Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Quick Start Manual

Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Quick Start Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of Camden EC2 and thank you for selecting Cranborne 
Audio to be a part of your music creation process. 
 
Camden EC2 is an evolution of our multi Award-Winning Camden 500 Preamp technology 
developed into a 19", rackmount format. From the beginning, we promised ourselves that 
Camden EC2 would be more than just two Camden 500's in a box. We set out to analyse, 
critique, and improve every last detail of Camden EC2's preamp design whilst packing it into a 
complete recording and playback solution that would add much more functionality to any 
studio with advanced, local monitoring and our C.A.S.T. cable management system. 
 
The Camden preamps themselves are capable of being the most delicate and natural preamps 
you've ever heard but at the turn of a dial, can transform into the fattest, warmest, and most 
characterful preamp in your arsenal. To partner the preamps, we added two discrete line 
mixers with reference-grade headphone amplifiers that allow you to monitor the local 
preamps directly during mic placement or blend live sources with pre-recorded sources 
during tracking.  
 
Cranborne Audio, for us, means so much more than metal boxes with components in them. 
These are our labours of love that embody and demonstrate our demand for excellence. By 
distilling what matters and putting our soul into these tools, we hope to help other people 
make magic and express themselves, and in some way, become part of our Cranborne Audio 
family. 
 
So welcome to our family. We care for our family. And we care about making your tracks, 
albums, scores sound as good as they should. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  • Page 1 19”, rackmount format. From the beginning, we promised ourselves that  Camden EC2 would be more than just two Camden 500’s in a box. We set out to analyse,  critique, and improve every last detail of Camden EC2’s preamp design whilst packing it into a ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

                    Please download the full User Manual from the Camden EC2 product   page on the Cranborne Audio website    www.cranborne-audio.com  Camden EC2 ​ Q uick Start Guide -Page 2-  ©2020 Cranborne Audio Ltd ...
  • Page 3: Controls And Connectors

    [8] 48v Switch: ​ E ngages 48v phantom power for  [17] Power Switch: ​ S afely powers on and off  the rear XLR input connector.  Camden EC2. Tap to power on, press and hold to  (Switch Down = ON)  power off.  ...
  • Page 4 Line inputs.  [5] Preamp Output (+18dBu): ​ S ends balanced,  [11] Power: ​ P rovides Camden EC2 with power via  line-level outputs of each Preamp for connection to  the provided external 24v 1A DC power supply. No  external converters and equipment. ...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

      Package Contents  So now your Camden EC2 is out of it’s packaging, you’re probably itching to get it powered on  and making music! But before you get started, please read the sections below that will help  guide you through the process of getting Camden EC2 setup, plugged in, and ready-to-record ...
  • Page 6: Powering Procedures

    Briefly tap the power button located on the top right of  Camden EC2’s front panel. The power icon will illuminate  blue and you will see the Signal and 48v Indicator LED  light up in sequence. ...
  • Page 7: Auto Power

      Auto Power  If Camden EC2 is situated in a rack full of other outboard equipment and preamps, it can be  configured to automatically power on/off when power is switched on from a central location  from inside the rack or a power conditioner when power is detected in its power supply.  ...
  • Page 8: Hardware Setup: Audio Interface

    Power Connector into Camden EC2’s Power Inlet ​ [ 11]​ .     2) Connect the line outputs ​ [ 5] [7]​ of Camden EC2’s Preamps to two available line inputs  on the Audio Interface. Use either Camden EC2’s balanced ¼” jack or XLR outputs ...
  • Page 9: Hardware Setup: Using C.a.s

    4. Power On Camden EC2, followed by 500R8/500ADAT and other downstream  equipment.    5. On Camden EC2, set the rear panel source switches for Preamp channels ​ [ 2] ​ i nto its  down position to enable the C.A.S.T. Input connection to be fed into it’s preamp   ...
  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Do NOT modify this unit, altercations may affect performance, safety and/or  international compliance standards.  Cranborne Audio does not accept liability for damage caused by maintenance, repair or  modification by unauthorized personnel.  Installation notes  When installing the apparatus either fit it into a standard 19” rack or place it on a secure ...
  • Page 11: Power Safety

    CE Certification    This unit is CE compliant. Note that any cables supplied with Cranborne Audio  equipment may be fitted with ferrite rings at each end. This is to comply with the  current regulations and these ferrites should not be removed. ...
  • Page 12: Rohs Notice

      RoHS Notice  Cranborne Audio complies with and this product conforms to European Union’s directive  2011/165/EU on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of  California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and ...

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