GX4816 I/O Expander

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GX4816 I/O Expander.

48 XLR Input / 16 XLR Output Portable GX Expander w/ DX Sockets

Details

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 or 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.

With Avantis
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an Avantis SLink port. Up to 16 DX168 units can be added to an Avantis system via DX Link card and/or DX Hubs.
FEATURES
      • 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 or dLive).
      • Compatible with SQ, Avantis, AHM-64 and dLive (dLive requires firmware V1.86 onwards)
      • Multiple GX4816 can be added to a system: Up to 3 GX4816 units can be added to an Avantis 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