Thanks so much for checking out our products Glenn! Can't wait for the upcoming videos and seeing and you think, and most importantly - hear!

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

First results have been amazing!

@DalleyMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios Did you ever do the follow-up video?

@AndrewCCM

2 жыл бұрын

@@DalleyMusic Same? I'm interested in buying one as well... Would like to see it in action vs. just manufacturer vids.

I personally own the audio interface version and it's absolutely stellar! FYI, C.A.S.T link is actually just an audio-over-cat5 (NOT audio over IP like Dante, C.A.S.T just repurposes the conductors in a cat5 cable to transmit the analog signal) connection designed to break out the I/O of the units using special I/O modules that Cranborne sells.

I've been drooling over this ever since I saw it pop up in my ads a few months ago!! So glad you got your hands on one to play with! Looking forward to seeing you play around with it some more!!

These pres are awesome , ultra clean or amazingly saturated depending on your needs , love them

Super cool, looking forward to more content with this piece of gear. I've been scoping them out myself and even looking at those mic preamps for starting my own 500 series rack.

I can’t wait for this review. I have been seriously eyeballing this piece of gear a few months now. And I know I’ll get an honest review here. Thanks glen! Can’t wait to see it in action!

"The only downside is I now have a giant gaping hole in the side of my desk"... now you have a place to keep your car keys, change and guitar picks...

How funny, I was looking at these yesterday! The preamps sound excellent from what I've heard!

Planning to get one to expand my Apollo X4 unit so I'm waiting anxiously your review of this product. Keep up the good work Glenn!

Hi Glenn, Greetings from the UK. Love watching your vids. I’ve been using the Cranborne R8 and three Camden 500 pres for about 5 months now. It’s absolutely game changing gear. Being able to insert and return 500 modules to and from your daw with a flick of a switch. Having analog summing, just being able to mix analog seamlessly. 👍👍 Also the Camden pres are very transparent and clean. I can’t live without the thump mojo setting on anything. Really thickens everything in a musical way. Looking forward to your thoughts

GLEEENNNNN!!!! You should definitely do a gear review on the new Gamechanger Audio Plasma Rack unit. Sounds like it would be awesome for crazy blown out metal drums!

I've got the Cranborne 500R8 audio interface. That thing is AWESOME. Huge step up from what I was working with before. Got one of their Camden 500 Pres as well and I'm probably going to get a second. Extremely flexible pre that can be as clean and clear as the best of them, but the "Mojo" knob is definitely fun to play with if I want more color. I'm particular to using the "Thump" to add some nice low end to a voiceover part or kick drum. I've yet to find a good use for the "Cream" setting, but it definitely adds some interesting harmonic distortion on the upper end. Could definitely help a track stand out a little bit if its getting buried. In any case, those guys at Cranborne have debuted with some pretty knockout products already, excited to see it evolve and what else they come up with.

@mrcassette

4 жыл бұрын

How're you using yours setup wise? Really interested to get one.

@gargolyer

4 жыл бұрын

@@mrcassette Well, I'm using it like any other USB audio interface I've had in the past. The fun part is that every single input/output is mapped in Windows, so I can even do stuff not necessarily related to music with it too. For example, I can run my nice microphones through the interface and the 500 modules I have, apply further processing in the DAW, have the DAW send back out to the interface on a different channel, then have Windows pickup audio from that channel. Viola, I now have radio-quality microphone audio while using Discord, streaming, etc. Slick stuff. All I have in there right now is a single pre, a compressor, and an EQ. It's my little "channel strip" so to speak. I plan on adding a 2nd pre in the near future so I can record stereo signals from my synthesizers. Haven't decided what else I'm going to stuff in there yet, probably going to be something I slowly add to, like 1 nice module a year or something.

Mojo is magical. Thump just fills out the bottom of anything you send through it.

Looking forward to your thoughts on this, the cranborne stuff has been on my radar since the announcement.

