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USING N8 WITH CAMDEN EC1 and

CAMDEN EC2

N8 is compatible with all C.A.S.T.-enabled devices including Camden EC1 and Camden

EC2 microphone preamps. These preamps feature a tight C.A.S.T. integration that

patches their preamp outputs and headphone amp mixers to N8 through a single

C.A.S.T. connection rather than 4 discrete XLR cables.

The diagram above displays the connectivity that is possible using N8 and Camden

EC2.

The line outputs Camden EC2’s preamps are sent through its C.A.S.T. connection, Into

N8’s C.A.S.T. Input

[1]

and out of its DB25 Output Connector

[4]

for recording. At the

same time, audio connected to the DB25 Input Connector

[3]

is sent through N8,

through C.A.S.T. and to the headphone output of the connected Camden EC2 for

advanced monitoring.

Up to 4 Camden EC1 and EC2’s can be connected to a single N8 and doing so will

enable you to position the preamps and their monitoring facilities around the studio to

wherever they need to be.

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Summary of Contents for N8

Page 1: ...ur labours of love that embody and demonstrate our demand for excellence By distilling what matters and putting our soul into these tools we hope to help other people make magic and express themselves and in some way become part of our Cranborne Audio family So welcome to our family We care for our family And we care about making your tracks albums scores sound as good as they should And the whole...

Page 2: ...evices connected to N8 DB25 connector Tascam Wiring 2 C A S T Transmit Selector Switch Determines what audio source is sent out of N8 and to the outputs of the connected C A S T devices Each C A S T In connector can be assigned to send out Channels 1 2 of the DB25 Input Connector or its own discrete input paths 3 4 5 6 or 7 8 4 DB25 Output Connector Connects the Outputs of N8 to the Inputs of a re...

Page 3: ... end roll off and with very low crosstalk Recommendation For best possible performance over maximum distances we recommend using Cat 7 cables with robust connectors to ensure that the C A S T connection is secure and will remain impervious to RF and crosstalk Minimum Requirement As a minimum requirement you can consider using Shielded Cat 5e or Cat 6 cabling provided that the cables and connectors...

Page 4: ...nnect your Mics or Line sources into the Inputs of the connected C A S T enabled device 5 Connect the Outputs of the C A S T enabled device to your desired destination such as a speaker monitor or recording device Once set up mic line sources connected to Inputs 1 2 of the C A S T device will be sent through C A S T through N8 out of channels 1 2 on the DB25 Output Connector 4 and into Inputs 1 2 ...

Page 5: ... By default each C A S T connection has its own set of discrete audio outputs however by using the Transmitter Select switch 2 all of the C A S T ports can be configured to receive channels 1 2 connected to the rear DB25 Input Connector 3 This is perfect for talkback routing creating zones or any application where all C A S T devices connected to N8 must receive the same output signal Page 5 2022 ...

Page 6: ...ible using N8 and Camden EC2 The line outputs Camden EC2 s preamps are sent through its C A S T connection Into N8 s C A S T Input 1 and out of its DB25 Output Connector 4 for recording At the same time audio connected to the DB25 Input Connector 3 is sent through N8 through C A S T and to the headphone output of the connected Camden EC2 for advanced monitoring Up to 4 Camden EC1 and EC2 s can be ...

Page 7: ...3 4 N8 s 4 C A S T ports correspond with the DB25 connectors on its rear panel in groups of 2 C A S T In A Channels 1 2 on the Input 3 and Output 4 DB25 s C A S T In B Channels 3 4 on the Input and Output DB25 s C A S T In C Channels 5 6 on the Input and Output DB25 s C A S T In D Channels 7 8 on the Input and Output DB25 s Page 7 2022 Cranborne Audio Ltd ...

Page 8: ...C A S T D port as a remote stagebox There s also an audio interface connected at the end with full 48v Phantom Power support 1 Connect the DB25 Output connector 4 of N8 to your audio interface s preamp inputs 2 Connect the C A S T Output of the N22 to the C A S T Input 1 of N8 using shielded Cat 5e Cat 6 or Cat 7 cable 3 Connect your DI box or condenser microphone to N22 s Inputs 4 Engage 48v from...

Page 9: ...her by itself or joined to another N8 There are two kits available that mount the unit into any 1u 19 rack in two different orientations CA HALFRACKKIT CA 1UJOININGKIT For more information on the N8 rackmount kit please contact your Cranborne Audio dealer and use our reference part numbers above Page 9 2022 Cranborne Audio Ltd ...

Page 10: ...ctrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories recommended by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel ...

Page 11: ...CE Certification This unit is CE compliant Note that any cables supplied with Cranborne Audio equipment may be fitted with ferrite rings at each end This is to comply with the current regulations and these ferrites should not be removed RoHS Notice Cranborne Audio complies with and this product conforms to European Union s directive 2011 165 EU on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances RoHS as well ...

Page 12: ...ng 2000m Evaluation of apparatus based on the temperate climate conditions only There may be some potential safety hazard if the apparatus is operated in tropical climate conditions Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55032 2015 Class B EN 55016 2 1 2009 A1 2011 EN 55016 2 3 2010 A1 2010 EN 55035 2017 EN 61000 4 2 2009 EN 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2008 A2 2010 EN 61000 4 4 2012 EN 61000 4 5 2014 A1 2017 EN 6...

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