VLC vs Portico II Channel
The VLC costs about $405 more than the Portico II Channel and buys you Combo XLR/TRS and Binding Post. It also costs you 1 more rack unit.
Hazelrigg Industries
VLCRupert Neve Designs
Portico II Channel| Spec | VLC | Portico II Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 2U | 1U |
| Weight | 12.5 lbs | 7.9 lbs |
| Power draw | 25W | 18W |
| Depth | 0 mm | 245 mm |
| I/O count | 6 | 8 |
| Price | ~$3,900 | ~$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
VLC
- Combo XLR/TRS
- Binding Post
Portico II Channel
- TRS 1/4"
- 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.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.