Yamaha RIO1608-D3

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Yamaha RIO1608-D3

Yamaha

RIO1608-D3

4.9 (10 reviews)

Product Info

Article Number: 610190
Brand: Yamaha
Model: RIO1608-D3
Price: $7,037.80

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The RIO1608-D3 is a serious piece of kit, especially for Yamaha CL/QL series users. It's a rock-solid stagebox offering incredible clean gain and Dante flexibility—perfect for touring bands, theaters, or anyone needing a robust, scalable analog/Dante interface. Just be aware it’s a premium investment and requires a Dante infrastructure.

Product Description

  • Yamaha RIO1608-D3
  • Digital Dante Stagebox
  • Analogue inputs / outpouts: 16 inputs / 8 outputs
  • AES/EBU: Eight outputs
  • Dante network: Ten receiving and 26 transmitting channels
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Dynamic range: 120 dB
  • Equivalent input noise: -128 dBu
  • Output noise: -88 dBu
  • Crosstalk: -100 dB Input/output channels
  • Input gain: -6 dB @ 1
  • 000kHz
  • Comprehensive display and local control of gain
  • delay and other parameters
  • Headphone output for monitoring the input and output sound or the last two Dante receive channels
  • Redundant PSU
  • Format: 3 U
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 480 x 132 x 370 mm
  • Weight: 9.4 kg
PROS
  • • Exceptional dynamic range (120dB) minimizes noise floor for pristine audio.
  • • Dante network flexibility offers unparalleled routing and scalability.
  • • Redundant PSU ensures reliable operation during critical performances.
  • • Compact 3U rackmount format maximizes space efficiency on stage.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for smaller setups.
  • • Requires Dante-enabled devices for full functionality; ecosystem lock-in.
  • • Limited analog output count compared to some competing stageboxes.

Key Features

Inputs 16
Outputs 8 analog, 8 AES/EBU
Protocol Dante
Compatibility Yamaha CL/QL Series Digital Mixers, Dante-enabled devices
Rack Mountable 3U
Weight 9.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It will function with any Dante-enabled device, but full integration and control via the Yamaha mixing console interface won't be available.
It provides uninterrupted operation, preventing signal dropouts during performances or rehearsals caused by power fluctuations.
Yes, you can monitor individual mic preamps or the last two Dante receive channels through the headphone output, which is a useful feature for gain staging.

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