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

16-in/8-out Portable DX Expander for dLive, SQ, and Avantis Systems
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Portable I/O for Your dLive, SQ, or Avantis System

Need more I/O for your Allen & Heath dLive, SQ, or Avantis system? Grab a DX168, and you can expand your rig by 16 inputs and 8 outputs. Need more? No problem — you can connect up to six units (four via the MixRack and two via the Surface) to your dLive system for a total of 96 inputs and 48 outputs. You can also daisy-chain two units and connect them directly to an SQ SLink port. Each DX168 comes loaded with 16 great-sounding mic preamps that can be placed conveniently on the stage floor. The DX168 is a breeze to set up, thanks to its Plug and Play design, and is compatible with Cat 5e cables of up to 100m. This portable DX Expander weighs a measly 10-1/2 pounds and features a carry handle for easy transport. The DX168 works with both S Class and C Class dLive, along with SQ systems.

Offers impressive levels of expandability

The DX168, when used in conjunction with a Surface and MixRack, combines to form a powerful and expandable system. The Surface provides you with direct hands-on control over your mix. The MixRack is the brain of the system, containing the XCVI core, and is supported by a whole host of surfaces, apps, software, TCP/IP control, and IP remotes, all of which provide different means of controlling the mixer. A 128-channel I/O port supports Dante, Waves SG, ACE, and MADI, along with full compatibility with ME personal mixing systems. At Sweetwater, we've found these systems to be flexible enough to tackle any mixing challenge that we throw at them.

Allen & Heath DX168 Features:

  • 16-in/8-out portable DX Expander for dLive, SQ, and Avantis systems
  • Connect up to 6 units (4 via the MixRack and 2 via the Surface) to a dLive system for a total of 96 inputs and 48 outputs
  • Daisy-chain 2 units and connect them directly to an SQ SLink port
  • Includes 16 great-sounding mic preamps
  • Plug and Play design for easy setup (no IP addressing required)
  • Compatible with Cat 5e cables of up to 100m
  • Lightweight design and integrated carry handle for easy transport
  • Durable construction with rubber bumpers for extra protection
  • Works with both S Class/C Class dLive and SQ systems
  • Redundant DX connection to dLive S Class hardware
  • Optional 19-inch rack mount kit is available (sold separately)

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Tech Specs

  • Type: DX I/O Expander
  • Compatibility: dLive S/C Class Systems, dLive SQ Series
  • Channels: 16 x 8
  • Inputs - Mic Preamps: 16 x XLR
  • Phantom Power: 16 channels
  • Outputs - Main: 8 x XLR (line outs)
  • Data I/O: 2 x EtherCon (Cat5e DX ports)
  • Rackmountable: Yes (kit sold separately)
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 7.44"
  • Depth: 7.16"
  • Width: 16.39" (with handle)
  • Weight: 10.1 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AH-DX168

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Rated 5/5

Great addition to my Home Recording Studio.

This box is made as a tank. Upon receiving it, I was able to connect it with my SQ5 without any issue. The preamps are very clean and powerful, and I like the visual LED indicator for the +48v. I have enough I/O for my costumers and equipment. Yes, it's a little bit pricy, but the quality is far greater. Thanks Nolan and the SW Team for your dedication. If you are eyeballing this digital stage box, I'll advise you to save and buy it.
Music background: Home Recording Studio Owner.
Rated 5/5

Works as advertized

Purchased to replace a old analog submixer (on the floor outside the Drum booth, single feed to house mixer) that died for the mics from a Drum sound booth to the house mixer (was analog, replaced with A&H Avantis about 18 months ago). Now can adjust the drum mix in real time from the main mix location instead of needing to go on stage to adjust drum mix. Just needed to do some programing to get the sound into the Avantis Board.
Music background: Technical lead
Rated 5/5

Completed my SQ

The DX168 took my SQ to a new level of mixing. Increased clarity and power. I never thought it would be that noticeable until I switched out my DB168 with everything else remaining the same. Immediately I had to turn my amps down. Wow.... Nice work Allen & Heath. Thank you Sweetwater for the great customer service.
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