Cranborne CAMDEN EC1
The Camden EC1 is a professional-grade studio microphone preamp, awarded for its exceptional sonic transparency. Designed for demanding sound engineers, musicians, and producers, it delivers up to 68.5 dB of ultra-clean gain, ideal for low-gain dynamic mics and ribbon mics.
Equipped with a high-power headphone amplifier with a built-in mixer, the Camden EC1 delivers latency-free mastering-quality monitoring. With its unique "Mojo" feature, you can switch between clinical transparency or add a customizable vintage analog warmth.
It's a versatile, high-performance tool, perfect for studio recording, mixing, and mastering.
Gain: up to 68.5 dB
EIN: <-129.5 dBu (150 Ω source), <-135.5 dBu (common inputs)
THD+N: <0.00025% (1 kHz, 35 dB gain, +24 dBu output)
Intermodulation Distortion: <0.0006%
Phase Shift: <2.75° (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 40 dB gain), <6° (full gain)
Frequency Response: ±0.7 dB (<1 Hz to >1 MHz, 35 dB gain), ±1 dB (<5 Hz to >200 kHz, full gain)
Mojo Overdrive Control
Progressive control with true bypass
Two distinct modes:
Thump: Bass boost (even and odd harmonics between 20 Hz and 160 Hz)
Cream: Smooth harmonic addition, fundamental reduction, transformer-inspired
Headphone Amplifier
Frequency Response: <±1 dB, from <1 Hz to >100 kHz
Output Impedance: 0.33 Ω
THD: 0.0003% (1 kHz)
Output Power:
2 × 250 mW @ 600 Ω
2 × 450 mW @ 220 Ω
2 × 250 mW @ 100 Ω
Zero-latency direct mix with external playback via Aux Input
Independent volume controls (CH1, Ext In, Aux Input)
Connectivity
Balanced XLR outputs and impedance-balanced 1/4" TRS jacks
-10 dB pad for compatibility with audio interfaces Sensitive
1/4” jack "Link" output for DI or distribution to amp/effects
48V LED indicator: orange (charging), red (ready)
C.A.S.T. integration
C.A.S.T. OUT port compatible with 500R8 / 500ADAT
Direct signal transmission to 500 series modules
Receive stereo mixes from interfaces and monitor via the Camden EC1
Connect via shielded Cat 5e, 6, or 7 network cable
Power supply
External 24V, 1.25A power supply with secure connector
Ref. Euroguitar : 116764