Allen & Heath DX164-W Wall Mountable Digital Stage Box/Multicore - 16 Inputs, 4 Outputs

The Allen & Heath DX164-W Wall Mountable Digital Stage Box/Multicore is a wall mountable expander that adds remote I/O to a dLive, Avantis or SQ mixer, or to the AHM-64 audio matrix processor. Each DX164-W features 16 mic preamps with independent Phantom Power LED indicators, plus 4 XLR line outs.
The Expander's design allows for wall mount operation or, alternatively, installation in a stage "Dip Trap" making it perfect for fixed installations.

With dLive
Up to 6 DX164-W units can be connected to a standard dLive system - 4 via the MixRack and 2 via the Surface - allowing up to 96 remote inputs and 24 remote outputs in addition to those provided by the MixRack and Surface. Up to 46 units can be added to a dLive system via a DX Link card or DX Hub (808 analogue inputs, 224 analogue outputs).
The DX164-W connects via a single Cat5e cable (Ethernet based Layer 2) to the dLive Surface, MixRack, DX Hub or upstream DX164-W / 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 DX164-W or DX168 for additional remote I/O.

With AHM-64
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an AHM-64 SLink port. Up to 8 DX164-W units can be added to an AHM-64 system via a DX Hub and freely patched to the 64 input channels.

With Avantis
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an Avantis SLink port. Up to 16 DX164-W units can be added to an Avantis system via DX Link card and/or DX Hubs.

With SQ
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an SQ SLink port, with the optional SLink card for SQ enabling more connections. For a more distributed system, a DX Hub can handle up to 8 DX164-W or DX168 units in any combination, which can be freely patched to the SQ's 48 input channels.

Allen & Heath DX168 Digital Stage Box/Multicore Features

- Designed for Wall Mount or Dip Trap installation
- 16 balanced Mic Preamps on XLR
- Phantom Power LED per Input
- 4 balanced XLR Line Outs
- Locking EtherCon ports
- Daisy chain or redundant audio connection
- Can fit in a standard NEMA box (custom brackets required)
- Compatible with ACE Backstage 174SLBK stage pocket system
- 3 power supply options: 100-230V AC powered on IEC or screw terminal blocks, as well as 12V DC power
- DC power can be used as redundant power supply

Allen & Heath DX168 Digital Stage Box/Multicore Specifications

- Mic/Line XLR 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 (PAD in)
- Input Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
- Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
- Analogue 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)
  - -90dBu (muted, 20-40kHz)
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

Power
- Mains Voltage Operating Range: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Mains Power Consumption: 35W max
- DC Input: 12V DC, 3A max
- Dimensions: 210 x 87 x 210 mm (8.25 x 3.5 x 8.25 inches)
- Weight: 3.2kg / 7 lbs

Allen & Heath DX168 Digital Stage Box/Multicore Compatibility

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