The Yamaha Tio1608-D is a 2U Dante I/O rack with 16 analogue inputs and eight analogue outputs. It puts Yamaha D-PRE microphone preamps close to the stage and carries the audio to and from the console over a network.
Inputs and outputs
Each of the 16 balanced inputs accepts XLR or TRS and can provide individually switched 48 V phantom power. The eight balanced XLR outputs operate at line level. On the Dante side, the unit sends 16 channels and receives eight at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
This makes the Tio useful wherever a group of sources or destinations is some distance from the console: a stage, breakout room, orchestra position or amplifier location. Short analogue tails connect locally, while the longer run is made with suitable network cable.
Dante networking
The Primary and Secondary etherCON ports support Gigabit Dante. The Secondary port can be configured for a daisy chain or as a redundant backup to the Primary connection. Those are different network designs: redundancy requires separate primary and secondary paths, while a daisy chain links compatible devices in sequence.
Use shielded Cat5e or better cable, as Yamaha specifies. The box still needs correct Dante routing, clocking and sample-rate settings. With a Yamaha TF console fitted with an NY64-D card, Quick Config can automatically configure up to three Tio1608-D units. Other systems may need Dante Controller or console-specific setup.
Size and power
The Tio1608-D is 480 mm wide, 88 mm high (2U) and 364 mm deep. It weighs 5.7 kg and consumes 50 W from a 100–240 V AC supply. Allow extra case depth for rear connectors and cable bend radius.
What to order with it
The stage box is hired separately, so add the cabling and rack hardware the job needs. Typical extras include:
• Shielded Cat5e network cable of the correct length.
• XLR leads for local inputs and outputs.
• A suitable 13 A mains lead or power distribution.
• A rack or flight case with enough usable depth.
When you enquire, tell us which console or Dante device the Tio will connect to, whether you want a daisy-chain or redundant network, the required cable lengths, and whether the unit should be supplied loose or built into a rack. We can then check compatibility and specify the complete package.
