Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 Harmonic EQ

Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 Harmonic EQ

The Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 Harmonic EQ is a 2U, dual-channel 3-band parametric equalizer that uses Cranborne Audio's proprietary HarmonicEQ technology to boost and cut frequencies through analog saturation rather than conventional filtering. As a result, every adjustment adds musical harmonic content alongside the EQ curve, giving each band a unique sonic character tailored to its frequency range. The HI band spans 5kHz to 25kHz and uses smooth saturation to extend high-frequency content beyond the audio band, delivering natural air and breath on vocals and acoustic instruments. The MID band is a fixed-Q peaking filter sweeping from 200Hz to 6.2kHz, using saturation to add harmonic emphasis precisely where the source needs it. In addition, the LO band covers 20Hz to 420Hz and uses hard-clipping saturation to push sub-harmonic frequencies into the audible low end for powerful, full-sounding bass. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks the Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 Harmonic EQ for studios across South Africa looking to add a genuinely innovative EQ with analog character.

Versatile Operation From the Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 Harmonic EQ

Whether you're dialling in subtle EQ on a stereo bus or pushing the circuits hard for dense harmonic saturation, the Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 Harmonic EQ adapts to the task with ±10dB of boost/cut per band and ±20dB input and output level controls per channel. The dynamic response of the HarmonicEQ circuit means harmonic content increases naturally as you drive harder, creating a continuum from crystal-clear EQ to rich saturation. The unit supports stereo, dual mono, and mid/side operation, making it equally at home on individual tracks, busses, or a stereo master. However, what sets the HE2 apart in a modern studio is its full digital remote control via USB or Ethernet, allowing all controls and presets to be stored, recalled, and adjusted in real time from a DAW. OneStopMusic South Africa recommends the Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 Harmonic EQ to South African engineers and producers seeking a distinctive, character-driven EQ for tracking and mixing.

Tech Specs

• Format: 2U, 19" rackmount, 2-channel (stereo/dual mono/mid-side)

• EQ: 3-band parametric HarmonicEQ per channel

• HI Band: 5kHz–25kHz shelving, ±10dB, smooth saturation

• MID Band: 200Hz–6.2kHz peaking, fixed Q, ±10dB, harmonic saturation

• LO Band: 20Hz–420Hz shelving, ±10dB, hard-clipping saturation

• Level Controls: ±20dB input and output per channel

• Filters: Bypassable hi-cut and lo-cut per channel

• Operating Modes: Stereo, dual mono, mid/side

• Remote Control: Full digital control via USB or Ethernet; preset store and recall

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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