Great video. I only recorded a couple times with the Cranborne R8 since I got it during CoVID. However, they are right that the Camden Mic Pre’s are very similar to the Earthworks ZDT Preamps, in that they are linear from like 5Hz or so to over 200 kHz. I used them with a Neumann M149, an Earthworks SV33, and my old Sheffield mic. The Mojo saturation circuit thought gives them a lot of Neve style dial-in saturation option. The CAST btw allows you to flexibly route in analog signals via ethernet to a little stage box or CAST rack module, bypassing expensive Mogami or other XLR and analog distortion pickup. AMAZING unit amazing preamps. Other than more WesAudio,I would not buy any other chassis for my studio now than the Cranborne’s.

i have the usb audio interface version and it kicks ass. im keeping a couple slots open on there for running a mix for headphones and letting the artist have some "more me" straight off the preamp. those headphone amps are loud af too

Great info! Love the sign as well. Cheers from Puerto Rico.

That thing is beautiful ! 🤘🏼I have the Fredenstein bento 8 pure analog 500 series box, powerful and quiet..

Always funny to see these unboxing videos. Glen turning the knobs like a happy kid. For a few seconds I'm like "why is he turning the knobs?"

Really happy with my Cranborne rack and the pre’s sound great. Clean when you want, add colour to taste with the mojo knob. A fantastic bit of gear and their support is first rate too. No, I don’t work for them! 😀

that thing looks amazing! Can't wait to see what you think of it! Want more 500 series? there's always BAE gear ;).

I absolutely love the way you handle showing the gaer. You don't bullshit your way through it like some folks. I actually feel like I can trust your opinion. Fuck you for being so awesome. Keep it up. I'll be paying attention and learning.

Dat sub sound effect i loved it!

Been eyeing one, just a huge investment when you consider the cards… The setup I’m wanting is around ten grand… that’s a lot of bones for hundreds of uncertain signal chain issuess… I guess everyone probably just start’s with a couple preamps though, and I guess that’s more reasonable if it doesn’t work out, definitely more portable than a thousand pounds of rack gear though and that’s why I’m interested in this one’s big brother with the interference and monitor controls… I hope I find a follow up video… 😉

Most definitely NEXT on the list to connect to my Apollo 8p!!!!

Very handy! One of the things I always smirk at watching the 500 series hype and in so many cases, lemming march, is "How the hell are they going to use this?". Adding ADAT I/O makes this stuff practical!

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, it’s seriously useful!!

Wow, now I'm really itching to know what that "Mojo" potentiometer does to a 1kHz sine wave. Please do that test some time. Soon...

This is dream gear for me. So sick 🤘

What a way to spend a quarantine!

Great video! Liked, shared, and subscribed!

Hi glen, thank you for doing honest reviews. Big fan. Btw, what do you think about the Zomm G3XN. Please do a review if possible.

I'd love to see you check out the Midas 500 series rack units. They're pretty cheap on thomann!

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! They’re on my list!

@Aquarius61

4 жыл бұрын

For Sure! In fact, I kinda wish both Midas M-32 & Behringer X-32(half siblings) and all their relations, uncle M500 rack included!)) got more mention and coverage. They are leading by Far on the State of the Art, Leading Edge technology in the consumer/prosumer markets(ie cheap for what you get or Big Bang for the Buck)... Well at least that's the direction we're headed in.... As Glenn agree's, you don't need a $2000 4x4 interface to do Metal or Heavy Rock! Besides, Midas are no slouches and exceed the performance of those original $4000 pristine digital interfaces from 15 years ago, so ya! more than good enough!

@josephgooch1451

4 жыл бұрын

The old house Console at the venue I worked for for a good few years was a XL200 that thing was always bad ass weighed like 1000 pounds but it was awesome

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Just got a 522 comp yesterday... Fearless Gear Review coming!

