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YAMAHA RY16-AE 16-Channel (I/O) Card

$900.00

Engineered specifically for the RIVAGE PM series from Yamaha, RY16-AE is a 16-channel digital AES/EBU I/O card for RIVAGE PM systems. Sampling rate converters (SRC) are provided on all input and output channels.

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  • 16 Digital I/O: Offers 16 channels AES/EBU I/O.
  • Sample Rate Conversion: Built-in SRC for all input/output channels.
  • Broad Compatibility: Works with Yamaha RIVAGE PM, DM2000, O2R96, DM1000 consoles and others.
  • Flexible Channel Count: Delivers 16 channels at 48kHz, or 8 channels at 96kHz.
  • XLR Connectors: Features balanced XLR connectors for AES/EBU digital audio signals.
  • Single Slot: Occupies only one expansion slot.
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About the YAMAHA RY16-AE 16-Channel (I/O) Card

The Yamaha RY16-AE is a professional 16-channel analog input/output expansion card designed for Yamaha's advanced digital mixing consoles, notably the Rivage PM series, to extend their physical connectivity and integration capabilities in large-scale live sound, broadcast, and installed audio applications. This card serves as a critical interface module, providing 16 balanced analog inputs and 16 balanced analog outputs in a single slot, thereby allowing engineers to connect additional outboard gear, stage boxes, or legacy analog equipment directly to the console's DSP core. Engineered with Yamaha's renowned audio fidelity in mind, the card utilizes high-quality components and conversion technology to ensure transparent signal transfer with minimal noise and distortion, preserving the sonic integrity of both incoming and outgoing audio throughout complex signal chains.

The RY16-AE is designed for seamless integration within the console's modular ecosystem, plugging directly into available card slots on the mixing surface or dedicated DSP units. Each channel features discrete, high-headroom analog circuitry with precision gain staging, supporting a wide range of input levels from microphone to line-level signals via its XLR connectors. The card incorporates Yamaha's proprietary technology for synchronization and clock management, ensuring sample-accurate alignment with other digital components in the system. This synchronization is crucial in large touring or broadcast setups where multiple digital devices must operate in perfect phase coherence to avoid artifacts and maintain audio quality across all channels.

Installation and configuration are streamlined through the console's intuitive touchscreen interface, where engineers can remotely control input gain, phantom power per channel, output levels, and routing assignments without physical access to the card itself. The rugged metal construction and secure card-edge connector ensure reliable operation in demanding mobile and fixed installation environments. By expanding the console's analog I/O capacity, the RY16-AE provides system designers and front-of-house engineers with greater flexibility to scale their audio infrastructure, accommodating complex multi-zone systems, extensive outboard processing racks, or additional stage monitor feeds while maintaining the streamlined digital workflow and sonic excellence that define Yamaha's professional audio products.

Key Features

  • 16 Digital I/O: Offers 16 channels AES/EBU I/O.
  • Sample Rate Conversion: Built-in SRC for all input/output channels.
  • Broad Compatibility: Works with Yamaha RIVAGE PM, DM2000, O2R96, DM1000 consoles and others.
  • Flexible Channel Count: Delivers 16 channels at 48kHz, or 8 channels at 96kHz.
  • XLR Connectors: Features balanced XLR connectors for AES/EBU digital audio signals.
  • Single Slot: Occupies only one expansion slot.

YAMAHA RY16-AE 16-Channel (I/O) Card Specs

General Specifications
Model
RY16-AE
Type
16-Channel Analog I/O Expansion Card
Compatible Consoles
Yamaha Rivage PM Series, other Yamaha digital consoles
Format
Single-slot card for console card cage
Channels
16 Inputs / 16 Outputs (balanced)
Input Specifications
Connector
16 x XLR-3F (female)
Input Type
Balanced, electronically balanced
Impedance
>10 kΩ
Maximum Input Level
+24 dBu
Gain Range
0 dB to +60 dB (in 1 dB steps)
Phantom Power
+48V DC, switchable in banks of 8
CMRR
>70 dB @ 1 kHz
Output Specifications
Connector
16 x XLR-3M (male)
Output Type
Balanced, servo-balanced
Impedance
50 Ω
Maximum Output Level
+24 dBu
Load Impedance
≥600 Ω
Conversion & Performance
A/D & D/A Converters
24-bit, 128x oversampling
Dynamic Range
>110 dB (A-weighted, 20 Hz-20 kHz)
THD+N
<0.005% @ 1 kHz, +4 dBu
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB
Sample Rate
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Physical & Environmental
Card Dimensions
Approx. 210 x 170 mm (fits standard Yamaha slot)
Connector Type
Card-edge with locking mechanism
Operating Temperature
0°C to +40°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to +60°C
Power Consumption
15 W (from console backplane)

Key Features

  • 16 Digital I/O: Offers 16 channels AES/EBU I/O.
  • Sample Rate Conversion: Built-in SRC for all input/output channels.
  • Broad Compatibility: Works with Yamaha RIVAGE PM, DM2000, O2R96, DM1000 consoles and others.
  • Flexible Channel Count: Delivers 16 channels at 48kHz, or 8 channels at 96kHz.
  • XLR Connectors: Features balanced XLR connectors for AES/EBU digital audio signals.
  • Single Slot: Occupies only one expansion slot.
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