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Allen & Heath - DX168 Portable DX Expander Stage Box (16 In / 8 Out)

Allen & Heath - DX168 Portable DX Expander Stage Box (16 In / 8 Out)

$3,790.00

Tax included.

Features

  • 16 x Mic/Line Preamps with Phantom Power
  • 16 x XLR Inputs / 8 x XLR Outputs
  • For dLive S Class or C Class Systems
  • Position up to 330' from Mixer
  • Rugged with Rubber Bumpers

The rugged DX168   Portable DX Expander from Allen & Heath adds remote inputs and outputs to the dLive S Class or C Class mixing systems. It features 16 XLR mic/line inputs, with independent phantom power LED indicators, along with eight XLR line outputs. The expander connects to the dLive system via a Cat 5 cable (sold separately), allowing for the inputs and outputs to be positioned up to 330' away from the mixer.

Up to six DX168 units can be added to a dLive system for a total of 96 inputs and 48 outputs, and Cascade mode allows daisy-chaining of two DX168 expanders for additional inputs and outputs. The sturdy and versatile design of the expander and hard-wearing rubber bumpers allow it to be placed directly on the stage floor during performances or rack-mounted in a standard 19" rack or case (requires a remote audio rack kit—sold separately). It also comes with a carry handle for convenience and portability.

Key Features:

  • 16 mic preamps on XLR
  • Redundant DX connection to dLive S Class hardware
  • Plug-and-play, no IP addressing required

Specifications

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
XLR Outputs Balanced, relay protected
Output Impedance: Nominal Output: 4 dBu = 0 dB metre reading
Maximum Output Level: 22 dBu
Residual Output Noise: -92 dBu (muted, 20 to 20 kHz)
Operating Temperature 32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C
Mains Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 40 W maximum
Dimensions 16.1 x 7.5 x 7.3" / 41.0 x 19.0 x 18.5 cm
Weight 10.1 lb / 4.6 kg



The DX168 connects via a single Cat5e cable to the dLive Surface, MixRack 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.

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
Up to 6 DX168 units can be added to a dLive system for 96 inputs / 48 outputs
Cascade mode allows daisy-chaining of 2 DX168 Expanders for additional I/O (requires firmware 1.60 or higher)
Redundant DX connection to dLive S Class 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