96 kHz I/O expander with 16 Mic/Line inputs and 4 XLR line outputs, designed for in-wall, surface-wall or floor installation and compatible with 96 kHz Qu models, SQ, Avantis, dLive and AHM systems

Audio Configuration

• Fixed-installation 96 kHz I/O expander
• 16 remote-controlled Mic/Line preamps
• 4 balanced XLR line outputs
• Fully recallable preamps
• Phantom Power LED indicator per input

Compatibility

• Qu 96 kHz models
• SQ
• Avantis
• dLive
• AHM audio matrix processors

Audio Inputs

• 16 balanced XLR Mic/Line inputs
• Input sensitivity: −60 dBu to +15 dBu
• Analogue gain: +5 dB to +60 dB in 1 dB steps
• Active Pad: −20 dB
• +48 V Phantom Power
• Maximum input level: +30 dBu with Pad engaged
• Input impedance: >4 kΩ with Pad disengaged, >10 kΩ with Pad engaged
• Mic EIN: −127 dB with 150 Ω source

Audio Outputs

• 4 balanced, relay-protected XLR line outputs
• Nominal output level: +4 dBu
• Maximum output level: +22 dBu
• Output impedance: <75 Ω

Connectivity

• DX A locking EtherCon port for connection to the mixing system
• DX B locking EtherCon port for Cascade or Redundant operation
• Cascade connection to a second DX164-W, DX012, DX168 or DX88-P
• Redundant connection to compatible hardware
• Cat5e or higher STP cable, up to 100 m per connection

Control

• Remote control of Gain, Pad and +48 V Phantom Power from the mixing system
• Scene-recallable preamps
• Automatic firmware matching when connected to the mixing system

Installation

• Freestanding operation
• Surface-wall mounting
• Flush in-wall mounting
• Floor box, stage pocket or dip-trap installation
• Supplied mounting frame for wall installation
• Optional gland module for permanent AC mains wiring

Environmental

• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 35 °C

Physical

• Dimensions: 210 × 87 × 210 mm
• Weight: 3.2 kg
• Robust steel chassis

Power

• AC input: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Maximum AC power consumption: 35 W
• DC input: 12 V DC, 3 A maximum
• 12 V DC input can be used as the primary or backup power supply