Violet Audio DX16I – 16-Channel 3-Way Passive Audio Signal Splitter

Ultimate Audio Splitting for Live, Studio & Broadcast Environments

The Violet Audio DX16I is a high-performance 16-channel 3-way passive audio signal splitter, designed to deliver pristine signal integrity in demanding live sound, studio, and broadcast applications.

Built for professionals, the DX16I offers a pure-path audio split that maintains sonic transparency across all outputs. Whether you’re routing signals to front-of-house (FOH), monitor mixes, or recording rigs, this unit ensures consistent, noise-free distribution without compromise.

Key Features

• 🎤 16 Balanced XLR Inputs (front panel)

• 🔄 48 Outputs Total:

  • 16 XLR outputs (front)

  • 16 XLR outputs (rear)

  • 16 outputs via DB25 (D-Sub)

  • 16 outputs via CAT-5

• 📡 Expandable System – Use CAT-5 I/O to daisy-chain multiple DX16I units for larger setups

• ⚡ Fully Passive Design – No power supply required

• 🛡️ Rugged 2RU Metal Chassis – Built to endure the road, stage, or studio

• 🔇 Ultra-Quiet Performance – No active circuitry = no added noise or distortion

Versatile Connectivity & System Integration

The DX16I is ideal for routing microphone-level signals with zero coloration or phase shift. On the front panel, you’ll find 16 XLR inputs and 16 direct XLR outputs. The rear panel expands your options with:

• 16 XLR outputs

• 16 channels via DB25 (TASCAM standard pinout)

• 16 channels via CAT-5, supporting both input and output

This flexibility allows seamless integration into complex audio infrastructures, whether in live touring racks, mobile broadcast trucks, or multi-room recording facilities.

Pure Passive Performance – No Compromise

Thanks to its passive circuit design, the DX16I introduces no active components, ensuring complete signal transparency and eliminating the need for power supplies or batteries. This also makes it highly reliable, with zero risk of power failure during critical performances or recordings.

Ideal Applications

• 🎤 Live Sound Splitting (FOH / Monitors / Broadcast)

• 🎧 Studio Recording / Multitrack Capture

• 📡 OB Vans and Mobile Broadcast Units

• 🎚️ Audio Distribution in Theatres & Houses of Worship

Why Choose the Violet Audio DX16I?

If you’re looking for bulletproof signal distribution, no-compromise audio quality, and professional-grade I/O flexibility, the Violet Audio DX16I delivers exceptional value in a compact, rack-ready form.

Whether you’re handling a festival stage, recording a live session, or routing feeds in a broadcast setup – the DX16I is your go-to splitter solution.