Feature Overview
Signal Path
Input and Connections:
When inserted into a 500 series chassis, Camden 500 has two possible input paths; one on the host chassis
itself, and one on Camden 500’s front panel. 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.
REAR INPUT - The rear input can accept mic, line, and hi-z sources via XLR or Jack depending on the host
500 series chassis being used.
FRONT INPUT - The front input can accept balanced line or unbalanced/balanced hi-z sources via ¼” jack.
Microphones cannot be connected directly to the ¼” jack input on the front of Camden 500.
Input Type switch:
The Input type switch configures the front-end of Camden 500 to create the best possible environment for
mic, line, and hi-z sources. Each switch position determines the input impedance, active input connector,
and pad status of the preamp for each input type setting.
MIC -
Switches Camden 500’s input impedance to 8.9kOhms 48v Off, 5.4kOhms 48v ON. Mic input type
has a maximum input level of 17.6dBu.
LINE - Switches Camden 500’s input impedance to 23.4kOhms and engages the -8dB pad. The line mode
has a maximum input level of 26.5dBu.
HI-Z - Switches Camden 500’s input impedance to 1.5MOhms unbalanced, 3MOhms balanced. The Hi-Z
mode has a maximum input level of 24dBu.
Camden 500 User Manual [WIP]
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