Yamaha has announced the RUio16FLX-D, a flexible 16-channel rack I/O solution designed to provide adaptable connectivity for commercial installation, business audio and live sound applications.
What are the Highlights of Yamaha RUio16FLX-D?
Featuring Phoenix connectors, the RUio16FLX-D allows each pair of channels to be configured as analog inputs, analog outputs or AES/EBU outputs.
According to the manufacturer, this allows integrators and system designers the flexibility to configure I/O according to the application needs.
“Commercial audio systems often require a combination of different I/O types, and those requirements can change depending on the application,” says Amy Kelly, product marketing manager, Pro Audio, Yamaha. “The RUio16FLX-D gives integrators the flexibility to configure the I/O they need in a single device; while Dante connectivity makes it easy to integrate into a broader networked audio system. It is a practical solution for expanding systems without adding unnecessary complexity.”
What are the Additional Features?
The RUio16FLX-D is especially useful in commercial installations and business audio environments, where system designers may need to connect microphones, amplifiers and other audio equipment across a networked system.
For existing systems utilizing the new Yamaha DME5 and DME3 Digital Signal Processors, the RUio16FLX-D provides an additional option for expanding system connectivity when requiring additional analog I/O.
Additional features include:
- 16 flexible channels in a compact rack I/O solution
- Selectable Analog In, Analog Out or AES/EBU Out for each two-channel pair
- Dante network connectivity
- Phoenix connectors suited to commercial installation environments
- Channel configuration selectable from the onboard LCD display
According to the manufacturer, the Yamaha RUio16FLX-D is available through authorized Yamaha dealers and integrators.


