Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Microphone Preamplifier and Headphone Mixer

Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Microphone Preamplifier and Headphone Mixer

The Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 microphone preamplifier and headphone mixer is a two-channel desktop recording front-end combining dual Camden preamp circuits, two MOJO analog saturation processors, and dual reference-grade headphone amplifiers with independent discrete line mixers into a single unit. As a result, the EC2 serves as a complete two-channel tracking and monitoring solution, giving engineers up to 68dB of ultra-clean gain per channel alongside the flexibility to add analog character via the MOJO circuit's Thump mode — which boosts odd and even harmonics below 160Hz for transformer-style low-end weight — or Cream mode, which delivers smooth tube-style saturation across the frequency spectrum. Each channel features XLR mic input with 48V phantom power and a front-panel ¼" TRS input for line or Hi-Z instrument sources, with an equivalent input noise of -129.8dBu and THD+N below 0.00025% for exceptional transparency. In addition, Cranborne Audio's C.A.S.T. system allows the EC2 to connect to a live room or stage via a single Cat 5 cable, turning the unit into a stagebox-style preamp front end for any C.A.S.T.-equipped setup. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks the Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 microphone preamplifier and headphone mixer for studios across South Africa needing two-channel preamp performance with flexible onboard monitoring.

Two Independent Headphone Mixes From the Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 Microphone Preamplifier and Headphone Mixer

Whether you're tracking two musicians simultaneously or running independent cue mixes for a vocalist and guitarist, the Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 microphone preamplifier and headphone mixer supports two fully independent headphone mixes with individual level controls and an Aux In source per mix. The headphone amplifier section delivers up to 450mW per channel into 220 ohm loads with 0.33 ohm output impedance and distortion of just 0.0003% THD at 1kHz, ensuring accurate, powerful monitoring through any headphones. However, the EC2's C.A.S.T. connectivity is what elevates it beyond a conventional two-channel preamp — connecting via Cat 5 to a Cranborne Audio N22 or N22H breakout box creates an affordable analog multicore system that routes preamp inputs and headphone feeds across the studio without a traditional stagebox. OneStopMusic South Africa recommends the Cranborne Audio Camden EC2 microphone preamplifier and headphone mixer to South African engineers and producers who need two-channel studio quality with versatile monitoring and cabling flexibility.

Tech Specs

• Type: 2-channel desktop microphone preamplifier, processor, and dual headphone mixer

• Channels: 2 x Camden preamp with independent MOJO saturation

• Gain Range: Up to 68dB per channel

• EIN: -129.8dBu (150 ohm, unweighted)

• THD+N: <0.00025%

• Frequency Response: <1Hz to >1000kHz at 35dB gain; <5Hz to >200kHz at max gain

• Max Phase Shift: <6 degrees at max gain (20Hz–20kHz)

• MOJO Modes: Thump (transformer-style, sub-160Hz harmonics) and Cream (tube-style saturation)

• Headphone Output: 2 x 250mW @ 600 ohm / 2 x 450mW @ 220 ohm / 2 x 250mW @ 100 ohm

• Headphone Output Impedance: 0.33 ohm; THD: 0.0003% @ 1kHz

• Headphone Monitoring: 2 independent mixes with per-channel level controls and Aux In

• I/O: XLR mic inputs with 48V phantom power; front-panel ¼" TRS (line or Hi-Z); C.A.S.T. input and output

• C.A.S.T.: Compatible with N22, N22H, and N8 for Cat 5 audio distribution

Cranborne Audio

Founded in the UK in 2017 and launched at the 2018 NAMM Show, Cranborne Audio set out to bring a "modern approach to vintage sound" to project, large-format, and home studios. The name nods to Cranborne House, the former Soundcraft headquarters where the founders first worked together — and that pro-console heritage shows up throughout the range. Cranborne's products pair transparent, high-headroom analog signal paths with switchable Mojo saturation circuits, letting engineers dial in vintage colour on demand rather than being stuck with it.

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