A world-class clean preamp and an analogue saturator in one 500 series slot. The Cranborne Audio Camden 500 is a fully discrete, transformerless mic/line/instrument preamp designed in the UK. It was built from the ground up for the low-voltage 500 series format, and its Mojo circuit adds analogue saturation when you want character.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Studios with a 500 series rack who want a premium preamp for vocals, acoustic instruments, guitar and bass DI, and producers who want to add analogue warmth to in-the-box mixes.
Specifications
| Format | 500 series module (single slot) |
|---|---|
| Design | Fully discrete, transformerless |
| Gain range | Mic 8–68 dB, Line 0–60 dB, Hi-Z 3–63 dB |
| Input impedance | Mic 8.9 kOhm (48V off), Line 24.3 kOhm, Hi-Z 1.5 MOhm unbalanced |
| EIN | <-129.5 dBu (150 Ohm, unweighted), <-131 dBu A-weighted |
| THD+N | <0.0004% (1 kHz, 35 dB gain) |
| Frequency response | <±1 dB, <5 Hz to >200 kHz |
| High-pass filter | 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct |
| Max output level | +27.5 dBu |
| Output impedance | 150 Ohm |
| Phantom power | 48V |
| Current draw | 120 mA per rail idle, 140 mA typical |
| Type | 500 series mic preamp |
| Saturation | Mojo – Thump / Cream |
Good to know
- Needs a 500 series chassis – such as the Cranborne 500R8 or 500ADAT we also list.
- The Hi-Z jack is on the front panel for guitar, bass and keys.
- The same Camden circuit is used in the rack-format Camden EC1 and EC2.
FAQ
Is it clean or coloured?
Both. With Mojo bypassed it is very clean; turn up Mojo for Thump or Cream saturation.
Can I use it on mixes, not just mics?
Yes. Set the input to Line and send tracks from your interface through Mojo, then record them back.
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