The TASCAM BO-16DX/OUT is a rackmount 16-channel DB25 to XLR male designed to deliver multi-channel conversion between D-Sub 25-pin and XLR 3-pin male for system installers, A/V technicians, and audio engineers in houses of worship, clubs, restaurants, and live stage applications. Its 16 channels of I/O include two DB25 female connectors and 16 XLR 3-pin male connectors.

The enclosure occupies 1 RU and allows rotatable orientation to avoid unnecessary stress on cables. The reversible rack ears enable the BO-16DX/OUT to be positioned with either the XLR or DB25 connectors facing forward. Being passive, it requires no power source. A rackmount screw kit is included for easy installation.

For Live Stage & Commercial Installation    2 x DB25 Female Inputs    16 x XLR Male Outputs    Rotatable Orientation    Reversible Rack Ears    Passive Design Requires No Power Source    Includes Rackmount Screw Kit

Ideal for interfacing between stage boxes, FOH and monitor mixing consoles, audio over IP converters, and more

16 analog input channels via two DB25 female connectors

16 analog output channels via 16 XLR 3-pin male connectors

Mount in either of two 180° rotations to simplify cable runs and avoid unnecessary stress on cables

Reversible rack ears can be positioned to face forward or backward so that either the XLR or DB25 connectors are front facing

Shallow depth uses minimal rack space

Passive design requires no power source

Includes rackmount screw kit

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the pin assign compatible with ProTools C24 console, or other protools interfaces?

A: The Mogami Gold 8 Channel Analog Snake Cable, DB-25 to 8x XLR Female - 5' uses a common pin-out configuration that should be compatible with Avid's C|24 console. For another option directly from Avid, we recommend the Avid DB25-XLRM DigiSnake - Analog or Digital Output Snake (4-Foot) (BH #AVDB25XMS4): https://bhpho.to/3tQS2y7

Q: 2. What is the battery life (that is, running with lithium batteries in the sled)? Assume two xlr mics requiring phantom power.

A: With lithium batteries, the TASCAM CA-XLR2d-F XLR Microphone Adapter Kit for FUJIFILM Cameras will run for approximately 8 to 14.5 hours. If you are using two mics that require phantom power, then it would use more battery power, so you would likely get about 8 hours of run time.

Q: 3. Can this work with GFX 100s? Thanks.

A: Digital hot-shoe compatibility between the Tascam CA-XLR2d-F XLR Microphone Adapter Kit for FUJIFILM Cameras and cameras such as the GFX100S will be available via product updates expected within 2022.

Q: 4. what are the charging current on this charger?

A: The charging current is 16.5 V at 2.5A.

Q: 5. How long does it take to charge 150wh batteries? And is it simultaneous?

A: It takes just 3 hours to fully charge eight 45Wh Micros, 5 hours for eight 98Wh Micros, and 7 hours for eight 150Wh Micros to reach capacity. The Bebob Factory GmbH AS4Micro 4-Channel Charger offers 8-Channel Simultaneous Quick Chargers.

Q: 6. This might be a dumb question, but does this thing have a power switch? I'm not noticing one in photos or diagrams.

A: The TASCAM CA-XLR2D-F does not have a power switch as such, but there is a switch to change whether the unit receives power from the connected camera or from internal batteries. If you are only using one of these power sources and the switch is flipped, you would essentially be turning it off.

Q: 7. Would these work for say the Tascan DR-40X 4-Channel / 4-Track Portable Audio Recorder? Working great so far, though they burn through batteries pretty quickly.

A: Yes the Tascam PS-P520U is directly compatible with the Tascam DR-40X recorder.

Q: 8. Is this compatible with the GFX 100? Was that update ever released?

A: At the time of this post (June 2, 2023), the update to enable compatibility of the TASCAM CA-XLR2d-F XLR Microphone Adapter Kit for FUJIFILM Cameras and the FUJIFILM GFX 100 Medium Format Mirrorless Camera has not yet been released.

Q: 9. Will this work on the newly released Fuji GFX 100 II (not the S)?

A: Yes, the TASCAM CA-XLR2d-F XLR Microphone Adapter Kit for FUJIFILM Cameras will work with the Fuji GFX 100 II.

Q: 10. Will this work in combination with an external video recorder such as the Atomos Ninja V+?

A: The TASCAM CA-XLR2d-F XLR Microphone Adapter Kit could be connected to external recorders with a 3.5mm microphone input. In that case, the "Cameras with 3.5mm Input" version should be selected.