Product Description
Tascam ML-16D 16-channel Analog/Dante Converter
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.
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.
Dante supports AES67, which enables audio connection with systems using AES67 and AES67-compatible protocols including Ravenna.
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.
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
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, JEITA |
Distortion (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) |