Allen-Heath AH-DX168 6 x 8 Stage Box DLive 96kHz Mic Preamps Expander Processor The DX168 is a rugged, 96kHz portable expander for adding remote I/O to a dLive, Avantis or SQ system, or to the AHM-64 audio matrix processor. Each DX168 features 16 mic preamps with independent Phantom Power LED indicators, plus 8 XLR line outs. The DX168 connects via a single Cat5e cable to the dLive Surface, MixRack, SQ mixer, Avantis mixer or upstream 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 DX168 for additional remote I/O. The Expander?s rugged design, with hard-wearing rubber bumpers, allows it to be placed directly on the stage floor during performances. Weighing in at just 4.8kg and featuring a sturdy carry handle, the DX168 offers the convenience and portability needed in rental, education, houses of worship and many other environments. An optional 4U rack mounting kit is available which allows installation in industry standard 19-inch racks. With dLive Up to 6 DX168 units can be connected directly to a dLive system ? 4 via the MixRack and 2 via the Surface ? allowing up to 96 remote inputs and 48 remote outputs in addition to those provided by the MixRack and Surface. More units can be connected via the dLive DX Link card or DX Hub. 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. 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 DX168 units which can be freely patched to the SQ?s 48 input channels. With AHM-64 Two units can be daisy chained and connected directly to an AHM-64 SLink port. Up to 8 DX168 units can be added to an AHM-64 system via a DX Hub and freely patched to the 64 input channels. Features: 16 Mic Preamps on XLR with Phantom Power status LEDs 8 XLR Line Outs Compatible with dLive S Class and dLive C Class hardware Cascade mode allows daisy-chaining of 2 DX168 Expanders for additional I/O Redundant DX connection to compatible dLive hardware Optional 19-inch rack mount kit available Plug and Play ? no IP addressing required Compatible with CAT5e (or higher) cables of up to 100m Rubber bumpers Carry handle Echotone Music LLC is an experienced E-commerce Audio Visual Equipment dealer since 1998. We take pride in selling Pro Audio gear for musicians, sound engineers, production companies and broadcast applications. Shipping --Pro packed shipped USPS, UPS or Freight Service. Contact us pay for 2 day air upgrade on any unit. We are working hard to get your product ( built if needed), processed shipped. Processing times vary, 2-30 days Returns/Refunds- If there is truly a manufacturing defect a return tag will be provided. Otherwise customer pays for return shipping. Returned items must be sealed/unopened to qualify for a full refund. Refunds are for the Item cost only. Gear returned with out all its original packaging, accessories or shows signs of wear, is subject to an additional service fee. This item is now used and it would be unfair to resell to another customer as new. What products can not be returned? - Clearance items, Custom Builds, items identified as non-returnable, discontinued items, used or NOS items, electronic software downloads, demo gear, computers, vacuum tubes, earbuds, harmonicas raw-frame speakers, drumheads, drumsticks, turntable cartridges, fog fluids