Rupert Neve Designs Neve RNDI-SFrom real comments

Name: Rupert Neve Designs Neve RNDI-S
Rating: 2.6 (6 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 6 mentions across 5 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment33%

PROS 33%

CONS 67%

Rank based on 6 mentions across 5 aspects

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What users love

Ample Headroom0 mentions

Widely praised

Satisfying Guitar Rig Performance0 mentions

Widely praised

What users complain about

Unanswered Synth And Keyboard Setup Questions0 mentions

Generally negative

Ground Loop Hum Sensitivity0 mentions

Generally negative

Unclear Tube Amp Compatibility0 mentions

Generally negative

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Rupert Neve Designs Neve RNDI-S

Ample HeadroomSatisfying Guitar Rig PerformanceUnanswered Synth And Keyboard Setup QuestionsGround Loop Hum SensitivityUnclear Tube Amp Compatibility

Rupert Neve Designs Neve RNDI-S

Ample Headroom

Satisfying Guitar Rig Performance

Unanswered Synth And Keyboard Setup Questions

Ground Loop Hum Sensitivity

Unclear Tube Amp Compatibility

Versatile
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Expensive
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Dynamic response
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Overall Impression

The Rupert Neve Designs RNDI-S is a stereo direct box for feeding instruments into interfaces or consoles. One user paired it with a 60-watt guitar amp and 2x12 cabinet, reporting plenty of headroom and overall satisfaction. That user noted ground loop hum must be eliminated for best results, and had not yet tried bass or acoustic guitar. Other users asked whether a tube amp's power amp output can safely feed the RNDI-S, fearing damage to the unit. Questions also arose about synth gain staging into the RNDI-S and whether an unbalanced synth can go straight in before a line input. Another commenter asked if a Korg Kronos through it would improve recording quality. Overall, feedback points to good headroom and satisfaction, though compatibility questions remain.

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speedAmple Headroom

1 mentions

Widely praised

A user running the RNDI-S with a 60-watt guitar amp and 2x12 cabinet reported plenty of headroom in that setup, calling the overall experience impressive.

@ryan.9023

I received this unit a couple of days ago and it works as anticipated in conjunction with my 60 watt amp and 212 cab. Lots of headroom, just make sure you eliminate all the ground loop hum you can to get the best of the unit in this setup. Haven't tried it yet on bass or acoustic guitar. Overall impressed and happy to have it part of my arsenal.

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January 28, 2015

check_circleSatisfying Guitar Rig Performance

1 mentions

Widely praised

The same user described being overall impressed and happy to have the RNDI-S as part of their setup after a couple of days of testing it with their amp and cabinet.

@ryan.9023

smart_display

January 28, 2015

helpUnanswered Synth And Keyboard Setup Questions

2 mentions

Generally negative

Users were unsure whether synths need extra preamp gain after the RNDI-S, how to correctly route an unbalanced synth at max volume, or whether a Korg Kronos keyboard through it would improve recording quality, indicating the workflow for keyboard instruments isn't clearly documented.

@aslandunya9527

when you plug synths into rndi, does it need additional gain from a preamps after goin througn the RNDI? OR if i have my unbalanced synth on max volume , can you go synth into RNDI and then straight into line input of audio interface? which one is the correct way..

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April 24, 2020

@jondis

Can i plug my kronos into this? If so will it improve the quality of my recordings ?

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March 27, 2018

warningGround Loop Hum Sensitivity

1 mentions

Generally negative

One user found it necessary to eliminate all ground loop hum in their setup to get the best out of the unit, suggesting it can be susceptible to hum if grounding isn't carefully managed.

@ryan.9023

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January 28, 2015

warningUnclear Tube Amp Compatibility

1 mentions

Generally negative

A prospective buyer was afraid to run a tube amplifier's power amp output (not an effects send) into the RNDI-S, worried the higher voltage could damage the unit, and noted others believe it isn't possible without ruining it.

@dandelionboi

Hello there. Could you explain how to run a tube amplifier output (not fx send) into this DI? Maybe do a video demonstrating it? Alot of ppl I talk to about this say it isn't possible without completely ruining the unit...which makes sense in the sense that that the output voltage from the output of the amplifier is too high. \n\nI want to try this this but am EXTREMELY afraid of blowing the unit and or my tubes.

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June 12, 2022

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