Rupert Neve Portico 5015 Preamp Compressor

The Portico 5015 H combines exceptional sound quality with precise control, offering a robust and versatile solution for tracking, mixing, and mastering applications. Whether you're capturing the subtle dynamics of a vocal performance or adding character to an instrument, the 5015 H delivers the signature Rupert Neve tone with modern functionality.

Key Features and Specifications
Microphone Preamp
Transformer-Like Amplifier (T.L.A.) Design: The balanced (but not floating) input employs a T.L.A. configuration with a toroidal Common Mode Rejection Low Pass Filter to reject frequencies above 150 kHz.
72 dB of Gain: Provides ample headroom and clean signal amplification.
Silk Circuit: Adds vintage-style warmth and presence reminiscent of classic Rupert Neve designs.
Selectable Functions:
Phase Invert: Reverses the phase of the incoming signal by 180°.
Mute: Silences the output signal after metering.
48V Phantom Power: Supplies condenser microphones with power.
Swept High-Pass Filter: Adjustable from 20 Hz to 250 Hz to attenuate unwanted low frequencies.
Compressor-Limiter
Flexible Control:
Threshold: Adjustable from -30 dBu to +20 dBu.
Ratio: Fully variable from 1:1 to LIMIT (40:1).
Attack Time: Adjustable from 20 ms to 75 ms.
Release Time: Adjustable from 100 ms to 2.5 seconds.
Makeup Gain: Ensures optimal output levels after compression.
Two Selectable VCA Modes: Tailor compression response to any source material.
Routing Options
The microphone preamp output can be routed directly to the compressor section for seamless integration.

Additional Features
Level Metering: Displays signal levels from -30 dBu to +22 dBu relative to the output.
Horizontal Faceplate: Ideal for rack installations and horizontal setups.

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

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