Rupert Neve Designs RNDI

DI Box

Superior phase coherence
Rupert Neve custom transformer
Input headroom of +21.5 dBU
Power supply 48 V phantom power
Ground lift
Instrument and speaker mode for various applications
Connections: in - 6.3 mm jack, thru - 6.3 mm jack, out - XLR

Further information

Multi-Channel Unit	No
Active / Passive	Active
19"	No
Pad switchable	No
Gnd/Lift switchable	Yes
Powered by battery	No
Speaker Simulation	No

These are other customers' choices:

Customers who looked at this item have bought these:

14 customer ratings:

5

14 Customers

14 customers have given this product a 5-star rating.

Of these, 12 customers have written no texts or given their feedback in another language.
4
3
2
1

5 / 5.0

features
sound
quality

8 written ratings Read all reviews

Excellent DI not only for bass but also for analog synths / drum machines

ChristopherGlo, 18.10.2015

I bought it with the idea of using it as a complementary DI to my REDDI, to track vintage / modern analogue synths and drum machines through different preamps.
I needed something that would be rather on the "clean" side comparing to REDDI, more transparent, something that would handle fast transients much more naturally. Being a devoted user of a tube DI, I was surprised by RNDI with its very elegant sound across very wide frequency spectrum, nothing was missing from the signal, I did even a comparison between RNDI and a tubeless DI used in one of the best converters on the market, super transparent device with amazing preamps, built in UK. I configured two channels: one for connecting instruments to the converter directly using its DI and its gain control, the other one with RNDI and the converter's preamp.
Initially it was very hard to find a difference after level calibration but I found that RNDI really shines when the synth sound is quite harmonically rich, poly modes with fast envelopes. Same with analog drum machines. To me, some elements of the sound are more apparent and detectable. It definitely doesn't hide subtle details in midrange or lower. As expected, low freq. range is more than solid. Absolutely amazing.

Helpful · Not helpful · Report review

Do you believe this rating to be inaccurate or unacceptable for some reason?

Please give us the reason for your assessment in the following text box and – if possible – your e-mail address for further questions. Send report

great, but expensive

Kar0l, 30.03.2018

I've been looking for a new DI for tracking bass and guitar. After some hefty research, I narrowed my options down to the following:

- BSS AR133 (EUR 105,-)
- Radial J48 EUR (235,-)
- Neve RNDI (EUR 299,-)

I plugged my Ibanez SR650 into each of these DI's, into my Focusrite 44. I tracked some parts in both active and passive setting. My findings:

BSS AR133: It doesn't look very slick. With its huge rubber sides, it does look indestructible. The sound is clear and transparent, with very low noise.

Radial J48: It looks good, and also definitely feels sturdy enough. The sound is noticeably warmer than the BSS, more analogue sounding. It sounds great, but definitely colored.

Neve RNDI: Looks wise, this is clearly the winner of the three. Like the BSS, it sounds very clear, even, and moderate in the lows.

The BSS and the Neve sound the most natural and clear, which is what I am looking for in a DI. I want the cleanest sound possible to feed to a pre-amp. However, the sound difference between these two is very small to my ears. So small, that it doesn't warrant the price difference.

Hence, my choice is the BSS AR133. It sounds great, is super sturdy, and very affordable. Recommended!

Helpful · Not helpful · Report review

Do you believe this rating to be inaccurate or unacceptable for some reason?

Please give us the reason for your assessment in the following text box and – if possible – your e-mail address for further questions. Send report

€295 £258.54

Free shipping incl. VAT

£ price – guideline price only

Available immediately

Available immediately

This item is in stock and can be dispatched immediately.

Standard Delivery Times

Add to wish list

sales rank in this product group	19
at thomann.de	4762

item number	358500
sales unit	1 piece
available since	March 2015

Total rating
features
sound
quality

	49% bought this exact product Rupert Neve Designs RNDI Available immediately Available immediately This item is in stock and can be dispatched immediately. Standard Delivery Times	€295 Add to Cart
	4% bought Palmer PAN 04	€63
	4% bought Radial Engineering J 48	€229
	4% bought Radial Engineering JCR	€215
	4% bought BSS AR133	€99
Our most popular DI-Boxes

Rupert Neve Designs RNDI

DI Box

Further information

These are other customers' choices:

Customers who looked at this item have bought these:

Excellent DI not only for bass but also for analog synths / drum machines

great, but expensive

Smart Navigator

Further Rupert Neve Designs items

Payment & Security

Products

Sitemap

Contact & Service

Shop

More Thomann

Rupert Neve Designs RNDI

DI Box

Further information

These are other customers' choices:

Customers who looked at this item have bought these:

Related products

Excellent DI not only for bass but also for analog synths / drum machines

great, but expensive

Smart Navigator

Further Rupert Neve Designs items

Payment & Security

Products

Sitemap

Contact & Service

Shop

More Thomann