ALLEN & HEATH DX168 User Manual

16 xlr input / 8 xlr output portable dx expander

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The DX168 is a portable, rugged I/O Expander for the Allen & Heath dLive and

SQ digital mixing systems. It provides 16 remote controlled mic/line preamps

and 8 XLR line outputs. It connects to the mixer over a single Cat5e cable.

A second DX168 or a DX164-W can be connected when running in Cascade

mode. Alternatively, a redundant connection can be made to compatible

hardware.

The DX168 can be operated horizontally with the connectors facing upward or

sideward, or vertically to save space on stage. It can also be mounted in a 19"

rack or fligthcase using the optional AB1608-RK19 kit. A hard-wearing padded

polyester carry case is also available, A&H part number AP9932.

Front panel

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Input sockets

indicator. The preamps are built into the DX168 and their Gain, Pad and +48V

are controlled from the mixer via the DX link.

The +48V indicator detects voltage at the socket whether supplied by the

DX168 or received from an external source.

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Output sockets

level.

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DX168 Getting Started Guide

DX168

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Balanced XLR mic/line inputs with +48V Phantom Power

Balanced XLR outputs operating at nominal +4dBu

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AP11129 Issue 2

Table of Contents

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Page 1: Front Panel
DX168 The DX168 is a portable, rugged I/O Expander for the Allen & Heath dLive and SQ digital mixing systems. It provides 16 remote controlled mic/line preamps and 8 XLR line outputs. It connects to the mixer over a single Cat5e cable.
Page 2 DX B EtherCon port for daisy chaining of a second unit or cable redundancy. Switch to Redundant for 2 cable connection to compatible hardware e.g. dLive S Class or DX Link card. Switch to Cascade for connection to a second DX168 or DX164-W unit.  Mains power input IEC connector and fuse for the built-in universal voltage PSU.
Page 3 Requires dLive firmware V1.5 or higher.  DX A dLive Surface / MixRack, DX Hub, DX Link card, or DX B DX A Cascade mode – add second DX168 or DX164-W Requires dLive firmware V1.6 or higher.  DX168 Getting Started Guide AP11129 Issue 2...
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