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The ultimate 24-track location audio mixer-recorder
○ Multi-Track Digital Audio Recorder
○ Perfect design for cart or shoulder operation
○ Swivelling front panel with ultra bright large colour display (Transvideo design)
○ User friendly with intuitive menus and comfortable mechanical controls
○ Uncompromised audio quality with unique on-board mixer
○ Features integrated reports (PDF and Database), AutoSlate detection, Playback & Record…and more
24 TRACK DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER
A reference in location audio mixer-recorders with 24 tracks and 54 analog and digital inputs including access to the Dante Audinate™ audio network system and peripherals.
24 Track Digital Audio Recorder
INCREDIBLE FEATURES
The CantarX3 has incredible features and tools to facilitate and enhance the work of sound engineers, widely used in the film and broadcast industry, it is the most advanced recorder of its generation packed with an impressive array of innovative features for the audio professional.
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With such optimised ergonomics and a comprehensive display, the CantarX3 is extremely robust and can go on working in extreme conditions of heat and cold, recently being used on location high on Mount Everest.
The Aaton Cantar X-3 has an impressive array of professional and innovative features:
○ Multi-Track Digital Audio Recorder
○ Perfect ergonomics for cart or shoulder operation
○ Swivelling front panel with ultra bright large colour display (Transvideo design)
○ User friendly with intuitive menus and comfortable mechanical controls
○ Uncompromised audio quality with unique on-board mixer
○ Features integrated reports (PDF and Database), AutoSlate detection, Playback & Record…and more
The Aaton Cantar X-3 is the ultimate 24-track on location audio mixer-recorder with an embedded mixer plate and intuitive interface. The 24 track digital audio recorder is a reference in location audio mixer-recorders with 24 tracks and 54 analog and digital inputs. This includes access to the Dante Audinate™ audio network system and peripherals.
The Cantar X-3 has incredible features and tools to facilitate and enhance the work of sound engineers, widely used in the film and broadcast industry, it is the most advanced recorder of its generation packed with an incredible array of professional and innovative features. With such optimised ergonomics and a comprehensive display, the Cantar X-3 is extremely robust and can go on working in extreme conditions of heat and cold, recently being used on location high on Mount Everest.
It can also self-generate PDF and CSV Sound Reports, with ALE files embedded within deliverable media. New firmware and software updates are issued from time to time bringing new features, some from the design team and some via feedback and requests from users in the field.
Free for all Cantar X-3 users including: limiter and a new maximum gain structure on both AES3 and AES42 inputs. A post fader equalisation on tracks Digital inputs and Tracks can be linked. Digital limiter available on mix-down tracks.
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| Analog Inputs | 8 low noise mic preamp with very high quality transformer. 48V Phantom, limiters and filters 4 analog line inputs |
| Analog outputs | 8 analog line level outputs |
| Digital inputs | AES digital inputs incude 2 AES42 paris, 8 AES/EBU 32 Dante Audinate audio inputs |
| Digital outputs | 10 AES Digital outputs 32 Dante Audinate audio outputs |
| Recording Media | 1 x 256 SSD Drive 2 x SD Cards 3 x USB2 slots (Keyboard, external device…) |
| Connectivity | 4 x Balanced Analog XLR-3Mic/Line 4 x Balanced Analog XLR-5 Mic/Line or Line Only 2 x DB25 (Balanced Analog Out / AES I/O) 2 x TA3M (AES42 Mode 2) 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (1 Audinate Dante, 1 PC Connect 1 x 6.35mm (Headphones) 1 x 3.5mm (External slate mic input) 1 x XLR4 (DC Input) 1 x Hirose 4 pins (DC Out) 1 x DVI (External Video Monitor) 1 x 26 Pin 3M (accessories, world clock I/O) 1 x BNC (Futur use) 1 x Lemo 5 (TimeCode) |
| Routing | – All inputs can be routed to any of the tracks – Linear control faders addressable to any inputs and output – Linear control faders assignable to Mixdown of 10 isolated tracks to either 1 or 2 mixdown tracks – Mixdown can be assigned to any tracks |
