1073MP Mic Preamp vs Portico II Channel
The Portico II Channel costs about $1,500 more than the 1073MP Mic Preamp and buys you 3 more I/O, plus AES3 XLR.
Rupert Neve Designs
Portico II Channel| Spec | 1073MP Mic Preamp | Portico II Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs | 7.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 18W | 18W |
| Depth | 280 mm | 245 mm |
| I/O count | 5 | 8 |
| Price | ~$1,995 | ~$3,495 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
1073MP Mic Preamp
Nothing the Portico II Channel doesn't also have.
Portico II Channel
- AES3 XLR
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
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