Yamaha RUio1608SB-D 16-Input/8-Output Dante I/O Rack
The Dante-compatible RUio1608SB-D is a compact I/O stagebox featuring 16 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs. Designed for seamless integration with Yamaha digital mixers and processors, its rugged construction makes it ideal for on-stage deployment, while an optional rack-mount kit provides additional installation flexibility.
Analog I/O: 16 inputs, 8 outputs
Dante: 8 receive channels, 16 transmit channels
Local display and control of gain and phantom power settings
Dimensions (W x H x D): 374 × 170 × 145 mm (14.7” x 6.7” x 5.7”)
Net weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
FEATURES
A compact, highly robust I/O stagebox
With its simple, unobtrusive design, sturdy protectors, and grip-friendly handles, this lightweight, portable RUio1608SB-D can set up on stage without getting in the way. For extra peace of mind, the panel lock function prevents controllers from being operated by mistake.
Safe for setup anywhere
This RUio1608SB-D features with damage-resistant rubber protectors to prevent the stage floor from being scratched, and you can stack up to two units on top of one another to make even better use of the available space.
Check and set parameters right away with the onboard display
In addition to directly monitoring the meters for each channel, the built-in mini-LCD screen also allows you to configure and check I/O parameters for Dante, HA gain, phantom power, and more—no need to connect to a mixing console or PC. In the event of an error, the keys on the front panel and the LEDs light up, so you can take action with a minimum of delay.
A solid foundation for inspirational live sound
More than just compact and portable, the RUio1608SB-D also inherits Yamaha's time-honored tradition of transparent sound, just like the RPio622/222 and Rio3224-D3/1608-D3 before it. This stagebox has been designed and built to capture the stage sound in all its glory and deliver to the mixing console pure.
Dante-enabled for flexible system design
Audinate’s Dante network protocol offers unrivalled flexibility in system setup and configuration, and gives you complete freedom to use almost any combination of devices to suit your needs and physically locate them wherever you find most convenient. As if that weren’t enough, Dante also features built-in redundancy to keep your system operating in the event of a problem.
Effortless control from Yamaha consoles and processors
With your RUio1608SB-D connected via Dante to Yamaha digital mixing consoles and other digital signal processors, managing patching and I/O parameters is simple. When connected to a mixing console, the stagebox can be mounted as a Dante device, allowing you to remotely control HA gain and other parameters. Meanwhile, when connected to a processor, parameters can be controlled using our ProVisionaire suite.
Dedicated network control port for use in large systems
The RUio1608SB-D features a separate dedicated control port that lets you configure the stagebox to be part of a dedicated control network for reliable control when designing a large system. In other words, you can set up a dependable control system without affecting the Dante network.
Use anywhere with R-Remote
Also compatible with the R Remote control app for Yamaha I/O products, the RUio1608SB-D can be used as a lightweight, compact Dante interface with R Remote controlling HA gain and other parameters for recording and other applications where a mixing desk is not needed.
Perfect for installed applications
The optional RK-RUio1608SB Rack Mount Kit provides an elegant solution for situations where permanent or temporary rack mounting is required. A special opening in the RK-RUio1608SB allows cables to be neatly routed to the rear, even when mounted in a rack.
| RUio1608SB-D | ||
|---|---|---|
| I/O Connectors | Analog Input | 16 |
| Analog Output | 8 | |
| Sampling frequency rate | External | 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz ±200 ppm +4.1667%, +0.1%, −0.1%, −4.0% ±200 ppm |
| Signal delay | Less than 1.7 ms@Fs=96 kHz, 2.0 ms@Fs=48 kHz. RUio1608SB-D INPUT to RUio1608SB-D OUTPUT connect with DM5 using Dante. Dante Receive Latency set to 0.25 ms. | |
| Total harmonic distortion | Less than 0.05% +4 dBu@20 Hz - 20 kHz, GAIN : 0 dB into 10k Ω, Less than 0.15% +4 dBu@20 Hz - 20 kHz, GAIN: +64 dB into 10k Ω | |
| Frequency response | +0.5, –1.5 dB 20 Hz - 20 kHz, refer to +4 dBu output @1 kHz, input to output, Fs= 48 kHz or 96 kHz | |
| Dynamic range | 114 dB typ., DA Converter, 109 dB typ., Input to Output, GAIN: 0 dB | |
| Hum & noise level | Equivalent input noise | -128 dBu typ., GAIN: +64 dB |
| Residual output noise | -88 dBu, main stereo channel off | |
| Crosstalk | INPUT: -100 dB, adjacent inputs, GAIN: 0 dB, @1 kHz, OUTPUT: -100 dB, input to output, @1 kHz | |
| Power requirements | 100–240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz | |
| Power consumption | 40 W | |
| Dimensions | W | 374 mm (14.7”) |
| H | 170 mm (6.7”) | |
| D | 145 mm (5.7”) | |
| Net weight | 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) | |
| Accessories | Read This First × 1, AC Power cord × 1 | |
| Others | NC Value: Fan Speed LOW: NC=20 / HIGH: NC=25 (Measurement position: 1 m from the front of the unit), Operating temperature range: 0 to 40°C, Storage temperature range: -20 to 60°C | |





