Cranborne CAMDEN 500
The best of both worlds: The Camden 500 is a preamp with a unique hybrid design that combines world-class transparency with creative analog coloration options. Designed for the most demanding modern studios, it delivers ultra-precise and natural sound thanks to a proprietary topology with very low noise and distortion.
Its true strength lies in the flexibility provided by its Mojo circuits, two custom analog saturations that can be activated at will to add warmth and character to the signal, whether subtly or boldly.
This preamp is a benchmark choice for recording vocals, acoustic instruments, direct lines, or line sources, and excels equally in mono or stereo configurations thanks to its ultra-precise matching.
EIN (Equivalent Input Noise): -129.8 dB (150 Ω, unweighted)
THD+N: as low as 0.0002%
Frequency Response: ±0.7 dB from 5 Hz to 200 kHz (maximum gain)
Phase Shift: Less than 2° between 50 Hz and 20 kHz
Gain Control
12-Position Detented Switch
Gain Range: Unity to 68.5 dB (in 5.5 dB steps)
Allows easy recall of settings and precise stereo pairing
Mojo Analog Overdrive
Two Custom Overdrive Circuits
Subtle or pronounced effect depending on the setting
Freely switchable or bypassable
Stereo Pairing
Accuracy to ±0.1 dB between two units
Each preamp is factory calibrated for consistent frequency response
High-pass filter
Smart filter with progressive slope:
Initial attenuation of 6 dB/octave
Boost to 12 dB/octave in the lowest octave
Input type selector
3 positions: Mic / Line / Hi-Z
Hi-Z input impedance: 1.5 MΩ (ideal for DI guitars/basses)
High line headroom: +26.5 dBu
Natural behavior thanks to a specific BJT design
Form factor
Module in 500 Series format
Compatible with all standard chassis on the market
Euroguitar Reference : 116763
