Tascam ML16D 16-Channel Analog/Dante Converter
The TASCAM ML-16D is a professional Dante-focused converter made specifically to insert or extract analog audio into or out of a Dante (Digital Audio Network Through Ethernet) network using external breakout devices that utilise Sub-D format connectors.
The ML-16D has 2 D-Sub inputs and 2 D-Sub outputs, which can easily be connected to any of the many devices that utilize D-Sub connectors such as microphone preamplifiers, large and small format console mixers, audio interfaces, amplifiers, and euro block connector devices. This simple, yet elegant, solution enables audio to be quickly and easily inserted into – or extracted from – the Dante audio stream. The TASCAM ML-16D makes it possible to transmit 16-channel analog line input/output signals.
Primary and secondary connectors enable building a redundant system with a duplex network. Should the primary network route fail, the ML-16D automatically switches to the secondary network route. This highly secure system prevents interruption and introduces no noise during the switch.
The front panel is equipped with a signal/overload indicator that enables monitoring of analog input/output signals. The signal indicator turns on when a signal level becomes lower than –60dBFs. ML-16D is equipped with D-sub 25-pin connectors as analog line input/output connectors, and combining with optional breakout boxes enables conversion to Euro Block and XLR.
Features
- Dante-focused interface for connection of external audio into or out of a Dante audio network
- 16 channel analog line input and 16 analog line outputs (48k/96kHz) using four D-Sub connectors
- Dante primary and secondary connectors support redundancy
- Up to 96kHz/24-bit quality
- Equipped with a signal/overload indicator that enables level monitoring of analog input/output signals
- Reference level dip switches for selectable DBu level metering
- Firmware updatable via Dante port
- 1U rack mount size
- Optional BO-32DE (D-sub/Euro Block breakout box) supports Euro Block connectors
- Optional BO-16DX/IN and BO-16DX/OUT (D-sub/XLR breakout box) support XLR connectors