# AHM General Discussions

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## [Custom Control 1.5.1 Update notice](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/custom-control-1-5-1-update-notice/30904)

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**Author:** [@MarkF](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/MarkF)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [15 January 2026 01:29 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/custom-control-1-5-1-update-notice/30904 "2026-01-15T01:29:22Z")

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We are aware of an issue where previously working layouts will cease to function correctly in the CC App when updated to 1.5.1. Please use the workaround below pending release of a fixed version. The software was brief…

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## [AHM Third-Party Control PTZ Camera und Projectors](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-third-party-control-ptz-camera-und-projectors/32818)

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**Author:** [@discover](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/discover)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [30 September 2026 13:29 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-third-party-control-ptz-camera-und-projectors/32818 "2026-09-30T13:29:14Z")

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The mail "Allen & Heath’s AHM Third-Party Control from Allen & Heath marketing@allen-heath.com on 11.08.2026 announced Control the equipment and brands you love with AHM and links to Control the brands you love P…

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## [Presets, User Permissions and Time-Dependent Level Limiting](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/presets-user-permissions-and-time-dependent-level-limiting/33030)

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**Author:** [@leathercheese](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/leathercheese)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [28 September 2026 09:30 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/presets-user-permissions-and-time-dependent-level-limiting/33030 "2026-09-28T09:30:10Z")

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I have the following use case: The AHM will be used as a mobile system in a rack and deployed at four different locations. Each location has its own requirements and therefore needs its own preset, including individual …

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## [IP1: Adjust Input Volume Instead of Crosspoint](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ip1-adjust-input-volume-instead-of-crosspoint/32977)

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**Author:** [@cbc6403x](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/cbc6403x)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2026 01:45 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ip1-adjust-input-volume-instead-of-crosspoint/32977 "2026-09-25T01:45:22Z")

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I’m new to the AHM, so it’s quite possible I’m missing something. I have programmed an AHM-16 and IP1 to control the volume of 3 different sources going to a stereo output. But what I’m really controlling is the volume …

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## [AHM64 with IP1 trying to get the shift function to use the configured Xpoint routing configured options](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm64-with-ip1-trying-to-get-the-shift-function-to-use-the-configured-xpoint-routing-configured-options/32902)

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**Author:** [@christopher.h](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/christopher.h)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2026 12:01 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm64-with-ip1-trying-to-get-the-shift-function-to-use-the-configured-xpoint-routing-configured-options/32902 "2026-09-08T12:01:53Z")

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Hi all. A new programmer to AHM and IP1’s. I’m trying to get the IP1 shift feature to select the configured input/zone as shown in the Xpoint route and then use the main rotatry part of the IP1 to select that volume an…

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## [Auto key detection](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/auto-key-detection/32888)

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**Author:** [@MichaelSones](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/MichaelSones)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2026 14:34 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/auto-key-detection/32888 "2026-09-06T14:34:16Z")

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how to use auto key detect to set global key

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## [Iem presets on a set mix out](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/iem-presets-on-a-set-mix-out/32725)

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**Author:** [@Jake221](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Jake221)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 August 2026 01:07 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/iem-presets-on-a-set-mix-out/32725 "2026-08-16T01:07:41Z")

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Hi, is there a way to save a preset mix for a certain in ear mix out ? Not sure if that makes sense as an example. my church we use in ear monitors, each pack has a set mix out, ( say bass, gat 1 ect. Those packs never …

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## [Request for AHM Device Control Support](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/request-for-ahm-device-control-support/32568)

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**Author:** [@Chakresha](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Chakresha)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [25 July 2026 13:20 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/request-for-ahm-device-control-support/32568 "2026-07-25T13:20:14Z")

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Dear Allen & Heath Support Team, I am looking for assistance with AHM Device Control option. I have a NovaStar VX400 Pro LED Processor with its TCP/IP command protocol, and I would like to control it directly from an A…

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## [D Live Cue Mix for IEMS + Tips on Actions](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/d-live-cue-mix-for-iems-tips-on-actions/32569)

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**Author:** [@ghostfromthegutter](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/ghostfromthegutter)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 July 2026 12:37 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/d-live-cue-mix-for-iems-tips-on-actions/32569 "2026-07-24T12:37:31Z")

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Hey all! Long time Avid user trying to move over the the D Live world, and would love some help. I would like to create an IEM cue mix that defaults to my personal mix, which would get muted if I PAFL an artist mix. I …

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## [Controlling external third-party devices](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/controlling-external-third-party-devices/26415)

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**Author:** [@auralustrus](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/auralustrus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [3 July 2026 02:01 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/controlling-external-third-party-devices/26415 "2026-07-03T02:01:50Z")

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I am considering using an AHM vs a few competitors. I just did my first AHM program and install and I was happy with the feature set for signal processing. The only reason I’m shying away is control of third-party devic…

