This item is being sold for the benefit of Robin Rankin's estate.  Robin was a much loved figure in the Glasgow music scene with a writing and production career stretching back the pop explosion of Wet Wet Wet and Hue and Cry in the 1980's and too many bands and artists to mention since then.   The equipment has been tested by us as fully functional and the images are of the actual item being sold

A combined Rupert Neve 5043 Compressor-Limiter and 5032 Mic Pre and EQ in a full sized rack unit.

5043 Compressor-Limiter

The Two Channel Compressor-Limiter does exactly what it says on the box. It is a relatively simple to use, well-specified unit, clearly designed for the discerning professional, and it provides a clean, musical-sounding means of controlling programme dynamics through sophisticated VCA technology.

The module's form factor is the same as the other Portico modules, being shipped as standard as a 1U-high, half-width rack module to suit conventional desktop and rack mounting. Alternatively, a vertically-orientated face-plate is available for installation in the bespoke Portico multi-unit rack or the new 5088 mixing console. The chunky, folded-steel case helps to minimise electromagnetic interference while also giving the unit a very sturdy, robust quality that will ensure it lasts a lifetime.

Pros

• Well-constructed and well-designed modules in the Neve tradition.
• Easy to use and configure.
• Versatile mix-bus arrangements.
• Massive headroom and transformer coupling.

5032 Mic Pre and EQ

The Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5032 is a compact, half rack width, single channel Mic Pre/EQ module. It includes a full-featured microphone preamp that is identical to the RND 5012, but with the addition of a flexible 3 band Equalizer in place of a second mic pre. The EQ component is complete with both a high and low frequency shelving curve as well as a parametric mid band that covers a range of 80Hz-8kHz. The Mic Pre section has selectable mic or line inputs with both paths having full access to the EQ, Silk and a very nice High Pass Filter. Rupert Neve's lifetime of scientific sound explorations and experimentation is very evident in this little box and has thus produced a remarkable piece of modern audio gear. The RND 5032 is a very versatile unit considering its small 1/2 rack size and would be a valuable addition to any larger mixing system or for use in standalone situations. The 5032, like most of the Portico series, is available for purchase in both a vertical or horizontal format.