Feature Overview
Camden Preamps
The preamps inside Camden EC2 are derived from our Multi-Award Winning Camden preamp
topology that has quickly become one of the most renowned preamp designs on the market.
Celebrated thanks to its superior transparency and detail, as well as its Mojo variable harmonic
saturation, the preamps inside Camden EC2 feature the same core design but with a few extra
features that we have implemented to refine the preamp design further and make it even
more effective in the modern studio environment.
Channel Inputs
Each of Camden EC2’s preamps have 3 possible input
sources with various rules/conditions for each to allow for
the most intuitive operation possible. The input sources
include the XLR and C.A.S.T. inputs on the rear of Camden
EC2 as well as a 1/4” jack on the front.
When connecting inputs, pay close attention to Camden
500’s input type switch to ensure that the correct input
pad and impedance settings are being used for your
desired source.
XLR Input [R3]
The rear XLR input accepts both Mic and balanced
Line inputs. The XLR is engaged by default however
it may need to be selected by using the rear panel Source Switch [R2] and switching it to
its UP position.
¼” Jack Input [F9]
The ¼” Jack input can accept balanced Line sources or unbalanced/balanced Hi-Z
sources via ¼” jack. Microphones cannot be connected directly to this ¼” jack input.
Note:
The 1/4” Jack input takes precedence over all other input connections and
the preamp will default to the front Jack when it is connected irrespective of
which other input is connected and the status of the Source Switch [R2].
C.A.S.T. Input
The C.A.S.T. Input accepts both Mic and balanced Line inputs connected via another
Cranborne Audio C.A.S.T. enabled products such as an N22 or N22H. The C.A.S.T. Input is
not engaged by default and needs to be selected by using the rear panel Source Switch
[R2] and switching it to its DOWN position.
Note:
When the Source Switch [R2] is set to C.A.S.T. and the C.A.S.T. Input is being
used, the rear XLR input is deactivated and cannot be used until the switch is
set to its UP position.
Camden EC2 User Manual
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