AUDIO ANIMALS REVIEW
The Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 EQ is a highly anticipated EQ I have been asked about every day since it’s release. Which is why we were so eager to get hold of one before release to review and create some audio examples for everyone to hear. The Carnaby HE2 is a very unique EQ. It can be used subtle or pushed to achieve a grittier harmonically rich sound. I can see why everyone who visited Namm and heard this unit all came back telling me how good it sounded.
CARNABY HE2 LEGACY
The Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 is a 2U, 19-inch rackmount digitally-controlled Stereo, dual-mono & mid/side 3-band HarmonicEQ® with an additional 2-band shaping EQ, designed to elevate your audio processing to a professional level.
The Cranborne Audio is an evolutionary successor to the renowned Carnaby 500, bringing a unique and revolutionary EQ concept to your professional audio toolkit, utilising harmonic saturation to sculpt and refine your audio content with precision.
FEATURES
- 3-band HarmonicEQ®: Custom analogue EQ circuit and unique ‘saturation-core’ technology for harmonically-enriched EQ effects.
- Versatile Operation: Carnaby HE2 supports stereo & dual-mono configurations and mid-side encoding for enhanced control over stereo imaging.
- Intuitive Interface: Equipped with LED rings and digital encoders, the Carnaby HE2 ensures a user-friendly and visually intuitive experience that reflects any remote control operation on the Carnaby HE2 front panel.
- Remote Control Recall: Utilise USB and Network control and recall via the included plugin to seamlessly retrieve your preferred settings, recall previous settings, and control your Carnaby HE2 remotely from your DAW – providing a streamlined workflow for the modern studio environment.
- Per-Band Bypass: Achieve precise tonal sculpting by independently bypassing each of the 3 frequency bands, allowing you to audition and fine-tune your settings.
- Extended HF & LF shaping: Facilitating further sound-sculpting, precise HF and LF cut controls with individual bypass controls help further tame and shape your audio.
- Outboard Processing Integration: Carnaby HE2 caters to your creativity with per-channel inserts for outboard processing, empowering you to expand your workflow easily.
- Internal PSU: Carnaby HE2 features an internal switchable mains power-supply for 100 – 240V operation.
PRICE
- KMR Audio – £2499.00
- Sweetwater – $2499.00
CONNECTIONS
- XLR Input (L+R)
- XLR Output (L+R)
- 1/4″ Jack Send (L+R)
- 1/4″ Jack Return (L+R)
