Allen & Heath GX4816 Digital Stage Box/Multicore - 48 Inputs, 16 Outputs @ 96 kHz

The Allen & Heath GX4816 Digital Stage Box/Multicore is a 96 kHz audio expander that provides high-input-count remote expansion for SQ, Avantis and dLive mixing systems, and for the AHM-64 audio matrix processor.
Each GX4816 is loaded with 48 dLive mic preamps with independent Phantom Power LED indicators, plus 16 XLR line outputs. Additionally, 2 DX ports are provided for connection to up to 4 DX Expanders for further I/O expansion. Connection to a ME Personal Mixing System is possible via the DX2 socket when used with SQ or Avantis.
GX4816 connects via a single Cat5e cable to an SLink socket on a SQ, Avantis or AHM-64, or to a gigaACE audio network card on a dLive system.

Allen & Heath AR84 Digital Stage Box/Multicore Features

- 48 Mic Preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs
- 16 XLR Line Outs
- 96kHz operation
- DX1 Port - compatible with a single DX32, or up to 2 DX168/DX164-W expanders
- DX2/ME Port - compatible with a single DX32, up to 2 DX168/DX164-W expanders, or a ME personal monitoring system (not compatible with AHM-64 or dLive).
- Compatible with SQ, Avantis, AHM-64 and dLive (dLive requires firmware V1.86 onwards)
- Multiple GX4816 can be added to a system:
  - Up to 2 GX4816 units can be added to a SQ system
  - Up to 3 GX4816 units can be added to an Avantis system
  - Up to 5 GX4816 units can be added to a dLive S Class system
  - Up to 3 GX4816 units can be added to a dLive C Class system
- Rack-mounted (5u) or shelf/floor operation
- Plug and Play - no IP addressing required
- Compatible with CAT5e (or higher) cables of up to 100m
- Locking EtherCon ports

Allen & Heath GX4816 Digital Stage Box/Multicore Specifications

Inputs
- XLR Mic/Line Inputs: Balanced XLR, +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
- Input Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
- Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
- Phantom Power Indication: Per socket, internal or external phantom power sensing, triggered at 24V

Outputs
- XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
- Output Impedance: <75Ω
- Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- Maximum Output Level: +21dBu
- Residual Output Noise: -95dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)

General
- Mains Voltage Operating Range: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Mains Power Consumption: 80W max
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Dimensions: 481.6 x 255 x 229.5 mm (18.9 x 10 x 9 inches)
- Weight: 8kg / 17.6lbs

Allen & Heath GX4816 Digital Stage Box/Multicore Compatibility

- Allen & Heath SQ series
- Allen & Heath Avantis series
- Allen & Heath dLive series
- Allen & Heath AHM-64 processor