The Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8 is an 8-channel Dante microphone preamplifier and A-D converter that brings the weight, warmth, and tone of classic Rupert Neve Designs studio gear into the world of networked audio. For years, leading live sound engineers have relied on Rupert Neve preamps as their only analogue gear on digital touring rigs.
With the Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8, they can now integrate the same legendary sound directly into Dante networks with mastering-grade 24-bit/192kHz conversion and transformer-balanced class-A circuitry.
At the heart of the Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8 are eight modular microphone preamp cards, each designed around Rupert Neve’s custom transformers. Unlike other Dante mic preamp units that lean on a single IC for gain and tonal shaping, this design maintains the uncompromising standards of the brand’s standalone preamplifiers, delivering punch, clarity, warmth, and musicality across all eight channels.
Engineers including Toby Francis (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kendrick Lamar, Katy Perry), Garry Brown (Phish), and Ken “Pooch” Van Druten (Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Linkin Park) have praised its depth, definition, and impact on mixes.
The Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8 also offers superior clocking and jitter reduction, ensuring that the converters are every bit as refined as the preamp stage. Integration is straightforward thanks to full Dante compatibility, ultra-low latency, and DDM readiness, making it the most flexible, cost-efficient way to deploy Rupert Neve sound in live or studio networked environments. Housed in a robust rackmount chassis, the Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8 sets a new standard for networked analogue front ends.
Features
- Eight class-A microphone preamps with custom Rupert Neve transformer designs
- Mastering-grade 24-bit/192kHz A-D converters with precision clocking and jitter reduction
- Full Dante audio networking integration with near-zero latency
- DDM (Dante Domain Manager) ready
- Line inputs for flexible signal routing
- Transformer-balanced analogue circuitry for depth, punch, and clarity
- Remote control via Dante Controller and supported platforms
- Rackmount design suitable for touring and studio environments