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Designed to be the ultimate performer's recording and mixing front end, the Camden EC1 from Cranborne Audio is a versatile microphone preamp, signal processor, and reference-grade headphone amp in one compact, portable desktop unit. With Camden's award-winning preamp that features Mojo analog saturation on tap in three distinct flavors (Thump for transformer-style saturation, Cream for tube-style saturation, and True Bypass for pristine transparency), you can dial in any tone you want on mics, line-level signals, and Hi-Z instruments.
The audio performance of the EC1 approaches the theoretical limits of analog audio technology with extraordinarily low noise and distortion and incredible phase and frequency linearity across all available gain settings. The powerful headphone amp features two discrete mixers with independent level controls. You get balanced XLR and impedance-matched balanced and unbalanced 1/4" I/O for handling any studio setup or signal chain. The external high-current power supply provides a larger-than-average 24V of power for high-performance operation and sports a latching connector for reliability. The EC1 includes an external power supply, an IEC power cable, and four rubber feet for desktop placement.
- Thump provides transformer-style saturation with natural and dynamic low-end thickening at halfway and warm sustain without muddiness at 100%
- Cream delivers tube-style saturation with compression effects at halfway, tape-style saturated high frequencies and sub-frequency harmonics at 70%, and fat transients with midrange compression and noticeable overdrive at 100%
- True Bypass gives you the pure, uncolored EC1 preamp, with pristine transparency, high detail, and virtually nonexistent noise and distortion
Devoid of software updates and USB standards, the Camden EC1 is with you for the long haul. Even when you upgrade your surrounding studio, the Camden EC1 will always provide your tonal benchmark.
- Develop your own signature sound using Mojo saturation, and take it with you on the road or from studio to studio
- Record natural forgiving instrument DIs 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 signal, perfect for reamping workflows
- Critique your mix or master using a true, reference-grade headphone amp with clean power and enough volume to make your headphones shine
- Offer true zero-latency mixes to your clients that can be controlled using two simple controls directly on the front panel for Preamp, Aux In, and DAW level
- Comprehensive connectivity including balanced XLR and 1/4" impedance-balanced preamp outputs, and a 10 dB pad to prevent clipping of your converters
- Monitor your vocal channel directly using headphones connected to the preamp itself
- Use Mojo to apply different characters to your voice
- Use Thump for intimacy
- Cream for excitement
- Record using the Mojo settings for a streamlined workflow
- Apply 68.5 dB of gain to low-sensitivity microphones such as the Shure SM7b or Electro-Voice RE20 without adding noise or coloration
- Monitor your own voice in zero latency as well as your program output using the reference-grade headphone amp built into the front panel