(Open Box) Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 Preamp, Signal Processor and Headphone Amplifier
(Open Box) Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 Discrete mic/line/hi-z preamp featuring award-winning ‘Camden’ topology
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Preamp, Signal Processor & Headphone Amplifier
Cranborne Audio - Camden EC1
Please note: This is an open box product, packaging has been opened and demonstrated to a customer, but product is in as-new condition.
Award-winning Preamp PerformanceThe Camden EC1 is an award-winning Camden preamp with Mojo analogue saturation, and a reference-quality headphone amplifier with a discrete line mixer built-in to a desktop-friendly, half-rack unit. Connect the Camden EC1 to your audio interface and you'll experience the award-winning sound of the Camden preamp design.
Offering up to 68.5dB of pristine, clean gain, Camden EC1 is the perfect preamp to go with any low-gain dynamic microphones and ribbon mics. Featuring a reference-grade, high-powered headphone amp with a dedicated line mixer, Camden EC1 gives provides true zero latency, mastering-quality monitoring of your preamp that is seamlessly mixed with playback from your DAW.
At A Glance
• Discrete mic/line/hi-z preamp featuring award-winning ‘Camden’ topology
• Audio performance at the near-theoretical limits of noise, distortion, and phase/frequency linearity at all gain settings
• ‘Mojo’ analogue saturation circuits with variable control, true bypass, and 2 discrete styles - Thump and Cream
• Discrete headphone mixers with independant CH 1, Ext Input, and Aux Input level controls
• Reference-quality, high-powered headphone amplifier
3 World-Class Preamps In 1
effortlessly dial-in a vintage vibeThanks to its custom 'Mojo' harmonic saturation control, 3 flavours of preamp tone are available that can be dialled to taste. With Mojo bypassed, you can hear Camden EC1's award-winning transparency for capturing mic, line, and instruments with elite-level detail and non-existent noise/distortion.
THUMPTransformer-Style Saturation
CREAMTube-Style Saturation
Perfect For Musicians, Engineers, Podcasters, Voice Over Artists
comprehensive featuresModern pristine or vintage saturated preamp performance together with a comprehensive feature set makes Camden EC1 one of the most versatile preamps available and works great in any application you put it in.
MusiciansDevelop your own signature sound using Mojo analogue saturation and take it on the road or from studio to studio with you. Record natural, and forgiving-feeling instrument DI's that perfectly capture the character of your pickups and instrument. Split the Hi-z signal using the Link Output to record both the DI and a processed amp'd signal - perfect for reamping workflows.
EngineersPerfect your mix or master using a true, reference-grade headphone amp with clean power, and plenty of volume to make your headphones shine. Offer TRUE zero latency mixes to your clients that can be controlled using 2 easy controls directly on the front panel for Preamp, Aux in/DAW level. Comprehensive connectivity includes balanced XLR and 1/4" impedance balanced preamp outputs and a 10dB pad to prevent clipping your converters.
VO ArtistsDirectly monitor your vocal channel using headphone connected to the preamp itself and use Mojo to apply different characters to your voice or use Thump for intimacy or use Cream excitement. Record using the Mojo settings for a streamlined workflow.
PodcastersApply 68.5dB of gain to low-sensitivity microphones (Shure SM7b. EV RE20) without adding noise or colouration. Monitor your own voice in ZERO latency too, along with your Program Output using the reference-grade headphone amp built-in to its front panel.
Immersive Headphone Amp With Zero Latency Mixing
Seamless TrackingThe reference-grade headphone amplifier built-in to Camden EC1 is as impressive as its Preamp, but the way it has been tightly integrated with the preamp makes it even more unique.
Monitor the Camden preamp in true, zero latency using headphones connected directly to its front panel and mix it in with external DAW playback using the stereo 1/4" Aux Input jacks on Camden EC1’s rear panel.
With the same reference-grade design developed for the 500R8 audio interface, Camden EC1's headphone amps offer up to 1.2watts of clean power per ear and a flat frequency response from 5Hz to 70kHz - perfect for powering any set of headphones.
A Preamp That Goes With You
Portability & PowerEnclosed in a half-rack, desktop format, you can take Camden EC1 with you studio to studio, or on stage. Dial in your sonic signature and control your own headphone monitoring consistent and pristine.
Devoid of software updates and USB standards, Camden EC1 will be with you for a long time. Even when you upgrade your surrounding studio, Camden EC1 will always provide your tonal benchmark.
Upgrade Your Audio Interface | Camden EC1
Preamp, Saturation Processor, & Headphone Amp
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specifications | Preamp Type | Solid State |
|---|---|
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Pads | -10dB |
| Polarity Switch | Yes |
| EQ | High Pass Filter Switch (80Hz, -3dB, 12dB per octave) |
| Analogue Inputs | 1 x XLR, 4 x 1/4" (Line/Hi-z, External Line, L/M Aux, R Aux) |
| Analogue Outputs | 1 x XLR, 2 x 1/4", 1 x Cat 5 Ethernet (C.A.S.T.) |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/4" |
| Frequency Response | 1Hz-1000kHz (±0.7dB) |
| Rack Spaces | 1U |
| Power Source | 24V DC power supply (included) |
| Dimensions | Width: 8.66" Height: 1.75" Depth: 9.44" |
| Weight | 3.96 lbs. |
