Cranborne Audio Carnaby 500

3-band, 500 Series Harmonic EQ™ meticulously developed by the Cranborne Audio team in the UK
Custom analogue EQ circuit and unique ‘saturation-core’ technology for Harmonically-enriched EQ effects
Parametric LO and HI shelving bands with ±10dB of cut/boost and harmonic saturation
Parametric peaking MID band with ±10dB of cut/boost, fixed Q and harmonic saturation
LO, MID, and HI LED indicators to display saturation level
±20dB Input and Output Level for dense harmonic saturation or clean EQ effects
OptoSync wireless communication between modules for linked controls during stereo operation
⅛” TRS socket for linking non-adjacent modules
Circuit auto-calibration for perfect stereo matching between all modules
True-bypass IN/OUT switching with complete or post input trim modes available on DIP switch
Stepped, front-panel controls for quick recall and precise feel

The HI band ranges from 5 to 25 kHz. Its smooth saturation capability extends high-frequency sounds beyond human hearing— for maximum realism on vocals and acoustic instruments, such as cymbals or flutes.

The LO band has a frequency range of 420Hz down to 20Hz and uses hard-clipping saturation to increase the low end— ideal for adding subtle warmth or extreme subharmonic distortion.

The MID band is a peaking filter that emphasises frequencies in the 200Hz to 6.2kHz range and adds saturation effects, making sounds richer than they naturally are.

Unlike other EQs, Carnaby 500 has a dynamic response: The more you drive the circuits with audio signals, the more boost/cut and harmonics it produces.

Each band has an Input and Output level control that can be adjusted ±20dB for more saturation or distortion effects or turned off for a cleaner EQ when needed.

In addition to the world-first eq circuit, Carnaby 500 features an innovative stereo-linking feature called Optosync which allows two Carnaby 500 units to work as a perfect stereo pair for mixes and stereo sources.

There are no wires between the controls from the left unit to the right. It is recommended that the slave units be turned on, and their controls be turned on to the master unit. Multiple units can be linked together to apply the same sonic footprint.

With unique structural support, custom 41-way detented pots on every control, and automatic calibration of all analogue saturation paths, Carnaby 500 is a timeless processor designed to be a constant audio enhancer in your studio for years to come.