From sound design to recording to live sound reinforcement, this multi-track live recording console gets it done.Bethlehem, PA, USA – March 2023... As most musicians and audio professionals will acknowledge, the ability to handle a variety of music and audio tasks is essential to survival in the industry. Such is the case with Producer/Engineer Matt Molchany. In addition to having played drums on multiple album projects, he is actively involved in studio recording, sound creation, and a va

A TASCAM 388 Studio 8 mixer/recorder, a US-16x08 USB Audio / MIDI Interface, and more help blend the digital and analog domains Loveland, OH, USA – February 2023... With a passion for everything related to records, Terry Cole not only operates a recording studio; he also operates a record store. As the owner/operator of Colemine Records, music production takes a front and center position. When he is not in the studio, chances are he can be found at Plaid Room Records, a record store that h

The integrated production suite and 4-track portable recorder are central to his musical activitiesLos Angeles, CA, USA – January 2023... For most musicians, flexibility is the key to working steadily. Such is the case for Spencer Lere, whose activities span the full gamut from performing musician to recording engineer to technician and more. The ability to handle these various tasks requires both musical and technical proficiency and, on the technical side of matters, Lere relies on his T

Standalone or interconnected with a mixing console, versatility aboundsAustin, TX, USA – January 2023... With today's social media and other outlets for expression, videographers have a wealth of opportunity to bring their artistic efforts to the masses. But considering the excessive amount of video content we all encounter in our day-to-day lives, the necessity of creating professional caliber product is essential, because the public has been 'spoiled.' Anything less and it ge

The versatile integrated production suite delivers great sound and functionalityPhiladelphia, PA, USA – November 2022... When your work involves everything from teaching college level courses to being a film score composer, the necessity for versatile, capable, and easily transportable audio equipment becomes vitally important. Such is the case for Colton Weatherston, Adjunct Professor of Music Technology and Audio Production, Klein College of Media Studies and Production, Temple Universit

The first recording for "Portacapture X8 in Session" took place early September 2022 at the Kuraki Noh Stage in Yokohama, Japan, and was centered on the recording of the Koto, a traditional Japanese string instrument. This is TASCAM's report on how this session was recorded on the Portacapture X8, which supports 32-bit float recording and a wide dynamic range.About "Portacapture X8 in Session"Based on the concept of how dynamic natural organic sound can be captured and re