Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2 EQ Review
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In this video I review Cranborne Audio Carnaby HE2. An EQ that is high anticipated and I am asked about on a daily basis. We we're lucky enough to have ours delivered early before release. Many of you will be hearing this EQ for the first time. Get my thoughts on it, how I like to use it and ultimately I am sure you all want to hear how it sounds.
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Hey guys, thanks so much for the awesome video, really loved hearing you put it through its paces, sounds great in your hands!
Only thing extra to say is that the key differences that Carnaby HE2 Legacy Edition has over the 'standard' edition is the look of it of course, the fact that it comes in a special Cranborne Audio display rack-case and, perhaps most importantly, it is handbuilt by us in the UK.
Glad you enjoy the video. Thank you for allowing us early access to our unit. Much appreciated. I actually thought I wouldn't get any use out of the displace case. But I've racked my mac studio and UAD satellite boxes in it under the desk. Really well built case. My gear gets racked and never leaves the studio. An excellent product that has improved on the 500 series version. We love. We now have to kit out all the other studios with the black version when it releases. Will update a review on plugin connectivity when that launching and show how I can control the unit via a plugin using the avid S4 and instant recall in sessions.
Thanks Paul for doing this video. Thank you Cranborne for letting Paul use this in a video. I been asking Paul to do a video on this the second he got his hands on it because I know Paul will do a honest review and he can help validate the purchase. I had mine on pre-order pretty much the day this was shown at NAMM. I wonder can you get the special edition without the case and stuff?
@braxal6983 this is my one I purchased from KMR. I just managed to get it before release date to do the video on it. You'll know when something hasn't been purchased yet as it won't be racked, due to marking it. Cranbourne Audio did approve me getting it early, which I have people like yourself to thank for that. As so many people expressed interest to me since Namm.
@@braxal6983 Hi, Paul's Legacy Edition would have come in a rack-case, as all of the 100 do, but we believe that he is now using the case for another part of the studio, as he notes above 😊
@@cranborneaudio It appears that you are using a 1/3 rack blank. Do you have those available for a separate purchase? I appreciate the quick replies. I have been anticipating this unit since NAMM. Again thank you for letting Paul to a review on it. It really helps.
Excelente review, que bueno poder oir los archivos de audio de buena calidad en tu sitio
I had the wrong idea about this unit.
It makes sense now. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
It’s a great midside box too. Wow…
Yeah, especially that you can connect other gear in your studio to the mid side encoder and decoder. That was a nice touch.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio Can you please tell me exactly how you are hooking up other gear to the mid side?
@@braxal6983 I explained this in the video. You can use the send and return on the back just like you can on the SSL fusion to give you a mid side insert. You are just utilising the carnabys encoder and decoder when in mid side mode.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio Thank you Paul. I am so happy you did the video!!!
You can really see how the unit sounds near the end of the video on the real rocking music as Paul adjust the bands. You can also hear the saturation (dirt) as he increases the input and backs off the output. I love what it can do. If you really like to hear it go to about 16 minutes into the video and listen.
Yeah I chose that song as it was dull as dishwater and would allow for some really nice harmonic content to be added.
Nice video Paul, this thing is like a little dynamite 🧨. I see it as an Eq enhancer with an analog feel. There are lots of plugins that can do similar but without the analog harmonic feel. There is something about it that makes it unique. Not sweet or sour. Total HARMONICS!!! It’s up to you how you want to use it. I see it as a tool. Pretty Cool stuff.
Yeah that's correct. You can go soft you can go hard. You can use it in a lot of different ways.
I use the Spectre plugin a lot and love it. Often gives me the result I'm looking when I want to boost something. This seems like a step up from that and would work great on the mixbus.
Thanks Paul :)
Better than advertised, thanks for sharing!
I thought so too. I heard lots of good reports coming back from Namm but I did wonder if it was all hype. Which is why I had to get hold of one ASAP.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio Better than the hype....we'll take that!
