THIS Will Make Your Guitar Sound Better (Neve RNDI DI Box)

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

Neve is 1000% clearer Nice top end as you said it’s more open it just sounds better people that argue that are just not ready yet. They need more ear training for sure or just a good Q-tip.

[@magick1969]

The hard part about KZbin is that it processed the audio in the video thus taking away a lot of that difference in dynamics. You should bounce a pair of them say at 24 bit/96kHz of each signal and let people hear them through their set ups free from the streamed and highly compressed KZbin versions.

[@RufusKSala]

I love when a video reviews and provides a fresh perspective on something I already own… thank you!

[@dudustickytricks]

I'm often inspired by your videos. With some, I learn something. Today, it's both. Thanks for posting.

[@theliberation9061]

Valhalla Delay! It's my go-to delay plugin and I discovered it thanks to your demo back in the day 🙂

[@kdrexler]

Tremendous demo! Great playing too.

[@rovenordiales]

That D'Angelico guitar looks a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

[@chordsoforion]

I confess to being in love with it. :-)

[@gibson2623]

No need for that box at all for such use. It s hardly noticeable too :) Where it could make a difference would be to use with software amp sims, still no need also, when people have good preamps. Thanks for the video. Nice :)

[@nicknickson3650]

Looks nice, I don't like DI boxes with tons of knobs and features. All I want is for the DI box to put what's coming out of my amp onto my PC with no clipping or artifacts.

[@lastdaysguitar]

I've been using the Strymon Big Sky HW with speaker simulate as my DI into Instrument inputs on my ADC and then post processing as needed with various amp sims in my DAW, seems to work well most of the time - but sometimes only an amp has the secret sauce (at least for now). REALLY looking forward to Strymon coming out with a more sophisticated Amp sim than the Iridium, maybe with larger Big Sky enclosure - the Iridium has many good settings but I do think there is still room for realism improvement.

[@bcdrummer1962]

Hi you came SO close to answering my question - let me ask for more detail: ok, plug the guitar IN then use the XLR OUT to the interface. Cool. Then come OUT of the 1/4” THROUGH jack to the pedalboard you described. Cool. That’s where I need clarity - after the pedalboard, are you going to an amp and micing the amp? How are you getting from the pedal board to the interface? And how to use the GND switch? I’ve got a mono RNDI. Please let me know, or any other commenter your advice would be appreciated! Thanks everyone!

[@chordsoforion]

for this video, i am using the Strymon Iridium BEFORE the Neve, using it to split the signal. Left output of the Iridium goes to the Neve, which is plugged into my audio interface. Right output of the Iridium is plugged into another input of the interface. That way, I could compare the signal with and without the DI. A use for the 1/4" through would be to split the signal from the guitar. So the chain would be guitar->Neve->THROUGH->amp/pedalboard/etc. And of course the XLR output of the NEVE would go direct into the audio interface or the PA mixer.

[@Kmuggle]

Great review ... and I'm sure it's a good piece of kit ... but the stereo model ain't cheap. Why would I want to buy the Neve over any other DI? For all I know maybe I could get 90% there at 75% of the cost.

[@quietsoundscapes]

Great idea to record the dry signal and the pedalboard output. Regarding the difference in sound or tonal quality between direct into you're DAW and via the Neve: It might as well be that we are hearing the difference in sound between the line input and the Mic input . Did you also compare those without the Neve? Just curious...

[@genepozniak]

I listened with my eyes closed, and the Neve produced crisper highs and, indeed, reduced muddiness in mids, allowing individual strings to stand out more.

[@Gr-Ra5]

Yep, your audience will all walk out unless you buy a Neve. Ask Jimi.

[@mrbuttons1243]

So lets all play Squires through solid state Crates because the audience doesn't care?

[@pb25193]

@@mrbuttons1243 I will elaborate if you sincerely care, but the short response here is the DI box does not do anything for tone. It's not supposed to

[@nomandad2000]

@@pb25193I’m a toddler at this: what would the short answer be for why someone would want to pay the money for a device like this vs cheaper DIs?