@aleksanderdjuran8010

4 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios Saw the instagram post :D Can't wait to hear how it sounds! Hopefully it doesn't get the hammer of truth cause I've been eyeing them for a while :"D

Hey Glenn, very new to mixing, love the content. do you always double guitars and hard LR pan? If not, how do you decide? I always have a hard time deciding if a lead should be doubled and panned or just cut straight up the middle.

I’m geeking out on stuff I won’t ever need

As far as the blending the mics on the way in, I LOVE that video and idea!!!! I already have an 8 channel peavey unity series mixer, its really old and laying around. My question is would this mixer work for that method?

This unit is amazing and I would love to have one but is way over my budget and needs...

GLENNNNNN!!! I assume that, after your uncontrollable, random premature ejaculations ("randomly" occuring every time you think of software replacing Bass players everywhere) start to taper down, that you will be doing a thorough review of the Toontrack EZ Bass software. Looking forward to that.

This came out a few months after I upgraded to appollo x8p. would have bought the R8 instead then the Adat piece. Will still get this anyway, well designed

@AndrewCCM

2 жыл бұрын

I'm considering moving away from my X8 to a 500R8 and 500ADAT pair.

Camera angles were way better at this one. We get to see different parts of the studio and the angle changes frequently making the video more enjoyable to watch and "catchy"

you'd probably be better off putting your api's and focusrite pres into the cranborne, so they all come up in the total mix software. freeing up the panzer for some more eq's and compressors. Just a thought

that thing looks amazing, but how did you wire it up, espescially to use it directly with your DAW? Love to get more in depth information about it

Yo Glen - 1st of all thanks for the free content. Do you think it makes sense to use this in conjuction wtih an interface (like tha uad apollo) which only has 1 adat in? Configuring it as an aggregate device etc.?

Also have you ever checked oit the JHS 500 series stuff? I really like the color box!

Wonder how this compares to Radial's Workhorse. Something I've been drooling over for years and finally able to afford hopefully within the next few weeks. And now this comes out. Does it ever end? Bite your tongue

Dude you kick ass!

Hey Glen did you ever do a follow up to this or is it still upcoming?

Hey Glen, I was just wondering what do you think about doing a video about when you join a band or something similar?

I really need a walkthrough on how all the integration stuff works between these type of systems and computers. It's gone right over my head..

hey Glen on the topic of recording gear what do you think about the difference in tone, recording and mixing and mastering for old bands still making music ig Metallica's Master of puppets compared to hardwired...to self destruct and etc. just curious on what your take is on this, cheers and big greetings all the way over in Toronto

I have a question. Why do you need to use external Mic preamps for analog mixers? I use an Soundcraft lx 7 32 channel mixer for live applications, would I benefit from using external Mic preamps?

Do you get cover plates for the empty 500 slots so you don't fill the circuits with dust?

My take on "mojo", "musical" and/or "organic" sounds: it's predictable imperfect.

4K? Looking forward to when I can do an end-to-end 4K delivery.

Hey glenn, Would this thing sum without any 500 modules installed? Thanks

Did I miss the in depth review? :-) Would love to see it in action

Jesus H I jumped about out of my chair at that gunshot. .. lol

I had just posted a comment on your latest asking for a review of this. Hastily deleted when I saw this literally in the "Up Next" lol. Nice, I'll be interested if you have extended thoughts on this.

Did you do anymore videos on this? How are the preamps? Do you still like the rack?

Would it be dumb to use this to expand a Behringer UMC 1820, or should I just "start over" with the Audio Interface version?

Glenn, is there a real reason to still use outboard gear to mix? I think I'm already getting nice results in the box but I'm romantizing with thoughts about getting some outboard gear. However I'm thinking it's just a GAS thing and ultimately will slow my workflow because the outboard gear settings will not be saved in the session so it's hard to work on multiple projects at once...

