Description
TASCAM BO-16DX/IN
Breakout box to D-sub in a way ideal for use by the broadcast, studio, and PA.
The TASCAM BO-16DX/IN is a rugged, rack-mounted audio adaptor designed for professional installation and live sound applications. 16 front-panel XLR Inputs are internally bridged to dual D-Sub output connectors on the rear panel, providing a fast and easy way to interface between stage boxes, FOH and monitor mixing consoles, audio over IP converters, and more.
Designed as companion pieces for the TASCAM ML-16D and ML-32D Analog to Dante convertors, a combination of BO-16DX/IN and BO-16DX/OUT provide an elegant communication link between your Analog and Digital subsystems.
Examples of connection with an ML-16D and ML-32D
The 25-pin D-sub connectors on the BO-16DX/IN employ TASCAM pin assignments that are compliant with AES59-2012.
Flexible mounting options
The BO-16DX/IN is designed to mount in either of two 180-degree rotations to simplify cabling runs and avoid unnecessary twisting of D-Sub connector cables within the rack.
The regardless of direction of the unit, approximately half an inch (13mm) of space is available above each connector, allowing easy access to a release lever of the XLR socket when stacked.
The unit can be mounted in a rack facing forward or backward by changing the direction that the rack-mount ears are attached to it. The rackmount ears can also be removed when using the unit placed on a tabletop.
Thanks to the compact size, including a depth of only 1.8″ (45mm) behind the rackmount ears, this breakout box can even be mounted in the back of a rack case.
Mounting in the front of a rack case for use as a patch bay is also possible.
Features at a glance
- 16 XLR input connectors on the front panel
- Dual D-Sub output connectors compliant with AES59-2012 on the rear panel
- Multiple rack mounting options
- Short unit depth allows free layout in the rack
- 1U Rackmount size
- Rackmount screws included
Specifications
| BO-32DE | BO-16DX/IN | BO-16DX/OUT | |
| FRONT | |||
| Connectors | Euroblock × 16 (Balanced, 32ch, 3.81mm pitch) | XLR 3-31 × 16 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) | XLR 3-32 × 16 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
| REAR | |||
| Connectors | D-sub 25pin female × 4 | D-sub 25pin female × 2 | |
| Attachment screws | No.4-40 UNC × 8 (inch-type) | No.4-40 UNC × 4 (inch-type) | |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 19.0″ × 1.7″ × 2.0″ 482.6 × 44.1 × 50.8 mm | 19.0″ × 1.7″ × 2.1″ 482.6 × 44.1 × 54.5 mm | 19.0″ × 1.7″ × 2.0″ 482.6 × 44.1 × 51.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.99 lbs. / 0.9 kg | ||
| Included items | Euroblock plug have tab × 32, Cable banc kit, Rackmount screw kit, Owner’s Manual (this document) including warranty | Rackmount screw kit, Owner’s Manual (this document) including warranty | |
