Allen & Heath dLive DX32 Modular Expander I/O Chassis for dLive

Complimenting the dLive Series of products from Allen & Heath is the DX32 Modular I/O Expander. This DX Expander allows you to add remote, modular I/O to a dLive system. It provides 4x 8ch slots to fit a selection of analog or digital I/O. Up to 2 DX32 Expanders can be connected to the MixRack, and a further DX32 can be connected to the Surface.

The DX32 is a fully modular expander that features 4 slots for 8 channels of high end, low noise microphone preamps, 8 analog outputs, 8 AES/EBU (32-192kHz sample rate, stereo) digital inputs & 8 AES/EBU (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz switchable per output) digital outputs. The DX32 has slots for 1 or 2 hot swappable redundant power supplies and a unique auto firmware matching feature keeps the DX32 in sync with the rest of the dLive system.

Includes

• DX32 I/O expander
• Getting Started Guide AP10242
• Safety Sheet
• IEC mains lead
• 4x M6 screws and washers for rack mounting

Features

• 4x 8ch modular design
• Redundant, hot swappable power supply
• Independent 48v indicator
• Dual redundant Cat5 link to Surface or MixRack
• Rack-mounted or shelf / floor operation
• Auto firmware matching
• Ethernet L2 compatible

Specifications

• Inputs:
  • Mic/Line XLR Inputs: Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power
  • Mic/Line Preamp: Fully recallable
  • Input Sensitivity: -60 to +15dBu
  • Analog 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
  • Phantom Power indication: Per socket, internal or external phantom power sensing, triggered at 24V
• Digital Inputs:
  • AES3 2 Ch XLR, 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110 Ω
  • SRC on each pair, range 32k - 192kHz, with bypass option
• Outputs:
  • Analog XLR Outputs: Balanced, Relay protected
  • Output Impedance:
  • Nominal Output: +4dBu = 0dB meter reading
  • Maximum Output Level: +22d
  • Residual Output Noise:
  • -92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz)
  • -90dBu (muted, 20-40kHz)
• Digital Outputs:
  • AES3 2 Ch XLR, 2.5Vpp balanced terminated 110 Ω
  • 96kHz sampling rate, switchable to 88.1kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz
• System:
  • Sampling Rate: 96kHz +/- 20 PPM
  • ADC: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
  • DAC: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
  • Latency: + 8 samples, DX32 to Mixrack or DX32 to Surface (DX hop)
  • System latency: + 5 samples, Surface to Mixrack (GigaACE hop)
• Operating Temperature Range:
  • Fitted with MPS16 V1 300w: 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C)
  • Fitted with MPS16 V2 250w: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Power:
  • Mains Voltage Operating Range: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
  • Mains Power Consumption:
  • 300W max (MPS16 V1 300W)*
  • 250W max (MPS16 V2 250W)*
  • *MPS16 power consumption is printed under AC inlet
• Dimensions and Weight:
  • DX32 (W x D x H x Weight): 17” x 11.4” x 7” x 23lbs (433 x 290 x 177 mm x 10.5kg)