Yamaha RUIO16-D Dante-USB-Analog Audio Interface
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Description
Yamaha RUIO16-D Dante-USB-Analog Audio Interface
The RUIO16-D is a 16x16 channel Dante interface featuring USB and analog input/output jacks and ports, and is useful in a wide range of applications including a on & off ramp for deployment of plug-ins in a live setting. Use this product in conjunction with the bundled VST Rack Pro software to create a flexible, stable plug-in environment.
VST Rack software is a plug-in host application for Mac and Windows that enables audio processing using a variety of VST plug-in effects, such as reverbs, maximizers, compressors, and limiters. It uses Steinberg’s audio engine, which has a good reputation for its use in Nuendo and Cubase, to provide sound engineers with a high-quality and stable plug-in environment.
Key Features
- Analog: 2 inputs, and 2 outputs
- Dante: 16 inputs, and 16 outputs
- USB: 16 inputs, and 16 outputs
- Bypass switch for preventing unexpected issues
- Includes VST Rack Pro software
- High-quality microphone preamp
Technical Specifications
Local Connectors
Analog Inputs
2 Mic/Line (XLR)
Analog Outputs
2 (XLR)
Phones Out
1 (TRS Phone)
Dante I/O
2 (etherCON: Primar/Secondary)
USB 2.0 (PC)
1 (USB Type-C)
DC Power Input
1 (USB Type-C)
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96kHz
Signal Delay
Less than 250 μs, Analog INPUT to Analog OUTPUT @Fs = 96 kHz Bypass USB mode
Power requirements
5V / 1.5A
Power consumption
7.5W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
7.1” x 1.65” x 4.76” in (w/o rubber feet)
Weight
2.2 lbs.
Installation / Use Cases
- Use as a 16 x 16 channel Dante interface with USB and analog input/output connectivity.
- Suitable for live sound workflows that need an on-ramp and off-ramp for deploying plug-ins in a live setting.
- Use with the included VST Rack Pro software to create a flexible and stable plug-in environment.
- Suitable for sound engineers using VST plug-in effects such as reverbs, maximizers, compressors, and limiters.
- Use two analog mic/line inputs, two analog XLR outputs, 16 Dante inputs and outputs, and 16 USB inputs and outputs.
- Suitable for systems requiring high-quality microphone preamps and a bypass switch to help prevent unexpected issues.
- Use in setups requiring 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz sampling frequency support.
Package Contents
- Yamaha RUIO16-D Dante-USB-Analog Audio Interface
- USB 2 Cable, USB-C to USB-C with Single Locking End, 1.5m
- USB 2 Cable, USB-A to USB-C with Single Locking End, 1.5m
- Rubber Feet
- Cable Hook
- Owner's Manual
- VST Rack Pro Download Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Yamaha RUIO16-D used for?
The RUIO16-D is a 16 x 16 channel Dante interface with USB and analog input/output connectivity, designed for routing audio and deploying plug-ins in live sound workflows.
How does the RUIO16-D work with VST Rack Pro?
The interface includes VST Rack Pro download information, allowing engineers to build a stable plug-in environment for processing with effects such as reverbs, maximizers, compressors, and limiters.
What analog connections are available?
The unit provides two mic/line XLR analog inputs, two XLR analog outputs, and one TRS phone headphone output.
How many Dante channels does the RUIO16-D support?
It supports 16 Dante inputs and 16 Dante outputs through primary and secondary etherCON ports.
How many USB audio channels are available?
The RUIO16-D supports 16 USB inputs and 16 USB outputs through a USB Type-C connection.
What sampling frequencies are supported?
Supported sampling frequencies are 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz.
What does the bypass switch help with?
The bypass switch helps prevent unexpected issues by allowing signal routing to continue in a more controlled way when needed.
What comes with the Yamaha RUIO16-D?
The package includes the RUIO16-D interface, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C cable, rubber feet, cable hook, owner's manual, and VST Rack Pro download information.