@cranborneaudio I had big expectations, having used the 500 series version. Loved the sound of that. I just didn't want to go back to using 500 series. So when I saw this announce, like many others, I was instantly interested. The digital recall aspect of it is a huge plus. As well as the parameter link without optosync. Then mid side added too. I'm trying to think of what could have been done to improve HE2 and I can't think of any. The perfect successor to the Carnaby 500.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio don’t forget those inserts… everything can be improved but this unit will be hard to improve… maybe one more band? I don’t know… But the way it is… is just great!
@TheSupergan yeah those inserts I wasn't aware of until someone mentioned it to me a few weeks ago. I was too mesmerised by the front I didn't look round the back. I tell you one thing that would be cool to add. Something like the super silk on the MBT to be able to adjust how much 2nd and 3rd harmonic content is introduced.
Been waiting for this one Paul and it didn't disappoint! Demo on the breaks was genius. Anyone who makes Hip Hop knows those breaks and how dull they sound before processing while the HE2 made easy work of that. At first It was the top end that really impressed in the full mixes, then the lows but wow does that mid range fill out the track nicely. My first impression is it has a very open and natural sound even when the bands are boosted wildly. The only thing I dislike about the HE2 will be deciding drum bus or 2 bus!
They are quite affordable so there's always the option to buy 2. But what you would have the possibility of doing if you had one. Is because it has recall, use it in the mix session and print the mix. Then master the mix in another session using it again. As you switch sessions the hardware will recall to that session.
Wow the end of the video really showed the best use for this box -- you were able to manipulate that dull mix quite drastically! Not sure the character of grit/saturation/harmonics is really what I want for mastering (especially with things like Super Silk, Black Box, Overstayer, etc available) but for bringing life to a dull mix and really moving things around the stereo field, that was impressive. On the raw drum and mastering examples it was apparent I'd want to be careful to keep it subtle.
In these kinds of demos you are taking it to the extreme. In mastering especially with an entire mastering chain available you'd use 10% of what I'm using it for here. Lifting the sides out the mix, adding some subtle weight in the low end on the mids. The choice of songs in this example were all purposely quite dull, as the one thing this unit is really great for is exciting a mix and bringing the high frequencies to life.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Thanks Paul.
Enjoy
Thanks :) hope I get my standard version in June, I nearly ordered the limited version today but I change my mind :). To much money.
I'd originally ordered 3 black versions. But the legacy version was ready to deliver now, so I stomached the additional cost as I knew there were quite a few people wanting to hear how it sounded. Plus they had serial number 007 available. Asked if it could be delivered in a DB7.
Definitely nice, good it comes in black. Not something that I would add to my chain but nevertheless a nice piece of gear.
amazing
Hi, thanks so much for this content. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Does M/S mode enable simultaneous processing of both sides whilst the left sides manages the mids? This is then like a mono PLUS stereo mode?
I mid side mode the left side controls the sides and the right side controls the sides. In dual mono you could run a vocal through the left and a guitar through the right with different processes applied. The stereo mode left and right and linked.
Sorry for all the questions Paul but how does it sound after you process with the HE2 then summon it to mono?
Great content! So is this possibly going to replace your Black Box Hg2 since you can now apply saturation and harmonics to specific frequencies?
I prefer the sound of the HE2 compared to the HG2. The two are still quite different. The HG2 will be replaced with the Hendy Amps Michelangelo XL EQ I designed. I purposely designed this unit to give me everything I wished the HG2 could do.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio Yeah I would imagine the sound of the HE2 being different yet more preferred than the Hg2, not to mention the HE2 having more options with control over specific frequencies when adding harmonics and saturation. I remember you saying with the option of the HE2 being able to turn any additional unit into mid/side that it might just replace your SPL Gemini. Do you feel there is still a need for the SPL Gemini anymore and have you removed it out of your chain now?
@bluediamondmusiq7456 no I haven't removed the Gemini. I considered it but there's a lot of things the Gemini brings to the table other than MS. Solo mid and side, elliptical filter (mono maker), mid and side gain. The issue with the HE2 being used as a mid side encoder is that you need to use the HE2 in mid side for the insert to be mid side. No issues with the HE2 as a mid side encoder other than that. I like to switch between stereo and mid side on the HE2 depending on what's required of the song.
