Cantar X3
The ultimate 24-track on location audio mixer-recorder
With embedded mixer plate and intuitive interface
Starting from 17.580*,- Euros
* Without VAT - ExWorks
Firmware V3 available
FREE for all cantarX3 users
The CantarX3 has an impressive array of professional and innovative features :
- Multi-Track Digital Audio Recorder
- Perfect ergonomics for cart or shoulder operation
- Swiveling front panel with ultra bright large color 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
- Audinate DANTE 32x32 board included in the CantarX3
- 12 analog inputs
- 8 mic preamps
- 4 analog line inputs
- Multiple AES digital inputs
- 32 DANTE digital inputs
- 10 tracks mixer plate
- Mixdown
- 8 analog line Outputs.
- 8 AES3 digital outputs on subD25
- 32 DANTE digital outputs
- Internal 256 Gg SSD drive
- 2 SD cards
- 3 USB slot
- 2 identical on board smart batteries
- 1 XLR4 DC 12-17 Volts input
- Ultra bright large display panel
- 2 large rotary control selectors
- Linear control faders
- Wifi and Bluetooth communication
- Generates reports (PDF & database)
- Housing made of machined avionic aluminium
- Water and dust resistant
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.
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 professional and innovative features.
Display visible in all conditions
With such optimised ergonomy 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.
Evolutionary product
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.
Cantar Firmware V3 available
Free for all CantarX3 users including :
Limiter and a new maximum gain structure on both AES3 and AES42 inputs. A post fader equalization on tracks
Digital inputs and Tracks can be linked. Digital Limiter available on Mix-down tracks
3 advanced options are available with payment of licenses :
AatonMix, 547€ excl. VAT
Dante+, 299€ excl. VAT
Auxiliary mix buses, 299€ ecl. VAT
2 Years Warranty
Two-years standard warranty for all our products.
Applications
The CantarX3 has already made a huge impact on the sound recording sector for cinematography, broadcast, drama, and orchestral work
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 fonction keys for each operating menu
. Quick access with shift button (triple click)
| 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. |
| Power | 2 smarts Lithium Ion battery 15V-3,2Ah or XLR4 12 - 17V DC |
| Communication | Wifi 2.4GHz (APP based communication) |
| Dimensions (l x h x d) | 240 x 320 x 90 mm |
| Weight | With batteries 8.8 lbs, 4,01kg Without batteries 7.8 lbs, 3.55kg |
CantarX3 Full Package with Cantaress
P/N: 2300010 / EAN 3700592605351 includes :
1 x Cantar X3 Package including :
1 x AATON CANTAR X3, 24 Tracks Sound recorder
24 Tracks Digital Audio Recorder
• Perfect ergonomics for cart or shoulder operation
• Swiveling front panel with ultra bright large color display
• User friendly with intuitive menus and confortable mechanical controls
• Uncompromised audio quality with unique on-board mixer
1 x Hard case
• Cantar X3 carrying case
1 x AL63 power supply
• Universal power supply with XLR-4 connector and an AC power cord
1 x Dante option
• Audinat Dante audio network access
1 x Cantaress
• The new Cantaress for the CantarX3 and the CantarMini.
Delivered with carrying case and AL63 power supply.
1 x Cantar X3 Bag
• This bag for the CantarX3 is a modular advanced design to offer versatility without weight.
1 x Rain Poncho
• This poncho offer a wide vinyle window on the front and protects the operator from the rain.
1 x Aaton X3 Color 13 Slider pack
• 13 color magnetic faders for the CantarX3. Also fits the Cantaress.
1 x Display protection
• Compatible with CantarX3 and CantarMini
CantarX3 Full package with Cantarem2
P/N 2300000 / EAN 3700592605504 includes :
1 x Cantar X3 Package including :
1 x AATON CANTAR X3, 24 Tracks Sound recorder
24 Tracks Digital Audio Recorder
• Perfect ergonomics for cart or shoulder operation
• Swiveling front panel with ultra bright large color display
• User friendly with intuitive menus and confortable mechanical controls
• Uncompromised audio quality with unique on-board mixer
1 x Hard Case
• Cantar X3 carrying case
1 x AL63 power supply
• Universal power supply with XLR-4 connector and an AC power cord
1 x Dante option
• Audinat Dante audio network access
1 x Cantarem2
• The Cantarem2 for the CantarX3 and the CantarMini.
Delivered with USB AB cable and protective pouch
1 x Cantar X3 Bag
• This bag for the CantarX3 is a modular advanced design to offer versatility without weight.
1 x Rain Poncho
• This poncho offer a wide vinyle window on the front and protects the operator from the rain.
1 x Aaton X3 Color 13 Slider pack
• 13 color magnetic faders for the CantarX3. Also fits the Cantaress.
1 x Display protection
• Compatible with CantarX3 and CantarMini
CantarX3 Standard Package
P/N: 2300005 / EAN 3700592605368 includes :
1 x AATON CANTAR X3, 24 Tracks Sound recorder
24 Tracks Digital Audio Recorder
• Perfect ergonomics for cart or shoulder operation
• Swiveling front panel with ultra bright large color display
• User friendly with intuitive menus and confortable mechanical controls
• Uncompromised audio quality with unique on-board mixer
1 x Hard case
• Cantar X3 carrying case
1 x AL63 power supply
• Universal power supply with XLR-4 connector and an AC power cord
CantarX3 solo
P/N 2300001 / EAN 3700592605849 includes :
1 x CantarX3, 24 Tracks Sound recorder only, without accessory
Delivered in a box.
Accessories
Dante board option (now included in all CantarX3)
• Audinate Dante audio network access
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Cantarem 2
• The new Cantarem for the CantarX3. 12 ultra-smooth assignables magnetic faders, USB
connection to the CantarX3
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Cantaress
• Mixing surface with 12 ultra-smooth assignables magnetic faders
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Cantar X3 Bag
• This bag for the CantarX3 is a modular advanced design to offer versatility without weight.
Buy online
Rain Poncho
• This poncho offer a wide vinyle window on the front and protects the operator from the rain.
Buy online
Aaton Color 13 Slider pack
• 13 color magnetic faders for the CantarX3. Also fits the Cantarem 2.
Buy online