[@savanaviolenta]

​@@pb25193this one specifically DOES

[@AvianBreak]

I definitely hear a difference, and I imagine it would provide a significant benefit over my Scarlett‘s instrument input. I was looking at the Soyuz Launcher Deluxe‘s saturation mode, but this seems like a better fit for my setup.

[@pb25193]

Don't do it :'(

[@pastilance1]

I personally have the mono version of the RNDI which I use right before Scarlett 2i4 2nd gen and it really help with the DI signal. If I could describe it I find the signal to be more transparent. Less boxy in the low mids (250hz ~) and a bit more air in the top range. Yeah, it may not sound as much, but in reality it saves you a lot of work when you run multiple sources of signal. Imagine having to record multiple instruments, walls of guitars, etc.

[@jorgeguitar2540]

@@pb25193why not?

[@BradRocker]

Excellent work indeed.

[@CR-sj7xd]

classic sound but sometimes is better run throug the simple DI on the interface. When i hear the guitar too much colored on my Radial Pro DI so i put direct on the interface. But for basses, transformer DI always win

[@Place_to_keep_videos]

How would the enclosure hold up to a life of living in bags in airports and constant stage use? Would you consider it for live performance?

[@giancarlopaolini7529]

Nice job in terms of pondered combinations and great stuff in terms of devices. I'm following you on the path of Strymon line of devices :-) Started already with the TimeLine now considering the Capistan V2 and Blue Sky V2 ....

[@Sagerydian]

You said you "level matched" the two signals. By how much did you have to pull up the gain on the RNDI-S - because I guess the RNDI-S signal was a little bit weaker?

[@HeleneChalfin]

What is an Iridium Do you play the elctric guitar through an amp to record it?

[@JohnWWarrenGuitar]

Have you tried or compared this to Walrus Audio’s Canvas Stereo?

[@DrKeremKoseoglu]

Do you think you could compensate the audio difference using EQ if you didn't have an RNDI?

[@dsdiwekw]

what about going from guitar to pedalboard and into the direct input and only using the output XLR as your signal going into the interface DAW? I would love to see how that works as the RNDI does emphasis certain harmonics.... that would come out of the effects, can you try this? (I have this DI box and I am considering doing it this way...

[@fairyebisingh]

Wow bro super awsm video ... I have a doubt ...can i use stereo signal ( left and right ) to NEVE DI 1 ?.. ( Not y your's that is 2 input )

[@sensitivemarce]

Do you think this will improve my DI signal before the input of a Quad Cortex? thinking seoriously on get one. Excelent video BTW!

[@chordsoforion]

The hardware Quad Cortex already has an input designed specifically for guitars, so I would not expect the Neve to make any improvements.

[@Idontevencareaboutmyopinion]

You need to try the Wonderful Audio Technology Ancient Echoes.

[@perryrice6573]

Any chance to get wav files? Better to compare than KZbin. Thanks

[@keithclark486]

Where do you recommend putting the electro-harmonics key-9 on the pedal board?

[@stevenking4208]

I can put an eq pedal in the signal path that will do the same thing. Great playing BTW as always. Is that a drop A archtop your playing? You play like a Djent.

[@savanaviolenta]

No,it won't

[@Beezzz]

what is the very first song called?

[@bradybritto]

Cool!!! 👍

[@dividedbytimestudios]

My question is? I run 1/4” out of an LR Baggs Venue into my Scarlett, but I’m guessing you are running XLR out of the Neve into Scarlett, my understanding is that on the Scarlett 1/4” doesn’t use the preamp, where the XLR does, is that true?

[@chordsoforion]

You would have to confirm with Focusrite about when. the preamps are used, however, I would assume that they are, as phantom power would be turned on.

