Tascam SB-16D 16-In/16-Out Dante Stage Box with 32-bit ADC and HDIA Preamps

The Tascam SB-16D is a professional Dante-enabled active stage box designed to provide high-quality analogue audio interfacing within digital audio-over-IP networks. It serves as a crucial component in live sound, recording, and installed audio systems, converting analogue signals to digital with exceptional fidelity right at the source. The unit features 16 balanced XLR microphone/line inputs and 16 balanced XLR line outputs, making it suitable for capturing large ensembles or providing extensive output routing in complex setups. Key technical features include Tascam's 32-bit analogue-to-digital converters and Class 1 HDIA (High-Definition Instrumentation Architecture) microphone preamplifiers, which deliver extremely quiet performance with an equivalent input noise of -128 dBu. Each input channel provides switchable 48V phantom power with individual indicators, along with signal and overload LEDs for clear visual monitoring. The Dante networking capability allows the SB-16D to transmit up to 64 audio channels at 48kHz or 32 channels at 96kHz across standard Ethernet infrastructure, supporting redundant streams via its two EtherCON ports. The device integrates seamlessly with Tascam Sonicview mixing consoles, enabling remote gain control and expanding its GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) capabilities. The SB-16D offers flexible installation options with included hardware for both floor use and standard 19-inch rack mounting (occupying 3U of space). Its robust construction features large rubber feet for stability as a floor unit and a convenient carrying handle for portability. Multiple units can be stacked for transport or installation. This stage box is ideally suited for professional audio engineers, touring sound companies, recording studios, broadcast facilities, and installed sound venues like houses of worship or corporate auditoriums that require reliable, high-channel-count analogue connectivity within a Dante audio network.