Allen & Heath DX168 Portable I/O Stagebox Expander 16x8

The Allen & Heath DX168 is a portable, rugged I/O Expander for Allen & Heath 96kHz digital mixing systems. It provides 16 remote controlled mic/line preamps and 8 XLR line outputs, connecting to the mixer over a single Cat5e cable.

A second DX168, DX012 or DX164-W can be connected in Cascade mode, or a redundant connection can be made to compatible hardware. The DX168 can be operated horizontally with connectors facing upward or sideward, or vertically to save space on stage. It can also be mounted in a 19-inch rack or flightcase using the optional AB1608-RK19 kit.

Technical Specifications

• Sample Rate: 96kHz
• Inputs: 16 balanced XLR mic/line inputs with +48V Phantom Power
• Outputs: 8 balanced, relay-protected XLR outputs
• 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 EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
• Output Impedance: <75Ω
• Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
• Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
• Residual Output Noise: -92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
• DX Connections: 2 EtherCon DX link connectors; Cascade or Redundant mode
• Mains Power: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 35W max
• Operating Temperature: 0 deg C to 35 deg C (32 deg F to 95 deg F)
• Dimensions and Weight: 410mm x 190mm x 185mm x 4.6kg (16.1” x 7.5” x 7.3” x 10.1lbs)