Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-8 Eight Channel Active Transformer Direct Interface

• 8-channel active DI: Provides professional-grade direct interfacing for multiple instruments.
• Rupert Neve custom transformers: Delivers rich harmonic content and sonic clarity.
• High headroom design: Handles high-output sources without distortion.
• XLR outputs: Balanced outputs for clean, noise-free signal transmission.
• Ground lift switches: Reduces ground loop hum in live or studio setups.
• 48V phantom power operation: Easily integrates with existing audio systems.

The Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-8 is an 8-channel active transformer direct interface that brings the legendary Neve sound to a multi-channel DI format, making it a perfect solution for live sound reinforcement, recording studios, and installations. With the same sonic signature as Rupert Neve’s classic analog gear, the RNDI-8 offers exceptional clarity, warmth, and depth for any instrument or source that needs a high-quality direct signal path.

At the heart of the RNDI-8 are the Rupert Neve custom transformers, which are designed to capture the harmonic richness and musical detail of your instruments. These transformers impart the signature Neve character, adding subtle saturation and warmth, while maintaining the clarity and dynamics of the original signal. Whether you’re using the RNDI-8 for bass guitars, electric guitars, keyboards, or synthesizers, it faithfully reproduces the full tonal range of each instrument with a smooth, musical response.

With its high headroom design, the RNDI-8 is capable of handling even the most powerful instrument signals without distortion or unwanted coloration. This makes it ideal for instruments with hot outputs, such as active basses or synthesizers, ensuring that your signal remains clean and uncompressed, even when pushed to high levels. The high headroom also makes it an excellent choice for capturing the nuances of complex, high-output sources in both studio and live sound environments.

Each of the RNDI-8’s channels is equipped with a balanced XLR output, providing noise-free signal transmission to mixing consoles, audio interfaces, or recording devices. The balanced outputs reduce the risk of signal degradation, even over long cable runs, making the RNDI-8 perfect for large stages or studio setups where signal integrity is critical. Additionally, each channel features a ground lift switch, which helps eliminate ground loop hum and ensures clean, isolated signals in challenging electrical environments.

Operating on 48V phantom power, the RNDI-8 integrates seamlessly into any professional audio system. There’s no need for external power supplies or batteries, making setup quick and easy, whether in a studio or live setting. The use of phantom power also ensures that each channel receives consistent, reliable power for optimal performance across all eight inputs.

Designed for versatility, the RNDI-8 excels in a wide range of applications. In the studio, it’s perfect for recording direct signals from electric guitars, basses, keyboards, and other instruments, capturing every nuance with rich detail and pristine clarity. For live sound applications, it provides a reliable and sonically superior interface for routing instrument signals directly to the front-of-house or monitor mix, ensuring that your sound is as full and detailed on stage as it is in the studio.

The rugged design of the RNDI-8 ensures that it can withstand the rigors of life on the road. Its solid construction and high-quality components make it durable enough for constant transport and live use, while still maintaining the pristine audio quality that Rupert Neve Designs is known for.

Input Impedance
Instrument Input: 2.2 MΩ
-10dB PAD Engaged: 200 kΩ