Rupert Neve Designs 5017 Mobile Mic Pre DI Compressor

The Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5017 brings together three essential recording tools — a microphone preamplifier, a direct injection input, and a compressor — into a single-channel desktop unit built for portability without compromise. Designed by Rupert Neve himself, the 5017 uses the same custom-wound transformer topology found in the company's larger console and rack-mount products, delivering the rich harmonic character and exceptional headroom that professionals expect from the Neve name.

As a mobile preamp, the 5017 is purpose-built for recording situations where space and weight matter. Whether you're tracking vocals in a home studio, capturing acoustic instruments on location, or running a DI signal from a bass or keyboard, the 5017 provides a complete front-end signal chain. The onboard compressor adds dynamic control without requiring a separate outboard unit, streamlining the recording workflow. For engineers and musicians who refuse to compromise on audio quality regardless of the recording environment, the Portico 5017 fills a unique and highly regarded niche.