[@xx-ip7ej]

Did you plug the neve into the input associated with a mic preamp on the interface? You have to have phantom power right? I was hoping to plug this into a line input on my interface but it seems like you need to use a mic/line combo which has phantom power.

[@chordsoforion]

That is correct, it requires 48 volt phantom power.

[@xx-ip7ej]

@@chordsoforion Copy. Thanks for the response and the great vids! Keep up the great work and happy holidays!

[@skycracksopen]

Polarity invert, not phase ;)

[@2grandbaby854]

People who can’t hear a difference just don’t have trained ears. Funny how people call bullshit because they aren’t experienced enough to tell subtle differences. Anyone with trained ears can hear the RNDI sounds more open and a bit more defined in the low end.

[@MrDaigoRiki]

He’s a sales man that can play the guitar.

[@frankschrodinger1424]

Are you not using your eleven rack anymore bull?

[@chordsoforion]

It’s been years since the 11R had been used in a video or recording.

[@Thebeats9er]

(Neve Rupert Neve DI DI Box) lol had to say it...

[@AROtotheN]

Just one problem, Chords! I ain't GOT $400!!!

[@Gr-Ra5]

DI boxes will all change the loading/impedance. I made a Sowter one (easily) for about 40 euros that's now been used on international releases.

[@magick1969]

Or better just send to an aux for all three plugins and have a better result.

[@nomandad2000]

Sounds good. But $400 better? Eh…I think maybe buying this might be a purchase just to have a piece of gear with “NEVE” stamped on the label.

[@Insomniaclife]

Oh fer cryin' out loud, why didn't you just record a single dry performance - 2 tracks, one from the Neve out, the other from the thu? Then after level matching, ping pong between them on playback. Why all the coy disguises? Jeez! Btw, love your channel! 👍

[@pb25193]

Because then you can actually hear that there's no difference

[@deetgeluid]

A DI box matches impedance. Don’t get me started, I’m a bad lecturere.

[@jonasweiss5817]

Go learn about impedance matching and realize how mistaken this is.

[@chordsoforion]

You have not provided any information to let me know what part of the video is mistaken. If you are an electrical engineer and can provide clarification instead of information free criticism, I would be happy to pin your comment so all of us can learn from you.

[@pb25193]

Don't buy this for the 'tone'. Only get this if you need to transmit cables over 10 meters. Any 'tone' stuff on this can be achieved with an eq plugin or pedal. Differences in phase inverted summation can be created by a simple delay of 1milisecond even. Which is reasonable by adding any amount of cable. Use your ears and your brain. Bill's tone is in his fingers and his guitars, and in the Strymon pedals.

[@nomandad2000]

Yep, it’s confusing that he’s trying to push tone as the selling point.

[@savanaviolenta]

People buy this BECAUSE of the TONE.

[@nomandad2000]

@@savanaviolenta what exactly does it do for Tone?

[@pb25193]

@@savanaviolenta no my friend. You are mistaking this for the 1073 preamp which neve is known for. That costs 1800$+taxes. This does nothing to the tone.

[@pb25193]

@@savanaviolenta never mind my last comment. I see that you have already wasted your money. (From your other comment)

[@subramaniamchandrasekar1397]

I did not find any remarkable difference in the tone or the clarity. And in a mix, such a difference is not noticeable at all. Just my view. Regards.

[@declassified1]

Spot on mate, this guy is talking out his ass

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

I can tell you from experience box makes a huge difference not gonna hear much on KZbin. you guys are smart ones. 🤡

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

KZbin compression wow I can’t be bad even explain this. You’re probably listening on your phone as well lol.

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

@@declassified1 Clean the wax out of your ears before you make dumb ass comments like this. Obviously have no clue what you’re talking about and you’re hearing is just absolute garbage. ……mate

[@subramaniamchandrasekar1397]

@@LoVeAmBiEnT Why do you think only you have experience? KZbin compresses both the sounds. If cannot be heard, then it is not there. Regards.

[@jonasweiss5817]

This is confounded and meaningless.