Cranborne Audio has announced the latest addition to its HarmonicEQ family – Carnaby HE2 - a Stereo, Dual-Mono, and Mid/Side 3-band parametric EQ. We have the details…
Carnaby HE2 builds upon Cranborne Audio’s Carnaby 500 with a number of key features including a custom analogue EQ circuit and unique ‘saturation-core’ technology for harmonically-enriched EQ effect plus stereo and dual-mono configuration support as well as mid-side encoding for enhanced control over stereo imaging.
The Carnaby HE2 also sports an intuitive interface equipped with LED rings and digital encoders which ensures any remote control operation is reflected on the Carnaby HE2’s front panel. Furthermore, users can utilise the USB and network control and recall via the included plugin to easily retrieve their preferred settings, recall previous settings, and control the Carnaby HE2 remotely from their DAW.
Other features include…
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 easily expand your workflow.
Internal PSU: Carnaby HE2 features an internal switchable mains power-supply for 100 - 240V operation.
Cranborne Audio MD, Sean Karpowicz says "Carnaby HE2 maintains the exquisite harmonic saturation of Carnaby 500's groundbreaking HarmonicEQ design, the first truly new analogue signal processing technology in four decades. Building upon this innovation, Carnaby HE2 brings Hybrid Mixing even closer to your fingertips. Featuring USB and Network Control through our included plugin, Carnaby HE2 provides enhanced control for your recording and mixing sessions."
Pricing & Availability
At the time of writing, Cranborne Audio say they expect the Carnaby HE2 to be released in late Q1/early Q2 of this year and pricing will be $1799 (USD) / £1799 inc VAT. Heading to NAMM? You can check out the Carnaby HE2 yourself at Booth 16113.