Product Description
Allen & Heath AH-DX168 Portable DX Expander for dLive Mixing Systems
The DX168 is a rugged, 96kHz portable expander for adding remote I/O to a dLive, Avantis or SQ system.
Each DX168 features 16 mic preamps with independent Phantom Power LED indicators, plus 8 XLR line outs.
The DX168 connects via a single Cat5e cable to the dLive Surface, MixRack, SQ mixer, Avantis mixer or upstream DX168 via a secure EtherCon port. A second locking EtherCon port is provided for redundant connection to compatible hardware, or for daisy-chaining to a downstream DX168 for additional remote I/O.
The Expander’s rugged design, with hard-wearing rubber bumpers, allows it to be placed directly on the stage floor during performances. Weighing in at just 4.8kg and featuring a sturdy carry handle, the DX168 offers the convenience and portability needed in rental, education, houses of worship and many other environments. An optional 4U rack mounting kit is available which allows installation in industry standard 19-inch racks.
Features
- 16 Mic Preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs
- 8 XLR Line Outs
- Compatible with dLive S Class and dLive C Class hardware
- Cascade mode allows daisy-chaining of 2 DX168 Expanders for additional I/O
- Redundant DX connection to compatible dLive hardware
- Optional 19-inch rack mount kit available
- Plug and Play – no IP addressing required
- Compatible with CAT5e (or higher) cables of up to 100m
- Rubber bumpers
- Carry handle
Specs
Inputs
| XLR Mic/Line Inputs | Balanced, 48 V phantom power Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable Input Sensitivity: -60 to 15 dBu Analogue Gain: 5 to 60 dB, 1 dB steps Pad: -20 dB active pad Maximum Input Level: 30 dBu (pad in) Input Impedance: >4 kOhms (pad out), >10 kOhms (pad in) |
| Mic/Line Channel Noise | 22 Hz to 22 kHz, direct output at unbalanced output Mic EIN: -127 dB with 150 Ohm source Unity Gain (Pad In): -90 dBu Low Gain (5 dB, Pad Out): -96 dBu Mid Gain (30 dB, Pad Out): -90 dBu |
| Mic/Line Channel THD+N | 22 Hz to 22 kHz, direct output at unbalanced output Unity Gain (Pad In): 0.003% -88 dBu at 1 kHz, 0 dBu output Low Gain (5 dB, Pad Out): 0.002% -93 dBu at 1 kHz, 0 dBu output Mid Gain (30 dB, Pad Out): 0.003% -88 dBu at 1 kHz, 0 dBu output |
| Sample Rate | 96 kHz |
Outputs
| XLR Outputs | Balanced, relay protected Output Impedance: <75 Ohms Nominal Output: 4 dBu = 0 dB meter reading Maximum Output Level: 22 dBu Residual Output Noise: -92 dBu (muted, 20 to 20 kHz) |
