Allen & Heath DX168 Portable DX Expander for dLive and SQ

Product code: 353

£1,399.00 inc VAT
£1,165.83 ex VATWas £1,705.00 inc VAT. Save £306.00

SKU: DX168/24X

Available on back-order

On backorder, expected 22 Dec 2026

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About this Product

The Allen & Heath DX168 is a portable DX expander providing 16 XLR mic/line inputs and 8 XLR line outputs over a single Cat5 DX link to dLive, Avantis, SQ or AHM-64. Built into a robust portable chassis as a touring stagebox.

Key Features

16 XLR mic/line inputs with recallable preamps

8 XLR line outputs

Single Cat5 DX link

Compatible with dLive, Avantis, SQ and AHM-64

Robust portable chassis

Optional rack mount kit

Allen & Heath part number DX168/240X

Specifications

Allen & Heath DX168 Portable DX Expander for dLive and SQ specifications
Inputs	16 XLR mic/line
Outputs	8 XLR line
Connection	DX (Cat5)
Compatibility	Allen & Heath dLive, Avantis, SQ, AHM-64
Form factor	Portable, 410 x 190 x 185 mm, 4.6 kg, optional rack mount
Power	100-240V AC mains, 35W max, IEC inlet
Preamps	+5 to +60dB gain in 1dB steps, -20dB active pad, +48V phantom per input with LED indicator, fully recallable from the mixer
Input sensitivity	-60 to +15dBu, maximum input +30dBu (pad in), impedance >4kΩ (pad out), >10kΩ (pad in)
Mic EIN	-127dB with 150Ω source
Line outputs	Balanced, relay protected, +4dBu nominal, +22dBu maximum, <75Ω output impedance
Sample rate	96kHz
DX ports	2 x locking EtherCon: DX A to the mixer, DX B for redundant connection or cascading (Redundant/Cascade switch)
Cascade	Second DX168, DX012 or DX164-W from DX B
Cable	Cat5e or higher STP, up to 100m per connection
Accessories	AB1608-RK19 4U 19 inch rack kit, AP9932 padded carry case (both optional)
Part number	DX168/240X

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Manuals & Downloads

DatasheetPDF

User GuidePDF

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Stage Supply?

We’re a working touring and events production company founded in 2019 by sound engineers with many years of experience.

We’re very selective about the products we sell. Everything we supply we use ourselves on our tours, events and productions. This means we can offer a level of buying advice and aftersales support that can’t be beaten.

We’re official dealers of brands such as Allen & Heath, Audio Technica and sE Electronics. We also stock other leading brands including Shure, Sennheiser, Martin Audio and Chauvet Professional.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Paypal. We also offer finance through Paypal Credit and Klarna.

Business Customers can choose to receive a Proforma Invoice on checkout to pay by bank transfer.

Do you offer technical support?

Yes. We run an AV production business and have AV Engineers on hand to provide advice and technical support during our operating hours.

The quickest way to contact us for advice and support is through WhatsApp or Email.

Can I open a trade account?

Many of our customers are trade/industry buyers and we have already factored this into our pricing. Trade discounts may be available for bulk quantities on some products.

We also offer quantity discounts on some products on our website.

Do you ship outside the UK?

You can order on our website for delivery to the UK (Including Northern Ireland), Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey and the Republic of Ireland.

We can ship many items to the EU and other countries worldwide. Our dealer agreements may prevent us sending some items to certain countries.

Please contact us for a quotation if you need something shipped to a country not offered at checkout.

Can I return an item?

Please see our Returns page for information on our returns policy and to start a return online.

Generally if you change your mind you can return your item for a full refund within 30 days of delivery (14 days for business customers) - as long as the product is unopened and unused.

If an item is faulty or damaged we will arrange collection free of charge and repair/replace it as quickly as possible.

How quickly will my order arrive?

Estimated delivery times are shown on the product page. For items in stock we aim to get your order to you within 1 - 2 working days.

Some items are ordered directly from the manufacturer. These may have longer lead times which will be estimated on the product page. Please contact us for a more accurate lead time.

Do you have a shop/can I collect?

Yes. We have a trade counter near Wembley Stadium, London. Many of our most popular items are stocked here for immediate collection.

Stock availability is shown on every product page and is updated in real time. Items not stocked at our Wembley branch can usually be collected next day.

Do you offer an Installation service?

We're currently not able to offer an installation service due to the rapid growth of Stage Supply.

We hope to be able to offer this service again in the future.

What courier do you use?

We use Royal Mail for smaller items, FedEx and Parcelforce for larger items and The Pallet Network for Pallet delivery items.

Tracking for your order is provided on dispatch.

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