Product Details

The Yamaha RIO1608-D is a compact Dante stage box offering 16 mic/line inputs and 8 mic/line outputs, making it ideal for smaller setups or distributed I/O across larger systems. It features head amps, phantom power, and redundant networking, ensuring reliable performance in live event environments.Each unit is housed in a fully featured rack with network and power patching, front rack lighting, and dual Cisco SG-300 switches. VLAN separation allows Dante Primary and Control traffic to be routed independently, supporting advanced control protocols such as ArtNET and L-Acoustics Network Manager.Supplied flightcased with all necessary cabling for deployment.

Key Features

  • 16 mic/line analogue inputs
  • 8 mic/line analogue outputs
  • Dante-enabled with redundant networking
  • Fully racked with:
  • Network & power patching
  • Front rack light
  • 2 x Cisco SG-300 switches
  • VLAN configuration:
  • Dante Primary & Control on Switch 1 (Trunk)
  • Dante Secondary on Switch 2
  • VLAN1: Primary | VLAN2: Control
  • Supports control data breakout (ArtNET, L-Acoustics Manager)
  • Linkable for multi-stage setups
  • Supplied with:
  • 1 x 16A > Powercon cable
  • 1 x short Powercon link
  • 2 x short Ethercon links

Specifications

  • Inputs: 16 mic/line
  • Outputs: 8 mic/line
  • Power: 13A > IEC (included)
  • Connectivity: Dante, XLR, EtherCON
 
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Price

Day 1:£100 + VATDay 2:£150 + VATWeek:£200 + VATOur Easy Hire ProcessContact Us: Reach out to Premier Events to discuss your audio requirements.Tailored Quote: We provide a detailed quote based on your specific needs.Confirm Your Booking: Secure your booking and collect from our Leicester office.

Dry Hire FAQS:

We use a ‘Show Day’ pricing model rather than daily or weekly rates. Each hire covers five phases: collection, build, show, de-rig, and return. For multi-day events, we apply scaled pricing: 1.5x for two show days, 2x for three. Longer hires may qualify for custom discounts, just ask our team.

Your quote includes the item itself, all essential accessories, product weights for transport planning, and replacement values for insurance. Everything is clearly itemised so you know exactly what’s included before collection.

All items are visually inspected, PAT tested, cleaned, and functionally checked before dispatch. We pack everything securely in flightcases, ensuring it’s in full working order and ready to use straight away.

Yes, dry hire is strictly collection-only from our Leicester warehouse. Once your booking is confirmed, we’ll prepare your kit and have it ready for pickup at the agreed time. Our team will assist with loading if needed.

Dry hire is designed for self-use, but if you need technical support or crew for setup and operation, we can quote separately for that. Just let us know during the booking process and we’ll tailor a support package to suit your event.

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