Rupert Neve Designs Portico II (#1)

Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Processor Overview

The Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Processor is a high-end analog processor designed to deliver exceptional audio quality and versatility. It offers a comprehensive suite of features for processing and shaping audio.

Based around the high voltage, discrete, and class-A signal paths made famous in the 5088 Mixer, the Portico II Master Buss Processor is a creative tool that redefines the boundaries and limitations of traditional 2-channel compression and limiting.

Though originally developed for mastering applications, the MBP quickly became a favorite of mix engineers, tracking engineers, and even FOH engineers.

From mixing bass-heavy EDM to a delicate master of a chamber ensemble, it has something to offer everyone, no matter the use or genre.

Note – The Side Chain (SC) buttons for the Portico II are set to fixed positions and not controllable from the Plugin. The SC 125Hz High Pass Filter button is engaged. The SC Insert button is disengaged, and there is no equipment connected to the side chain ports.

Select Features of the Rupert Neve Designs Portico II

• Powerful 2-channel compressor/limiter/stereo field manipulator.
• Full compression sections for both channels, including attack, release, ratio, and threshold controls.
• Side chain inputs with high-pass filters for both compressors.
• Stereo field editor for placing sounds in the stereo image.
• Feed-back/Feed-forward controls let you select from modern and vintage compression sounds.
• Blend controls.
• Simple and highly musical 1-knob limiter with Adaptive Release Technology.
• Silk circuit adds harmonic interest with two modes.

Reviews and Articles

Tape Op

https://tapeop.com/reviews/gear/89/portico-ii-master-buss-processor/

Equipment Manual

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fe7b6498dc8ae15a0364652/t/60da010bfa2af57781d46805/1624899855424/%28775-00008%29PIIMB-Manual_RevL.pdf