TASCAM BO-16DX/OUT D-Sub to XLR Output Adapter for Professional Installations

The TASCAM BO-16DX/OUT is a rugged 1U rackmount output breakout adapter designed for professional AV installations, live sound systems, and networked audio environments. It provides a clean and reliable interface between dual AES59-2012–compliant D-Sub inputs on the rear panel and 16 balanced XLR outputs on the front panel. Ideal for use with audio-over-IP systems, digital consoles, and analogue distribution, the BO-16DX/OUT makes multi-channel output routing fast, tidy, and installer-friendly. Clean D-Sub to XLR Output Integration The BO-16DX/OUT features: 16 front-panel XLR output connectors for line-level audio feeds Two rear-panel 25-pin D-Sub inputs using TASCAM standard pin assignments Full compliance with AES59-2012, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard D-Sub looms This makes it easy to break out multi-channel analogue outputs from converters, mixers, or recorders into clearly labelled XLR connections. Ideal Companion for Dante & AoIP Systems Designed as a companion to the TASCAM ML-16D and ML-32D Analog-to-Dante converters, the BO-16DX/OUT (paired with the BO-16DX/IN) provides an elegant analogue breakout solution for Dante-based systems. Typical applications include: Feeding power amplifiers or active speakers from Dante converters Distributing analogue outputs to FOH, monitor, or zone systems Clean patch-bay style routing in equipment racks Fixed installs in theatres, houses of worship, and corporate AV environments Flexible Rack Mounting Options The BO-16DX/OUT is designed for maximum flexibility in rack layouts: Reversible 180-degree mounting Install facing forward or backward to suit cabling direction Removable rack ears Allows tabletop or shelf placement when required Ultra-short chassis depth Only approx. 45 mm (1.8″) behind the rack ears Can be mounted at the rear of a rack or used as a front-panel patch interface Approximately 13 mm clearance above each XLR connector ensures easy access to release levers, even when units are stacked. Key Features 16 × XLR output connectors on the front panel Dual D-Sub inputs on the rear (AES59-2012 compliant) Uses TASCAM standard D-Sub pinout 1U rackmount design Short chassis depth for flexible rack layouts Multiple mounting orientations (front, rear, tabletop) Rackmount screws included Specifications Dimensions: 482.6 × 44.1 × 54.5 mm (19.0″ × 1.7″ × 2.1″) Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.99 lbs Rack Size: 1U What’s in the Box BO-16DX/OUT × 1 Rackmount screw kit × 1 TASCAM ID registration guide × 1 Owner’s manual (including warranty) × 1