Description
TASCAM Portacapture X8 High Resolution Portable Recorder is a high resolution portable recorder with 32-bit floating point recording, a 3.5-inch color touch panel, four mic/line inputs with phantom power and detachable large-diaphragm condenser mics. It records up to 8 tracks to microSD and doubles as a USB audio interface.
Specifications
| SKU | HL00399558 |
|---|---|
| Model | Portacapture X8 |
| Display | 3.5-inch color touch panel with Launcher system |
| Presets | Multi-track recording, podcasting, music, voice, field recording and ASMR |
| Inputs | 4 mic/line inputs with individual phantom power |
| Recording format | 32-bit floating point (no need to set input levels before recording) |
| Onboard mics | Detachable large-diaphragm condenser mics, configurable for A-B and X-Y stereo recording |
| USB audio interface | Driverless 8-in/2-out; onboard mics usable as a USB audio source; 32-bit float recording via USB (from V1.30) |
| Media | microSD card; internal recording available in USB audio interface mode |
| Tracks | Up to 8 simultaneously (6 tracks + 2 mix) |
| Remote control | Wireless via Portacapture Control app and optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter |
| Timecode | Wireless timecode sync with supported Atomos devices via optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter (from V1.20) |
Common questions
What is 32-bit float recording on the TASCAM Portacapture X8?
The TASCAM Portacapture X8 records in 32-bit floating point, so you do not need to set input levels first and will not lose audio recorded too loud or too quiet.
How many inputs does the TASCAM Portacapture X8 have?
The TASCAM Portacapture X8 has 4 mic/line inputs with individual phantom power, plus detachable large-diaphragm condenser mics.
How many tracks can the TASCAM Portacapture X8 record?
The TASCAM Portacapture X8 records up to 8 tracks at once: 6 tracks plus a 2-track mix.
Can the TASCAM Portacapture X8 be used as a USB interface?
Yes. The TASCAM Portacapture X8 is a driverless 8-in/2-out USB audio interface and can still record to microSD in that mode.
Can I control the TASCAM Portacapture X8 from my phone?
Yes. The TASCAM Portacapture X8 has wireless remote control through the Portacapture Control app with the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter.
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