Introducing: Clara
Bringing a vision to light
"Working with such an accomplished and creative artist like Alessandro has been an honor and a privilege. Our shared passion and personal taste in music, and a love for electronic music specifically, forged a bond that led to the pursuit of Clara.
Science, art, and music have been the three pillars of my life. Bringing decades of pursuing these pillars to a project alongside Alessandro, who shares these values and brings their own unique creative vision and expertise, has been a highlight of my career. I think we have designed something very special that will resonate with fans of Campfire and the audiophile community."
- Ken Ball, Founder and Lead Acoustic Engineer
Alessandro Cortini
"Making music is equally creating and listening: the idea of sound choices informing the next compositional move, thanks to how you perceive them.Â
Clara is not only the tangible result of my preference in tuning and spatial portrayal, but also a reflection of the deep bond with Ken and I, musical and philosophical, that lead to it. I have been a fan of Campfire Audio for a long time, and having the chance to share the creative process with a likeminded individual as Ken has made this journey a fantastic one.Â
I’m very proud of what the CA team and I have achieved: Clara injects emotion into accuracy , allowing audiophiles to enjoy both a precise and engaging sonic portrayal, and musicians to amplify their creativity through the vibrant and physical emotional transfer that it provides.
I hope Clara brings you joy. "
- Alessandro Cortini
Alessandro Cortini is a renowned musician known for his work with modular synthesizers and is a Rock Roll Hall of Fame inductee as a member of Nine Inch Nails. He is an active member of the audiophile community and has a deep passion for all things sound.
His latest solo album, NATI INFINITI, is a 40-minute piece split into five movements, based on an immersive audio installation that Cortini originally created for the Sónar Lisboa festival in 2022 where it was presented across four floors of the Museu de Lisboa’s Moagem. Cortini later debuted the live performance at Berlin’s Atonal festival in 2023, reimagining the work as a unique, evolving dialogue. The record is mixed by Grammy nominated recording engineer, producer, and mixer Marta Salogni (Björk, Depeche Mode, Sampha), and features Cortini’s Strega synth, which he co-designed with music technology company Make Noise.
Sonic Signature
Clara features the newest iteration of Campfire’s hybrid IEM internal architecture, offering a smooth and meditative experience. Blending clarity and balance with an infusion of musicality, Clara is versatile as a professional monitor and everyday listening companion.Â
Clara's impactful yet refined low-end is powered by a new iteration of our Dual Magnet dynamic driver, while mids are driven by the latest in armature technology, with a dual-diaphragm BA. High-frequencies are presented with precision using two high dedicated super-tweeters.
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Precision Crafted
Clara uses a range of carefully crafted elements that come together in perfect harmony to bring high-level performance and elevate your listening experience.
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Tuned With Intention
This curve displays relative volume levels at each point across the frequency spectrum, reflecting Clara's careful balance and refinement in tuning. Though frequency curves are a great general guide, they can't convey technicalities like soundstage, imaging, layering, etc
Dual Magnet DD
Our latest dynamic driver technology was introduced in our popular models Cascara and Bonneville, and was met with acclaim from lovers of the dynamic driver sound.
Now, in Clara, we have iterated upon this driver to maintain the essence of its texture and emotional impact, while customizing its performance to better suit the goals and philosophy of Clara.
This version uses a new bio-cellulose diaphragm and is coupled with the tuning geometries of Clara's housing to bring a refined sense of balance while still bringing a satisfying, musical, engagement.
A New Classic
Clara fuses tried and true IEM technology with new innovations to create a refreshing new experience. This can be seen with the newest iteration of the long-standing tech found in balanced armatures: with Knowles' dual-diaphragm BA.
In Clara, this is implemented as a mid frequency driver that is paired with our newest tuning element: the Clear Wave tuning chamber. These two technologies combine to sculpt crucial mid-range frequencies and bring about a pleasing, sonically rich, performance.
T.A.E.C. - Sonic Expansion
Clara's two high-frequency super tweeters are paired with Campfire's famous Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber. This classic tuning element coupled with the speed and precision of the dual super-tweeter creates an expansive soundstage, heightened imaging, and tunes the high end to be crisp and detailed while remaining smooth and listenable for extended sessions.
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Included Contents
Clara: Professional In-Ear-Monitor, Time Stream Duet in 3.5mm & 4.4mm, Pilot Portable DAC Dongle, New Hardshell Touring Case, New Mini Dimensional Folding IEM Wallet, Breezy Bag Jr mesh zipper case in charcoal, Breezy Bag Micro two-pocket IEM pouch in charcoal, microfiber cleaning cloth, assorted eartips (Foam, Silicone, Final Type-E), IEM Cleaning Tool
