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.
Yamaha RUio16-D Features
- 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)
About Audio Interfaces at Sound Productions
An audio interface converts microphone and instrument analog signals to digital formats for recording, storage, and replaying. If you’re a musician, audio engineer, podcaster, social media influencer, content creator, voiceover artist, producer, or anyone else who wants to record audio to a computer…you need an audio interface to help you do it.

What’s in the Box?
- RUio16-D Dante/Analog/USB Audio Interface1
- USB 2.0 Cable (Type-A to Type-C, 1.5 m)1
- USB 2.0 Cable (Type-C to Type-C, 1.5 m)1
- Cable hook1
- Rubber feet4
- Owner’s Manual1
- VST Rack Pro Download Information1
- I/O
- 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)
- Dante - Number of I/O Channels 16 in / 16 out
- USB - Number of I/O Channels 18 in / 16 out (USB 2.0)
- Sampling frequency rate - External 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 5V / 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 1kg (2.2 lbs)
- Others Operating temperature range: 0 ‒ 40°C, Storage temperature range: -20 ‒ 60°C
- 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
- Windows
- VST Rack Pro 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: 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 multicore processor (Intel Core i5 or faster recommended), or Apple silicon, with Rosetta 2 installed
- 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)
- Windows