Yamaha RUio16-D

Engineers, meet your newest partner.
The 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.

An audio interface that serves as 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.

*VST3-compatible plug-ins can be used.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs; Analog Inputs (Mic / Line) x 2 (XLR)
Outputs: Analog Outputs x 2 (XLR)
Dante: Primary / Secondary (etherCON)
Phones: 1 (TRS)
USB: USB 2.0 (PC/Mac) x 1 (USB Type-C), DC Power input x 1 (USB Type-C)
Number of Dante I/O Channels: 16 in / 16 out
Number of USB I/O Channels: 18 in / 16 out (USB 2.0)
Sampling frequency rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Signal delay: Less than 250 μs, Analog INPUT to Analog OUTPUT @Fs = 96 kHz Bypass USB mode
Power requirements: 5 V / 1.5 A
Power consumption: 7.5 W
Dimensions: W: 180 mm (7.1"), H: 42 mm (1.7") (without rubber feet), D: 121 mm (4.8")
Net weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Others: Operating temperature range: 0 ‒ 40°C, Storage temperature range: -20 ‒ 60°C
Included Accessories: USB 2.0 Cable (Type-A to Type-C, 1.5 m), USB 2.0 Cable (Type-C to Type-C, 1.5 m), Cable hook, Rubber feet, Owner’s Manual, VST Rack Pro Download Information
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
Memory: 2 GB or more
Storage: Free disk space of 1.2 GB or more; high-speed hard disk
Interface: Equipped with a USB 2.0 connector
Mac
OS: macOS 10.15, macOS 11.x, macOS 12.x
CPU: Intel multicore processor (Intel Core i5 or faster recommended), or Apple silicon, with Rosetta 2 installed
Memory: 2 GB or more
Storage: Free disk space of 1.2 GB or more; high-speed hard disk
Interface: Equipped with a USB 2.0 connector