Yamaha RUio1608SB-D is a compact, portable Dante-compatible I/O rack designed for live sound, recording, houses of worship, corporate events and installed audio systems. It provides 16 remotely controllable microphone/line inputs, eight balanced analogue outputs and 16-channel transmit / 8-channel receive Dante connectivity at sample rates up to 96 kHz. A built-in display and front-panel controls provide direct access to metering, head-amplifier gain, phantom power and Dante settings, allowing the RUio1608SB-D to operate with Yamaha digital consoles, processors or as a standalone Dante interface controlled through Yamaha R Remote.

Key features

• Compact portable Dante-compatible I/O stagebox
• 16 balanced XLR microphone/line inputs
• Eight balanced XLR line outputs
• 16 Dante transmit channels and eight Dante receive channels
• Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz sample rates
• Individually switchable +48 V phantom power
• Remotely controllable microphone preamplifiers
• Built-in LCD for metering and parameter adjustment
• Direct local control of gain, phantom power and Dante settings
• Dante Primary and Secondary etherCON connections
• Supports redundant Dante network configurations
• Dedicated Ethernet control-network connection
• Compatible with Yamaha digital mixing consoles and processors
• Compatible with Yamaha R Remote software
• Panel-lock function helps prevent accidental adjustment
• Protective rubber sections and integrated carrying handles
• Stackable design for convenient stage deployment
• Optional RK-RUio1608SB rack-mount kit

Overview

Included Content

• Yamaha RUio1608SB-D I/O rack
• AC power cable
• Read This First documentation

Creative Tools

• Place the RUio1608SB-D directly on stage to connect up to 16 microphones or line-level sources while sending their signals to a digital console through a single Dante network.
• Return up to eight Dante channels from the console to the balanced XLR outputs for monitor speakers, power amplifiers, in-ear monitoring systems or distributed sound zones.
• Control head-amplifier gain and phantom power remotely from compatible Yamaha digital consoles, simplifying adjustments when the stagebox is positioned away from the mixing location.
• Check input meters and adjust gain, phantom power and network parameters directly from the built-in display when a console or computer is not immediately available.
• Use Yamaha R Remote to control the stagebox from a compatible computer, allowing it to function as a compact Dante recording interface without a mixing console.
• Configure the Primary and Secondary Dante ports for a redundant network so audio can continue if a cable or network path fails.
• Separate device control from Dante audio traffic using the dedicated network-control port, providing a reliable control architecture for larger systems.
• Protect settings from accidental changes during events using the panel-lock function.
• Stack up to two units for higher channel counts while maintaining a compact footprint on stage.
• Install the unit in an equipment rack using the optional RK-RUio1608SB kit, which provides cable-routing space for clean permanent or portable installations.

Ideal For

• Live concerts and touring systems
• Yamaha DM5 and other compatible digital mixing systems
• Houses of worship
• Theatres and performing arts venues
• Corporate events and conferences
• Dante-based recording systems
• Broadcast and streaming installations
• Educational facilities
• Rental and production companies
• Permanent and portable networked audio systems
• Applications requiring a compact 16-input / 8-output Dante stagebox