{"product_id":"cranborne-audio-camden-ec2-preamp","title":"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTwo Channel Preamp\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eBased on the award-winning Camden 500 Preamp and Signal Processor for the 500 series lunchbox format, Camden EC2 combines the sonic capabilities of one of the markets cleanest and most transparent preamps with the flexibility of a standalone, 1u, 19” chassis that can integrate into any recording setup with or without 500 series connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eDual Headphone Mixer\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eMore than two preamps in a metal box, Camden EC2 features Two reference-quality headphone amplifiers with independant line mixers that allow for direct monitoring of both Camden preamps using headphones connected directly to Camden EC2’s front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/suhavimart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Cranborne-Audio-Camden-EC2-Preamp-3-rh7wxzxt6k56gwg7s2a4t1quv3mx8pw2lk1sdc8lq8.jpg\" title=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (3)\" alt=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (3)\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eAward-Winning 'Camden' Preamp Topology\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eFeaturing two discrete instances of Cranborne Audio’s ‘Camden’ preamp topology, Camden EC2 achieves unprecedented low-noise and low-distortion performance as well as frequency and phase linearity at all gain settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eUltra-Clean and Transparent Performance\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eCamden EC2’s preamps exhibit performance specifications that rival and exceed the most revered ‘transparent’ preamps on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapture your audio sources with complete transparency; boost low-sensitivity microphones without adding noise; and capture instant transients without phase shifts that cause summing abnormalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eWith Vintage Mojo On Tap\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eWith two discrete Mojo styles, Camden EC2 takes on the persona of vintage transformer-based preamps using its Thump Mojo or gooey tube-based preamps using its Cream Mojo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike transformer or valve-based preamps, Mojo’s saturation is completely variable allowing you to dial-in the amount of saturation you need for each source. Keep it at 3-4 for authentic preamp THD or crank it up to 11 for a more exaggerated effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eCamden EC2 By The Numbers\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003ePut simply, Camden EC2 is one of the cleanest, most linear, and transparent preamps on the market. Our ‘Camden’ preamp topology allows us to push the boundaries of Frequency Response, Phase Shift, Noise, and THD performance; and we have all the specs to back that up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent Input Noise (EIN):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-129.5dBu (150 Ohm source, unweighted)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±0.7dB (\u0026lt;1 Hz to \u0026gt;1000 kHz, 35dB Gain)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhase Shift:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;4° (20Hz to 20kHz, 63dB Gain)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.00025% (1kHz, 35dB Gain, +24dBu out)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a comprehensive list of technical specs, check out the Tech Specs tab at the top of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/suhavimart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Cranborne-Audio-Camden-EC2-Preamp-4-rh7xbf2ureik13s6o3qg4e2he7pcfhg6y8wzf8h3i8.jpg\" title=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (4)\" alt=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (4)\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eAdvanced Tracking And Reamping Tool\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eTwo reference-quality headphone amplifiers with independent line mixers allow for direct monitoring of both Camden preamps using headphones connected directly to Camden EC2’s front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eHeadphone Amps Built-In\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eMonitor the preamp signals directly using headphones during mic placement to find the sweet spot of the instrument\/source or create zero-latency artist mixes by combining the preamps with external playback from the Aux Input jacks on Camden EC2’s rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eLink Output For Reamping\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eConnect your instrument to one preamp using the hi-z input, connect the ¼” Link output of that preamp to your instrument amplifier\/effects pedal, and capture that signal using the second preamp. Record both preamps simultaneously and reamp the dry DI at a later date.