Application Guides
Achieving Ideal Operating Level
In order to achieve the optimum signal-to-noise-ratio, get the most out of the on-board Mojo processing,
and retain our published specifications; Camden 500 should be run as ‘hot’ as possible before the LED clip
indicator lights up consistently.
The best way to do that is as follows:
1) Insert your desired source into Camden 500’s input connections.
2) With your source playing at the correct level/velocity, Increase Camden 500’s gain control until the
signal Indicator is displaying a strong and bright signal and the Clip indicator only
gently and
occasionally lights up when the loudest transients are reached.
3) Ensure that the recording device connected to Camden 500 is set correctly.
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If you are sending the output of Camden 500 into an audio interface’s line input, make sure
that the line input is set to +4dBu reference level and any input gain control is set to its
minimum setting.
You should now be receiving a healthy level into Camden 500 and onwards to your audio interface. If the
preamp begins to clip during the recording process, reduce the input gain control accordingly.
Note:
Camden 500’s maximum output level is +27.5dBu however most audio interfaces have a maximum input
level of +21.5dBu; it is very easy for Camden 500 to clip the input of an audio interface if the gain controls
are not set correctly. If additional attenuation is required between Camden 500 and your audio interface,
then you can purchase an external PAD to bring the output level down to a usable range for your desired
audio interface.
Camden 500 User Manual [WIP]
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