The Rupert Neve Portico 5017 is a versatile and professional-grade recording and live performance tool, combining world-class preamp, DI, and opto-coupler compressor circuits in a rugged, portable chassis. Designed for musicians, engineers, and producers seeking high-end audio fidelity, the 5017 offers dual-channel operation, DI/mic blending, Vari-phase, Silk harmonic enhancement, and intuitive controls for precise sound shaping.
Key Features
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Dual Transformer-Coupled Outputs – Separate line outputs for DI/Blend and Mic signals when the blend control is fully DI. The mic output remains independent.
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Silk Circuit – Adds rich harmonic content reminiscent of Rupert Neve’s classic Class-A designs.
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Precision Gain Control – 12-step rotary switch (Line/Mic: 0–66 dB in 6 dB steps) plus continuous gain adjustment from 0 dB to 30 dB.
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Instrument Input with Thru – Balanced/unbalanced 1/4” Hi-Z input for guitars or other instruments; THRU output sends signal to an amp.
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High-Pass Filter – Reduces low-end rumble and unwanted noise.
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Polarity Inversion – Push-button switch inverts mic input polarity (Ø symbol).
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Vari-Phase Control – For phase alignment adjustments.
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Opto-Coupler Compressor – Single-threshold, 2:1 ratio with auto make-up gain; LED indicator shows compressor activity. Internal jumpers allow routing the compressor to DI/blend channel or adjusting time constant.
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Visual Indicators – Signal presence, clipping for DI/mic channels, and compressor activation.
Professional-Grade Flexibility
The Portico 5017 is ideal for studio or live applications, offering intuitive control over every element of your signal chain. Whether blending a DI and mic signal, adding harmonic richness with Silk, or compressing with precision, the 5017 delivers the classic Rupert Neve sound in a highly portable format.
Audio Specifications
Frequency Response (Main Output, No Load):
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-0.2 dB @ 10 Hz
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-3 dB @ 160 kHz
Noise (Main Output, unweighted, 22 Hz – 22 kHz, 150 Ω terminated):
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Unity gain: better than -100 dBu
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66 dB gain: better than -62 dBu
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Equivalent Input Noise: better than -128 dBu
Noise Factor: 1.5 dB
High Pass Filter: 80 Hz, 12 dB/Octave Bessel
Maximum Output Level: +23 dBu (20 Hz – 40 kHz)
THD + Noise:
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@ 1 kHz, +20 dBu output: <0.001%
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@ 20 Hz, +20 dBu output: <0.002%
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Silk Engaged: <0.2% (second harmonic)
Compressor:
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Threshold: -20 dBu to +10 dBu (continuously variable)
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Ratio: 2:1 (fixed)
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Attack/Release:
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FAST MODE: Attack 40 ms, Release 40 ms
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SLOW MODE: Attack 100 ms, Release 350 ms
Phantom Power: +48 V DC ±1%
Power Requirements
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Nominal: 12 VDC (acceptable range: 9–15 VDC)
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Current Consumption:
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9 VDC: 1.3 A typical (11.7 W)
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12 VDC: 1.0 A typical (12.0 W)
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15 VDC: 0.8 A typical (12.0 W)
Physical Dimensions
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Depth x Width x Height: 7.5" x 6.5" x 2"