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/suhavimart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Cranborne-Audio-Camden-EC2-Preamp-5-rh7xkfd698uhakp52hwqim8ic5az727l6tzhzp49vk.jpg\" title=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (5)\" alt=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (5)\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eC.A.S.T. Enabled\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eUsing C.A.S.T., 500R8\/500ADAT users can relocate Camden EC2's preamps and headphone amps into the live room using a single Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7 cable whilst freeing-up 500 series slots in 500R8\/500ADAT for more EQ and Compressor modules and extra processing before hitting 500R8\/500ADAT’s converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/suhavimart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Cranborne-Audio-Camden-EC2-Preamp-6-rh7xo4u8ov1l54c6nkp7aofo2znx27qtynst46ywow.jpg\" title=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (6)\" alt=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (6)\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eSignal Routing Before C.A.S.T\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eSend Camden EC2’s preamps directly to 500R8\/500ADAT's inputs ready for further processing and recording using a single Shielded Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7 cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/suhavimart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Cranborne-Audio-Camden-EC2-Preamp-7-rh7xnvfusiopx0pu6gmxlqt254y8x8pild9ybfcuf4.jpg\" title=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (7)\" alt=\"Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Preamp (7)\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eSignal Routing Using C.A.S.T.\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cp\u003eAt the same time through the same cable, 500R8\/500ADAT transmit their built-in monitor mix directly to Camden EC2’s headphone mixer for monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\u003ch1\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo discrete mic\/line\/hi-z preamps featuring the award-winning ‘Camden’ topology from the Camden 500 Preamp and Signal Processor for 500 series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio performance at the near-theoretical limits of noise, distortion, and phase\/frequency linearity at all gain settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEIN: \u0026lt;-129.5dBu, 150 Ohm source, unweighted, \u0026lt;-135.5dBu, Inputs common, unweighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: \u0026lt;0.00025% (1kHz, 35dB gain, +24dBu out)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermodulation Distortion: \u0026lt;0.0006% (50Hz and 7kHz, 35dB gain, +20dBu out),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase Shift: \u0026lt;2.75° (20Hz to 20kHz, 40dB gain), \u0026lt;6° (20Hz to 20kHz, max gain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreq. Response: ±0.7dB (\u0026lt;1 Hz to \u0026gt;1000 kHz, 35dB gain), ±1dB (\u0026lt;5 Hz to \u0026gt;200 kHz, max gain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique 48v status LED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48v LED Lights Orange to indicate voltage charging or dissipating to prevent damage to ribbon microphones and to ensure voltage is fully charged before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48v LED lights RED when voltage is fully charged and ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo instances of ‘Mojo’ analogue saturation circuits with variable control, true bypass, and 2 discrete styles - Thump and Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThump excites low-end content by boosting lower odd\/even harmonics from a range of 160Hz to 20Hz and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream boosts odd\/even harmonics whilst also reducing the amplitude of the fundamental frequencies and applying typical transformer-style transient taming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo discrete headphone mixers with independant CH 1, CH 2, and Aux Input level controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor the Camden preamps directly with headphones during mic placement to find the sweet spot of the instrument\/source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate zero-latency artist mixes by combining the Camden preamps with external playback from Aux Input 14\/” jacks on Camden EC2’s rear panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the reference grade headphone amps for critical listening by sending stereo mixes from the interface into the Aux input and monitoring directly using Camden EC2’s headphone outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Stereo’ switch to pan CH1 \u0026amp; CH2 left and right in each headphone mix for true stereo monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo reference-quality, high-powered headphone amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreq. Response: \u0026lt;±1dB, \u0026lt;1 Hz to \u0026gt;100 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 0.33 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD: 0.0003%, 1kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Wattage: 2x250mW @ 600 Ohm, 2x450mW @ 220 Ohm, 2x250mW @ 100 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR outputs and impedance balanced ¼” jack outputs for maximum connectivity into audio interfaces and other downstream equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Impedance balanced 1\/4\" Jack Link outputs for true instrument DI functionality and splitting instrument inputs to balanced or unbalanced amplifiers and effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC.A.S.T. OUT port for connecting Camden EC2 into 500R8\/500ADAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmit Camden EC2’s preamps directly into 500R8 and 500ADAT’s 500 series modules inputs for recording\/processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive a stereo mix generated from 500R8\/500ADAT and monitor using Camden EC2’s headphone mixers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll managed and distributed via a single shielded Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 7 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC.A.S.T. 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