Rupert Neve Designs RNDI

Rupert Neve Designs RNDI: Active Transformer Direct Interface

The RNDI by Rupert Neve Designs is a high-performance, active DI box designed to deliver unmatched tone and clarity for various instruments. Combining Rupert Neve's custom transformers with class-A biased, discrete FET amplifiers, the RNDI stands out for its ability to accurately capture the harmonic depth of instruments, making it a sought-after tool in both studio and live settings.

Key Features:

• Custom Transformers and Class-A Amplifiers: Ensures a vibrant and detailed direct sound, maintaining the full harmonic spectrum of instruments.
• Massive Headroom and Speaker Mode: Capable of handling high input levels, making it versatile for both instruments and professional line-level sources.
• Sturdy Construction: Built to endure the rigors of studio and live environments.
• Flexible Connectivity: Features a ¼” input, a thru output for sending signals to an amp, and a transformer-balanced XLR output.
• Ground Lift and Phantom Power: Offers ground lift switch for solving grounding issues and operates on standard 48V phantom power.
• Exceptional Frequency Response: Maintains a balanced and natural tone across a broad frequency range.

Professional Endorsements:

• Tom Blankenship (My Morning Jacket): Expressed amazement at the RNDI's ability to reveal previously unheard aspects of his instrument.
• Tycho: Praised the RNDI for its weighty low end and clear high end.
• F Reid Shippen: Noted the RNDI's extended low-frequency response and superior sonic colors.
• Matt Reilly (Avril Lavigne): Highlighted the RNDI's transformative impact on bass sound.
• Roger Lima (Less Than Jake): Emphasized the RNDI as the best DI he's used.

Applications and Use Cases:

• Studio and Live Performance: Ideal for capturing detailed and rich tones from basses, guitars, keyboards, and other instruments.
• Re-Amping: Useful for "re-preamping" previously recorded tracks.
• Speaker Simulation: In speaker mode, captures the tone of an amplifier without a cabinet or microphone.

Technical Specifications:

• Noise Level: Better than -110 dBV.
• Input Impedance: 2.2 Meg Ohm (Instrument), 200K Ohm (Speaker).
• Output Impedance: Less than 40 Ohm.
• Frequency Response: +/- 0.25 dB from 25 Hz – 44 kHz.
• Maximum Input Level: +21 dBu (Instrument), +41.5 dBu (Speaker).
• Maximum Output Level: +11.5 dBu at maximum input.
• THD+N: 0.25% typical at 1 kHz, +20 dBu input.