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

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Everything We Love in an Audio Expander - The Allen & Heath GX4816 48 XLR Input/16 XLR Output Portable GX Expander

GX4816 is a 96kHz Audio Expander that provides high-input-count remote expansion for SQ, Avantis and dLive mixing systems, and for the AHM-64 audio matrix processor. Each GX4816 is loaded with 48 dLive mic preamps with independent Phantom Power LED indicators, plus 16 XLR line outputs. Additionally, 2 DX ports are provided for connection to up to 4 DX Expanders for further I/O expansion. Connection to a ME Personal Mixing System is possible via the DX2 socket when used with SQ, dLive and Avantis. GX4816 connects via a single Cat5e cable to an SLink socket on a SQ, Avantis or AHM-64, or to a gigaACE audio network card on a dLive system. Connection to DX Expanders and the ME Personal Mixing System is also over Cat5e cable.


  • 48 Mic Preamps On XLR with Phantom Power Status LEDs
  • 16 XLR Line Outs
  • 96kHz 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).
  • Compatible with SQ, Avantis, AHM-64 and dLive (firmware 1.9 onwards) systems
  • Multiple GX4816 Can Be Added To A System:
  • 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/oor operation
  • Plug and Play No IP Addressing Required
  • Compatible With CAT5e (or higher) Cables Of Up To 100m
  • Locking EtherCon Ports


SPECIFICATIONS

  • Mic/Line XLR Inputs: Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power
  • Analogue XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
  • Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
  • Output Impedance: <75Ω
  • Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
  • Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
  • Analogue Gain: +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
  • Maximum Output Level: +21dBu
  • Pad: -20dB Active PAD
  • Residual Output Noise: -95dBu (muted, 22Hz-22kHz)
  • Maximum Input Level: +30dBu (PAD in)
  • Input Impedance: >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
  • Mic EIN: -127dB with 150Ω source
  • Phantom Power indication: Per socket, internal or external phantom power sensing, triggered at 24V
  • Mains Voltage Operating Range: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
  • Mains Power Consumption: 80W max

Dimensions and Weights

  • GX4816: 481.6 x 255 x 229.5 mm x 8kg (18.9” x 10” x 9” x 17.6lbs)
  • GX4816 boxed: 560 x 385 x 310 mm x 10kg (22” x 15.2” x 12.2” x 22lbs)


Manufacturer: Allen & Heath
Model: AH-GX-4816
SKU: I619346-5-WHXB


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