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Smartphone camera can help

I know its probably what it sounds like, but whats "summing"?

my bet on the mojo thing? it's like replacing an EMG 81 with that humbucker made by a brand which also called themselves "Mojo"

I noticed you have 2 DBX 160 units. You also have Distressors. Wondering what you're running into those units tracking and mixing wise.

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Distressor: just about everything. DBX: Kick & bass

Hey Glenn… Any updates on this chassis? Mine quit working after a year. I switched to API.

Was that SMG sign above the Code a new addition? Don't think I've seen it before!

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

It’s been there a few years. Just a new camera angle

@flapjack413

4 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios I don't know how I've missed it. Seen literally all of your vids! Lol. Looking forward to seeing you put this unit to use!

Glenn, I am a solo artist that plays death metal. What are your thoughts on playing live as far as drums go. My idea was either using a drum machine or a computer with a plug-in. Would appreciate your feedback!

We use standard I/O analog in/out when we want access some outboard hardware. Is this basically that same function but on steroids with less cabling hassles .... plus a summing mixer? How does one use existing converters with this?

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

It has standard analog connectors as well, but the ADAT connections are an amazing way to work!

Does this sound come close to the burl b2 sound at all?

there's one by meris called the 440 pre amp that might fit in and the Midas pre is so damn good Glen you gotta track one down.

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

I just got the 522 compressor

@andyje

4 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios oh damn! heard good stuff haven't tried.

Would you be interested in review the acltron 500 series stuff. The price is definitely right, but I don't know about the sound

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered 2 units... they should be here next week.

that's a badass tshirt

GLEEEN!!! Ican't track at 44.1 khz as I here crackling noises coming through my jbl reference 104 that's connected to my focusrite solo. However, if i put it at 48khz its fine. what would you do? this is on a windows pc.

@autobotsNdecepticons

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a sample rate mismatch between the interface and something else. (The DAW software? Another piece of gear?)

how many unit spaces does this take up ?

Noob (?) question.... Why do you favour stepped gain over smooth sweep?

"Mojo"-When "Je ne sais quoi" won't fit on the space provided. lol

I guess the question is, how good is the A/D conversion, is it comparable to an Apollo X series? No point having all the expensive API and Neve etc 500 series stuff if the conversion isn't up to scratch. Also, do you need a standalone clock for running this into your RME?

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Converters are stellar. Clean as hell. Mine is slaved to the RME clock, but can go the other way as well.

@cranborneaudio

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chizzul, Check out our specs on our A/D on our website - they are very thorough and shoe that we achieve reference-quality at 121dB SNR (in to out, not just converter specs) and 112dB THD+N. Probably the most elite spec we achieve is our clock at only

@BlackrootBand

4 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios did you actually compare the converters to anything?

@chizzulwinduh1941

4 жыл бұрын

@@cranborneaudio I bought one. it's just amazing, very stable and beautiful sounding and so much to it! You're going to change the world with this quality and absolute lack of hype. I can highly recommend the 500ADAT and the outrageously superb Camden 500 mic pre's. If you can build some 500 series comps and eq's to the same quality, I'll be having them too!

Any update to this vid yet Glenn?

Cranborne!!!!

most 500 chases take up 3u rack space? This one looks like it takes up 4u?

@SpectreSoundStudios

Жыл бұрын

Correct

Mojo just means this particular gear is haunted, or some superstitious shit like that.

Time to get some neve stuff to throw in there

Hey Glen, trying to solve an issue with getting my Scarlett 2i2 (Gen 3) interface working in Cubase 7 (had this forever unused and can't afford to upgrade). Drivers installed fine. Windows sound device for the 2i2 shows levels when I play the guitar. Monitor outputs on the 2i2 work fine. Cubase shows 2 mono inputs as you'd expect, and has been configured to use the Scarlett ASIO drivers. Add an audio track and there are no levels - I have to mention that the inputs for the track don't quite look right but I can only see 2 mono inputs to choose from no combination of inputs and interfaces on the 2i2 work. Re-installed Cubase too. Wondering if you or anyone else has had similar issues. KZread and forums are surprisingly fucking useless in this rare case. Thinking about a Windows re-install to have everything clean since the 2i2 was bought as a last ditch effort to record guitar. About to give up here. Oh and fuck you sideways, Glen.

