• 16×8 portable DX expander for Allen & Heath digital mixers.
• Provides 16 high-quality mic/line preamp inputs and 8 XLR line outputs.
• Designed for stage or portable use with rugged housing and protective rubber bumpers.
• Simple single-cable Cat5e/ EtherCon connection to mixers.
• Compatible with dLive S Class & C Class, SQ, Avantis, and AHM-64 systems.
• Expandable—link multiple DX168 units for larger I/O capacity.
• Plug-and-play setup with automatic recognition and firmware updates

Features

• Inputs: 16 XLR mic/line inputs with independent phantom power indicators.
• Outputs: 8 balanced XLR line outputs for clean stage-to-FOH signal routing.
• Portability: Sturdy metal chassis, carry handle, and rubber bumpers for stage floor placement.
• Expandability: Supports daisy-chaining additional DX168 units or redundancy connections.
• Integration: Works seamlessly with Allen & Heath DX ecosystem.
• Setup: No manual IP addressing required—auto-configures with compatible mixers.
• Mounting: Optional 4U rackmount kit available.
• Applications: Live sound, events, houses of worship, touring, and installations.

Specifications

• Inputs: 16 × XLR, mic/line switchable, with +48V phantom power.
• Outputs: 8 × balanced XLR line.
• Gain Range: +5 dB to +60 dB (1 dB steps).
• Input Sensitivity: –60 dBu to +15 dBu; max input +30 dBu (pad in).
• Mic EIN (Equivalent Input Noise): –127 dB (150 Ω source).
• Output Level: +4 dBu nominal, +22 dBu max.
• Output Impedance: <75 Ω.
• Noise (muted): –92 dBu (20–20 kHz).
• Connectivity: 2 × locking EtherCon ports (primary + redundancy/expansion).
• Power Supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20–40 W typical.
• Operating Temperature: 0–35 °C (32–95 °F).
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 410 × 190 × 185 mm (16.1" × 7.5" × 7.3").
• Weight: ~4.6 kg (10.1 lbs).

What's in the box

• 1 x Portable DX I/O Expander
• 1 x Manual