Tascam Portacapture X8

The TASCAM Portacapture X8 is much more than an advanced portable recording device. Record your music wherever your inspiration takes you, capture field recordings for sound design, never miss a moment of audio for video production, the Portacapture X8 combines high-resolution sound quality with intuitive app-like control that makes it fast and easy to set up for recording. Advanced 32-bit floating point recording means you can capture the most dynamic sound sources without worrying about clipping from loud sources, or indistinct audio from quiet sources. Powerful onboard DSP allows you to optimize your recordings right from the Portacapture X8, eliminating the need to transfer to your computer for basic tweaks such as EQ, noise filtering, and normalization. Complete with adjustable stereo condenser microphones, an array of input options, and flexible mounting options, the TASCAM Portacapture X8 is a smart solution for any professional recordist.

Never Lose a Take to Bad Audio Levels
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 floating 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, low-level 32-bit float audio recordings are captured with greater dynamic range and detail than they would at lower bit depths — 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, or ASMR. You can also create your own custom presets for instant recall from the Launcher.

USB Audio Interface Function With No Driver Needed
With its driverless plug-in-and-go functionality, the Portacapture X8 can be the ideal audio interface for content creators. The Portacapture X8 can serve as a compact mixer with built-in microphones for live streaming via OBS or similar platforms. It also offers direct recording via USB, allowing you to capture 32-bit floating point audio at resolutions up to 192kHz directly to your DAW or NLE software. And for video or audio conferencing, you can use the Portacapture X8 as your USB microphone and even record the audio simultaneously.

Capture Lifelike Audio with Stereo Condenser Microphones
For clear, detailed audio capture in a range of settings the Portacapture X8 is equipped with a pair of 14.6mm-diameter condenser microphones, the largest in TASCAM's lineup. These mics can be easily detached and re-attached to form A-B and True X-Y mic patterns, depending on the width of stereo field you require. Designed to pair perfectly with the Portacapture X8's 32-bit float recording capability, you'll appreciate how these microphones handle loud sound sources without distorting while also capturing quiet sources with exceptional detail.

Wireless Remote Control via Optional Bluetooth Adapter and Original App
You can operate your Portacapture X8 directly from your iOS or Android device for complete control anywhere within Bluetooth range. Connect the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter to your Portacapture X8, download the free Portacapture control app, and enjoy wireless remote control over all functionality.

Videographer Optimized with Wireless Timecode Sync
The Portacapture X8 is a smart solution for videography. A CAMERA/EXT input allows you to monitor camera audio, wireless microphones and so on, while the CAMERA/LINE output allows you to send audio to external devices like cameras. The Portacapture X8 also offers both a Mark function and Slate Tone function for editing convenience. You can wirelessly synchronize timecode with supported devices from Atomos, with the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter. And with cold shoe and tripod connectors, the Portacapture X8 can easily be mounted atop cameras and tripods. The rear cold shoe mount also accommodates microphone holders and/or wireless receivers. Step up your audio for video game with the Portacapture X8.

Record Up to Eight Tracks Simultaneously
With the ability to record up to eight tracks (6 input tracks plus a stereo mix), the Portacapture X8 is a versatile recording solution for all types of content creators. The XLR/TRS combo inputs are based around TASCAM's HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps for outstanding audio quality.

FEATURES

• 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)

What's in the box:

• 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