Designed to expand the I/O and remote control capabilities of AHM, SQ, Avantis, and dLive audio mixing systems, the DX88-P from Allen & Heath sports eight mic/line inputs and eight line outputs via standard block connections, allowing you to greatly expand the flexibility of installed audio systems. The DX88-P connects to audio systems or upstream DX Expander units via a single Cat 5e cable, facilitating long cable runs of up to 220' and sporting convenient plug and play operation—no IP addressing required.

A secondary RJ45 port is provided for daisy-chaining to a downstream expander unit for additional remote I/O. Each input channel features phantom power and a -20 dB pad for maximum versatility in live sound reinforcement. An optional rackmount kit is also available, for fitting the unit into a 1 RU slot in a standard audio equipment rack. The DX88-P includes a 12 VDC power supply and a 16 x 3-way contact plug.

For AHM, SQ, Avantis, and dLive Systems    Expands I/O & Remote Control Facilities    8 Block Inputs, 8 Block Outputs    Phantom Power and -20 dB Pad on Each In    Connects via Single Cat 5e Cable    Secondary RJ45 Port for Chained Setups    Cascade Mode for Daisy Chains on 1 Cable    Up to 8 DX88-P Can Be Added via DX Hub    Can Be Placed up to 220' from Mixer    Includes 12 VDC PSU and Contact Plug

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do you select mic/line Hi-z inputs? I played with the 18T at my local dealer and could not find these settings in the menus.

A: The XLR inputs on channels 1-8 and XLR-1/4" inputs on channels 9-16 can be used for mic- or line-level input on the Allen & Heath CQ-18T Compact 18-Channel Digital Mixer with Touchscreen, but DI is required for Hi-Z input (instruments like a guitar and bass). Only the CQ-20T has Hi-Z inputs on channels 15-16.

Q: 2. I bought a Behringer FX2000 processor. How do I hook it up to the A&H Zed 12FX??

A: https://www.allen-heath.com/media/AP7085_3-ZED12FX_ZED16FX_ZED22FX-User-Guide-Issue-3.pdfThe above link will take you to the User Guide of ZED12FX and other similar models from Allen & Heath. Study the guide for information.If you plan to connect the Behringer or other external FX units to the ZED, we recommend doing so by patching the unit to the ZED mixer through a post-fader AUX send. Do this by using (3) unbalanced or balanced 1/4 cables (guitar cables). Use balanced cables if the distance is long, otherwise for short distance, unbalanced cables are fine.Take Cable #1 and run it from the ZED FX send to the FX2000 mono (L) input. This is usually on the rear panel of the FX unit. Take Cable #2 and Cable #3 from the L and R outputs of the FX2000 (on rear panel) and connect these to one of the STEREO input channels on the ZED. Input a signal (microphone for example) into a channel on the ZED.Now, be sure to turn up the knobs and faders on the ZED's channel send and Master section to hear your FX2000's effect on the mic.Understand that with this method you are taking your signal out of the ZED to the FX2000 and then back into the ZED.Read the User Guide for more details. If you need further assistance, please contact your salesperson and ask for support. There are qualified and trained sales people at B&H to assist you.

Q: 3. How long is the cord?

A: The manufacturer has not provided any specifications for the length of the power cord that is included with the Allen & Heath AR2412 24x12 Main Remote Stage Rack. We estimate that it is approximately 3- to 6-feet long. If you were referring to CAT5 cable, the maximum length that can be used is 328 feet.

Q: 4. What's the difference between qu series and qu chrome?

A: Chrome has shiny knobs & faders, the regular QU has the black rubber-ish knobs.

Q: 5. Since the 18T offers its own wifi, does it provide dhcp? That is, could it become the network hub for a portable production?

A: No, the Allen & Heath CQ-18T cannot be used as a network hub.

Q: 6. can you add waves plugins ?

A: This system is Core Audio compliant. You may load WAVES plug-ins into your Mac for use with your current compatible DAW.

Q: 7. Can this connect to a digital stage box running cat5 instead of a snake?

A: No, the Allen & Heath CQ-18T will only adapt to a stage box that runs off a snake. the cat5 input is only for the ability to input and output digital signals in parallel to a computer. Please review which stage boxes we have avaliable. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/accessories/Stage-Boxes-for-the-Allen--Heath-CQ-18T/1782750-REG-49489

Q: 8. Can this stage box be used with the SQ series of mixers over s link?

A: Yes, the Allen & Heath GX4816 48x16 XLR In/Out Portable GX Expander with DX Sockets can be connected to SQ-series mixers via Slink.

Q: 9. When rack mounted, how many U does this require?

A: The Allen & Heath DX168 Portable DX Expander for dLive Mixing Systems requires 4U when rack mounted. The Allen & Heath AB168-RK10 Rackmount Kit for AB168 AudioRack (B&H # ALAHAB168RK1) is the rackmount kit.

Q: 10. Do u guys have a case for ALLEN &HEALTH 12 FX ZED

A: Sorry, cases are not offered for ZED mixers. However, if you'd like to have a case manufacturer build a custom case, the dimensions of the mixers are found in our user guides. Go to:https://www.allen-heath.com/media/AP7085_3-ZED12FX_ZED16FX_ZED22FX-User-Guide-Issue-3.pdf. Thanks.