Allen & Heath

Allen & Heath DX Link

dLive audio networking card

The DX Link audio networking card (M-DL-DXLINK) is one of several audio networking options that can be fitted to any Allen & Heath dLive I/O Port. It provides 4 DX Link ports each carrying 32×32 channels of 96kHz audio, that can be used to connect to dLive DX expander units in either Parallel or Redundant mode.

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Technical Specifications

Cabling
Utilizes Cat5e or higher rated STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cables
Connectors
Rugged locking etherCON connectors
Audio Format
32x32 channels of 96kHz audio per port
I/O Capacity
Up to 128 remote inputs and 64 remote outputs per DX Link module.
DX Link Ports
4 ports per card
Connection Modes
Parallel or Redundant
Compatible Expanders
DX32, DX168, DX012, DX164-W
Maximum Cable Length
100 meters (330 feet) between the DX Link card and expander, and between expanders in cascade mode
System Compatibility
Integrates with dLive and Avantis mixing systems

In Redundant mode, 1 DX32, DX168 or DX164-W expander can be connected to each pair of DX Link ports using 2 Cat5e or higher cables per redundant connection. In Parallel mode, 1 DX32 or up to 2 DX168/DX164-W expanders can be connected to each DX Link port allowing up to 128 remote inputs and 64 remote outputs to be added to the dLive system per DX Link module.

Robust Connectivity

  • 4 DX Link ports with locking etherCON connectors for secure connections
  • Compatible with DX32, DX168, and DX164 audio expanders

Expand Your System

  • Add up to 128 inputs and 64 outputs per DX Link module
  • Seamlessly scale your dLive setup with flexible I/O expansion

Reliable Operation

  • Supports redundant or parallel connection modes for fail-safe performance
  • Operates at a professional 96kHz sample rate for pristine audio quality


CablingUtilizes Cat5e or higher rated STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cables
ConnectorsRugged locking etherCON connectors
Audio Format32x32 channels of 96kHz audio per port
I/O CapacityUp to 128 remote inputs and 64 remote outputs per DX Link module.
DX Link Ports4 ports per card
Connection ModesParallel or Redundant
Compatible ExpandersDX32, DX168, DX012, DX164-W
Maximum Cable Length100 meters (330 feet) between the DX Link card and expander, and between expanders in cascade mode
System CompatibilityIntegrates with dLive and Avantis mixing systems

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