Yamaha RUio16-D
Dante, Analog, and USB Audio Interface
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.
This I/O rack offers Dante, USB and analog input/output jacks and ports, and is useful in a wide range of situations. Use this product in conjunction with the bundled VST Rack Pro software to create a flexible, stable plug-in environment.
- Analog: 2 inputs, 2 outputs
- Dante: 16 inputs, 16 outputs
- USB: 18 inputs, 16 outputs
- Bypass switch for preventing unexpected issues
- Rack-mountable (using the M4-size screw holes on the underside of the product)
- Dimensions (W×H×D): 180 x 42 x 121 mm (7.1" x 1.7" x 4.8")
- Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
More freedom to create the sound you want
The VST Rack Pro software included with the RUio16-D is plug-in host software that uses VST plug-ins, letting you create the exact effect rack you want. This software is available for both Mac and Windows computers, and gives you the ability to build your own plug-in environment with both freedom and flexibility. By adding the RUio16-D with its compact form factor to the VST Rack Pro that brings so much freedom to your touring system, you’ll be able to offer the sounds you always use from the plug-ins you’re accustomed to using, even in environments that differ from the ones in which you typically perform.
VST plug-in host application
You can use your favorite VST plug-ins to create an original effects rack that’s both powerful and flexible.
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.
*VST3-compatible plug-ins can be used.
A wide array of built-in plug-ins and sample projects
The VST Rack Pro includes an array of more than 30 rich-sounding popular plug-ins created by Yamaha and Steinberg. Some of these include the Buss Comp 369, praised by RIVAGE PM users; the SuperVision, useful for managing loudness; and other plug-ins that can be used in a variety of situations.
This software also offers sample projects that are appropriate for multiple applications. You can get considerable mileage out of the sample projects as-is, or use them as a base to work from in creating your own custom projects, thus saving time.
Latency Group settings
The Latency Group field on the VST Rack Pro lets you group together specified plug-ins and synchronize the latencies of the racks within each group. When using the Auto settings, the rack with the maximum latency within a group is shown; when using the Manual settings, you can input a numeric value by double-clicking.
Bypass feature, just in case things go awry
When using the VST Rack Pro with the RUio16-D, a bypass feature is available to minimize any trouble that may occur. This feature is used if a problem occurs on your computer, preventing any trouble that might stop the sound on the entire system. You can adjust how long it takes for this function to activate, determined by how long the system is out of operation.