Allen & Heath DX168 Portable DX Expander 96kHz 16in/8out for dLive and SQ

The DX168 is a 96kHz portable expander with 16 mic preamps, 8 XLR line outs, and connects via a single Cat5e cable to dLive, Avantis, SQ, or AHM-64 systems. It features rugged design with rubber bumpers, weighing 4.8kg with a carry handle, and offers an optional 4U rack mounting kit. The DX168 supports redundant connections and daisy-chaining, allowing up to 6 units with dLive, 16 with Avantis, 8 with SQ via DX Hub, and 8 with AHM-64 for expanded remote I/O.

Highlights

• 16 mic preamps with independent Phantom Power LED indicators
• 8 XLR line outs
• 96kHz portable expander for dLive, Avantis, SQ systems, or AHM-64 audio matrix processor
• Connects via single Cat5e cable to compatible hardware through secure EtherCon port
• Redundant connection and daisy-chaining support with second EtherCon port
• Rugged design with hard-wearing rubber bumpers, ideal for stage use
• Weighs 4.8kg with a sturdy carry handle for portability
• Optional 4U rack mounting kit for 19-inch racks
• dLive: Connect up to 6 DX168 units, offering 96 remote inputs and 48 outputs
• Avantis: Daisy chain two units or add up to 16 units via DX Link card/DX Hubs
• SQ: Daisy chain two units or connect up to 8 units via DX Hub and SLink card
• AHM-64: Daisy chain two units or add up to 8 units via DX Hub for 64 input channels

Technical Specifications

• Inputs
• XLR Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced, +48V Phantom Power
• Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
• Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
• Analogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
• Pad: -20dB Active PAD
• Maximum Input Level: +30dBu (PAD in)
• Input Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
• Mic/Line Channel noise: 22-22kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
• Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
• Unity gain (Pad in): -90dBu
• Low gain (5dB, Pad out): -96dBu
• Mid gain (30dB, Pad out): -90dBu
• Mic/Line Channel THD+N: 22-22kHz, Direct Out @ unbalanced out
• Unity gain (Pad in): 0.003% -88dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output
• Low gain (5dB, Pad out): 0.002% -93dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output
• Mid gain (30dB, Pad out): 0.003% -88dBu @ 1kHz, 0dBu output
• Outputs
• XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
• Output Impedance: <75Ω
• Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
• Residual Output Noise: -92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
• Operating Temparature: 0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
• Mains Power: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 20W max