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Yamaha RIO1608-D2 Dante Stage Box | 16-in/8-out Remote I/O Rack

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  • Item Code: 20500749
  • Minimum Order Quantity: 1
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  • Pristine Audio Capture & Output — 16 transparent, natural-sounding microphone preamps and 8 analog outputs, the RIO1608-D2 captures every nuance of your performance.
  • Mission-Critical Redundancy — Engineered for ultimate reliability in live sound environments, the RIO1608-D2 includes dual built-in power supplies and redundant primary/secondary Dante network ports.
  • Seamless Yamaha Console Integration — Gain full remote control over preamp gain, phantom power, and other parameters directly from the mixer, streamlining your workflow and setup.
  • Pristine audio quality and flawless integration with Yamaha's CL, QL, and Rivage PM series digital mixers for comprehensive remote control.
  • This robust 3U rack unit provides 16 high-quality microphone preamps and 8 analog line outputs, seamlessly connecting stage and front-of-house via the reliable Dante audio network.
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August, 2026
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Pristine Audio Capture & Output

Featuring 16 transparent, natural-sounding microphone preamps and 8 analog outputs, the RIO1608-D2 captures every nuance of your performance. Deliver studio-quality sound from the stage directly to your Yamaha digital mixing system with exceptional clarity.

Pristine Audio Capture & Output

Mission-Critical Redundancy

Engineered for ultimate reliability in live sound environments, the RIO1608-D2 includes dual built-in power supplies and redundant primary/secondary Dante network ports. This fail-safe design ensures uninterrupted audio and control, even in the event of a cable or power failure.

Mission-Critical Redundancy

Seamless Yamaha Console Integration

As part of the Yamaha ecosystem, this stage box integrates flawlessly with CL, QL, and Rivage PM series consoles. Gain full remote control over preamp gain, phantom power, and other parameters directly from the mixer, streamlining your workflow and setup.

Seamless Yamaha Console Integration

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Accessory TypeRemote I/O Stage Box

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  • Yamaha RIO1608-D2 Dante Stage Box | 16-in/8-out Remote I/O Rack

  • Owner's Manual

  • Local Warranty Card

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6 questions answered by aDawliah experts·avg response 2 hours

While the Rio1608-D2 uses the Dante protocol and can pass audio to other Dante-enabled devices, full remote control of preamps and other advanced features is specifically designed for integration with Yamaha's CL, QL, and Rivage PM series consoles.

The primary and secondary Dante ports allow for a redundant network connection. If the primary cable fails or becomes disconnected, the system automatically switches to the secondary connection without any audio dropout, providing essential reliability for live events.

The Rio1608-D2 is a remote I/O interfe and requires a connection to a Dante network and a control device, such as a compatible digital mixer or a computer running Dante Controller and R Remote software, to function.

This unit is designed for ard 19-inch equipment rks and occupies 3U of vertical rk spe.

Yes, the Rio1608-D2 provides +48V phantom power for all 16 microphone inputs. The phantom power can be switched on or off for eh channel remotely from a compatible Yamaha console.

The pkage includes the Yamaha Rio1608-D2 stage box and user documentation. s are typically included, but you will need to provide your own shielded Cat5e or higher Ethernet cables for the Dante network connection.

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