Allen & Heath M-SQ-SDANTE64-A SQ Dante 64x64 96/48kHz Card for SQ & AHM

Allen & Heath M-SQ-SDANTE64-A: SQ Dante 64x64 for SQ and AHM

The Allen & Heath M-SQ-SDANTE64-A is an SQ Dante option card that gives SQ mixers and AHM processors a full 64 x 64 channel Dante interface at 48 or 96 kHz. Two etherCON ports provide a redundant or switched connection into a Dante network, and the sample rate is switchable to match any deployment. It supports Dante Domain Manager for secure, managed networks and enables digital splits, distribution, and multitrack recording to a computer. With 64 channels each way, it suits larger SQ systems and AHM installs that need high-count Dante connectivity. For engineers building serious Dante infrastructure around Allen & Heath, it is the high-channel networking path.

How Dante Moves 64 Channels Over Ethernet

Dante, from Audinate, is the dominant Audio-over-Ethernet standard, carrying many channels of low-latency digital audio on standard Gigabit Ethernet. This card presents 64 inputs and 64 outputs to that network, with two etherCON ports configurable as a redundant pair or a switched connection. Switchable 48/96 kHz operation lets the SQ or AHM match the rest of the Dante domain exactly. Dante Domain Manager support adds authentication, role-based control, and segmentation for large or security-sensitive installs. Because the Dante ecosystem is so broad, this card lets an SQ or AHM interoperate with a vast catalog of third-party devices. The 64-channel count is what sets it apart from the smaller SQ Dante card.

Recording, Splits, and Expander Connectivity

The high channel count makes this card ideal for multitrack recording and virtual soundcheck, streaming up to 64 tracks to a Mac or Windows computer over Dante. It also drives Allen & Heath DT-series expanders and any Dante-enabled amplifiers, wireless receivers, and preamps, extending I/O across a facility on one network. Digital mic splitting lets FOH, monitors, broadcast, and recording share the same sources without analog splitters. Redundant mode protects critical audio with a second network path. For a growing SQ rig or a multi-zone AHM install, 64 channels of Dante is the headroom that keeps the system future-proof. It is the card that turns an SQ into a networked hub.

Who the M-SQ-SDANTE64-A Is For

This card is for SQ and AHM owners who need high-channel Dante for recording, distribution, or large multi-room installs. It suits touring SQ systems doing virtual soundcheck, and AHM installs spanning many zones on a Dante backbone. It is host-powered, fits the SQ/AHM option slot, and supports Dante Domain Manager for managed deployments. Buyers whose needs fit within 32 channels can save by choosing the 32x32 SQ Dante card. For 64-channel Dante integration on SQ and AHM, the M-SQ-SDANTE64-A is the answer.