ALLEN HEALTH DX Hub Remote DX Expander Hub User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ALLEN HEALTH
Table of Contents
DX HUB
Getting Started Guide
The DX Hub is a remote audio expansion hub that can be connected to an Allen &
Heath SQ, Avantis, or AHM system, or to a dLive system fitted with a gigaACE
card. It provides 4 DX ports to connect to DX Expanders, each port carrying
32×32 channels of 96kHz audio.
One DX32 or up to two X168/DX164-W/DX012 expanders can be connected to each
DX port allowing up to 128 remote inputs/outputs to be added to the system.
With dLive, multiple DX Hubs can be used for further expansion or for dual
redundancy.
dLive requires firmware V1.6 or higher and a gigaACE I/O Port card to work
with the DX Hub.
SQ requires firmware V1.2 or higher to work with the DX Hub.
The DX Hub can be used free-standing, or up to two units can be installed in a
1U rack space using our optional rack ear kit FULLU-RK19X, which can be
ordered from your A&H dealer.
Connections and routing
Refer to the DX System Guide or SQ SLink Connectivity documents at www
.allen-heath.com for details of supported
connections and example diagrams.
Use Cat5e or higher STP cables with a maximum length of 100m per connection.
Use the mixer I/O screen or AHM Assign screen to patch signals to and
from the DX Hub.
Each DX port on the DX Hub has 32×32 available channels:
| SLink or I/O Port
---|---
DX 1| Jan-32
DX 2| 33-64
DX 3| 65-96
DX 4| 97-128
Front and rear panels
- DX Link 1-4 Four DX ports each capable of 32×32 channels of 96kHz audio. Each DX socket can be connected to 1 DX32 or up to 2 DX168/DX164W/DX012 expanders. A status LED flashes yellow for Link activity and illuminates red to indicate a stream error.
- gigaACE For connection to an SQ / Avantis / AHM SLink port, or gigaACE card in a dLive / Avantis system. The gigaACE connection provides 128×128 channels of audio at 96kHz. A status LED flashes yellow for Link activity and illuminates red to indicate a stream error.
- Vents Ensure good ventilation at the rear of the DX Hub. Avoid obstruction of vents while operating. Avoid dirt or liquid ingress.
- Power IEC connector and fuse for the built-in universal voltage power supply unit. This accepts voltages from 100 to 240V AC 50/60Hz. Check that you have received the correct mains lead for your territory.
Read the Safety Instructions Sheet included with the product and the
information printed on the panel before operating.
A limited one year manufacturer’s warranty applies to this product, the
conditions of which can be found at: www.allen-heath.com/legal
By using this Allen & Heath product and the software within it you agree to be
bound by the terms of the relevant End User Licence Agreement (EULA), a copy
of which can be found at: www.allen-heath.com/legal
Register your product with Allen & Heath online at: http://www.allen-
heath.com/support/register-product/
Check the Allen & Heath website for the latest documentation and software updates
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