Rupert Neve Designs has launched the Portico 5016, a two channel device featuring a mic pre and a variable phase DI that provides an innovative, powerful approach for the recording of musical instruments and voices. Originally debuted at AES 2006, the new Portico 5016 is the sixth product to be introduced into the half rack, 1U Portico Series and incorporates custom designed transformers, very short signal paths, minimal negative feedback plus single sided transformer coupled amplifier designs throughout.