Yamaha RUio1608SB-D 16x8 Dante Stage Box I/O Rack

Yamaha RUio1608SB-D 16x8 Dante Stage Box I/O Rack

The Yamaha RUio1608SB-D is a compact 16-input, 8-output Dante stage box built for professional live sound and networked audio systems. It combines balanced analog microphone and line connectivity with 24-/32-bit Dante transmission at sample rates up to 96 kHz, providing a streamlined way to place high-quality analog I/O close to performers, equipment, or remote system locations.

Designed for stages, touring systems, theaters, houses of worship, corporate production, and installed audio, the RUio1608SB-D supports 16 Dante transmit channels and eight receive channels through Primary and Secondary etherCON network ports. Each analog input supports software-controlled +48 V phantom power, while a +64 dB maximum gain setting accommodates professional microphone sources. A dedicated network control port provides additional system-management connectivity.

The stage-box enclosure is designed for portable professional deployment with protective rubber elements and an integrated carrying bar, while an optional rackmount solution supports fixed or road-rack installations. Yamaha positions the RUio1608SB-D for integration with DM5, DM7, DM3, and RIVAGE PM systems, making it a flexible I/O expansion option for current Yamaha Dante-based mixing environments.

Key Features

• 16 Analog Inputs: Provides balanced microphone and line connections for stage sources, instruments, playback equipment, and other professional audio devices.
• 8 Analog Outputs: Delivers balanced line-level outputs for amplifiers, powered loudspeakers, monitor systems, processors, and additional analog destinations.
• 16x8 Dante Audio: Transmits 16 channels and receives eight channels over Dante for efficient networked-audio routing.
• Up to 96 kHz Operation: Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz sampling rates for integration with a range of professional digital audio systems.
• 24-/32-Bit Dante: Supports both 24-bit and 32-bit Dante network audio through its Primary and Secondary connections.
• Software-Controlled Phantom Power: Supplies individually controlled +48 V phantom power to compatible condenser microphones through each analog input.
• Wide Input Gain Range: Supports input gain settings up to +64 dB for accommodating microphone and line-level sources.
• Compact Stage-Ready Design: Combines portable construction with protective hardware and optional rackmount capability for mobile or installed workflows.

Professional 16x8 Analog Stage Connectivity

The RUio1608SB-D provides 16 balanced XLR analog inputs and eight balanced XLR analog outputs in a compact stage-box format. Input channels support both professional microphone and line sources, allowing the unit to serve as a centralized connection point near performers rather than requiring long individual analog cable runs back to the mixing position.

Primary and Secondary Dante Networking

Dual etherCON Dante ports support professional networked-audio deployment using CAT5e or higher cabling. The RUio1608SB-D can transmit 16 channels and receive eight channels over Dante using 24-bit or 32-bit audio data, providing direct integration with compatible consoles, processors, and other Dante-enabled equipment.

Remote Microphone Input Control

Each analog input includes software-controlled +48 V phantom power for compatible condenser microphones. Input gain extends from 0 dB to +64 dB, allowing the stage box to accommodate a broad range of microphone and line-level signal requirements while keeping supported input adjustments accessible within compatible Yamaha control workflows.

Low-Latency 96 kHz Performance

The RUio1608SB-D supports sampling frequencies from 44.1 to 96 kHz. Yamaha specifies less than 1.7 ms input-to-output signal delay at 96 kHz and 2.0 ms at 48 kHz under its stated Dante test conditions, making the unit suitable for real-time professional sound reinforcement and monitoring applications.

Professional Analog Audio Performance

Yamaha specifies a typical 114 dB dynamic range for the D/A converter and 109 dB from input to output with input gain set to 0 dB. Frequency response is rated at +0.5/-1.5 dB from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, while adjacent-input crosstalk is specified at -100 dB under Yamaha's stated measurement conditions.

Portable Stage Box with Installation Flexibility

The compact enclosure weighs 7.7 lb and measures 14.7" wide, 6.7" high, and 5.7" deep. Its stage-oriented construction supports portable production workflows, while optional rackmount hardware gives system integrators the flexibility to incorporate the RUio1608SB-D into fixed equipment racks and touring systems.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Yamaha
• Model: RUio1608SB-D
• Product Series: R Series Utility I/O
• Product Type: Dante Stage Box I/O Rack
• Analog Inputs: 16
• Analog Outputs: 8
• Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• External Sampling Frequency Tolerance: ±200 ppm; +4.1667%, +0.1%, -0.1%, -4.0%
• Signal Delay: Less than 1.7 ms at 96 kHz; 2.0 ms at 48 kHz under specified Dante test conditions
• Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.05% at +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0 dB gain into 10 kΩ; less than 0.15% at +64 dB gain
• Frequency Response: +0.5/-1.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 48 or 96 kHz
• D/A Converter Dynamic Range: 114 dB typical
• Input-to-Output Dynamic Range: 109 dB typical at 0 dB gain
• Equivalent Input Noise: -128 dBu typical at +64 dB gain
• Residual Output Noise: -88 dBu
• Input Crosstalk: -100 dB between adjacent inputs at 1 kHz and 0 dB gain
• Output Crosstalk: -100 dB input to output at 1 kHz
• Input Gain Range: 0 to +64 dB
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
• Nominal Input Sources: 50–600 Ω microphones and 600 Ω lines
• Input Level at +64 dB Gain: -80 dBu sensitivity, -60 dBu nominal, -40 dBu maximum before clipping
• Input Level at 0 dB Gain: -16 dBu sensitivity, +4 dBu nominal, +24 dBu maximum before clipping
• Analog Input Connectors: 16 balanced XLR 3-hole chassis connectors
• Phantom Power: +48 V DC, individually software controlled per input
• Analog Output Source Impedance: 75 Ω
• Analog Output Load: 10 kΩ lines
• Nominal Analog Output Level: +4 dBu
• Maximum Analog Output Level: +24 dBu
• Analog Output Connectors: 8 balanced XLR 3-pin chassis connectors
• Digital Audio Format: Dante
• Dante Ports: Primary and Secondary
• Dante Data Length: 24-bit / 32-bit
• Dante Network Standard: 1000BASE-T
• Dante Audio Channels: 16-channel transmit / 8-channel receive
• Dante Connectors: etherCON Cat5e
• Recommended Dante Cabling: CAT5e or higher
• Control Network Standard: IEEE 802.3, 1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
• Control Network Connector: RJ-45
• Power Requirements: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 40 W
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C
• Storage Temperature: -20 to 60°C
• Fan Noise Rating: NC 20 at low speed / NC 25 at high speed, measured 1 meter from the front
• Dimensions: 14.7" W x 6.7" H x 5.7" D
• Weight: 7.7 lb

What's In the Box

• Yamaha RUio1608SB-D I/O Rack
• AC power cord
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