Allen & Heath DX164-W
16 XLR Input / 4 XLR Output - 96kHz
The DX164-W is a wall mountable expander that adds remote I/O to a dLive, Avantis or SQ mixer, or to the AHM-64 audio matrix processor.
Description
Each DX164-W features 16 mic preamps with independent Phantom Power LED indicators, plus 4 XLR line outs.
The Expander’s design allows for wall mount operation or, alternatively, installation in a stage “Dip Trap” making it perfect for fixed installations.
With dLive
Up to 6 DX164-W units can be connected to a standard dLive system – 4 via the MixRack and 2 via the Surface – allowing up to 96 remote inputs and 24 remote outputs in addition to those provided by the MixRack and Surface. Up to 46 units can be added to a dLive system via a DX Link card or DX Hub (808 analogue inputs, 224 analogue outputs).
The DX164-W connects via a single Cat5e cable (Ethernet based Layer 2) to the dLive Surface, MixRack, DX Hub or upstream DX164-W / DX168 via a secure etherCON port. A second locking etherCON port is provided for redundant connection to compatible hardware, or for daisy-chaining to a downstream DX164-W or DX168 for additional remote I/O.
With AHM-64
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an AHM-64 SLink port. Up to 8 DX164-W units can be added to an AHM-64 system via a DX Hub and freely patched to the 64 input channels.
With Avantis
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an Avantis SLink port. Up to 16 DX164-W units can be added to an Avantis system via DX Link card and/or DX Hubs.
With SQ
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an SQ SLink port, with the optional SLink card for SQ enabling more connections. For a more distributed system, a DX Hub can handle up to 8 DX164-W or DX168 units in any combination, which can be freely patched to the SQ’s 48 input channels.
DX164-W Features
- Designed for Wall Mount or Dip Trap installation
- 16 balanced Mic Preamps on XLR
- Phantom Power LED per Input
- 4 balanced XLR Line Outs
- Locking EtherCon ports
- Daisy chain or redundant audio connection
- Can fit in a standard NEMA box (custom brackets required)
- Compatible with ACE Backstage 174SLBK stage pocket system
- 3 power supply options: 100-230V AC powered on IEC or screw terminal blocks, as well as 12V DC power
- DC power can be used as redundant power supply
- 96kHz converters
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Quick Specs
- INPUTS
- Mic/Line XLR Inputs
- Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power
- Mic/Line Preamp
- Fully recallable
- Input Sensitivity
- -60 to +15dBu
- Analogue Gain
- +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
Technical Specifications
- INPUTS
- Mic/Line XLR Inputs
- Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power
- Mic/Line Preamp
- Fully recallable
- Input Sensitivity
- -60 to +15dBu
- Analogue Gain
- +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
- Pad
- -20dB Active PAD
- Maximum Input Level
- +30dBu (PAD in)
- Input Impedance
- >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
- Mic EIN
- -127dB with 150Ω source
- OUTPUTS
- Analogue XLR Outputs
- Balanced, Relay protected
- Output Impedance
- <75Ω
- Nominal Output
- +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
- Maximum Output Level
- +22dBu
- Residual Output Noise
- -92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz) -90dBu (muted, 20-40kHz)
- TEMPERATURE
- Operating Temperature Range
- 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
- POWER
- Mains Voltage Operating Range
- 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Mains Power Consumption
- 35W max
- DC Input
- 12V DC, 3A max
- DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
- Width x Depth x Height x Weight
- DX164-W
- 210 x 87 x 210 mm x 3.2kg (8.25” x 3.5” x 8.25” x 7lbs)
Each DX164-W features 16 mic preamps with independent Phantom Power LED indicators, plus 4 XLR line outs.
The Expander’s design allows for wall mount operation or, alternatively, installation in a stage “Dip Trap” making it perfect for fixed installations.
With dLive
Up to 6 DX164-W units can be connected to a standard dLive system – 4 via the MixRack and 2 via the Surface – allowing up to 96 remote inputs and 24 remote outputs in addition to those provided by the MixRack and Surface. Up to 46 units can be added to a dLive system via a DX Link card or DX Hub (808 analogue inputs, 224 analogue outputs).
The DX164-W connects via a single Cat5e cable (Ethernet based Layer 2) to the dLive Surface, MixRack, DX Hub or upstream DX164-W / DX168 via a secure etherCON port. A second locking etherCON port is provided for redundant connection to compatible hardware, or for daisy-chaining to a downstream DX164-W or DX168 for additional remote I/O.
With AHM-64
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an AHM-64 SLink port. Up to 8 DX164-W units can be added to an AHM-64 system via a DX Hub and freely patched to the 64 input channels.
With Avantis
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an Avantis SLink port. Up to 16 DX164-W units can be added to an Avantis system via DX Link card and/or DX Hubs.
With SQ
Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an SQ SLink port, with the optional SLink card for SQ enabling more connections. For a more distributed system, a DX Hub can handle up to 8 DX164-W or DX168 units in any combination, which can be freely patched to the SQ’s 48 input channels.
- Designed for Wall Mount or Dip Trap installation
- 16 balanced Mic Preamps on XLR
- Phantom Power LED per Input
- 4 balanced XLR Line Outs
- Locking EtherCon ports
- Daisy chain or redundant audio connection
- Can fit in a standard NEMA box (custom brackets required)
- Compatible with ACE Backstage 174SLBK stage pocket system
- 3 power supply options: 100-230V AC powered on IEC or screw terminal blocks, as well as 12V DC power
- DC power can be used as redundant power supply
- 96kHz converters
| INPUTS | |
| Mic/Line XLR Inputs | Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power |
| Mic/Line Preamp | Fully recallable |
| Input Sensitivity | -60 to +15dBu |
| Analogue Gain | +5 to +60dB, 1dB steps |
| Pad | -20dB Active PAD |
| Maximum Input Level | +30dBu (PAD in) |
| Input Impedance | >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in) |
| Mic EIN | -127dB with 150Ω source |
| OUTPUTS | |
| Analogue XLR Outputs | Balanced, Relay protected |
| Output Impedance | <75Ω |
| Nominal Output | +4dBu = 0dB meter reading |
| Maximum Output Level | +22dBu |
| Residual Output Noise | -92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz) -90dBu (muted, 20-40kHz) |
| TEMPERATURE | |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) |
| POWER | |
| Mains Voltage Operating Range | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Mains Power Consumption | 35W max |
| DC Input | 12V DC, 3A max |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | Width x Depth x Height x Weight |
| DX164-W | 210 x 87 x 210 mm x 3.2kg (8.25” x 3.5” x 8.25” x 7lbs) |
About Penguin Media Solutions
Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.
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