Dante Digital Stage Box with 16 inputs and 8 outputs

Yamaha | Rio1608-D

Dante Digital Stage Box with 16 inputs and 8 outputs

Technical specifications

Technology : Dante digital stage box
Applications : Concerts, conferences, theatres, broadcast, live productions and corporate events
Sample rate : 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
Latency : Less than 3.0 ms
Frequency response : 20 Hz - 20000 Hz
Dante resolution : 24-bit / 32-bit
Microphone preamps : 16 remote-controlled Yamaha preamps
Local inputs : 16 XLR Mic/Line
Local outputs : 8 XLR Line
Phantom power : Independent +48 V per channel
Network connections : 2 Gigabit EtherCON Dante (Primary / Secondary)
Remote control : Yamaha R Remote
Network modes : Switched or Redundant
Power consumption : 70 W
Dimensions W x H x D : 480.0 x 144.0 x 361.5 mm
Net weight : 8.8 kg

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Frequently asked questions

The Yamaha Rio1608-D relocates audio inputs and outputs closer to the stage while transmitting signals over a Dante network. This significantly reduces analogue cabling, speeds up installation and improves the reliability of professional audiovisual productions.

The Rio1608-D connects to compatible Yamaha consoles via a Gigabit Dante network using a single Ethernet cable. Once configured, it allows remote control of microphone preamps, phantom power and audio routing directly from the console.

Yes. The Rio1608-D is compatible with Yamaha CL, QL, DM7 and RIVAGE PM consoles. It also remains fully compatible with the latest Rio-D3 generation, allowing existing Dante systems to evolve without changing the network architecture.

The Rio1608-D replaces conventional analogue multicore cabling with a Dante digital audio network, providing a lighter installation, greater scalability and consistently high audio quality. It is an ideal solution for concerts, conferences, live productions and corporate events requiring fast deployment.

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