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Hit up Cubase tech support for this sort of thing!

Hey Glen where can I get a Jedi Priest shirt?

How do the converters match up just stuff like Apogee and UAD X series?

@SpectreSoundStudios

3 жыл бұрын

They’re great!

@DaveBloomDrumsOnline

3 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios What converters did you use before with your 500 series stuff before getting the Cranborne?

As soon as I hear someone say a guitar or tone has mojo, I check out of the conversation because it’s apparent that I’m dealing with someone who’s stupid

@HollerAtcherBoi

3 жыл бұрын

Man you sound super open minded

I have used the interface version and their Pre's. Would like to know your thoughts on the camden 500's.

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty blown away by them, actually. Way better than I thought they were going to be!

@metalplatedfacejob

4 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios yeah, I concur.... they spec right up there with Grace and Millennia audio. The thump gives you that transformer neve low end sound and the cream is sort of tape like to my ears, but can be pushed as well. The mojo thing aside, the clean pre sound is great which is really why I like them. A great all rounder no matter the source. The interface version if you haven't yet had a chance to try is really nice too. The headphone and master outs are hot and ultra clean, dude I had to turn my speakers down considerably. In all in one interface land, that's rare. Like console hot...the converters are top notch as well. very fast and punchy , no low end mush, things sound tight down there. I wanna see more from them for sure. I come from the classical world of recording and I would not think twice about using their gear for that genre. Very quiet too. I'm hoping they come out with a PWM compressor module with some sort of color knob like the Pre, give me an EQ too. I might even go as far as saying that these pres can't be beat, price aside..They take ribbons really well too.

@rockinrobin8821

4 жыл бұрын

@@metalplatedfacejob how are the drivers? Would they stand up vs RME? I'm using cpu hungry plugins and the great RME drivers are helping optimising the cpu

@metalplatedfacejob

3 жыл бұрын

@@rockinrobin8821 not sure how they compare to RME but I do know that they took note of RME stability when they were in the design phase of this thing. It is a solid usb driver they are using.You wont get ultra low latency or anything like that but that is what the mixer on the unit is for. It is a well thought out piece of gear, high quality and solid sound and you should have no problems tracking and mixing with it. The cons of it are they are kinda slow with updates, they have not update the firmware to a version 1 yet. It is still at .9 ....odd and they have not enabled certain digital features on the unit yet either. They have not released the headphone break out box just the passive one to date.. They are busy at it, but it's been a year now so hopefully they will drop some new gear soon. They need a comp and EQ unit and a software routing app for the units as well......that would put it over the top IMHO.

This will probably be a bit out of your wheelhouse but maybe you could find someone to explain this. What is the difference between Toslink, S/PDIF and ADAT and when and why would you use one over the other and how do other connectors like copper based hdmi for example fit in this picture. Especially since newer hdmi or displayports have afaik a far higher data transfer speed than any of these optical standards while having far more robust cables. P.s. I'm already subscribed but excessively loud explosion sounds to convince people to do so is a major turn off for me.

now you can measure mojo!

Waay better than an ADAT emulator, which is what the name might conjure up. :)

This thing is on my GAS list, but I'm going to have to wait until the Aussie dollar isn't rubbish.

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

I share your pain, being Canadian!

Hadley got called a troll on veritas radio the other day. A punk kid named Dennis with 3 subscribers and 4 videos of content. Always remember this; AINT NO FUKIN ROBOT EVER GONNA BE HUMAN.

Just a suggestion Glen. You may want to dust the units before doing close up shots in the future. Otherwise, love hearing about gear you are getting and what you have setup.

