Cranborne Audio Carnaby 500 – NAMM B-Stock
The Cranborne Audio Carnaby 500 is a 500 Series module unlike any other—introducing the world’s first Harmonic EQ™, a revolutionary analog EQ that boosts and cuts using harmonic saturation. This NAMM B-Stock unit has been fully tested and is backed by a satisfaction guarantee. Designed with three fully sweepable bands and dynamic response circuitry, Carnaby 500 allows engineers to shape tone with the feel of a traditional EQ but with rich, analog harmonic enhancement tailored to each frequency band.
Key Features
- 3-band parametric EQ with unique Harmonic EQ™ analog saturation
- LO, MID, and HI bands with sweepable frequency and ±10dB of cut/boost
- Custom harmonic content for each band: hard-clipping on lows, peaking saturation on mids, and smooth air on highs
- Dynamic saturation increases with input level for musical responsiveness
- ±20dB input and output level control for subtle tone shaping or dense saturation
- OptoSync™ wireless stereo-linking for dual-unit control without cables
- ⅛” TRS stereo link jack for non-adjacent module syncing
- LED indicators show saturation level per band
- True-bypass switching with input trim options via DIP switch
- Stepped rotary controls for accurate recall and feel
Technical Specifications
- Max Input/Output Level: +26dBu (<0.003% THD)
- Noise Floor: <-93dBu (all bands bypassed)
- Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
- Output Impedance: 150 Ohms
- Current Draw: 140mA idle, 160mA peak per rail
EQ Band Details:
- HI Band: High shelf filter, 5kHz–25kHz, ±12dB @ -6dBu, ±13/-18dB @ +14dBu, THD+N ~8–12%
- MID Band: Peaking filter, 200Hz–6.2kHz, ±5dB @ -6dBu, ±10/-18dB @ +14dBu, THD+N ~8–12%
- LO Band: Low shelf filter, 20Hz–420Hz, ±8.5dB @ -6dBu, ±12dB @ +14dBu, THD+N ~8–12%
Environmental:
- Operating Temperature: +1°C to 35°C
- Storage Temperature: -20°C to 50°C
Dimensions & Weight:
- Unit: 6.6″ W x 1.2″ H x 5.2″ D, 0.9 lbs
- Shipping: 9.5″ W x 7.8″ H x 4″ D, 1.1 lbs
