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GX4816 Getting Started Guide 

AP11651 Issue 1 

 

IMPORTANT  -  Read before starting 

 

Safety instructions 

Before starting, read the 

Important Safety Instructions

 

printed on the sheet supplied with the equipment.  

For your own safety and that of the operator, technical crew and performers, follow all instructions and heed 

all warnings printed on the sheet and on the equipment panels. 

 

System operating firmware 

The function of the GX Expander is determined by the firmware (operating software) that the mixing system 

runs. Firmware is updated regularly as new features are added and improvements made. 

 Chec

www.allen-heath.com

 for the latest version of mixer firmware.  

 

Software licence agreement 

By using this Allen & Heath product and the software within it you agree to be bound by the terms of the 

relevant 

End  User  Licence  Agreement

 

(EULA),  a  copy  of  which  can  be  found  at 

www.allen-

heath.com/legal

.  You  agree  to  be  bound  by  the  terms  of  the  EULA  by  installing,  copying,  or  using  the 

software. 

 

California Proposition 65 warning 

This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or other birth defects 

or other reproductive harm. For more information see  

www.allen-heath.com/legal

.  

 

Further information 

Please refer to the 

Allen & Heath website

 for further information, knowledgebase and technical support. 

For more information on mixer setup and mixing functions please refer to the mixer Firmware Reference 

Guide available for download a

www.allen-heath.com

 

 Check for the latest version of this Getting Started Guide.  

 

General precautions 

 

Protect the equipment from damage through liquid or dust contamination.  Cover the  expander 

when it is not being used for a long period. 

 

If  the  equipment  has  been  stored  in  sub-zero  temperatures  allow  time  for  it  to  reach  normal 

operating temperature before use at the venue.  Recommended operating temperature is 0 to 40 

degrees Celsius. 

 

Avoid using the equipment in extreme heat and direct sunlight.  Make sure the ventilation slots are 

not obstructed and that there is adequate air movement around the equipment. 

 

Clean the equipment with a soft brush and dry lint-free cloth. Do not use chemicals, abrasives or 

solvents.   

 

It is recommended that servicing is carried out only by an authorised Allen & Heath agent.  Contact 

details for your local distributor can be found on the Allen & Heath website.  Allen & Heath do not 

accept  liability  for  damage  caused  by  maintenance,  repair  or  modification  by  unauthorised 

personnel. 

 

Register your product 

Register your product online a

www.allen-heath.com/register

. 

 

Содержание GX Series

Страница 1: ...GX Expander Getting Started Guide GX4816 Before starting please check www allen heath com for the latest mixer firmware and product documentation AP11651 ...

Страница 2: ...th website www allen heath com legal Repair or replacement under the terms of the warranty does not provide right to extension or renewal of the warranty period Repair or direct replacement of the product under the terms of this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units This warranty is not transferable This warranty will be the purchaser s sole and exclusive re...

Страница 3: ...ee www allen heath com legal Further information Please refer to the Allen Heath website for further information knowledgebase and technical support For more information on mixer setup and mixing functions please refer to the mixer Firmware Reference Guide available for download at www allen heath com Check for the latest version of this Getting Started Guide General precautions Protect the equipm...

Страница 4: ...ine 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 p...

Страница 5: ... other portable use we recommend that you use a professional grade flight case Ensure natural convection of airflow around the unit by allowing good ventilation below in front of and behind the unit Rack equipment known to produce a significant amount of heat should not be mounted directly below the unit Forced convection by means of a rack mounted fan tray may be desirable in situations where spa...

Страница 6: ...ators The Ready indicator lights up when the output sockets are ready to pass audio after power up Power indicates the correct functioning of the PSU GX port EtherCon port for connection to the mixing system over Gigabit Ethernet A single Cat5e or higher cable carries multichannel audio at 96kHz and control DX ports EtherCon ports for connection of DX Expanders over Fast Ethernet Each cable carrie...

Страница 7: ... Ensure good ventilation and avoid obstruction of vents while operating Avoid dirt or liquid ingress Fan Ultra quiet fan Make sure the ventilation opening is not obstructed Kensington Lock A slot for fitting standard Kensington anti theft security devices 1 2 3 3 1 2 ...

Страница 8: ... the same version as that in the mixer then the mixer will automatically update the GX firmware during power up This can take up to 20 seconds During this time the Lnk Err indicators on the GX Expander flash at a fast rate Once updated normal flash rate is restored 4 2 DX Expander connection Connect a single DX32 or up to 2x DX168 DX164 W per DX port DX Expander inputs will appear as inputs 65 96 ...

Страница 9: ...GX4816 Getting Started Guide 9 AP11651 Issue 1 5 Dimensions 390 00mm 15 3 183 80mm 7 2 229 50mm 9 0 441 00mm 17 4 100 1mm 4 481 60mm 18 9 221 50mm 8 7 255 0mm 10 115 60mm 4 6 ...

Страница 10: ...AD 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 Phantom Power indication Per socket internal or external phantom power sensing triggered at 24V Power Temperature Mains Voltage Operating Range 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Mains Power Consumption 80W ma...

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