Cranborne Audio Camden EC2
Standalone 2-channel preamp + dual headphone mixer
Preamp$999Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Preamp
- Description
- Standalone 2-channel preamp + dual headphone mixer
- Topology
- Class-A discrete mic/line/DI preamp x2 with dual built-in discrete headphone mixers
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 2
- Channel format
- XLR mic, 1/4" line/Hi-Z, XLR/TRS out, C.A.S.T.
- Form factor
- 19-inch rackmount, 1U
- Rack units
- 1U
- Connection
- CAST
- Powered
- true
- Frequency response
- ±0.7dB (<1Hz to >1000kHz at 35dB gain); ±1dB (<5Hz to >200kHz at max gain)
- Impedance (Ω)
- 8900 (mic, 48V off) / 5400 (mic, 48V on) / 24300 (line) / 1500000 (Hi-Z unbal.) / 3000000 (Hi-Z bal.)
- Phantom power
- 48V
Details
Controls: gain x2, phantom power (smart LED status) x2, polarity, dual headphone mixer blend/level
I/O: 2x combi mic/line/Hi-Z inputs, balanced XLR + 1/4" outputs, C.A.S.T. port (Cat 5e/6/7) for 500R8/500ADAT integration
Notable use: Two-channel preamp and dual headphone mixer for tracking sessions, networks via C.A.S.T. to 500R8/500ADAT
Notes: price_usd $999 per Sweetwater (other retailer snippets showed $850-$1,349, wide variance likely reflects promotions/different bundles; used Sweetwater list price as primary reference).