Yamaha Tio1608-D Stage Box — 16×8 Dante I/O Rack

The Yamaha Tio1608-D stage box is a professional-grade, rack-mountable I/O unit designed for live sound reinforcement and studio integration. Featuring 16 high-quality microphone/line inputs and 8 line outputs, it delivers pristine audio performance over a Dante network — eliminating the need for bulky analog stage snakes.

Dante Network Audio — Simplified

At the heart of the Tio1608-D is Yamaha's seamless Dante integration. Connect directly to any Dante-compatible mixing console — including the Yamaha TF, QL, and CL series — via a single CAT5e/CAT6 cable carrying up to 1 km of lossless digital audio. This makes the Yamaha Tio1608-D stage box ideal for houses of worship, theatres, live venues, and broadcast environments where long cable runs are a challenge.

Premium Preamps, Built for the Stage

Each of the 16 inputs features Yamaha's D-PRE microphone preamplifiers — the same class-leading preamps found in Yamaha's flagship consoles. With a wide gain range and ultra-low noise floor, the Yamaha Tio1608-D stage box captures every nuance of your performance, from delicate acoustic instruments to high-SPL drum kits.

Key Specifications

• Inputs: 16 × XLR mic/line (D-PRE preamps)
• Outputs: 8 × XLR line
• Network: Dante (Primary + Secondary ports)
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 / 48 kHz
• Form Factor: 1U rack-mount
• Compatible with: Yamaha TF, QL, CL series consoles

Why Choose the Tio1608-D?

Whether you're running monitors from the stage or building a distributed audio network across a large venue, the Yamaha Tio1608-D stage box gives you the flexibility, reliability, and audio quality that professional engineers demand. Its compact 1U chassis fits neatly into any rack, and the redundant Dante network port ensures your show goes on — even if one network path fails.

Available now at Zamar Audio Solutions, Kenya's trusted source for professional audio gear. Order online with delivery across Nairobi and the rest of Kenya.