| Features | – New improved interface menu accessible through buttons and jog wheel. – All inputs and outputs monitoring and routing accessible through comprehensive and intuitive menus – 16 or 24-bit Broadcast Wave File recording at sample rates from 44.1kHz~192kHz with support for pull-up/down recording rates – Sample Rate Converters on all Digital Inputs – Variable Delay on all analog Inputs and Outputs – 30 Second Pre-Record Buffer – Generous 48V Phantom supply guarantees 8mA to each of the 8 Mics inputs – High-Pass filters before the preamp stage, LFA and EQ – Native Monophonic BWF recording with optional Polyphonic real-time mirroring to removable media – Self-Generated PDF and CSV Sound Reports embedded with deliverable media – Metadata entry of Scene, Take, Notes, Track Names, Roll and more with support for US and Euro-centric metadata templates – Scene/Take file naming structure – Aaton AutoSlate automatic slate clap detection and logging – Built-In Slate Mic with External Slate Mic Input on 3.5mm connector – High Precision 1ppm Timecode generator supports all common frame rates – Remote Record and Stop triggered by external timecode – Rec&Play: Record live audio while playing back pre-recorded files – Enhanced Playback Monitoring with Waveform Display on front panel – M/S Recorded Tracks automatically decoded to L/R for Mixdown and/or monitoring – X3 reads and displays battery metadata – Compatible with Original Cantarem and `Cantaress |
| Power | 2 smarts Lithium Ion battery 15V-3,2Ah or XLR4 12 – 17V DC |
| Communication | Wi-fi and Bluetooth (APP based communication) |
| Dimensions (l x h x d) |
240 x 320 x 90 mm 9.4 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches |
| Weight | With batteries 8.8 lbs, 4,01kg Without batteries 7.8 lbs, 3.55kg |
Pre Rec Mode
Main Selector at the 11 o’clock position
The Pre Rec Mode allows metadata entry and management, up to 30 sec pre rec audio buffer.
It shows:
. Recording Média status, Headphone configuration
. Power management information, external and on-board smart batteries
. Timecode and remaining recording time
. Vue-meters and track settings
Session
Main Selector at the 2 o’clock position
Manage the audio recording media and set-up sound report.
Create a new project, select the recording media and define what type of file format will be put on each media.
. Selection of recorded file format (MONO, PDF & MIXDOWN) and proxys
. Up to three Custom PDF, ALE or CSV sound reports
. Media formatting
IN Grid Routing
Main Selector at the 5 o’clock position
20 user defined In grid routing configurations with up to 56 inputs on 24 tracks
. In-Grid configuration name management
. Mix-down setup with fine pan possibility
Headphone Outmaps
Main Selector at the 6 o’clock position
Set-up the headphones outputs, line outputs and digital outputs (AES3 & Dante)
. 26 user defined monitoring headphone configurations
. 26 user define configurations, choice of delays, level attenuation, playback mode to be applied to each individual 8 Line outputs and 8 AES3 outputs on SubD25
. Optional Dante out map, user defined setup
Audio File Browser
Main Selector at the 7 o’clock position
This Menu enables you to edit audio file metada also manage PLAYBACK & REC file selection in all available media.
. Access to all recorded files on all four recording medias and selected projects
. Metadata modification, batch editing
. Audio file rescue and file deletion
. File bank management in Play-back & Rec mode
Play Mode
Main Selector at the 8 o’clock position
Edit previously recorded takes.
. Mix-down and single/multiple tracks playback with waveform visualisation including clap detection sync point and user sync marks
. Pre or Post fader playback mode, monitoring selection
. Metadata modifications
Audio & TimeCode parameters
Main Selector at the 4 o’clock position
. Audio parameters setting for inputs and outputs (sampling rate, Tone generator…) with detailed descriptions on the right side of the screen
. Timecode parameters (Frame rate, LTC generator, operator TC, External TC source…)
. Internal and external slate mic setup;, Rec Beep routing….
. Digital power and Dante activation
Help Screen
Available on all 12 operating screens
List all short cut and function keys for each operating menu
. Quick access with shift button (triple click)
The Aaton Cantar X-3 has an impressive array of professional and innovative features:
○ Multi-Track Digital Audio Recorder
○ Perfect ergonomics for cart or shoulder operation
○ Swivelling front panel with ultra bright large colour display (Transvideo design)
○ User friendly with intuitive menus and comfortable mechanical controls
○ Uncompromised audio quality with unique on-board mixer
○ Features integrated reports (PDF and Database), AutoSlate detection, Playback & Record…and more
The Aaton Cantar X-3 is the ultimate 24-track on location audio mixer-recorder with an embedded mixer plate and intuitive interface. The 24 track digital audio recorder is a reference in location audio mixer-recorders with 24 tracks and 54 analog and digital inputs. This includes access to the Dante Audinate™ audio network system and peripherals.
