Cranborne Audio Camden EC1

Studio Front End Channel Strip

Microphone preamp with Camden preamp
Linear and transparent microphone preamplifier
With discrete analog saturation circuit for sound colouring
Hi-Z input
Headphone amplifier with independent mixes
C.A.S.T. interface
Equivalent self-noise (ON): <-129.5 dBu (150 Ohm source, unweighted)
Frequency response: ± 0.7 dB (<1 Hz to> 1000 kHz, 35 dB gain)
Phase deviation: <2.75 ° (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 40 dB gain)
THD + N: <0.00025% (1 kHz, 35 dB gain, + 24 dB output)
Format: 9.5"/ 1 U
Weight: approx. 2.8 kg

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Available since December 2020
Item number 505791
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Channels 1
Number of microphone inputs 1
Instrument input Yes
Tubes No
Compressor/Limiter No
Equalizer No
De-Esser No
Phantom power Yes
Phase Reverse Yes
External effect loops No
Analogue Outputs XLR, jack
Digitale Outputs None
Headphone connection Yes
Level Meter No
Design 9,5", 1 U

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Great quality versatile mic preamp

Ishaan Jolly 19.03.2021

I'm a voice actor and streamer and this preamp really adds some great colouration for all the applications and all the mics I have.
I made a video demonstrating this preamp on these mics: TLM103, SM7B, RE20, AKG C414 XLII & TLM102 and you can see that here: https://youtu.be/DmgD74k5FMs

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Stunningly epic!

snooped 28.09.2025

2 years and counting! This is an update to a previous comment of mine! Just passing by to say that the unit works great and is delivering power and versatile sound for the needs of different voices and guitars! I'm still using it with an old Behringer audio interface, which we all know has budget preamps to say the least.. The EC1 upgraded the sound of this interface so serious! I'm yet to discover new worlds as I'm about to upgrade the audio interface with a proper, profi RME unit which gives real clarity and I believe will unveil even more the potential of the Camden EC1!

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best valueable and innovative Preamp

ai music 15.02.2023

great preamp
give 2 option of sound
featured CAST system..maybe next need to try
great gain

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Harv909987888 19.10.2025

Absolutely love it, best front end you can get for your studio, so versatile

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