Comprised of a rugged, portable chassis with world-class preamp, compressor and DI circuits as well as two channel operation, Vari-phase, Silk and DI/mic blending capabilities, the Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5017 is an innovative and powerful tool for recording or live performance.

TWO DISTINCT CHANNELS

The 5017 provides two preamps: one tailored for Mic/Line sources, and the other for Instrument level sources. Each channel has a dedicated line output, allowing for the 5017 to be used in a multitude of ways. From having full control over a vocal mic plus an acoustic guitar to capturing a guitar/bass DI and miked amplifier simultaneously, the 5017 gives the power to the artist.

THE BLEND AND VARI-PHASE CONTROLS

Perhaps the most powerful features on the 5017 are the ‘BLEND’ and ‘VARI-PHASE’ controls. These controls work in tandem to dial in the ideal blend of a DI and Mic of the same source. Adjusting the ‘VARI-PHASE’ control once both preamps are set ensure no strange phase cancellation is working against you while blending 2 versions of the same source together. These controls can also be used to create a quick mix of a vocal and guitar without a mixing console, which is handy in either a live performance or live recording situation. And since the Mic Input also accepts line level sources, these features can be used to ‘re-amp’ sources that have already been recorded with the stellar instrument input. So many possibilities in such a compact box!