16-channel Analog/Dante Converter
ML-16D
A powerful and flexible solution
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.
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
- Compatible with SMPTE ST 2110-30
- 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
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Spec description
ML-32D ML-16D Formats Sampling frequency 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k Hz Quantization bit rate 16 / 24-bit Analog Inputs/Outputs LINE INPUTS Connector D-sub 25pin female × 2 Locking screws No.4-40 UNC (inch type) Nominal input levels +4dBu,
+6dBu (only when maximum input level is +15dBu)Maximum input levels +24dBu, +22dBu, +20dBu, +18dBu, +15dBu
(set by REF. LEVEL switches)Input impedance 10kΩ or higher LINE OUTPUTS Connector D-sub 25pin female × 2 Connector No.4-40 UNC (inch type) Output impedance 200Ω or lower Applicable load impedance 2kΩ or higher Nominal output levels +4dBu,
+6dBu (only when maximum output level is +15dBu)Maximum output levels +24dBu, +22dBu, +20dBu, +18dBu, +15dBu
(set by REF. LEVEL switches)PRIMARY/SECONDARY Connector RJ-45 × 2 Transmission protocol Dante Gigabit Ethernet standard 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab) Cables Category 5e or faster STP cables Power AC 100 – 240V, 50/60Hz Power consumption 22W 14W Dimensions (W×H×D) 19.0″ × 1.77″ × 11.96″ / 483 × 45 × 303.8 mm Weight 7.7 lbs. / 3.5 kg 7.3 lbs. / 3.3 kg Operating temperature range 32˚F to 104˚F / 0˚C to 40˚C Standard accessories Power cord, Rackmount screw kit, Owner’s Manual (including warranty) Audio performance
ANALOG IN → Dante OUT
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +0.1dB/–0.5dB (–16dBFS input, 44.1k/48kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
20Hz to 40kHz +0.1dB/–0.5dB (–16dBFS input, 88.2k/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITADistortion (THD+N) 0.001% or lower (–1dBFS input, 1kHz, 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA) S/N ratio 113dB or higher (44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA) Crosstalk 115dB or higher (1kHz, 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA) Dante OUT → ANALOG IN
Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +0.1dB/–0.5dB (–16dBFS input, 44.1k/48kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
20Hz to 40kHz +0.1dB/–1.0dB (–16dBFS input, 88.2k/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)Distortion (THD+N) 0.001% or lower (–1dBFS input, 1kHz, 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA) S/N ratio 110dB or higher (44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA) Crosstalk 115dB or higher (1kHz, 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
