The Yamaha EXO8 output expander features 8 channels of DA converters that produce high quality analog audio by converting digital output from MTX/MRX series processors via YDIF. The EXO8 boasts a sampling frequency of 48kHz/44.1kHz, a signal delay of less than 2.5 milliseconds, and a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz, -1.5dB min, 0dBtyp., +0.5dB max.
Support for the Newly-Developed "YDIF" Digital Audio Transmission Format
"YDIF" is a digital audio transmission format that uses an Ethernet cable to send and receive up to 16 channels of audio and word clock. Up to eight YDIF devices (maximum of seven for the EXi8 and/or EXo8) can be connected to expand the number of input/output channels available for one system.