User Manual
DX168 Getting Started Guide 
AP11129 Issue 2 
Specification 
Mic/Line XLR Inputs 
Balanced XLR, +48V phantom power 
Mic/Line Preamp 
Fully recallable 
Input Sensitivity 
-60 to +15dBu 
Analogue Gain 
+5 to +60dB, 1dB steps 
Pad 
-20dB Active PAD 
Maximum Input Level 
+30dBu (PAD in) 
Input Impedance 
 >4kΩ (Pad out), >10kΩ (Pad in) 
Mic EIN 
-127dB with 150Ω source 
Analogue XLR Outputs 
Balanced, Relay protected 
Output Impedance 
<75Ω 
Nominal Output 
+4dBu = 0dB meter reading 
Maximum Output Level 
+22dBu 
Residual Output Noise 
-92dBu (muted, 20-20kHz) 
Operating Temperature Range 
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 
Power 
Mains Voltage Operating Range 
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz 
Mains Power Consumption 
20W max 
Dimensions and Weight 
Width x Depth x Height x Weight 
DX168 
410 x 190 x 185 mm x 4.6kg 
(16.1” x 7.5” x 7.3” x 10.1lbs) 
Read the Safety Instructions Sheet included with the product and the information printed on the panel before operating. 
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