Allen & Heath DX168 Audio Expander

The DX168 is a high-performance portable expander designed to add remote I/O to Allen & Heath digital mixing systems, featuring 16 high-quality microphone preamps with independent phantom power indicators and 8 balanced XLR line outputs [DX168 Technical Datasheet – Issue 2](https://www.allen-heath.com/content/uploads/2023/06/DX168-Datasheet.pdf). Operating at a 96kHz sample rate, it ensures pristine audio fidelity while maintaining low latency for professional live sound and installation applications [DX168 Getting Started Guide](https://support.allen-heath.com/hc/en-gb/articles/40432468352145-DX168-Getting-Started-Guide). Built for the rigors of the road, the unit is housed in a robust chassis with hard-wearing rubber bumpers and a sturdy carry handle for easy transport [Allen & Heath DX168 Portable Expander](https://soundpro.com/products/allen-heath-dx168-portable-expander). It connects via a single Cat5e cable using the secure EtherCon port, with a second port available for daisy-chaining or redundant connections, and requires no manual configuration as firmware updates are handled automatically by the connected mixer [DX168](https://www.allen-heath.com/hardware/everything-i-o/dx168/).