Signature Sound
The RNDI’s signature sound is the result of a new Rupert Neve-designed output transformer and a class-A, discrete FET input stage. The carefully orchestrated union of these two elements is key to the RNDI’s accuracy, tone and response.
THE TRANSFORMER
The custom output transformer provides exceptional isolation while introducing musical harmonics and dimension to the sound. The low impedance, transformer-balanced output excels 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 INPUT STAGE
The class-A, discrete FET input stage in the RNDI 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, 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 design means there are no ICs or digital components that can have negative effects on the tone.
