So how does it sound? The first thing I wanted to know is how it stands up against a 1073. Even in tube-based amplification, it's really the transformers that make gear sound warm and musical, not the tubes, as many people are led to believe. The input and output transformers are a new Rupert Neve design, and since transformers are what Rupert spent his early years designing before he started Neve, these new ones have nearly 50 years of design experience behind them. This functions as a sort of prepping for the actual input transformer that follows in the signal path so that the transformer sees a constant level and impedance, maximizing the sonic benefits while minimizing the weaknesses of a transformer-based front-end. On the input is a Transformer-Like-Amplifier (TLA) which uses extremely low noise, discrete components to avoid the winding resistances, inductance restrictions, and non-linear magnetization curves of even the highest-grade iron core materials found in transformers.
The signal path is simple and very short. (A faceplate with rotated text is available for vertical-mounting.) Or the 5012 can be mounted in a soon-to-be-released, eight- space rack with other Portico modules. A kit is available for joining a second unit so you can mount four preamp channels in one rackspace. All switches have indicator LED's behind them, and an eight-segment meter shows output level for each channel. Each channel features a variable high-pass filter, and a single Silk switch works for both channels. In addition to the standard phantom-power and polarity-invert switches, there are mute and buss-assignment buttons. It is not an output volume like many other modern preamp designs. This second control is at the same side of the gain stage as the rotary switch.
The gain is controlled with two knobs: a large rotary switch with steps for 6 dB increments of gain and a small, continuously-variable pot that sweeps from -6 dB to +6 dB in reference to the switch. It's capable of -6 to +72 dB of gain (zero gain is important, more on this later). The 5012 is a half-rack, two-channel preamp. Initially, products are being sold direct from the company's website. The 5012, as with other products in the Portico line that will follow, is completely designed by Rupert and built by the Rupert Neve Designs company in Wimberly, TX. Since then, Rupert has been consulting and providing designs for other companies. In 1961, Rupert started the Neve console manufacturing company which he sold in 1985 wherein it became known as AMS/Neve (and that company has recently been purchased by yet another). The Portico 5012 two-channel microphone preamp is the first product designed, manufactured, and sold by Rupert Neve Designs. If it's still at the introductory price of $1440 when this goes to press, you'd be crazy not to take advantage of the opportunity. The answers are: the 5012 sounds great and yes, you should buy one. I can tell you're thinking two questions. If the 19" AML look like that I may order two instead of looking for a used or new gtq2.I'll start this review by reading your mind.
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I have heard the AML being one of the best clone or reiterations of 1073, however the Don classics has the advantage aesthetic and knives wise over AML 500 series ez1073. The shimmer I liked on the gtr, the clarity contrasted the longing reminiscent Vocal perfect to me 🤠Great flavors of pres man!Īre those the 19" AML's? Is the graphic the actual faceplate and knobs? Does AML offer the battleship blue gray neve face plates? I assume those are Marconi knobs as well. I had in my mind of what a reminiscent longing regretful vocal should sound like and the aml neve did that perfect.
Then when hearing the lyrics it seemed to match the aesthetic of the overall production, the tube ore was too polished for this. The AML Neve had a smokey character I like. You asked and also put up a poll, so let me be uber subjective 😂😀 OK, the tube Pre on vox was a little strident to me during the gown part where you belt out. Great recording, I think both sound great.
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