I pre-ordered this unit back in January when they announced, as I have the 500 version and love that they integrated a plugin. Question though, do you find the knobs to be a little inaccurate? I noticed in your video that sometimes it wouldn't respond when turning the output up or down a click. The same thing happens with the 500 versions, which makes it impossible for recall. I thought the plugin would fix that, but now I'm not sure.
The reason you see that is because on the output per light turning in is 2 clicks. So let's say per light was 2db. The steps are 1db. 20db output would require 20 lights. You are correct recall would be impossible to know if you are set to 1db or 2db on the output. This also the case on the gain as well. I've found that without the recall plugin, I'm conscious that I want to set the gain a 1db each time. However, when using the plugin, it'll instantly recall as you had it set. So there would be no need to worry about that. If you aren't going to use the plugin for recall and you want to recall the best option is consciously use 1db steps on the gain. This isn't the case with frequency. You can see on frequency you 1 light and 2 lights to indicate you are in between the 2 lights.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio Ah ok that clears it up, thank you!
Wicked
I honestly have mixed feelings not gonna lie. When the 500 came out I had my reservations and then I heard it and wasn't wrong. Unfortunately I still feel the same. I think this shines on low end (without a doubt) top end can get gritty very quickly making it sound "funny", almost unrealistic with all the harmonics going on in there. I fear on a full mix it clutters the mid range a bit for the same reasons. If you ask me use it on stems no doubt, especially on low end and keep it away from drums. It certainly might beef up a dull mix but not sure - a little goes a long way in this scenario perhaps. Thanks for the video nonetheless.
I like to put this on some distorted guitars and see what it does. I have a feeling I am going to like it.
You can get guitars to sing. Especially using mid side. Pulling out the sides on double tracked guitars.
This is the exact chain I want to buy to add to the rest of my Wesaudio collection. Paul, would these 3 pieces: Ngtube,Ngbus and the HE-2 be a decent starting mastering chain? And what would you add to it if you only had these 3 pieces to round it out?
I use those 3 over my mix bus and in mastering also. I'd say if you had these 3 stay with digitally recallable gear. The one thing you would be lacking is a mastering compressor. The bus comp is more to glue your mix together. I'd say wait for Wes Audio to release a compressor. That is surely next on the list. Or right now you could go bettermaker compressor.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio Tegeler Schwerkraftmaschine is a mastering digitally recallable vari-mu tube compressor. It's brilliant part is that the side chain signal is DSP controlled, which offers many different behaviors (modes) of the tube compression from very fast/ snappy to slow / gluey. It's 2800 euro if I recall correctly and built like a tank. Check it out since you seem to love digitally controlled hardware. Cheers.
Paul, Are you still liking your Cranborne HE 2? I thought perhaps you were going to do a follow video.
Yes, I still love it. If anything, I love it even more after using it more. I will be doing some more follow up videos on it once the official plugin releases.
Appreciate you doing this review on this unit. Unfortunately as excited as I am for this unit it isn’t really that impressive. I love the recall ability and mid side feature, but just not moving me as an exciting unit.
You'll never please everyone with every unit. What didn't do it you? For me, it brings something different to the chain. Rather than just another EQ with a slightly different flavour.
You can really see how the unit sounds near the end of the video on the real rocking music as Paul adjust the bands. You can also hear the saturation (dirt) as he increases the input and backs off the output. I love what it can do. If you really like to hear it go to about 16 minutes into the video and listen.
I guess for me when I’ve added hardware it’s immediately add a foot print in a direction. As you turn up frequencies it does the EQ thing but nothing great just ok. Maybe I need to have it in the studio really feel it out 🤷🏾♂️ just no wow factor so far
@ezstproductions_ I've been mastering with it a lot over the past few days and as a test I mastered songs without the HE2 active to a point of the master sounding as I wanted it sound. I then added the HE2 to assess how much more I can add to the master just by including the HE2. What I found was that I was able to add harmonic content into the high end very well that in mid side mode lifted the track and the image without it sounding like it was now too much. I visualised it as filing in the frequencies rather than increasing the gain. Then, the same in the low end on the mid to add a fuller bass tone. In these demos you aren't hearing the gear in a real-world scenario. We try to cover all possible ways of using the EQ in a short period of time, to show what it is capable of. When you actually get your hands on it, you'll find you use it in a more pleasing way. I can say 100% for me, it adds something to the chain that isn't already there.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio Well said Paul. Maybe a follow up video? :) As you can tell I like to see more :)
Hi, this EQ with SSL Fusion is a great Combo.
