Detail 01
48V phantom-power operation
The XLR connection must provide 48V phantom power.
Product detailSKU #1424281255458
Rupert Neve DesignsRNDI Active DI Box
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
RNDI is an active DI for basses, guitars, acoustic instruments, and professional line-level sources. Custom transformers and a discrete, Class-A-biased FET amplifier shape its direct signal, while the low-impedance transformer-balanced output is built to carry that signal over long cable runs. Instrument mode has +21.5dBU of headroom for line-level sources without a pad. Speaker mode can capture an amplifier’s output before it reaches the speakers, giving engineers a direct route that includes the instrument, preamp, EQ, inserts, and amplifier stages.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sending bass, guitar, acoustic-instrument, or line-level signals across long live or studio cable routes.
- Capturing a power amplifier’s output before the speakers when bleed or cabinet and microphone tone are unwanted.
- Routing an interface output through RNDI to a preamp for re-preamping and drive-level control.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2 megaohm input impedance
The input is designed for consistent performance with a wide variety of instruments.
Detail 03
+21.5dBU instrument-mode headroom
It can accept professional line-level sources, including interfaces, CD players, and drum machines, without a pad.
Detail 04
Speaker mode: up to 1,000W, 92Vrms, or 266Vp-p
It can take a power amplifier output to capture the signal before the speakers.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide 48V phantom power through the XLR output connection.
- 02Use Speaker mode when connecting a power amplifier output.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can RNDI accept line-level equipment?
Yes. In Instrument mode, its +21.5dBU input headroom handles professional line-level sources without a pad.
02Can it capture an amplifier without miking a cabinet?
Yes. Speaker mode accepts a power amplifier output before it reaches the speakers.
03What powers RNDI?
It is powered by industry-standard 48V phantom power on its XLR connection.
