtoupper('t')he second ethercon port allows you to connect another ab168 an ar84 or a me personal monitoring system'. '.strtoupper('w')ith automatic firmware syncing and clear led indicators for power readiness and connectivity the ab168 is a plug and play solution that simplifies stage i o without adding complexity to your setup.