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High-Density 32-In / 16-Out / 8-AES Digital I/O — Achieve massive channel counts with pristine audio quality. The Rio3224-D2 features 32 transparent, remotely controllable microphone preamps, 16 analog line outputs, and 8 channels of digital AES/EBU output, all transmitted with exceptional fidelity over a robust Dante network.
Tour-Grade Reliability with Dual Redundant Power — Engineered for mission-critical applications, the Rio3224-D2 incorporates dual redundant power supply units. This professional feature ensures that a power failure on one circuit will not interrupt the show, providing peace of mind for live broadcasts, arena tours, and high-stakes corporate events.
Seamless Integration with Yamaha Digital Consoles — Designed as a core component of the Yamaha digital audio ecosystem, this I/O rack offers plug-and-play integration with CL, QL, and RIVAGE PM consoles. Gain full remote control over head amplifiers and enjoy simplified, reliable system configuration and management directly from the console interface.
Equipped with 32 analog inputs, 16 analog outputs, and 8 digital AES/EBU outputs for comprehensive connectivity.
Designed for seamless integration with Yamaha's CL, QL, and RIVAGE PM series digital mixing consoles.

Available Since: August, 2026
Item No.: 20500609
Local SKU: OS

High-Density 32-In / 16-Out / 8-AES Digital I/O

Achieve massive channel counts with pristine audio quality. The Rio3224-D2 features 32 transparent, remotely controllable microphone preamps, 16 analog line outputs, and 8 channels of digital AES/EBU output, all transmitted with exceptional fidelity over a robust Dante network.

Tour-Grade Reliability with Dual Redundant Power

Engineered for mission-critical applications, the Rio3224-D2 incorporates dual redundant power supply units. This professional feature ensures that a power failure on one circuit will not interrupt the show, providing peace of mind for live broadcasts, arena tours, and high-stakes corporate events.

Seamless Integration with Yamaha Digital Consoles

Designed as a core component of the Yamaha digital audio ecosystem, this I/O rack offers plug-and-play integration with CL, QL, and RIVAGE PM consoles. Gain full remote control over head amplifiers and enjoy simplified, reliable system configuration and management directly from the console interface.

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Accessory TypeI/O Rack

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Yamaha Rio3224-D2 32x16 Dante I/O Rack for CL/QL/RIVAGE PM Series
Owner's Manual
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6 questions answered by aDawliah experts·avg response 2 hours

It serves as a high-performance I/O rack, or digital stagebox, to convert analog stage audio to digital signals for transport over a Dante network to a compatible mixing console.

The Rio3224-D2 is designed for seamless integration with Yamaha's CL series, QL series, and RIVAGE PM series digital mixing systems.

The Rio3224-D2 is a standard 19-inch rack-mountable unit and occupies 5U of vertical rack space.

Yes, it features built-in dual power supply units, allowing it to continue operating even if one power source fails, which is critical for live events.

You will need standard XLR cables for analog inputs and outputs, and shielded Cat5e or higher Ethernet cables (preferably with etherCON connectors) for the Dante network connection. Power cord is included.

Yes, the head amplifiers (preamps) in the Rio3224-D2 can be fully controlled from the surface of a connected and compatible Yamaha digital console.

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