Detail 01
Texture control
Adjusts harmonic content from pristine/clean toward warm and saturated; maximum Texture adds roughly 10 times the harmonic distortion of RND's original Silk circuit.
Product detailSKU #1384185551257
Rupert Neve DesignsPortico 511 500-Series Mic Preamp with Texture Control
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A versatile 500-series mic preamp combining up to 66 dB of gain, a sweepable high-pass filter, and variable transformer-based Texture control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studios needing a 500-series preamp with adjustable harmonic character
- Vocals and acoustic instruments requiring a transparent preamp
- Electric guitars and keyboards where a harmonically rich preamp is desired
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users who do not have a 500-series format setup
- Those seeking a preamp without variable tonal controls
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
High-pass filter
Filters low frequencies below the selected 20–250 Hz cutoff point.
Detail 03
Noise performance
The stated measurement is at the main output, unweighted, from 22 Hz to 22 kHz with a 150 Ω balanced source; performance can vary with the 500-series setup or stray magnetic fields.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The 511 is a single-space 500-series module.
- 02Gain is adjustable in precise 6 dB increments, up to 66 dB.
- 03Its high-pass filter sweeps from 20 to 250 Hz at 12 dB/octave.
- 04Texture reduces negative feedback in the output transformer to add harmonic content.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What format is the Portico 511?
It is a single-space 500-series module.
02How much gain does the 511 provide?
Up to 66 dB, in 6 dB increments.
03What range does the high-pass filter cover?
20 to 250 Hz, with a 12 dB/octave slope.
04What does the Texture control do?
It adjusts harmonic content by reducing negative feedback in the output transformer.
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