Rupert Neve Active Transformer Direct Interface

The RNDI contains a custom Rupert Neve-designed output transformer and class-A, discrete FET input stage.  This carefully designed combination is the key to the RNDI’s unparalleled performance, delivering a powerful and vibrant direct sound that captures the full harmonic depth of basses, guitars, acoustic instruments, and even pre-recorded material.

With portable, powerful, larger-than-life tone for a variety of instrument and amplifier signals, the RNDI is truly the first stand-alone DI worthy of the Rupert Neve name.

¼” INPUT
Hi-Z unbalanced input:
2.2M Ohms (Instrument)
200 kOhms (Speaker)

¼” THRU
Parallel ¼” port used to send signal to an amp (instrument mode) or speaker (speaker mode).

SPEAKER / INSTRUMENT INPUT LEVEL
Selects Speaker or Instrument level.
Max input: +20.5dBu Instrument, +41dBu Speaker

48V POWER LED
Indicates that +48V phantom power is present from the connected mic preamp (required to power the RNDI).

GROUND LIFT
Isolates the XLR Pin 1 from the circuit ground.

OUTPUT
Transformer-balanced XLR output. Impedance less than 40 Ohms. Phantom power to the RNDI is supplied through this connection.