Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5012 Dual Mic Preamp (White Faceplate) - Mint Condition / Low Hours

Price: $1,600 (Pair) / $875 (individual)

Condition: Mint

**The Truth of the Sound:**This is the original Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5012, the unit that launched the legendary Portico series. It is a dual-channel microphone preamplifier built around Mr. Rupert Neve's custom input and output transformer designs, bringing the same weight, depth, and musicality that made his classic consoles immortal.

This unit features the white faceplate finish, introduced to cosmetically match the iconic 5088 console. It is electrically identical to the original red/blue edition, but offers a clean, modern studio aesthetic that fits seamlessly into any professional rack. This unit has seen very minimal use in a smoke-free, professional studio environment and remains in pristine cosmetic and functional condition. It has extremely low hours and operates perfectly, with no signs of wear, rack rash, or any functional issues. It presents as mint.

While the original cardboard box is not included, the unit will be professionally double-boxed and fully insured for shipping to ensure it arrives safely.

**Why the Portico 5012?**The 5012 is not a clone of vintage gear; it is Rupert Neve's own modern evolution of his famous designs. It delivers a sound that is simultaneously open, detailed, and warmly "analog." The custom transformer designs provide a low-end weight and high-end sheen that makes every source sit perfectly in a mix.

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 9.5" W x 1.75" H x 8.5" D (Half-Rack / 1U)
• Weight: Approximately 5 lbs (Unit Only)

Features:

• Mint Condition: Extremely low hours, pristine cosmetic and functional condition.
• White Faceplate: Clean, modern aesthetic matching the 5088 console series.
• Custom Transformers: Rupert Neve's proprietary input and output transformer designs.
• Dual-Channel: Two independent, identical channels for perfect stereo tracking.
• Stepped Gain Control: 6 dB steps up to +66 dB gain, with an additional +6 dB available via output trim (-6 to +72 dB total).
• Variable High-Pass Filter: 20 Hz to 250 Hz for removing unwanted rumble.
• Silk Circuit: Adds a subtle harmonic enhancement for that classic "Neve" glow.
• External PSU: Keeps the audio path free from AC noise and heat.

Includes:

• Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5012 Dual Mic Preamp (White Faceplate)
• 1 ea. External Power Supply with y-adapter power distribution (factory issue)
• Power Cable

**The Complete Neve Pair:** If you purchase both 5012 units together, I will offer a bundle price of $1,800 (a savings of $150 over buying individually at $975), giving you four channels of legendary Neve transformer-coupled preamplification in a perfect 1U rack pair. Send me a message before purchasing if you are interested in the pair!