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Product Description
The Yamaha RUio16-D is a revolutionary audio interface that features a compact form while still being rugged enough to withstand the needs of touring, serving as a bridge between Dante, analog, and USB signals. Combining this product with the bundled VST Rack Pro plug-in host software creates a plug-in environment that gives users a great deal of freedom and makes it easy to integrate the VST plug-ins you like into your system. This unit features a variety of input/output jacks, and is useful in a broad range of situations such as outputting computer-processed audio to a mixer via Dante, acoustic measurement, and much more.
This unit also offers a high level of stability in case a problem occurs with your computer, as the unit bypasses the audio processing on the plug-in side to prevent any trouble that might stop the sound on the entire system. We’re bringing a new kind of plug-in solution to our users that lets them freely use the VST plug-ins they like in a flexible and safe way.
A BRIDGE FOR DANTE, USB, AND ANALOG SIGNALS
The RUio16-D features a variety of input/output jacks to meet the varied needs of engineers.
Use the included VST Rack Pro software to create your own flexible, highly stable plug-in environment. If you are also using a Dante-enabled mixer such as the QL Series, it’s easy to integrate this into your system.
This product also features a high-quality microphone preamp for use in applications such as acoustic measurement.
A COMPACT YET RUGGED INTERFACE
The RUio16-D is an audio interface that’s compact enough to carry in one hand, making it easy to bring with you in your carry-on luggage while traveling.
At the same time, this product features a rugged housing that can withstand the demands of touring. Since the bottom of the housing features M4-size screw holes, the RUio16-D can be mounted onto a rack shelf.
ENJOY A HIGHLY FLEXIBLE PLUG-IN ENVIRONMENT
Engineers can use the RUio16-D in conjunction with the bundled VST Rack Pro software for a stable plug-in environment. With this setup, engineers can integrate their preferred VST plug-ins that they’ve already purchased for live performance and studio use into the system, as well as over 30 different standard plug-ins that are supplied with the VST Rack Pro.
BYPASS FUNCTION FOR MINIMIZING POTENTIAL TROUBLE
The front panel of the RUio16-D features a switch for bypassing the audio transmission from the plug-in side. The feature is used if a problem occurs on your computer, preventing any trouble that might stop the sound on the entire system.
The RUio16-D also features Dante redundancy, latches on the XLR connectors, and a locking mechanism on the USB ports used to supply power, all of which have been carefully designed to minimize any potential trouble.
BUNDLED WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF PLUG-INS
The VST Rack Pro includes an array of more than 30 rich-sounding popular plug-ins created by Yamaha and Steinberg.
These include the Buss Comp 369, which has been praised by RIVAGE PM users; REVelation, which offers high-quality sampled reverbs; and the SuperVision, which is useful for managing loudness, together with other plug-ins that can be used in wide variety of other applications.
Adding the RUio16-D and the VST Rack Pro to your touring system will let you use sounds from the plug-ins you’re accustomed to, giving you the sound you want wherever you happen to be.
SYSTEM EXAMPLES
ADDING VST PLUG-INS TO A DANTE SYSTEM
Yamaha RUio16-D: Adding VST plug-ins to a Dante system It’s easy to add the RUio16-D to sound systems such as the QL Series which use Dante in their infrastructure. You can add up to 16 channels of high-quality plug-ins such as compressors and sampling reverbs without the need for complex wiring or configuration. Just adding simple wiring and a compact interface will provide a significant upgrade to an existing system.
USE AS A MULTIPURPOSE INTERFACE TO HANDLE PLUG-INS AND ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENT SIMULTANEOUSLY
The RUio16-D comes with a wealth of analog, Dante, and USB inputs and outputs that allow you to put it to good use as an interface to integrate plug-ins into your system, as well as for a range of other applications. This system is one such example, using the analog input with a high-grade mic pre as an audio interface for acoustic measurement.
The RUio16-D is a groundbreaking audio interface that is compact and portable while also being suitable for a wide variety of applications.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WINDOWS:
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i-series multicore processor 2 GHz or faster, or AMD equivalent processor (Intel Core i5 or faster recommended)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM or more (4 GB minimum)
- Storage: 20 GB free space
- Display resolution: 1600 x 1050 display resolution at least (1920 x 1080 recommended)
MAC:
- OS:macOS 10.15, macOS 11.x, macOS 12.x
- CPU: Intel Core i-series multicore processor 2 GHz or faster, or AMD equivalent processor (Intel Core i5 or faster recommended)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM or more (4 GB minimum)
- Storage: 20 GB free space
- Display resolution: 1600 x 1050 display resolution at least (1920 x 1080 recommended)
Features
Specifications
| Width | |
|---|---|
| Depth | |
| Chassis | |
| Digital Format | Dante |
| Input Connectors | Analog XLR |
| Number of Inputs | |
| Number of Outputs | |
| Output Connectors | 1/4-inch TRS, Analog XLR |
| Device interface | Ethernet, USB |