Portacapture X8
8-Channel 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Field Recorder
The TASCAM Portacapture X8 allows you to record wherever your inspiration takes you. From field recording for sound design, to audio for video production, or multi-track and one take songwriting. The Portacapture X8 combines high-resolution sound quality with intuitive app-like control. 32-bit float point recording means you can capture the most dynamic sound sources without worrying about clipping, or indistinct audio from quiet sources.
*Note : Only use AK-BT1 adapter.
This product not compatible with AK-BT2 adapter.
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- Intuitive Launcher system using a 3.5-inch color touch panel display
- 4 mic/line inputs with individual phantom power accommodate practically any combination of sound sources, from microphones and line-level devices to instruments
- 32-bit floating point recording means you don't need to set input levels before recording, and you won't have to scrap audio that was recorded too loudly or quietly
- Detachable large-diaphragm condenser mics can be configured for A-B and X-Y stereo recording
- Driverless 8-in/2-out USB audio interface
- Record up to 8 tracks simultaneously (6 tracks + 2 mix)
- Wireless remote control via Portacapture Control app and optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter
- Recording media : microSD cards (64MB - 2GB), microSDHC cards (4GB - 32GB), microSDXC cards (48GB - 512GB)
- Input channels : 6 channels maximum
- Recording tracks : 8 tracks maximum (6 tracks, stereo mix)
- Power : 4 AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH or Lithium-ion), USB bus power from a computer,TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately)
- Dimensions : 83 (W) × 205.6 (H) × 41.5 (D) mm (including protrusions)
- Weight : 472g / 381g (including battery / not including batteries)
- Portacapture X8 x 1
- Included mics x 1(left/right pair)
- AA alkaline batteries x 4
- Owner's Manual (including warranty)
- TASCAM ID registration guide
Always Capture the Best Takes, Thanks to 32-Bit Float Recording and Dual ADC
Whether you're recording from the onboard stereo microphones, external microphones, instruments, or line-level sources, the Portacapture X8's 32-bit float recording capability means you'll never have to scrap a recording due to incorrect audio levels. When recording at lower bit depths, loud sound sources can cause digital clipping that cannot be fixed during editing. With a 32-bit float point recording, you can reduce the file's level in your DAW or NLE software to an appropriate level with no trace of digital clipping or limiting. Likewise, by using dual analog-to-digital technology recordings are captured with greater dynamic range and detail than they would otherwise— you can increase the level of a mumbled phrase without creating a distracting change in tone or dynamics.
The Launcher Icon System Puts Application-Specific Configurations at Your Fingertips
The Portacapture X8's Launcher system makes it easy to start recording fast. Use the touch screen to select optimized settings for podcasting, field recording, vocal recording, musical instruments, multi-track recording or ASMR. You can also create your own custom presets for instant recall from the Launcher.
V2.00: A POCKETSTUDIO app has been added.
Additional Features
The Internal Recording App Icons and Descriptions:
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USB Audio Interface Function With No Driver Needed
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Capture Lifelike Audio with Stereo Condenser Microphones
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Wireless Remote Control via Optional Bluetooth Adapter and Original App
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Videographer Optimized with Wireless Timecode Sync
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Record Up to Eight Tracks Simultaneously
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Overdub and Punch In/Out for Music Creation
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Automatic File Save System
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Features at a Glance
- Intuitive Launcher system using a 3.5-inch color touch panel display
- Optimized presets for multi-track recording, podcasting, music, voice, field recording, and ASMR
- 4 mic/line inputs with individual phantom power accommodate practically any combination of sound sources, from microphones and line-level devices to instruments
- 32-bit floating point recording means you don't need to set input levels before recording, and you won't have to scrap audio that was recorded too loudly or quietly
- Detachable large-diaphragm condenser mics can be configured for A-B and X-Y stereo recording
- Driverless 8-in/2-out USB audio interface - Onboard mics can be used as a USB audio source - Internal recording to microSD card is still available when using in USB audio interface mode - Supports 32-bit float recording via USB (from V1.30)
- Record up to 8 tracks simultaneously (6 tracks + 2 mix)
- Wireless remote control via Portacapture Control app and optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter
- Supports wireless timecode sync with supported devices from Atomos with the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter (from V1.20)
- Dual recording mode enables each track to be recorded in a different file format
- Equipped with a variety of functions such as low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, auto-gain control, reverb, noise gate and normalize
- Stores user settings on app and input presets (up to three for each) from V1.30
- CAMERA/EXT input allows audio recorded on a camera to be monitored and also supports audio input of wireless microphones and more
- CAMERA/LINE output with attenuation function allows for sending audio to external devices like cameras, etc.
- Audio monitoring is possible with either headphone output or the built-in speaker
- USB mix-minus on PODCAST app (from V1.30)
- Supports micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC (up to 512GB) recording media
- Equipped with a Mark function and slate tone function
- Powered by 4 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520U)
- Support multi-language menu display (English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian)
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Information
| Latest version info | |
| Firmware | V2.01 |
| ASIO Driver for Windows | V1.30 |
- The following issues that occurred in the VOICE, PODCAST, MUSIC, FIELD, and ASMR apps have been fixed.
- When the size of a file exceeded 4 GB during recording, recording would end without a new file being automatically created.
- Recording would continue even after the time set for TIME FILE INCREMENT had elapsed.
- CAUTION
- When updating the firmware, be sure that only one update file is copied to UTILITY file.
* Please refer to the firmware update manual included in the firmware zip file for update procedures
Notices About Products
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To mount the unit on top of a camera, you need to purchase the optional camera mount kit. Use the shoe mount adapter included in the AK-DR11CMK2 accessory kit.
Yes, both functions can be used simultaneously.
MIC Inputs 1-2 support plug-in power supply. No plug-in power ON/OFF setting is required.
*The included built-in microphone cannot be used in combination with other plug-in power-compatible microphones.
Make sure there is a formatted SD/microSD card in the unit and that you have a Standard USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-C DATA cable (not simply a charging cable) connected between the TASCAM unit and your computer. Occasionally a user will forget that a formatted microSD card must be in the unit. However, 1 times out of 10 when the card is not the issue, having the wrong cable type ends up being the culprit. This is because there is no easy way to differentiate between the two types. You must specify this to the vendor you are purchasing the cable from.