Cranborne Audio Camden 500
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Cranborne Audio
Camden 500
Product Info
Article Number:
497241
Brand:
Cranborne Audio
Model:
Camden 500
Category:
500 Series Components
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Camden 500 is a seriously clean and capable preamp. It's perfect for engineers and musicians who need a transparent front-end with a touch of character when needed. The DI is a real bonus for recording acoustic instruments or bass directly.
Product Description
- Cranborne Audio Camden 500
- Microphone Preamplifier and Signal Processor in 500 Series Module Format
- Linear
- transparent microphone preamplifier
- 2 Discrete analogue saturation circuits for sound colouring
- THD+N: 0.0002 %.
- Frequency and phase linearity: Frequency response ±0.7 dB from 5 Hz to 200 kHz at max. gain and <2° phase shift between 50 Hz and 20 kHz
- Front-End topology with 68.5 dB gain across all 12 gain steps
- 3-Way input selector switch (Mic
- line and instrument)
- Line recordings with +26.5 dBu input headroom
- DI input in BJT design and 1.5 MOhm input impedance
- Needs a 500 slot
- Form factor: 500 Series module
PROS
- • Exceptional transparency preserves subtle mic nuances.
- • Discrete saturation offers genuinely usable tonal shaping.
- • BJT DI circuit delivers a warm, articulate direct signal.
- • Impressive frequency linearity maintains accuracy across the spectrum.
CONS
- • Requires a 500 series rack, increasing overall system cost.
- • Saturation circuits, while good, might be too subtle for some.
- • Limited routing options compared to more complex processors.
Product Video
Key Features
Module Type
Microphone Preamplifier and Signal Processor
Channels
1
Controls
Gain, Input Selector (Mic/Line/Inst), Saturation Circuit Select
Compatible Format
500 Series
Weight
1.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more subtle than a 1073 – less aggressive, but adds a pleasing warmth and body without being overly colored. Think of it as a refined saturation.
The +26.5 dBu headroom handles hot line signals with ease, avoiding any unwanted clipping or distortion.
It's genuinely high impedance at 1.5 MOhm, which provides a rich, full tone when recording instruments like acoustic guitars and basses.
