Allen & Heath DX012
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Allen & Heath
DX012
Product Info
Article Number:
467620
Brand:
Allen & Heath
Model:
DX012
Category:
Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers
Price:
$1,813.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The DX012 is a seriously useful piece for anyone running an Allen & Heath dLive or SQ system and needing more flexible outputs. It's a clean, reliable way to expand your I/O, offering both analog and AES options – perfect for broadcast, complex monitor setups, or sending signals to external processing. Just be mindful of the global AES sample rate selection.
Product Description
- Allen & Heath DX012
- Audio Expander with 12 XLR Outputs and AES Functionality
- Compatible with SQ and dLive systems (from firmware 1.9)
- 12 XLR outputs: CH 1-4 Analog output
- CH 5-8 Analog output or AES digital output (switchable)
- CH 9-12 Analog output or AES digital output (switchable)
- AES outputs globally switchable between: 44.1 kHz
- 48 kHz
- 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz
- Cascade mode enables series connection of 2 DX16 / DX12
- Expanders for additional I/Os
- Redundant DX connection to compatible hardware
- Several DX012 can be added to one system
- Up to 16 DX012 units can be added to an SQ system
- Up to 46 DX012 units can be added to a dLive S Class system
- Up to 22 DX012 units can be added to a dLive C Class system
- In a rack (1HE)
- Plug and Play - no IP addressing required
- Compatible with CAT5e cables (or higher) up to 100m in length
- EtherCon ports
PROS
- • Exceptional Dante/AES flexibility for complex routing needs
- • Robust 1U rack design ensures secure, portable deployment
- • Seamless integration with dLive and SQ ecosystems is genuinely plug-and-play
- • Cascade mode offers impressive scalability for larger stage setups
CONS
- • Limited analog input count compared to some competitors' expanders
- • AES output selection is global, lacking per-channel flexibility
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for smaller rigs
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Key Features
Inputs
None - This is an output expander.
Outputs
12 XLR (8 Analog, 4 Switchable AES)
Protocol
AES, Dante (via dLive/SQ)
Compatibility
Allen & Heath SQ and dLive Series (firmware 1.9+)
Rack Mountable
Yes, 1U
Weight
Approximately 7.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, the DX012 is specifically designed to work within the Allen & Heath dLive and SQ ecosystems, leveraging their proprietary protocols and control surfaces.
The redundant connection provides a backup path for signal transmission, minimizing downtime and ensuring critical audio continues uninterrupted in live performance scenarios.
The AES outputs are fully capable of delivering high-quality digital audio; they’re designed to meet professional broadcast and studio standards, benefiting from Allen & Heath’s robust digital processing.
