Rupert Neve RNDI-S Professional Stereo DI Box - Excellent!

The RNDI-S contains custom Rupert Neve-designed output transformers and class-A, discrete FET input stages. This carefully designed combination is the key to the unparalleled performance of the RNDI-S, delivering a powerful and vibrant direct sound that captures the full harmonic depth of basses, guitars, acoustic instruments, pre-recorded material and even consumer devices via the 3.5mm stereo input jack.THE TRANSFORMERSThe custom output transformers provide exceptional isolation while introducing musical harmonics and dimension to the sound. The low impedance, transformer-balanced outputs excel at driving long cable runs, and performance is immensely consistent regardless of the connected equipment. This is very important for both live and studio environments where the audio signal may travel over 100ft before hitting an amplifier. THE CLASS-A, DISCRETE FET AMPLIFIERSThe class-A, discrete FET input stage in the RNDI-S is powered by 48V phantom, providing a high impedance input of 2.2M Ohms that ensures consistent performance with a wide variety of instruments. The class-A design introduces no crossover distortion to the signal, which can add upper-order odd harmonics that are musically dissonant in nature. With the RNDI-S, the majority of harmonic content is a pleasing combination of 2nd order (octave) and 3rd order (fifth above octave). These musically relevant harmonics, present in subtle amounts, enhance the richness of the original signal and provide a distinctly musical response. And the discrete nature of the RNDI-S design means there are no ICs or digital components that can have negative effects on the tone.CONTROLS & I/O2x ¼” INPUTSHi-Z unbalanced inputs with 2.2M Ohms input impedance.2x ¼” THRU JACKSParallel ¼” jacks used to send signal to an amp or speaker.3.5MM INPUTStereo unbalanced input with 95 kOhm input impedance. Ch 1 = Tip, Ch 2 = Ring.INPUT SELECTSelects ¼” Input or 3.5mm Input.48V POWER LEDSIndicates that +48V phantom power is present for each channel from the connected mic preamp(s). Power must be supplied independently to both channels.GROUND LIFTIsolates the XLR Pin 1 from the circuit ground for each channel.OUTPUTTransformer-balanced XLR output. Impedance <40 Ohms. Phantom power to the RNDI-S is supplied through these connections.I have been buying, selling and shipping musical equipment domestically and internationally for 25 years, most of it high-end including amplifiers and vintage guitars. I pack very well and insure (included in price). I will pay shipping at full price and $10 of the total shipping at less than full price.