The Cantar X-3 has incredible features and tools to facilitate and enhance the work of sound engineers, widely used in the film and broadcast industry, it is the most advanced recorder of its generation packed with an incredible array of professional and innovative features. With such optimised ergonomics and a comprehensive display, the Cantar X-3 is extremely robust and can go on working in extreme conditions of heat and cold, recently being used on location high on Mount Everest.
It can also self-generate PDF and CSV Sound Reports, with ALE files embedded within deliverable media. New firmware and software updates are issued from time to time bringing new features, some from the design team and some via feedback and requests from users in the field.
Free for all Cantar X-3 users including: limiter and a new maximum gain structure on both AES3 and AES42 inputs. A post fader equalisation on tracks Digital inputs and Tracks can be linked. Digital limiter available on mix-down tracks.
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| Analog Inputs
○ 8 low noise mic preamp with very high quality transformer. |
| Analog outputs
○ 8 analog line level outputs |
| Digital inputs
○ AES digital inputs incude 2 AES42 paris, 8 AES/EBU |
| Digital outputs
○ 10 AES Digital outputs |
| Recording Media
○ 1 x 256 SSD Drive |
| Connectivity
○ 4 x Balanced Analog XLR-3Mic/Line |
| Routing
○ All inputs can be routed to any of the tracks |
| Features
○ New improved interface menu accessible through buttons and jog wheel. |
| Power
○ 2 smarts Lithium Ion battery 15V-3,2Ah |
| Communication
○ Wi-fi and Bluetooth (APP based communication) |
| Dimensions (l x h x d) ○ 240 x 320 x 90 mm ○ 9.4 x 12.6 x 3.5 inches |
| Weight
○ With batteries 8.8 lbs, 4,01kg |
Pre Rec Mode
Main Selector at the 11 o’clock position
The Pre Rec Mode allows metadata entry and management, up to 30 sec pre rec audio buffer.
It shows:
. Recording Média status, Headphone configuration
. Power management information, external and on-board smart batteries
. Timecode and remaining recording time
. Vue-meters and track settings
Session
Main Selector at the 2 o’clock position
Manage the audio recording media and set-up sound report.
Create a new project, select the recording media and define what type of file format will be put on each media.
. Selection of recorded file format (MONO, PDF & MIXDOWN) and proxys
. Up to three Custom PDF, ALE or CSV sound reports
. Media formatting
IN Grid Routing
Main Selector at the 5 o’clock position
20 user defined In grid routing configurations with up to 56 inputs on 24 tracks
. In-Grid configuration name management
. Mix-down setup with fine pan possibility
Headphone Outmaps
Main Selector at the 6 o’clock position
Set-up the headphones outputs, line outputs and digital outputs (AES3 & Dante)
. 26 user defined monitoring headphone configurations
. 26 user define configurations, choice of delays, level attenuation, playback mode to be applied to each individual 8 Line outputs and 8 AES3 outputs on SubD25
. Optional Dante out map, user defined setup
Audio File Browser
Main Selector at the 7 o’clock position
This Menu enables you to edit audio file metada also manage PLAYBACK & REC file selection in all available media.
. Access to all recorded files on all four recording medias and selected projects
. Metadata modification, batch editing
. Audio file rescue and file deletion
. File bank management in Play-back & Rec mode
Play Mode
Main Selector at the 8 o’clock position
Edit previously recorded takes.
. Mix-down and single/multiple tracks playback with waveform visualisation including clap detection sync point and user sync marks
. Pre or Post fader playback mode, monitoring selection
. Metadata modifications
Audio & TimeCode parameters
Main Selector at the 4 o’clock position
. Audio parameters setting for inputs and outputs (sampling rate, Tone generator…) with detailed descriptions on the right side of the screen
. Timecode parameters (Frame rate, LTC generator, operator TC, External TC source…)
. Internal and external slate mic setup;, Rec Beep routing….
. Digital power and Dante activation
Help Screen
Available on all 12 operating screens
List all short cut and function keys for each operating menu
. Quick access with shift button (triple click)