CRANBORNE AUDIO Camden EC2

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Cranborne CAMDEN EC2Camden EC2Two-channel preamp, signal processor, and dual headphone mixerHigh-quality preamp in 1u rackCamden EC2 is a two-channel microphone preamplifier in a 19” rack format with the same circuitry as the renowned Camden 500, "mojo" analog saturation circuits, and two high-quality headphone amps for monitoring the 2 auxiliary line inputs, providing zero-latency monitoring.Award-winning sonic pedigreeThanks to two separate preamps with "Camden" technology, developed for the Camden 500, the Camden EC2 offers incredible performance, reduced background noise and minimal harmonic distortion, as well as unparalleled linearity (in frequency and phase response) at any gain setting. The result is -129.8dB EIN (150ohm), THD+N 0.0002%, frequency response of ±0.7dB from 5Hz to 200kHz at gain and <2° phase shift @ 20Hz – 20kHz.Vintage personalityBy incorporating our custom "Mojo" analog saturation circuit, the Camden EC2 can emulate the sound of famous British preamps (and their beloved transformers). Bypassing the "Mojo" circuit, however, it becomes an incredibly clean and natural tool. Using the preamps in "Line" mode, the Mojo saturation circuit can apply vintage coloration to your stems and even to stereo mixes.Dual-channel preamplification and D.I. for instrumentsThanks to a transformerless topology and a 68.5dB gain stage, the Camden EC2 provides incredible performance in terms of background noise, distortion, frequency and phase response at any gain value (12 steps). Each EC2 pre-amplification channel has an input impedance and headroom tailored for microphone, line, and high-impedance sources, thanks to a 3-position switch for each channel.Dual headphone mixerTwo reference-quality headphone amps with discrete line mixers allow direct monitoring of both Camden preamps using headphones connected directly to the front panel of the Camden EC2.You can listen to the preamps while positioning microphones to find the sweet spot of a guitar cabinet, drum, or acoustic instrument; or you can configure them to create a completely analog, zero-latency monitor mix by combining the Camden preamps with playback from an external source via the Aux Inputs on the rear panel.Technical Specifications The Camden EC2 has channels of one of the cleanest, most linear, and transparent preamplifiers on the market. Our new Camden preamp topology pushes the limits of frequency response, phase shift, and harmonic distortion performance.EIN: <-129.5dBu, 150 ohm source, unweighted<-135.5dBu, Inputs common, unweightedPhase Shift: <2.25°, 40dB gain, 20Hz to 20kHz<4°, Max gain, 20Hz to 20kHzTHD+N: <0.0004%, 1kHz, 35dB gain, 24dBu outFreq. Response: <±1dB, <5 Hz to >200 kHz, all gain settingsCMRR: >70dB, typ >85dB, 35dB Gain, 10-20kHz, 100mV Common modeFor a detailed look at the performance of the Camden EC2 preamps, you can consult the Camden 500 technical sheet