{"product_id":"allen-heath-gx4816-48in-16out-96khz-expander","title":"Allen \u0026 Heath GX4816 48in \/ 16out 96kHz Expander - Price on Request","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMassive I\/O Expansion, Uncompromising 96kHz Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen \u0026amp; Heath GX4816\u003c\/strong\u003e is the definitive high-density solution for engineers and production houses who refuse to compromise on sonic quality or workflow efficiency. Designed specifically for SQ, Avantis, and dLive mixing ecosystems, this remote expander bridges the gap between portable stage boxes and massive fixed installations, providing a staggering 48 high-end microphone preamps and 16 line-level outputs in a single centralized chassis. Whether you are managing a complex festival stage, a high-end house of worship install, or a professional recording environment, the GX4816 delivers the massive I\/O count you need with the 96kHz resolution your audience deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1131\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J_2RK1IhHdE\" title=\"STAGE DX168 E GX4816 - ALLEN\u0026amp;HEATH\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio-Grade Transparency at 96kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heart of the GX4816 lies in its 48 integrated dLive-class microphone preamplifiers, representing a significant technological leap over legacy 48kHz systems. These preamps are engineered to deliver a new world standard in detail and transparency, offering massive headroom and a vanishingly low noise floor (EIN of -127dB). For the engineer, this translates to crystal-clear transients and a warm, natural character that captures every nuance of the performance, ensuring your signal remains pristine from the stage to the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless High-Bandwidth Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtilizing the proprietary GigaACE protocol, the GX4816 serves as a strategic networking hub, transporting 128x128 channels of 96kHz audio and control data over a single standard Cat5e cable. This Gigabit Ethernet foundation provides a \"one-cable\" solution that drastically reduces infrastructure mass and setup time without the latency issues common in lower-bandwidth protocols. It is true plug-and-play technology: simply connect to your console's SLink or GigaACE port, and the system auto-detects the hardware for immediate operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ultimate Modular Networking Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond its onboard I\/O, the GX4816 acts as a gateway for further system growth via two dedicated DX expansion ports. These ports allow you to daisy-chain up to four additional DX expanders—like the DX168 or DX164-W—effectively placing I\/O exactly where it's needed, such as on a drum riser or in a wireless rack. 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