Yamaha Tio 1608-D2
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Yamaha
Tio 1608-D2
Product Info
Article Number:
578347
Brand:
Yamaha
Model:
Tio 1608-D2
Category:
Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers
Price:
$1,867.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Tio 1608-D2 is a seriously well-built stagebox, perfect for bands and engineers already invested in the Dante ecosystem. It expands your Yamaha digital mixer's I/O without introducing noise or latency – a reliable workhorse for larger gigs and studio setups.
Product Description
- Yamaha Tio 1608-D2
- Digital Stagebox
- Dante compatible
- 16 Microphone/Line inputs and 8 Line outputs
- External sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
- 48 kHz
- 88.2 kHz
- 96 kHz
- Frequency response +0.5 -1.5 dB
- 20 - 20
- 000 Hz
- referenced to nominal output level @1 kHz
- input to output
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 480 x 88 x 364 mm
- Rack mount size: 19" 2U
- Weight. 5.7 kg
PROS
- • Rock-solid Yamaha build quality; feels immediately durable.
- • Dante protocol offers incredibly clean, low-latency signal transfer.
- • Flexible sampling rates accommodate diverse recording and live workflows.
- • Compact 2U rack height maximizes valuable rack space.
CONS
- • Limited onboard processing; primarily a signal conduit.
- • Price point places it in the premium-priced stagebox category.
- • Requires Dante infrastructure; adds complexity for non-Dante users.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
16 Microphone/Line
Outputs
8 Line
Protocol
Dante
Compatibility
Yamaha Digital Mixers, Dante networks
Rack Mountable
19" 2U
Weight
5.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
You'll need a Dante controller, either Yamaha's own software or a third-party solution, to configure and manage the Tio 1608-D2. It's a passive device without its own interface.
Dante’s digital transmission offers a notably cleaner signal than analog, reducing the risk of noise and interference, especially over longer cable runs.
Yes, as long as the other mixer supports the Dante protocol. However, full functionality and integration are best assured with Yamaha digital mixers.
