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Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-S Stereo Active Transformer Direct Box

Stereo Active Direct Box with Custom Transformers, Discrete Class-A FET Amplifier Circuit, Rugged Steel Chassis, Ground Lift, 3.5mm Stereo Input Jack, and LED Current Consumption Meter
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Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-S Stereo Active Transformer Direct Box
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A Stereo DI with Unparalleled Sonics

Engineers who have been privileged to work on vintage Neve consoles can attest to the vibrant richness and powerful punch that Rupert's electronics impart to your signal. Now there's a stereo direct box that delivers this magic: the Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-S. Sporting fastidiously developed custom transformers and Class A biased, discrete FET amplifiers, the RNDI-S makes your stereo keyboards and guitars, bass — or any instrument with a piezo pickup — sound massive and amazing. If you record music or do live sound, you take signals direct all the time. Might as well invest in a killer direct box: Rupert Neve Designs' RNDI-S.

The Neve of direct boxes

With its high input headroom, you can feed the RNDI-S a pro line-level source without a pad. The RNDI-S also features impressive phase coherence, unrivaled amongst its peers. Trust us — you'll really appreciate this feature when you're blending a mic and a direct signal together! Boasting two TRS inputs with Thru connections for mono sources and a stereo 3.5mm jack for consumer devices, the RNDI-S delivers the full impact and harmonic depth of any DI source. Sweetwater's advice: the Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-S is a must-have. Your gadget bag isn't complete without it.

Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-S Direct Box Features:

  • 2 channels of big, bold direct tone for stereo keyboards and guitars, basses, and piezo-equipped instruments
  • 3.5mm stereo input jack for convent connection of phones, tablets, and other consumer devices
  • Custom transformers deliver powerful low end and sweet highs without sacrificing clarity
  • Flat frequency response within the audible 20Hz–20KHz range
  • Extended response below 10Hz and above 100KHz
  • Transformer and active circuits provide complete circuit isolation
  • Extremely low output impedance and phase shift provide excellent, consistent results
  • Dual 1/4" In and Thru jacks; gold-plated XLR output
  • 48V Phantom powered
  • Rugged steel chassis built to withstand life on the road

Tech Specs

  • Type: Active
  • Channels: Stereo, Dual Mono
  • Ground Lift: Yes
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS (instrument), 1 x 1/8" TRS (stereo)
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (thru), 2 x XLR
  • Power Source: 48V Phantom Power
  • Height: 1.75"
  • Depth: 5"
  • Width: 7"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: RNDI-S

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Neve DI

If you need a DI you can't go wrong with Neve.
Music background: singer/songwriter/producer
Rated 5/5

WHAT? Smoking!

I did some tracking last night with a Korg Grandstage through the RNDI-S and holy smokes brothers and sisters this box is amazing. Normally I add a lot of pro grade plugins on my piano track, but with this box in front of it, I added nothing and it sounded perfect. So good in fact, I had to come here an write this review. The price is steep but worth it. If your looking for the best DI on the market - you've found it.
Music background: Hobbiest Muscian/Producer
Rated 5/5

WOW

So THAT is what my nord is supposed to sound like. So THAT is what my Montage should sound like. So THAT is what my bass and wurly should sound like. Game changer.
Music background: Producer/Musician
Rated 5/5

It's a good DI box

It does what it's supposed to do and it does it well. I use it for studio recording. Perfect for getting my guitars into my interface cleaner and more accurately than the built-in hi-z input and lets me run my synths/keys through preamps for color. The RNDI-S adds just a tiny bit of musical sonic enhancement through its transformers. I would describe it as open and clear. It's expensive, but very nice and I doubt you'll worry about the price once you've hooked it up.
Rated 5/5

Simply awesome.

Works exactly as described. This DI sounds particularly wonderful on electric bass guitar and an old fender Rhodes. I"ve also used it to split a dry guitar signal feeding to a cranked amp. Very worth it and well built. Nice addition working off of phantom power and not a battery or wall wart.
Music background: Engineer

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