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Yamaha Rio1608D2

Yamaha RIO 1608 D2

2nd-Generation DANTE Audio Network Stagebox 16 IN / 8 OUT


Dante-ready I/O Racks with Enhanced Sound, Reliability, and Displays

The Yamaha Rio3224-D2 and Rio1608-D2 are high-performance I/O Rack units with built-in Dante audio networking. Designed and manufactured to achieve outstanding sonic transparency in keeping with Yamaha’s “natural sound” philosophy, they play a vital role in supporting the performance capabilities of the associated console, offer extensive freedom for placement and multi-unit combinations, and allow redundancy for high reliability. The Rio3224-D2 and Rio1608-D2 are not only standard components of the RIVAGE PM7 Digital Mixing System, but are 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.


Technical Specifications

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 / Residual output noise: –128 dBu typ., Input Gain= Max. / –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: W/H/D: 480 mm (18.9") / 132 mm (5.2") / 368 mm (14.5")
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


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  • Brand: Yamaha
  • Product Code: YA.RIO1608-D2
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