Cantar v1.29 user manual 2004 Sept 28
p.16
Audio parameters
4 o’ clock
Here are gathered the settings
which show in the audio files
delivered to the client and on
the generated audio signals.
1 Sample rate
44.1K
(47.952)
48K
96K
2 Bit depth
16bit
24bit
3 ToneSlate
-20dB
-18dB
Off
4 Line-out Level
0dB
-94dB
Mute
The Line-out level is Jog adjusted from 0 to -94dB
and mute.
The track modulometer being at 0dB FS, the line-
out delivers a +8dBu signal; this means that a -18dB
FS reference tone delivers a -10dBu output, this is
10dB lower than common practice.
A Line-out two channel +12dB gain transformer
isolated accessory is available (see Connectors).
5 Foldback Lvl
0dB
-94dB
Mute
The Foldback level is Jog adjusted from 0 to -94dB
and mute.
6 TC source
Internal Clock
External Clock
See Time clocks p. 8
7 Ltc stamp
24fps
25fps
23.98ndf*
See Camera fps p. 8
8 Ltc generator
On
Off
See p. 17
9 ScTk tmplt
nnnX/nnX.tnn
xxxxxxxx.xx
European or US type scene descriptor templates
10 t7t8 use
Mixdown Line 3&4 Aes 7&8
The signal recorded on tracks t7/t8 is coming from
either one of these sources: Line-input 3&4, Aes
input 7&8, or mixdown from the six fader mixer.
The ‘mix’ sign appears to the right of the track 7 and
track 8 squares of the circular display.
Note on Mixdown
Film-directors and image editors
don’t want multitrack sounds; they do prefer a single
stereo pre-mix reflecting the sound of each scene.
At the end of the shooting day it is faster to burn
the mixdown on a CD delivered to the post facility
for dailies syncing.
11 AES power
Off
On
Off for power saving, On if the AES in/outs are to be
used. AES inputs are accessible if they are powered.
If they aren’t the six AES icons are blinking.
12 Pre-Record.
1sec
35s
35sec at 8 tracks, 24bit, 48KHz means the static buf-
fer can store three minutes of 2 track,16bit sound.
13 Balance Faders
Unlocked Locked
See TEST chapter.
14 Mic grouping
1->2, 3->4 1->2-3
1->2-3-4
1->2-3-4-5
The four types of mic preamp ganging.
Audio set
