Allen Heath AH-GX-4816 48 DLive Microphone Preamps 96kHz Audio Expander 48 XLR Input / 16 XLR Output Portable GX Expander w/ DX Sockets 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. 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 2 GX4816 units can be added to a SQ system Up to 3 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 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