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

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: I619346-9-WHXB

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