Rupert Neve's reputation as a console designer is unparalleled, having been at the forefront of the art for more than 50 years. Now he takes on the direct box with his new RNDI.
The RNDI is an active direct box based around a very high impedance (2 megaohm) discrete FET amplifier that utilizes a custom designed transformer as well (something that Neve has always been noted for). This is unusual in that most DIs either have one or the other, but the RNDI incorporates both, which the company says is responsible for its outstanding phase coherence and frequency response out to 100kHz.
The box features a 1/4 input jack that's capable of handling both instruments and line level with headroom of 21.5dBU. A speaker switch allows a direct connection from an amp as powerful as 1000 watts. A Thru jack is included in order to send the signal to an amplifier as well. Power comes via 48V phantom power.
The Rupert Neve Designs RNDI retails for $269 and is available now.
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1 comment:
What the heck is Neve's problem? He always has to make such great stuff...sheesh!
I just messed with one of these today and it's PHENOMENAL! I don't have much direct box experience, but I heard why this is so awesome. And I'm buying one ASAP!
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