Allen & Heath - GX4816 Audio Expander
 
GX4816 is a 96kHz audio expander that provides high-input-count remote expansion for SQ, Avantis and dLive* mixing systems.
*dLive compatibility due in Firmware V1.9
 
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.
GX4816 connects via a single Cat5e cable to an SLink socket on a SQ or Avantis, 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.
 
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.
Compatible with SQ, Avantis 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 2 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