Allen & Heath GX4816 48 XLR Input/16 XLR Output Portable GX Expander with DX Sockets

The Allen & Heath GX4816 is a revolutionary 96 kHz audio expander, designed to provide high-input-count remote expansion for the SQ, Avantis, and dLive mixing systems, as well as for the AHM-64 audio matrix processor. Offering seamless integration, this expander is perfect for both live sound and studio applications. With 48 dLive mic preamps and independent Phantom Power LED indicators, the GX4816 guarantees unparalleled sound quality and reliability. Furthermore, each unit is equipped with 16 XLR line outputs, ensuring flexibility in a variety of audio routing scenarios.

The GX4816 connects effortlessly via a single Cat5e cable to an SLink socket on SQ, Avantis, or AHM-64 systems, or to a gigaACE audio network card on dLive systems. The additional 2 DX ports allow for further I/O expansion through the connection of up to 4 DX expanders. Moreover, the DX2 socket facilitates integration with the ME Personal Mixing System, providing customized monitoring solutions. Designed with ease of use in mind, the GX4816 features plug-and-play operation, requiring no IP addressing.

Key Features

• 48 Mic Preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs
• 16 XLR Line Outs
• 96 kHz 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)
• 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

Specifications

• 48 XLR Mic Preamps
• 16 XLR Line Outputs
• 2 DX ports for additional expanders
• Compatible with SQ, Avantis, dLive, AHM-64
• 96 kHz Sample Rate
• Cat5e or higher cable compatibility up to 100m

Package Contents

• Allen & Heath GX4816 48 XLR Input/16 XLR Output Portable GX Expander with DX Sockets
• Power Cable
• User Manual