{"product_id":"arrakis-simple-ip-16a-aoip-node","title":"Arrakis Simple-IP-16A AoIP Node","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrakis Simple-IP-16A AoIP Node\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat This Arrakis Simple-IP-16A AoIP Node Actually Is This is the Simple-IP-16A, a Dante audio-over-IP node built to bring analog audio equipment onto a networked studio system with a full 16 mono inputs and 16 mono outputs. It's the larger sibling to the Simple-IP-8A, doubling the available channel count for studios that need more connectivity from a single node rather than adding multiple smaller units. Being AES67 and Dante compatible means this node works within the wider networked audio ecosystem, not just alongside Arrakis equipment, so it integrates with other AES67-compliant gear from manufacturers like Wheatstone, Telos, or Lawo if your facility runs a mixed equipment lineup. AoIP has historically carried a reputation for being complicated and expensive, largely because early networked audio systems relied on proprietary protocols that locked stations into a single vendor. The arrival of AES67 as an open standard changed that, and this node is built specifically to make that shift practical and affordable for radio stations making the move to networked audio. How This Node Puts Real AoIP Within Reach for Radio Stations For a long time, converting a station over to audio-over-IP meant either committing to expensive proprietary hardware or dealing with the headaches of getting different manufacturers' systems to actually talk to each other. AES67 solved the interoperability half of that problem by giving the industry a shared, open standard, and the Simple-IP-16A takes advantage of that by offering straightforward, affordable connectivity without locking you into anything beyond standard networking gear. Instead of running individual point-to-point cables or dealing with punch blocks between rooms, you connect your analog equipment directly to this node, and everything travels over standard Ethernet from there. This is exactly the kind of practical, no-frills approach that makes AoIP realistic for stations that might have previously written off networked audio as too costly or too complicated to bother with. 16 Mono Channels Gives You Real Room to Grow With 16 mono inputs and 16 mono outputs, this node offers double the connectivity of the smaller Simple-IP-8A, making it a better fit for studios with a larger number of analog sources to connect, multiple mic positions, several line-level devices, phone hybrids, and more, all through one physical unit. Having that much I\/O in a single node also simplifies your equipment rack, since you're not stacking multiple smaller nodes just to reach the channel count you actually need. For stations planning ahead, having extra headroom from the start means you're less likely to run out of available inputs and outputs as your studio's equipment list grows over time, without needing to add another node right away. Standard Ethernet Wiring Instead of Complicated Analog Runs The core appeal of AoIP, and this node specifically, is how much simpler your physical wiring becomes once your analog gear is connected to the network. Rather than running dedicated point-to-point analog cable for every single connection between rooms or pieces of equipment, everything routes through standard Ethernet cabling once it hits the Simple-IP-16A. Once connected, the node appears automatically in Dante Controller within seconds, letting you assign its inputs and outputs to any other Dante-enabled device on your network, whether that's an Arrakis DARC console, a Simple Surface, or any other AES67-compatible hardware you're running. This is the kind of setup that turns what used to be a genuinely complicated wiring project into something closer to plugging in a network switch and letting the system handle the rest. Why AES67 Compatibility Matters for a Growing Studio Because this node speaks AES67 in addition to Dante, you're not restricted to only using Arrakis or Dante-exclusive equipment on your network. Any AES67-compliant device from other manufacturers can communicate with the Simple-IP-16A directly, which matters a great deal for stations that already have investments in other broadcast brands or that want the flexibility to shop across manufacturers going forward. This open standard approach is a big part of why AoIP has become genuinely realistic for radio stations rather than remaining a niche, expensive option reserved for large commercial operations with unlimited equipment budgets. Who Should Be Adding a Simple-IP-16A to Their Studio This node is a strong fit for stations with a substantial number of analog sources to connect, or for facilities that would rather run one larger node than manage several smaller ones spread across a studio. It's especially useful for stations converting from an older analog console setup to a networked system, since the higher channel count here can often handle an entire studio's worth of connections on its own. Facilities mixing equipment from multiple manufacturers will also benefit from the AES67 compatibility, since it keeps your options open rather than locking you into a single vendor's ecosystem. For any station looking to move into AoIP without the cost or complexity that used to come with networked audio, this node represents exactly the kind of practical entry point AES67 was designed to make possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995706790135,"sku":"Simple-IP-16A","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0422\/1291\/7402\/files\/Arrakis-Simple-IP-16-A.jpg?v=1785795336","url":"https:\/\/www.305broadcast.com\/products\/arrakis-simple-ip-16a-aoip-node","provider":"305broadcast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}