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Allen & Heath DX164-W Wall Mountable Expander
Allen & Heath DX164-W Wall Mountable Expander
$2,399.00

Allen & Heath DX164-W Wall Mountable Expander

SoundPro Item: 23588
MPN: AH-DX164-W
MSRP: $2,999.00
$2,399.00
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Add connectivity options to your sound installation with the DX164-W Wall Mountable Expander from Allen & Heath. Every DX164-W offers 16 mic preamps (with independent Phantom Power LED indicators), 4 XLR line outs, boasts 96kHz converters, and supports three power supply options:

  • 100-230V AC powered on IEC
  • Screw terminal blocks
  • 12V DC power, which can be used as a backup power supply

The DX164-W is designed for wall mount operation or installation in a stage’s “Dip Trap.” It also fits a standard NEMA box (custom brackets required, sold separately). This expander is also compatible with the ACE Backstage 174SLBK stage pocket system. Enhance your remote I/O by connecting this expander to a mixer from Allen & Heath’s dLive, Avantis, or SQ series, or to the AHM-64 audio matrix processor. (Note: All external gear and accessories sold separately.)

dLive

Add up to 6 DX164-W expanders to a standard dLive system (4 via MixRack, 2 via Surface) to add up to 96 remote inputs and 24 remote outputs. Use a DX Link card or DX hub to connect up to 46 units for maximized connectivity options (808 analog inputs, 224 analog outputs).

Connect your DX164-W 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. The DX164-W comes with a second locking EtherCon port to enable redundant connection (to compatible hardware) or daisy-chaining (to a downstream DX164-W or DX168) for even more remote I/O options.

AHM-64

Daisy-chain 2 DX164-W units to an AHM-64 SLink port. Use a DX Hub to add up to 8 DX164-Ws and patch them to 64 input channels.

Avantis

Daisy-chain 2 DX164-W units to an Avantis SLink port. Use a DX Link card and/or DX Hubs to add up to 16 DX164-Ws.

SQ

Daisy-chain 2 DX164-W units to an SQ SLink port. Use an optional SLink card for SQ to enable more connections, or a DX Hub to create a more distributed system that can handle up to 8 DX164-W or DX168 units in any combination, which can be patched to the SQ’s 48 input channels.

Allen & Heath DX164-W 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
  • 96kHz converters
  • DX164-W Wall Mountable Expander1
  • Mic/Line XLR InputsBalanced XLR, +48V phantom power
  • Mic/Line PreampFully 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
  • Analog XLR OutputsBalanced, 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 Range0°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 and Weight (W x D x H)8.25 x 3.5 x 8.25 inches, 7lbs (210 x 87 x 210 mm, 3.2kg)

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