“The 5012 sounds amazing. It's very easy to use and it's now my go-to pre-amp.”

“...when activated (the Silk) transforms the otherwise modern sounding 5012 into a preamp with a classic sonic signature.”

“...what really stood out on this comparison was the clarity, the sparkle, and the incredibly solid low end...”

“Rich and full without being overblown...A great sounding pre with a very big sound”

“Overall Rating 9/10 - A classy and versatile mic pre/DI box with a super-convenient time-alignment tool for recording and mixing.”

“This unit's construction and electronic layout are top-notch...... at $1,895 MSRP, it is the best-sounding and most flexibly useful mic pre/EQ combo I've seen.”

“Rating 10/10

The Portico 5032 is without doubt a hit product. It is practical and easy to work with and has a superb sound.”

“As open as any mic amp I've heard in recent times...... As you'd expect, the EQ and filter are also fabulous, offering the musical boost you expect from a traditional Neve design.”

“Quite an exceptional piece of audio equipment...Simply Superb....There is no system that would not benefit from the 5033.”

“I'm not sure what magic is inside the 5033, but everything I send through it immediately sounds good...All said, I think the 5033 is a fantastic EQ.”

“... this is one formidable unit that is more than a one-trick pony.”

“...this box works wonders on the bottom end and has some desirable faux tape compression effects that are very addictive once they become obvious.”

“Quality oozes from the Portico 5042 in every respect... you may well find it hard to keep away from the Portico 5042.”

“...this box does a great job of warming up individual tracks and full mixes.”

“I first hooked the 5042 up to the 2-mix bus for a mix I had up. I gradually added some tape saturation and low, and behold! A blast from the past”

“So how does it sound? Quite frankly brilliant!”

“Despite its diminutive format, the 5043 is one of the best compressors we have heard.”

“...perhaps the single most transparent compressor I have ever used. The source signal retained remarkable fidelity and coherence...”

“This is one of THE best drum bus compressors... Picture it in your mind: hard hitting, but dynamic, full but tight, silky cymbals, but not harsh hi-hats. It's all that. The other thing you're hearing? Yeah, that's the sound of you spending $1,800 on a 5043.”

“Sure, you can find fancier-looking outboards out there....But all things considered, Portico has been designed for those who value sound over image.”

“The best performing Neve ever...quite an extraordinary beast.”