Rupert Neve entwirft Portico II Master Buss Processor

Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Processor – the definitive 2-buss dynamics and tone shaper, combining mastering-grade compression, limiting, stereo imaging and Rupert’s iconic Silk circuitry in one powerful 2U rack unit.

The Portico II MBP delivers uncompromising control over your mix’s punch, space, and harmonic content. Built around a high-voltage Class-A signal path inspired by the Rupert Neve 5088 console, it offers unmatched headroom, transparency, and musicality. Whether used for mastering, mixing, or front-of-house, it brings cohesion, depth, and analog character to any production.

Dual compressor sections can operate in feed-forward or feedback modes, with a full suite of controls and parallel blend. The intelligent limiter, powered by Adaptive Release Technology, preserves transients while maximizing loudness. The Stereo Field Editor (SFE) provides control over width and depth with frequency-targeted filters, and M/S operation is possible via the SFE-to-Comp routing. Add Rupert’s legendary Silk harmonic saturation – in Red or Blue flavor – for tonal enhancement tailored to any material.

With precision detented pots, comprehensive metering, and transformer-balanced I/O, the MBP is not just a mastering finisher – it’s a creative force for serious audio engineers.

KEY FEATURES

• Mastering-grade stereo processor with compression, limiting & stereo field tools
• High-voltage Class-A signal path with Rupert Neve input/output transformers
• Dual-mode compression: Feed-Forward and Feed-Back
• Adaptive Release Limiter with intuitive loudness control
• Stereo Field Editor with width, depth and frequency filters
• Silk Red and Blue harmonic saturation with Texture control
• Parallel compression via Blend, RMS/Peak detection, SC HPF
• 31-detent potentiometers for accurate recall
• Mid/Side mode with independent compression for Mid and Side
• Universal internal power supply, 2U rackmount design

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB)
• Max Output Level: +25 dBu
• THD+N: < 0.003% @ 1kHz, +20 dBu
• Compressor Threshold: -30 dBu to +20 dBu
• Ratio: 1.1:1 to 40:1
• Attack: 20 ms – 80 ms, Release: 100 ms – 3 s
• Gain: up to +20 dB, Blend: 0–100%
• Limiter Threshold: +24 dBu, adjustable release
• Silk: Red, Blue with Texture saturation control
• Dimensions: 3.5" x 19" x 12" (8.9 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm)
• Shipping weight: 20 lbs (9.1 kg)