Yamaha RIO1608-D2 DANTE-ready I/O Rack Unit

Overview
The Yamaha Rio1608-D2 is a versatile I/O Rack unit that offers 16 analog inputs and 8 outputs. It supports redundant connections through primary and secondary connectors, as well as daisy chain connections. The unit also features a comprehensive display and local control of gain and other parameters, making it easy to use and customize. It is compatible with Yamaha CL and QL series consoles, as well as the RIVAGE PM series, providing excellent audio quality and operational performance.

In addition, the Rio1608-D2 boasts dual power supply units for high reliability, and a character/graphic display for easy visual confirmation. It is designed and manufactured to achieve outstanding sonic transparency, in line with Yamaha’s “natural sound” philosophy. This makes it a crucial component in supporting the performance capabilities of the associated console, while also offering flexibility in placement and multi-unit combinations. The Rio1608-D2 is a standard component of the RIVAGE PM7 Digital Mixing System and is fully compatible with CL and QL series consoles, making it a highly versatile and reliable choice for audio networking.

Included in box
1 x Yamaha RIO1608-D2 (RIO1608D2) DANTE-ready I/O Rack Unit with 16 Line Inputs

About the Yamaha RIO1608-D2 DANTE-ready I/O Rack Unit
The Yamaha Rio1608-D2 is a high-performance I/O Rack unit with built-in Dante audio networking. Designed and manufactured to achieve outstanding sonic transparency in keeping with Yamaha’s “natural sound” philosophy, it plays a vital role in supporting the performance capabilities of the associated console, offers extensive freedom for placement and multi-unit combinations, and allows redundancy for high reliability. Rio1608-D2 is not only a standard component of the RIVAGE PM7 Digital Mixing System, but is also fully compatible with CL and QL series digital mixing consoles, offering excellent audio and operational performance that makes the most of Dante networking potential.

Sampling frequency rate – external 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, +4.1667%, +0.1%, –0.1%, –4.0% (±200 ppm)
Signal delay Less 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 distortion Less 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 range 112 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.
Hum & noise level – 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 requirements 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 72W
Dimensions 480(W) x 132(H) x 368(D) mm (18.9 x 5.2 x 4.5 inches)
Net weight 9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)
Accessories Owner’s Manual, AC power cord (250cm), Dante Virtual Soundcard Token leaflet
Others NC Value: FAN MODE LOW: NC=15 / HIGH: NC=25 (Measurement position: 1 m from the front of the unit), Operating temperature range: 0 – 40°C, Storage temperature range: –20 – 60°C
Analog Input Characteristics Input 1-16: Gain [+66dB/-6dB], Actual Load Impedance [7.5kΩ], For Use With Nominal [50-600Ω Mics & 600Ω Lines], Input Level – Nominal [-62dBu (0.616mV)/+10dBu (2.45V)], Input Level – Max. before clip [-42dBu (6.16mV)/+30dBu (24.5V)], Connector [XLR-3-31 type (Balanced)]
Analog Output Characteristics Output 1-8: Actual Source Impedance [75Ω], For Use With Nominal [600Ω Lines], Max.Output Level Select SW [+24dB (default)/+18dB], Output Level – Nominal [+4dBu (1.23V)/ -2dBu (616mV)], Output Level – Max. before clip [+24dBu (12.3V)/+18dBu (6.16V)], Connector [XLR-3-32 type (Balanced)]
Digital Input & Output Characteristics Terminals: Primary / Secondary, Format: Dante, Data Length: 24-bit or 32-bit, Level: 1000Base-T, Audio: 32ch (Rio3224-D2 to other devices), 24ch (Other devices to Rio3224-D2),16ch (Rio1608-D2 to other devices),8ch (Other devices to Rio1608-D2), Connector: etherCON Cat5e
Digital Output Characteristics Terminals: AES/EBU, Data Length: 24-bit, Level: RS422, Connector: XLR-3-32 type (Balanced)
Notes XLR-3-32 type connectors are balanced. (1= GND, 2= HOT, 3= COLD)
In these specifications, 0dBu= 0.775Vrms.
+48V DC ( phantom power ) is supplied to INPUT XLR type connectors via each individual software controlled switch
There are switches inside the body to preset the maximum output level

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.
Compatible with Yamaha CL and QL series consoles as well as the RIVAGE PM series.
Dual power supply units are built in for high reliability, and a character/graphic display offers easy visual confirmation.