{"product_id":"rupert-neve-designs-rndi-active-transformer-direct-interface","title":"Rupert Neve Designs RNDI Active Transformer Direct Interface","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRupert Neve Designs RNDI 1-channel Active Instrument Direct Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMono Active Direct Box with Custom Transformers, Class-A, Discrete FET Amplifier Circuit, Rugged Steel Chassis, Ground Lift, Speaker\/Instrument Switch, and LED Current Consumption Meter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned by the man himself to convey the undiminished tone and vitality of the source instrument while balancing and isolating the original signal, the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRupert Neve Designs RNDI Active Transformer Direct Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e raises the bar for DIs. The product of experimentation with new transformer designs, the interface uses class-A biased discrete FET amplifiers with low-impedance, transformer-balanced outputs to deliver consistent performance over cable stretches as far as 100' with minimal loss of high-frequency information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe unit is powered by industry-standard 48V phantom power on an XLR connection and creates a very high-impedance input of 2 MOhms to ensure consistent performance for a wide variety of instruments. The class-A design ensures that there is no crossover distortion added to the signal, which would otherwise add upper order odd harmonics which are musically dissonant. Instead the unit provides 2nd order (octave) and some 3rd order (fifth above octave) harmonics to enliven the sound. The discrete design of the system means there are no integrated circuits or digital components that can detrimentally effect the sound signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn instrument mode, the DI offers the user +21.5 dBU of gain, which is also capable of working with professional line-level sources like interfaces, CD players, and drum machines without a pad. This allows the unit to act as a \"Re-Preamp\" so you can change the tonality of a previously recorded piece of music. To do this, simply connect a channel output of the audio interface to the input of the DI and engage 48V power. By \"Re-Preamping\", you can apply the tone of another preamp to the source and more accurately automate or control the drive level on the preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen placed in speaker mode, the unit can handle the output of a 1000W power amplifier (92 Vrms or 266 Vp-p) to capture the full tone of the instrument, preamp, EQ, inserts, and the amplifier's output stages before hitting the speakers. This allows the engineer to avoid any bleed in a live environment and any unwanted tone added by the speaker cabinet or microphone. When used with modern speaker emulation plug-ins, this allows the engineer to take advantage of the flexibility of digital modeling and the non-linear response of an actual analog amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirect Tone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures class-A discrete components to deliver the legendary Neve tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeadroom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvides +21.5 dBU of gain for professional line-level sources without a pad in speaker mode. This makes the unit capable of handling the full output of a 1000W power amplifier (92 Vrms or 266 Vp-p)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRugged Steel Frame\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures an industrial-grade powder-coated steel chassis built to withstand the stresses of life on the road\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVariety of Sources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvides consistent performance across a variety of sources due to its 2 MOhms discrete FET input and high headroom. Works well with everything from basses, guitars, acoustic instruments, keyboards, and even professional line-level devices. In instrument mode, you can even connect a professional line-level interface output to \"Re-Preamp\" a previously recorded source \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrive Longer Lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUtilizes a low-impedance transformer-coupled output, below 50 ohms, to drive long cable lines while retaining high-frequency content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\" THRU Output\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUses a THRU output in Instrument mode to feed the amplifier input for sound reinforcement \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhase Coherence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeeps the sound well-balanced and natural, especially important when blending the direct signal with a microphone capture of the same source\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhantom Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUses 48V phantom power with a blue LED indicator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClass-A Biased Discrete FET Amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLow-Impedance, Transformer-Balanced Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Re-Amping\" of Pro Line-Level Sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstrument and Speaker Modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePowered by +48V Phantom Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRugged Powder-Coated Steel Chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMinimal Loss of HF Over Long Distances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdds 2nd and 3rd Order Harmonics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+21.5 dBU of Headroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandles 1000W Power Amplifier Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackaging Info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackage Weight                                  2.215 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBox Dimensions (LxWxH)                    10.05 x 7.85 x 2.85\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRupert Neve Designs RNDI Active Transformer Direct Interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rupert Neve Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39532335530099,"sku":"AVLRNDI","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9962\/4563\/products\/IMG_front.jpg?v=1636160133","url":"https:\/\/avl-america.com\/products\/rupert-neve-designs-rndi-active-transformer-direct-interface","provider":"Yeahtone Technology Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}