ALLEN & HEATH GX Series, Getting Started Manual

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GX4816 Getting Started Guide 4 AP11651 Issue 1
Packed items
Check you have received the following:
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GX4816 expander
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Getting Started Guide AP11651
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Safety Sheet
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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