Oh cool. You use a UFX+, too. #twinning

Damn just the begining of the discussion im already thinkin 3000$

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

It’s less than half of that!

@hadleymanmusic

4 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios ok thats closely achievable now.

Hey Gleeeeeeen! have you finally tried this thing?

@SpectreSoundStudios

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I use it everyday

Yeah, digital versus analog summing. I have some significant observations and opinions here regarding this. We know that any hit recordings have been made with, digital summation. With 24 and 32-bit float architecture. And good enough for folks like, Chris Lord Algie, Bob Clearmountain and so many others. That's a given. And it's more than 100% adequate. But when it comes to, analog summing. This is where we find 2 significant types. The first type, of course. Is that original, large frame, extremely heavy, behemoth monster audio consoles. Such as, Neve, API, SSL, Sphere, etc., et al. And they cost a few bucks. And then we have your tabletop, rackmount, analog summing boxes. Oh yeah. Yeah baby. I got me a Neve, now. Yeah no. No you don't. I know there has been disillusionment amongst those. Who have purchased said analog summing boxes. And they can't figure out. Why they still do not have that analog console sound? They got the name brand gizmo. So where is that console thickness? And therein lies the issue. Let me explain. Here's why. Those analog summing boxes can fall so short. Granted. It in fact has those operational amplifiers and transformers. Yeah. 1 each per channel times 2. And do you think that's all that makes up one of those consoles sound? As that would be pretty dimwitted. Because it's so much more than that actually. In a, say, average (ha ha) vintage Neve console. From the time you plug-in your microphone. And by the time it comes out on the mix. Each microphone. Will have gone through. Approximately,, 8-16 transformers. And just as many operational amplifiers. By the time you get to the stereo mix output. Adware analog summing mixers. Have maybe 2. So while it is that sound. It's not enough of that sound. And so you might want to loop through your 16 channels summing mixer. Approximately 4 or 8 times? Then you might get closer to that full-blown console sound. Otherwise you will be left scratching your head. And thinking analog summation was just a ruse. And it must be something else they are using? Yeah there is. The whole fucking audio console twice or more through. And only then. Do you get the sound of those whole entire legendary audio consoles. And well? Who the hell has the money for those except rich guys? Everybody wants a piece of that also. So you get a piece of that. And then you only get, a piece of that sound. 1/8th. Of that characteristic sound. But if you want all that sound. It might cost you eight times more. And so how does that work out? It doesn't. You can't. It's out of your reach. Out of your realm. Out of your domain. And you think you're getting a wholemeal. But it's only an appetizer. It's just a snack. It's not the wholemeal. And people are then left. Scratching their heads and asses. And wondering why the recordings don't sound like they recorded on a whole big vintage Neve console? Well it's because you didn't. It's kind of the same thing. If you remove the body from your 1968 VW beetle. And you install upon that drivetrain. A beautiful looking clone recreation of a Lamborghini in fiberglass. What do you then have? You have. A car that will not win any races. As it is incapable. But it might get you laid? Because it looks so good. That doesn't mean it can deliver. It only means. She might deliver? And isn't that why you became a rock musician? So it really doesn't have to sound like you have a Neve console. It doesn't have to go fast as a Lamborghini. It only has to provide. The right feel. The right vibe. The right groove. The right punch. The right zing. And the right bucks. As it really makes no difference. When you yourself make a good recording and a great mix. On whatever equipment you have before you. Which is what real, Audio Engineers, simply do. See? Wasn't that easy. It's really that easy. RemyRAD

Shadow HIlls 500 series god damnit Glenn

My Cranborne sound card gets dangroursly hot like i will not use it

6:14 That made me cry.. Glen.... You dick... Although to be fair, that was super loud.

Did you censor the "fuck" by accident at the end?

@SpectreSoundStudios

4 жыл бұрын

Nope!