M-DL-DXLINK (DX Link) is one of several audio networking options that can be fitted to an Allen & Heath Avantis or dLive I/O Port. It provides 4 DX Link ports, each carrying 32x32 channels of 96kHz audio, that can be used to connect to DX expander units in either Parallel or Redundant mode.
ⓘ M-DL-DXLINK requires dLive firmware V1.6 or higher.
Fitting the card
- Switch the dLive system OFF.
- Remove the 4 screws securing the I/O Port blank panel to the dLive MixRack / Surface or Avantis mixer.
- Slide the card into the slot and press it firmly into the mating connector.
- Secure the card by tightening the 4 captive thumb screws.
Settings and routing
Use the dLive or Avantis I/O screen to patch signals from or to the I/O Ports.
Use the I/O Port screen to access redundancy options for the DX Link card. Redundancy can be switched ON or OFF globally per DX Link module.
In Redundant mode, 1 DX32, DX168, DX164-W, DX012 or DX88-P expander can be connected to each pair (1/2 & 3/4) of DX Link ports using 2 Cat5e or higher cables per redundant connection.
In Parallel mode, 1 DX32 or up to 2x DX168/DX164-W/DX012/DX88-P expanders (in Cascade mode) can be connected to each DX Link port allowing up to 128 remote inputs and 64 remote outputs to be added to the dLive/Avantis system per DX Link module.
Basic channel mapping is shown below, for more information please refer to the dLive or Avantis Firmware Reference Guides and the DX System Guide.
| Parallel | I/O Port Channels | Redundant | I/O Port Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| DX Link 1 | 01-32 | DX Link 1&2 | 01-32 |
| DX Link 2 | 33-64 | ||
| DX Link 3 | 65-96 | DX Link 3&4 | 33-64 |
| DX Link 4 | 97-128 |
Front panel
- DX Link 1-4
etherCON connectors for Cat5e or higher cables up to 100m. - Lnk/Act LEDs
Flash yellow for Link activity. Illuminates red for stream errors. - All Redundant Mode LED
Illuminates when global redundancy is ON.