The DX Hub is a remote audio expansion hub that can be connected to an Allen & Heath SQ, Qu 5/6/7, 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 32x32 channels of 96kHz audio.
One DX32 or up to two DX168/DX164-W/DX012/DX88 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 32x32 available channels:
| SLink or I/O Port | |
|---|---|
| DX 1 | 01-32 |
| 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 32x32 channels of 96kHz audio. Each DX socket can be connected to 1 DX32 or up to 2 DX168/DX16-4W/DX012/DX88 expanders. A status LED flashes yellow for Link activity and illuminates red to indicate a stream error.
- gigaACE For connection to an SQ / Qu 5/6/7 / Avantis / AHM SLink port, or gigaACE card in a dLive / Avantis system. The gigaACE connection provides 128x128 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