Rupert Neve Designs Portico 511 Mic Preamp
Best 500-series preamp for producers seeking classic, harmonically rich studio sound.
This preamp delivers the legendary, transformer-rich sound of high-end studio consoles in a compact, modular format. It provides the perfect balance of clean gain and musical saturation, making it an ideal choice for those who want professional-grade tone without the footprint of a full-sized rack unit.
$718.88
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Alto Music
Who it's for
- Engineers seeking that classic, high-headroom Neve sonic character
- Producers needing flexible tonal options for different vocal styles
- Mobile recordists building a compact, high-quality modular studio rig
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers without an existing 500-series power supply
- Engineers requiring advanced DI features or precise frequency filtering
- Recordists demanding perfectly transparent, clinical, and uncolored signal paths
Performance breakdown
Sonic Character
Classic Neve warmth with versatile harmonic shaping via Silk circuitry.
Gain Precision
Stepped gain controls offer repeatable, surgical accuracy for critical tracking.
Low-End Control
Sweepable high-pass filter cleans up muddy signals with surgical precision.
Signal Integrity
Transformer-balanced design maintains pristine clarity even at high gain levels.
Build Quality
Robust 500-series construction feels like a professional studio staple.
Input Versatility
Handles mic and line signals effortlessly without needing external pads.
Key Specs
Gain Range
Unity up to +66dB in 6dB steps
Trim
Continuously adjustable from -6dB to +6dB
High Pass Filter Frequency
20Hz to 250Hz
High Pass Filter Slope
12dB/Octave
Input Impedance
10K Ohms
Output Impedance
40 Ohms
Maximum Output Level
+23dBu
Frequency Response
10Hz - 100kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.001% at 1kHz
Power Requirements
+/-16VDC 100mA
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