Yamaha Rio1608-D2 Dante Stage Box

The Yamaha Rio1608-D2 is not only a high-performance I/O rack unit, it supplies built-in Dante audio networking. Known for sonic transparency, the Rio1608-D2 plays a critical role in supporting the performance capabilities of the associated console, offers flexibility for placement and multi-unit combinations, and allows redundancy for high reliability. A standard component of the Rivage PM 7 digital mixing system, the Rio1608-D2 is also fully compatible with CL and QL series digital mixing consoles.

In place of basic LED indicators, the Rio1608-D2 has character/icon displays. You’ll know exactly what you’re looking at quickly and easily when it comes to metering, gain, high-pass filters, phantom power, and more.

Multiple consoles connected to one I/O rack can be unpredictable and undesirable when it comes to analog gain changes. A Gain Compensation function automatically adjusts gain at the digital stage to compensate for analog gain changes, sending sound to the network at a constant level.

Yamaha Rio1608-D2 Features

• 16 analog inputs and 8 outputs
• Redundant connections are supported with primary and secondary connectors, Daisy chain connections are also supported
• Comprehensive display and local control of gain and other parameters
• Dante Network Protocol for Flexible System Setup
• Dual Redundant Power Supplies and Improved, Quiet Airflow
• Digital Compensation for Analog Gain Changes

• Rio 1608-D2 Dante stagebox1
• AC power cord (250cm)1
• Dante Virtual Soundcard Token leaflet1

• Sampling frequency rate | External44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, +4.1667%, +0.1%, –0.1%, –4.0% (±200 ppm)
• Signal DelayLess than 1.7 ms, Rio INPUT to Rio OUTPUT connect with PM10 using Dante, Fs= 96 kHz, Dante Receive Latency set to 0.25 msec
• Total harmonic distortionLess than 0.05% 20 Hz-20 kHz@+4 dBu into 600Ω, Fs= 48 kHz, Less than 0.05% 20 Hz-40 kHz@+4 dBu into 600Ω, Fs= 96 kHz, INPUT to OUTPUT, Input Gain= Min.
• Frequency Response+0.5, –1.5 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz, refer to +4 dBu output @1 kHz, INPUT to OUTPUT, Fs= 48 kHz / +0.5, –1.5 dB 20 Hz-40 kHz, refer to +4 dBu output @1 kHz, INPUT to OUTPUT, Fs= 96 kHz
• Dynamic Range112 dB typ., DA Converter, 108 dB typ., INPUT to OUTPUT, Input Gain= Min.
• Hum & Noise Level
  • Equivalent input noise: –128 dBu typ., Input Gain= Max.
  • Residual output noise: –88 dBu, ST master off
• Crosstalk-100dB, adjacent INPUT/OUTPUT channels, Input Gain = -6dB, @1 kHz *Measured with a 30dB/octave filter @22kHz
• Power requirements100-240V, 50/60Hz
• Power consumption120W
• Dimensions (WxHxD)18.9" x 8.7" x 14.5"
• Net weight13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)
• OthersNC Value: FAN MODE LOW: NC=20 / HIGH: NC=30 (Measurement position: 1 m from the front of the unit), Operating temperature range: 0 - 40°C, Storage temperature range: –20 - 60°C

More about Yamaha’s R (AD/DA) 2nd Gen Series

Offering optimal compatibility, reliable performance, a feature-packed design, and Dante audio networking, Yamaha’s second generation of R series I/O Rack Units offer customizable solutions for your audio needs.

Keeping the “natural sound” that’s a core characteristic of Yamaha’s company philosophy, R models are specifically designed and manufactured to deliver transparent sonic quality.

Enjoy rack unit I/O that delivers more flexibility for applications that need versatile positioning or multi-unit combinations. Both R models are included as standard in Yamaha’s RIVAGE PM7 Digital Mixing System. They are also fully compatible with CL and QL digital mixing consoles.

Yamaha’s R series also boasts Dante connectivity, allowing you to seamlessly integrate it with other Dante components to create a more streamlined, efficient, and scalable network of audio gear that can easily grow or change along with your needs.