Cranborne-audio Camden EC1

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 chassis. Connect Camden EC1 to your audio interface and experience the award-winning sound of the Camden preamp design. Providing up to 68.5dB of pristine, clean gain, Camden EC1is the perfect preamp to pair with low-gain dynamic microphones and ribbon mics. EC1 gives you true, zero latency, mastering-quality monitoring of your preamp that is effortlessly mixed with playback from your DAW.Ultra-Clean and Transparent : Capture your mic, line, and instruments with complete transparency; boost low-sensitivity dynamic microphones without adding noise; and capture instant peaks without phase shifts that make mixing difficult. With Vintage Mojo On Tap : At the turn of a dial EC1 takes on another persona using its Mojo analogue saturation circuit – Vintage British-style Transformer-based Preamp using ‘Thump’, or a gooey Tube-based Preampusing ‘Cream’. When Mojo is bypassed EC1 reverts to an astoundingly clean and natural preamp.Immersive Headphone Amp With Zero Latency Mixing : The reference-grade headphone amplifier built-in to Camden EC1 is as impressive as its Preamp. EC1’s headphone amps deliver up to 1.2 watts of clean power per ear and a flat frequency response from 5Hz to 70kHz – perfect to power any set of headphones with clean power. 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.Portability And Power : Housed 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. Timeless Analogue : Devoid of software updates and USB standards, Camden EC1 is with you for the long haul. Even when you upgrade your surrounding studio, Camden EC1 will always provide your tonal benchmark.C.A.S.T Enabled : Camden EC1 also utilises Cranborne Audio’s unique C.A.S.T. system for distributing audio around studios or stages using affordable CAT 5 cabling whilst achieving the highest sonic results. You can easily connect the very affordable N22 or N22H Break Out boxes to replace balanced XLR cables for distances over 100m.