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Legendary Rupert Neve Sound for Your Live Rig: Unleashing the Power of the RMP-D8
Sep
Legendary Rupert Neve Sound for Your Live Rig: Unleashing the Power of the RMP-D8
For decades, Rupert Neve Designs has been synonymous with high-quality audio, bringing legendary analog warmth to studios around the world. Now, with the RMP-D8, they’ve delivered a solution designed to meet the modern demands of live sound professionals who seek that same impeccable quality on the road. This versatile, Dante-connected microphone preamplifier and converter offers seamless integration into digital audio networks, making it a perfect tool for live engineers, producers, and musicians.
The Vision Behind the RMP-D8
In a video featuring Josh Thomas, General Manager and Co-Founder of Rupert Neve Designs, we get an inside look at how the RMP-D8 was born. According to Thomas, the development of the RMP-D8 was driven by the requests of some of the world’s top live sound engineers. They wanted a high-quality analog front-end that would fit effortlessly into the digital workflows of modern touring rigs. Rupert Neve Designs answered the call with a unit that combines classic analog sound with cutting-edge digital technology, delivering the best of both worlds for live audio.
Capturing Magic Outside the Studio
In another powerful video, Danny Reisch—a producer, mixer, and musician known for his work with Other Lives, Lizzo, and Father John Misty—puts the RMP-D8 to the test in a remote recording session. Set in the historic Dr. Eugene Clark Library in Lockhart, TX, Reisch teamed up with Austin-based singer-songwriter Molly Burch to capture a live performance using a remote recording setup. The session relied heavily on three RMP-D8 units to deliver pristine sound, allowing Reisch to focus on capturing the raw emotion of the performance outside the confines of the studio.
Reisch’s experience demonstrates the RMP-D8’s versatility in live settings. He emphasized how the unit’s exceptional sound quality and seamless connectivity helped him navigate the challenges of remote recording, making it an invaluable tool for capturing authentic performances in unique spaces.
Conclusion
The Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8 is a must-have for live sound professionals, offering legendary analog tone paired with the power and flexibility of digital integration. Whether you’re a touring engineer looking for premium preamps or a producer seeking to capture live performances outside the studio, the RMP-D8 brings Rupert Neve’s signature sound to any environment.
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Josh Thomas (General Manager & Co-Founder) discusses how the company’s research into new digital technologies coincided with requests from the world’s top live sound engineers for a high-quality analog front-end that would easily integrate with their digital audio networks on the road.
RMP-D8 Sessions: An Interview with Danny Reisch