- Overview
- Specifications
Tascam ML-16D is a compact, high-quality analogue-Dante-analogue converter designed to transfer 16 analogue audio channels over a Dante network in both directions. Space-saving 25-pin D-sub connectors are provided for use with optional breakout boxes to input and output balanced, line-level analogue audio signals. Two Ethernet connectors (Dante Primary/Secondary) are available for redundant operation using two separate networks.
The unit features indicators for operation status and current sample rate as well as overload LEDs for each input and signal LEDs for each input and output. Switches on the rear side allow the user to set the required maximum input/output level. Any other settings, such as sampling frequency, channel routing or latency, can be made by the freely available “Dante Controller” computer application.
Ratings
Audio resolution
44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, 16/24 bit
Analogue audio inputs
Connectors
D-sub 25-pin
Locking screws
No. 4-40 UNC (inch type)
Nominal input level
+4 dBu, +6 dBu (only when maximum input level is +15 dBu)
Maximum input level
+24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu, +15 dBu
(set by REF. LEVEL switches)
Input impedance
=10 kO
Analogue audio outputs
Connectors
D-sub 25-pin
Locking screws
No. 4-40 UNC (inch type)
Nominal output level
+4 dBu, +6 dBu (only when maximum output level is +15 dBu)
Maximum output level
+24 dBu, +22 dBu, +20 dBu, +18 dBu, +15 dBu
(set by REF. LEVEL switches)
Output impedance
=200 O
Applicable load impedance
=2 kO
Network inputs/outputs
Dante PRIMARY/SECONDARY
RJ-45 connectors
Transmission protocol
Dante
Network standard
Gigabit Ethernet, 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab)
Cable requirements
Cat 5e or better STP cables
Audio performance
ANALOG IN to DANTE OUT
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.1 dB / –0.5 dB
(–16 dBFS input, 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0.1 dB / –0.5 dB
(–16 dBFS input, 88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
Distortion (THD+N)
=0.001 %
(–1 dBFS input, 1 kHz, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
S/N ratio
=113 dB
(44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
Crosstalk
=115 dB
(1 kHz, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
DANTE IN to ANALOG OUT
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0.1 dB / –0.5 dB
(–16 dBFS input, 44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0.1 dB / –1.0 dB
(–16 dBFS input, 88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
Distortion (THD+N)
=0.001 %
(–1 dBFS input, 1 kHz, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
S/N ratio
=110 dB
(44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
Crosstalk
=115 dB
(1 kHz, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sampling frequency, JEITA)
Power supply and other specifications
Power supply
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
ML-16D: 14 W
Dimensions (W × H × D)
483 mm × 45 mm × 304 mm
Weight
ML-16D: 3.3 kg
Operating temperature range
0–40 °C
Dante is a network technology by Audinate offering high-performance audio distribution over standard IP networks. It supports hundreds of simultaneous channels of uncompressed audio with ultra-low latency and accurate synchronization.
