ALLEN & HEATH GX4816 User Manual

GX4816 Getting Started Guide
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AP11651 Issue 1
Packed items
Check you have received the following:
• GX4816 expander
• Getting Started Guide AP11651
• Safety Sheet
• IEC mains lead
Introduction
The GX4816 is an I/O Expander for Allen & Heath digital mixing systems. It provides 48 remote controlled
mic/line preamps and 16 XLR line outputs, as well as 2 DX ports for further system expansion or connection
to the ME personal mixing system. The GX4816 connects to the mixer over a single Cat5e cable.
Contents
IMPORTANT - Read before starting ............................................................................................................ 3
Packed items ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1. Installing the Expander .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Free standing .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Rack mounting and flight casing............................................................................................. 5
1.3 Rack ears ................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Connect and power up .................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Mixer connection ..................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 DX Expander connection ........................................................................................................ 8
4.3 ME connection ........................................................................................................................ 8
5. Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................... 9
6. Technical specs ............................................................................................................................. 10

ALLEN & HEATH GX4816 Specifications

Power

mains voltage operating range	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
power consumption	80W max

Operating Environment

operating temperature range	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Inputs and Outputs

mic/line XLR inputs	Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power
analogue XLR outputs	Balanced, Relay protected
output impedance	<75Ω
input sensitivity	-60 to +15dBu
nominal output	+4dBu = 0dB meter reading
analogue gain	+5 to +60dB, 1dB steps
maximum output level	+21dBu
pad	-20dB Active PAD
residual output noise	-95dBu (muted, 22Hz-22kHz)
maximum input level	+30dBu (PAD in)
input impedance	>4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in)
mic EIN	-127dB with 150Ω source

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	481.6 x 255 x 229.5 mm
weight	8 kg
boxed dimensions	560 x 385 x 310 mm
boxed weight	10 kg