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## [Dlive S5000 +Dm64 FoH + avantis on monitors or continuity](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/dlive-s5000-dm64-foh-avantis-on-monitors-or-continuity/32320)

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**Author:** [@alestare](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/alestare)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2026 20:41 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/dlive-s5000-dm64-foh-avantis-on-monitors-or-continuity/32320 "2026-06-16T20:41:12Z")

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Hi guys, I’m struggling with some configurations now, There is any possibility to have my dlive s5000 on foh with Dm64 and Avantis in monitors connected by any chance? I have also a gx4816 There’s any way I can set …

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## [Multi room pub sound routing](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/multi-room-pub-sound-routing/31057)

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**Author:** [@Sebs\_Hotel](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Sebs_Hotel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2026 12:03 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/multi-room-pub-sound-routing/31057 "2026-06-10T12:03:19Z")

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Hi! I have a pub/live venue with two floors. Main stage (220 cap) and basement (80 cap). The basement is separated in four rooms - main room, pool room, side room and hall/walkway. (btw PA is not yet installed in any ma…

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## [AHM offline editor problems](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-offline-editor-problems/32041)

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**Author:** [@marcos-audio](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/marcos-audio)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [15 May 2026 16:25 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-offline-editor-problems/32041 "2026-05-15T16:25:57Z")

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Clearly something is up with offline editor. We are planning a minor system upgrade including a new FOH processor and being satisfied (for the most part) with the SQ-6 we started looking at the AHM-32. Naturally before…

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## [External control and local inputs](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/external-control-and-local-inputs/25073)

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**Author:** [@dth930](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/dth930)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2026 21:35 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/external-control-and-local-inputs/25073 "2026-05-03T21:35:07Z")

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I’m working on a proposal for a multi-room audio system. An AHM-32 seems like a good fit, but there are two requirements I could use some help with. This will be a multi-room system and some of the rooms will require…

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## [How do I link Mix1 to L/R Fader? How do I get both sides of IEM to produce audio when using OUTPUT#1?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/how-do-i-link-mix1-to-l-r-fader-how-do-i-get-both-sides-of-iem-to-produce-audio-when-using-output-1/31923)

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**Author:** [@RealBadBob](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/RealBadBob)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [1 May 2026 12:35 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/how-do-i-link-mix1-to-l-r-fader-how-do-i-get-both-sides-of-iem-to-produce-audio-when-using-output-1/31923 "2026-05-01T12:35:22Z")

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I want to direct my L/R mix to both OUTPUTS 15 and 16 but also to OUTPUT 1 … but be able to use the fader on output 1 to increase/decrease volume without impact the volume of the 15/16. The two use cases I’m trying to a…

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## [Update QU16 Matrix](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/update-qu16-matrix/31791)

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**Author:** [@DJ\_DELANO](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/DJ_DELANO)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [16 April 2026 17:11 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/update-qu16-matrix/31791 "2026-04-16T17:11:58Z")

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IS There an Matrix firmware update for the QU16?

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## [Create a "Play Birthday Song" scene with Custom Control Editor/App](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/create-a-play-birthday-song-scene-with-custom-control-editor-app/31754)

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**Author:** [@r2.lighting](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/r2.lighting)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 April 2026 14:59 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/create-a-play-birthday-song-scene-with-custom-control-editor-app/31754 "2026-04-13T14:59:48Z")

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We are a System Integrator and have mostly done professional lighting (MA Lighting, ROBE, etc.) Recently, we’ve installed a couple of AHM-16 units, since we’ve heard so much good stuff from partners. So far, we’re loving…

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## [Cannot activate "Remember Details" nor "Auto Login" in Custom Control App 1.5.3 for Win/macOS](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cannot-activate-remember-details-nor-auto-login-in-custom-control-app-1-5-3-for-win-macos/31751)

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**Author:** [@r2.lighting](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/r2.lighting)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [13 April 2026 10:25 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cannot-activate-remember-details-nor-auto-login-in-custom-control-app-1-5-3-for-win-macos/31751 "2026-04-13T10:25:54Z")

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I’ve built a Custom Control Layout for AHM-16 units. Works beautifully. The only thing that’s not working as expected: The Custom Control App for Windows and Mac does have “Remember Details” and “Auto Login” in the Opti…

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## [How to manually add online unites to project if not auto-detected?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/how-to-manually-add-online-unites-to-project-if-not-auto-detected/31740)

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**Author:** [@r2.lighting](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/r2.lighting)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 April 2026 08:58 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/how-to-manually-add-online-unites-to-project-if-not-auto-detected/31740 "2026-04-11T08:58:14Z")

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Hi folks, new AHM-16 user here and loving it so far. I am able to manually connect to a newly purchased unit via AHM System Manager (1.61, macOS) via the unit’s IP address. SM is unable to detect units, though. Now, wh…

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## [AHM V1.6 Firmware Update](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-v1-6-firmware-update/30074)

