Carnaby 500 Harmonic EQ

The Cranborne Audio Carnaby 500 redefines equalization by moving beyond simple frequency boosting and cutting into the realm of harmonic saturation. Dubbed a 'Harmonic EQ', this innovative 500 series module is designed to add harmonically-rich and musical colour to your audio in a way that traditional EQs cannot. Instead of altering the amplitude of existing frequencies, the Carnaby 500 generates and blends tuneable, musically-related harmonics with your source signal. The result is an ability to add weight, presence, and air with extraordinary richness and character, transforming sterile digital tracks into vibrant, analog-sounding recordings.

The Carnaby 500 features three interactive bands—Lo, Mid, and Hi—each equipped with a 'Boost' and 'Drive' control. The 'Boost' knob controls the level of the generated harmonics, while the 'Drive' knob adjusts the saturation intensity, allowing for a wide palette of tones from subtle warmth to dense, fuzzy distortion. The frequency points for each band have been carefully selected to enhance key areas of the audio spectrum. A unique 'OptoSync' feature allows two Carnaby 500 units to be stereo-linked using a simple optical cable, ensuring perfect tracking for mix bus and mastering applications. Whether you're sweetening a vocal, thickening a bass guitar, or adding sparkle to a full mix, the Carnaby 500 provides a unique and intuitive way to shape your sound with vintage-inspired analog color.

Features

• Innovative 3-band 'Harmonic EQ' that adds tuneable analog saturation.
• Generates harmonics rather than boosting or cutting existing frequencies.
• Independent Lo, Mid, and Hi bands for detailed tonal shaping.
• 'Boost' and 'Drive' controls on each band for precise harmonic adjustment.
• Input and Output level controls for optimal gain staging.
• 'OptoSync' feature for wireless, light-based stereo linking of two units.
• Adds weight, presence, grit, and air with a rich, musical character.
• Ideal for tracking, mixing, and sound design applications in the 500 series format.