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