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**Author:** [@MarkF](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/MarkF)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [9 April 2026 20:14 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-v1-6-firmware-update/30074 "2026-04-09T20:14:50Z")

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AHM V1.6 Firmware Update This exciting update brings a suite of new features that combines the best of both worlds for commercial integrators and system engineers with new levels of control and scalability. This f…

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## [SQ to AHM via AR2412 Monitor Port](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-to-ahm-via-ar2412-monitor-port/30476)

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**Author:** [@docdocdocdoc](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/docdocdocdoc)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2026 08:43 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sq-to-ahm-via-ar2412-monitor-port/30476 "2026-03-28T08:43:08Z")

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Hi there! Today I did some fancy stunt but now I’m not sure if that is a good idea. So this is my test setup: SQ5 → AR2412 DSnake Port AR2412 Monitor Port → AHM-16 with SLink card AR2412 Expander Port → AR84 Turns …

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## [UDP/TCP Control](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/udp-tcp-control/31515)

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**Author:** [@Mark\_NL](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Mark_NL)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2026 16:04 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/udp-tcp-control/31515 "2026-03-19T16:04:50Z")

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Is it possible to fire multiple UDP/TCP commands to multiple ip’s in one go with Custom Control? Right now I have a button that fires one command to 1 recieving piece of equipment but would like to control an entire st…

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## [Preset assignment in CC Editor](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/preset-assignment-in-cc-editor/31399)

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**Author:** [@Jason\_Mathews](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Jason_Mathews)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 March 2026 02:02 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/preset-assignment-in-cc-editor/31399 "2026-03-04T02:02:42Z")

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I am having an issue typing/assigning a preset in CC Editor for AHM when creating a control page . CC Editor 1.5.3 will not allow me to type in a preset name when creating. im using a macbook air.

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## [Sending Variable level from one AHM to another](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sending-variable-level-from-one-ahm-to-another/31313)

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**Author:** [@morpheusrising](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/morpheusrising)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2026 13:56 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/sending-variable-level-from-one-ahm-to-another/31313 "2026-02-24T13:56:01Z")

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We are working on a particularly large install wherein we need to connect a pair of AHM and send a variable level from one to the other. Essentially we need the stereo input 1/2 of the first AHM to send a variable level …

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## [AHM and USB audio?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-and-usb-audio/31279)

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**Author:** [@Uldis\_Axl](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Uldis_Axl)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [19 February 2026 12:41 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-and-usb-audio/31279 "2026-02-19T12:41:40Z")

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Hello! Do you know how to get 2x2 USB audio in and out of AHM? We have conferencing project where this would be necessary. Dante IO boxes + Dante card is little overkill - is there any other way? Or just USB audio card t…

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## [AHM suitable for installation with Audio & Control?](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-suitable-for-installation-with-audio-control/31231)

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**Author:** [@cen-music](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/cen-music)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [17 February 2026 09:03 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-suitable-for-installation-with-audio-control/31231 "2026-02-17T09:03:29Z")

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Hello everybody, I have an installation that currently runs with RANE DSPs. Those need to be replaced now (unfortunately). So the choice came to A&H AHM or Q-Sys. What I need in any case: about 32 Inputs (analog + Dan…

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## [Feedback Asst on mains](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/feedback-asst-on-mains/31166)

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**Author:** [@JimManfre](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/JimManfre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 February 2026 15:37 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/feedback-asst-on-mains/31166 "2026-02-05T15:37:46Z")

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Hello all. Our band just switched to an CQ18t from an analog board. Feed back has always been a problem in the past. Vocals never stood out. Everyone in our band uses IEMs. No stage monitors. Is it okay (or common)…

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## [DT88 Product Request](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/dt88-product-request/13338)

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**Author:** [@adamsflys](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/adamsflys)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 January 2026 09:28 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/dt88-product-request/13338 "2026-01-09T09:28:59Z")

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With the recent release of the dx88, I would love to see a dante version of this device, as I’m finding with some AHM installations it’s necessary to have more than the 2/2 offered with the dt22, but I still need a way t…

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## [AHM as Speaker Processor Only](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-as-speaker-processor-only/30671)

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**Author:** [@billintn](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/billintn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [15 December 2025 16:07 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/ahm-as-speaker-processor-only/30671 "2025-12-15T16:07:33Z")

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I thought I would quiz this knowledgeable group! Perhaps I’ve missed discussion around this very topic. Background - FOH speakers and processors are getting old (2003) and we have had trouble with some of the Crown amp…

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## [Custom Control - Preamp value display](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/custom-control-preamp-value-display/30592)

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**Author:** [@svatej2](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/svatej2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 December 2025 14:59 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/custom-control-preamp-value-display/30592 "2025-12-04T14:59:23Z")

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I have a bunch of AHM units and am setting up a Custom Control system with mic pre gain and meters for the local analog inputs. Is there a way to display the preamp gain value? I can’t find a setting for it in the dyna…

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