Yes, they'd pair well together.
How does this EQ stack up against the WesAudio NGTube EQ? Biggest difference I see is the addition of a 4th band on the Wes.
I wouldn't even compare them. The Wes Audio is functionally the best EQ ever made. Sound wise is totally different. The Carnaby is more for adding harmonic content. The wes Audio is more your all-around EQ.
The legacy version is also handmade in England by the people that designed the unit.
Thanks Paul! How do you find it compared to the VSM-2?
The VSM is a slightly different breed. I guess you could compare them as similar units. This is something I would need to test.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio but purely on "sound quality", would you choose either? I wanted the VSM but recall is non-negligeable. Thanks Paul!
@raphaelherzig3316 I find the HE2 to be easier to get to my desired sound. The VSM sounds more unique, and you can take the tone shaping further. They both sound great.
How would you compare this top end to the Kush Audio Clariphonic M/S? I do love the Clariphonic (have the M/S version in hardware) but lately I've been feeling it's a bit too gritty and it gets too much very quickly.
Yeah this is why I swapped my Kush MS and original Kush for the AudioTales 1951. Has a lot sweeter sounding top end. I fell out of love a little with the Kush. I found it would work on some tracks and not others. This won't replace your kush. It'll be a nice addition but I can't say when I used I felt it was doing what kush is doing.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio Great info! Thanks! Do you know of any EQ in the Kush price range that could replace it?
@TheWeazel01 that's a tricky question. The Kush is quite unique. Not sure of anything that could replace it in its price range. The Maag EQ4m has the airband at similar price.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio I hear what you're saying. And whatvwoukd be your recommendation in a little higher price range?
@TheWeazel01 I use the AudioTales 1951 EQ as a direct replacement. Find it to be a lot sweeter sounding. The kush can get harsh at times. Depends on the source. The 1951 is very smooth and never harsh. Rupert Neve silk red has a similar sound in some ways. A lot less flexible, though. Very much fixed to a position.
love me some Amen🔊🔊🎶🎶
Me too. This kind of EQ works great over the amen. Brings out the high and lows really well with that added harmonic content.
I wanna get one but the price is high in China tho
how does it compare to the wes audio tube EQ
Totally different EQ. They pair really well. Wes Audio is somewhat cleaner and precise like a standard EQ. The HE2 is more about tone and harmonic content.
Its not just in look. Legacy is build in UK and Standard one is build in China!
That is correct
The black one and this one is the same?
Yes, they are both basically the same. This version is the limited edition legacy version. It looks different, built in the UK, and comes with a flight case. They both sound the same I'm told. When my black version comes I will be testing this.
Maybe this is too much, but what about using two of these units on a mix and or mastering bus
To give you a definitive answer, I'll have to wait for my black one to arrive. I'm not sure how much benefit there would be.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio You got to give it the old school try so at least you can say you tried it. Who knows you maybe in love with it. Haha. Let me see a video on your results when you got the second box.
@braxal6983 I'll have 3 boxes so we could try something crazy
Damn doesn’t even seem worth all the money , and damnnnn can’t hear no vocals with it ? lol daammnnnn
Damn that's a lot of damns in one comment.
@@AudioAnimalsStudio 😂😂😂
🤔 He called 2 of the most iconic (most sampled) breaks ("Amen" break, and Lyn Collins "Think") in the history of music very dull. Yeah. ..you should rethink doing anything music related 🙄
Haha, dull in frequencies as in not bright. I'm pretty sure you are alone in thinking I meant dull and boring. This comment got me. Hilarious 😂 this is one of those comments that will tickle me for years to come. Thank you.
The more I read it back the funnier it gets. Brilliant