Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 Microphone Preamplifier and Headphone Mixer

The Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 microphone preamplifier and headphone mixer is a desktop recording front-end that combines the acclaimed Camden preamp circuit, the MOJO analog saturation processor, and a powerful reference-grade headphone amplifier into a single compact unit. As a result, the EC1 serves as a complete channel strip and monitoring solution for home studios, project rooms, and live recording setups, delivering up to 68.5dB of clean gain alongside three distinct saturation flavours for adding analog character at the source. MOJO’s three modes — Thump for transformer-style saturation with low-end weight, Cream for smooth tube-style harmonic richness, and True Bypass for pristine transparency — give engineers full control over the tonal signature of every recording. In addition, balanced XLR and impedance-matched balanced and unbalanced ¼” I/O ensure the EC1 integrates cleanly with any interface or console setup. Marshall Music South Africa stocks the Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 microphone preamplifier and headphone mixer for studios and home recording engineers across South Africa looking for a high-performance preamp with onboard monitoring.

Reference-Grade Monitoring From the Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 Microphone Preamplifier and Headphone Mixer

Whether you’re tracking vocals with a condenser, recording guitar direct through the Hi-Z input, or running a headphone cue mix for a performing musician, the Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 microphone preamplifier and headphone mixer handles every scenario with ease. The headphone amplifier section features two discrete mixers with independent level controls, delivering up to 450mW per channel into 220 ohm loads for plenty of drive through any headphones. However, what makes the EC1 stand out in a crowded preamp market is the combination of world-class noise performance — with an equivalent input noise of less than -129.5dBu and THD+N below 0.00025% — and the creative flexibility of the MOJO circuit in a single desktop box. Marshall Music South Africa recommends the Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 microphone preamplifier and headphone mixer to South African engineers and producers who demand pro-grade transparency and character from a compact, versatile recording front-end.

Tech Specs

• Type: Desktop microphone preamplifier, processor, and headphone mixer
• Gain Range: Up to 68.5dB
• EIN: <-129.5dBu (150 ohm source, unweighted)
• Frequency Response: ±0.7dB, <1Hz to >1000kHz at 35dB gain
• THD+N: <0.00025%
• MOJO Saturation: Thump (transformer-style), Cream (tube-style), True Bypass
• Headphone Output: 2 x 250mW @ 600 ohm / 2 x 450mW @ 220 ohm / 2 x 250mW @ 100 ohm
• Headphone Monitoring: Two discrete mixers with independent level controls
• I/O: Balanced XLR; impedance-matched balanced and unbalanced ¼”
• Power: External 24V, 1.25A high-current supply with latching connector

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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