Cranborne Audio Camden EC1
Standalone preamp + headphone mixer
Preamp$499Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Preamp
- Description
- Standalone preamp + headphone mixer
- Topology
- Class-A discrete mic/line/DI preamp with built-in discrete headphone mixer
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- XLR mic, 1/4" line/Hi-Z, XLR/TRS out, stereo 1/4" aux in, C.A.S.T.
- Form factor
- half-rack, 1U
- Rack units
- 1U (half-rack)
- Connection
- CAST
- Powered
- true
- Frequency response
- ±0.7dB (<1Hz to >1000kHz at 35dB gain)
- Impedance (Ω)
- 8900 (mic, 48V off) / 5400 (mic, 48V on) / 24300 (line) / 1500000 (Hi-Z unbal.) / 3000000 (Hi-Z bal.) / 150 (output)
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
Controls: gain, phantom power (smart LED status), polarity, headphone mixer blend/level
I/O: 1x combi mic/line/Hi-Z input, balanced XLR + 1/4" outputs, stereo 1/4" aux inputs, C.A.S.T. port (Cat 5e/6/7) for 500R8/500ADAT integration
Notable use: "Ultimate performer's front end" combining award-winning preamp with reference headphone amp and built-in mixer, networks via C.A.S.T. to 500R8/500ADAT
Notes: price_usd $499 per Sweetwater (manufacturer UK store lists GBP 449; one retailer snippet showed $599, treated as inconsistent/promotional and not used). Country of manufacture not explicitly stated on this product's page (Cranborne is UK-based generally, but left blank per golden rule since not confirmed on this specific page).