TASCAM 16-channel Analog / Dante Converter / ML-16D

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 utilize 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. Dante is a transmission protocol developed by Audinate. It enables multi-channel transmission (512ch IN/512ch OUT) and word-clock sync with high accuracy via network with gigabit Ethernet standard. - For further information about Dante, please visit Audinate website.

Primary and secondary connectors enable building a redundant system with a duplex network. Should the primary network route fails the ML-16D automatically switches to the secondary network route. This highly secure system prevents interruption and introduces no noise during the switch. The ML-16D uses Dante Controller to configure the main unit and to connect to other Dante-compatible devices. Dante Controller enables flexible routing configuration to other Dante-compatible devices.

About Dante Controller
Dante Controller is a free software application released by Audinate.
Download the latest version from Audinate website.

Possible to interconnect with AES67 and Ravenna systems
Dante supports AES67, which enables audio connection with systems using AES67 and AES67-compatible protocols including Ravenna.

Integrated Signal/Overload indicator
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.

5 selectable reference levels which can accommodate to a variety of scenes
The TASCAM ML-16D features selectable reference level setting from 5 maximum level options: +24dBu, +22dBu, +20dBu, and +18dBu (the standard level is +4dBu) and +15dBu (the standard level is +6dBu), which can accommodate to a variety of purposes including professional use in broadcasting studios, public address systems and recording environments.

Flexible choice of connectors according to purposes
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 at a glance
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
Dual redundant Ethernet jacks which support both primary and secondary connections
Dante primary and secondary connectors support redundancy
AES67 and Ravenna compatible
Dante Controller for flexible routing
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
LED display for signal level and overload per input/output channel
Firmware updatable via Dante port
Equipped with D-sub 25-pin connectors as line input/output connectors
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