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Just one thing: your video title is missing the '+' as in SX-R4+. Otherwise, 10/10 :-)
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Absolutely wonderful!!! Thank you so much, Rado!
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Much obliged, Jeff! So great to hear an eyewitness account :-)
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Whoa!! Many thanks
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Jeff, did you get to see a demo of the new Sonosax products? I must say, just from that photo the SX-R4+ screen looks really good.
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My question was rhetoric, but it's good to know about that Maxx stand
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Sonosax at NAB 2015, with a photo of their new products!! PS - Can't help but wonder what the ZAX-MAX is doing under the AD8+ :-)
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Perhaps it shouldn't be that way entirely, but certainly I could compensate for any limitations that fortunately are negligible in my line of work. I'd even take a crankshaft over the power button to get that kind of dynamic range :-)
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Announcing the new SX-R4+ product page!
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New pics (3D renders)!!! Diagram 2 Diagram 1 And some additional tidbits: Mixing Control Surface Available summer 2015 1100 g / 2,43 lbs Price: TBA SX-R4+, 16 Tracks Recorder Available May 2015 890 g / 1,96 lbs € 4'999 / $ 5'499 SX-AD8+, 8 Channels Mic-Pre Available summer 2015 820 g / 1,80 lbs Price: TBA TOTAL 2810 g / 6,19 lbs That does it, I'm in :-)
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That and the fact that the machine is virtually future proof. Anyway, it's easy to solve the case of the missing specs:
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At least here I'm actually quite approachable in Cantar circles But to me every piece of equipment I buy is just the means to a far higher end. With all due respect to Aaton, I never want to be remembered as a Cantar user but someone who accomplished good and helped others do the same.
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Play&Rec, extreme resistance to dust and water, and several other tidbits... like the "huge" dynamic range and [unquestionably] "unsurpassed" mic pres.
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I'm sorry if my initial comment on the 788T was misleading. I simply meant that there are other recorders with higher specs that I prefer and are more suitable for me.
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Thanks Marc, you're right. Yet with regard to preamps, I much prefer the Nagra VI to the 788T, Nomad, etc. But my needs also require certain features that are only found in the Cantar. I'm sure looking forward to the X3
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As I intimated, here I only wanted the Cantar specs. Certainly one could argue that higher bandwidths are practically irrelevant to the human ear, but I prefer the higher specs on various other recorders and their preamps for critical music recording. Specs aside, the Cantar has many features that are vital to me in my work. So in fact my predilections aren't entirely snobbish
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Hi Constantin. From a listening perspective I don't "need" the additional bandwidth nor was I implying that anyone does, though I see how some folks may think that's what I meant. I simply want to know the Cantar's full specs. And to think that the world is inundated with similarly highbrowed reprobates who even wittingly pervert audio forums. It's all so immoral and depraved.
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No doubt the X3 will exceed all expectations, but I do need the specs for critical music recording. I wouldn't pair a MKH 800 with a 788T or Nomad, for instance, since the specs on those machines don't justify the mic's bandwidth. And I'm sorry but "unsurpassed" and "huge" aren't quantifiable terms. It's irrelevant that my [regrettably] high hearing threshold can't discern actual notes in those frequencies. But my eyes don't deceive me when the manufacturer lists the specs Regarding the theoretical limits, I just want to know where "huge" sits between 22 kHz (788T) and 200 kHz (SX-ST). Again, I realize that specs aren't everything at this level, but surely "unsurpassed" preamps deserve a meaningful description. I'll certainly do the measurements, but it would be great to have the manufacturer's word on them instead.
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I am pleased to announce the missing Cantar specs according to Aaton: Frequency Response: Are you using one? SNR: Your Cantar serial number? Dynamic Range: Where you are? Oh well Hopefully Aaton will be more candid with the X3.
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Hi Tom. I remember a while ago reading somewhere on the 'Net of your trip to Ecuador. You're right, the people are truly wonderful. I made more friends here in the first month after arriving than in ten years elsewhere. I've lived here permanently ever since. When you come to visit I'd be honored to meet you. Although Cotacachi is somewhat remote, the big cities are not very far away. There are many recording opportunities in Quito and Cuenca, which is on the other side of the country but still only $14 away by luxury coach. All the best.
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David, thank you very much indeed for your post and especially your kind offer. There are no Aaton dealers here in Ecuador, but I will return to the States to buy when I do. Once again, my sincere thanks. For interest 'sake, here are some pics of where I live.
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I have no doubt whatsoever that it's good enough - I just want to know what the "theoretical and practical limit" is It's not a deal breaker otherwise, but "unsurpassed" is a big word when the Sonosax SX62R and SX-R4 specs for instance are very much higher than even Nagra's best. Obviously, specs doth not [always] make the machine, but I'm curious.
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Many thanks, Senator. It's only been two days and no info yet from Aaton. Here's hoping...
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The new Wireless LAN SD standard looks promising...
