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Tascam Portacapture X8, high-resolution 6+2-track audio recorder
Innovative, powerful and yet simple
Right from the start, the Portacapture X8's large color touchscreen displays the launcher, allowing you to easily select the best audio settings for your application. These presets give you more time to focus on the actual recording without having to deal with complicated settings.
However, if you prefer to set everything yourself, the MANUAL app gives you all the options - including a recording guide that will walk you through the necessary settings screens if you wish.
Other product features:
incomparable sound quality with sampling rates up to 192 kHz and 32-bit floating point resolution - ideal for later lossless post-processing with DAW software
3.5-inch color touchscreen for easy app-based operation and perfect readability
Recording of 6 tracks + stereo mix to SD card
Audio interface mode with 6+2 inputs and 2 outputs
optional Bluetooth adapter for remote control via an app
Six different recording apps to choose from
MANUAL: - This is the main app for multi-track recording with up to six audio sources and a stereo mix (2-mix).
VOICE: - This recording app is ideal for recording interviews, dictations and meetings.
PODCAST: - Use this app to create podcasts with up to four people.
MUSIC: - Choose this app for recording instrumental and vocal pieces.
FIELD: - Ideal for recording outdoor nature sounds.
ASMR: - This recording app creates a visual effect on the display in response to the input signal.
Easy level adjustment
The Portacapture X8 offers a preset level adjustment to achieve a wide dynamic range. It uses high-quality dual A/D converters and recording technology with 32-bit floating point resolution. The result is the highest sound quality, even when recording at low levels. When processing the audio data later, you can increase the level without the signal-to-noise ratio (S/R) deteriorating. In addition, the internal normalization function can automatically adjust the level of the stereo mix after recording.
The combination of these functions means you no longer have to spend valuable creative time finding the right audio level for the recording.
USB audio interface for your computer
Thanks to its driverless plug-and-go functionality, the Portacapture X8 can be used as a compact mixer with built-in microphones for live streaming via OBS or similar platforms and also allows you to record video commentary and dialog directly into DAW and editing software.
The Portacapture X8 streams up to eight tracks (six inputs plus stereo mix) via USB. By supporting the power delivery standard via USB Type-C, the device can simultaneously supply any external microphone with phantom power via the USB bus. For video or audio conferencing, you can use the Portacapture X8 as a USB stereo microphone and record the audio at the same time.
Premium large-format microphones
The Portacapture X8 comes with two high-quality condenser microphones, each with a diameter of 14.6 mm - the largest microphones in our product range. As they are detachable, both microphones can be attached to the device in both AB and XY arrangements.
AB arrangement: Ideal for achieving a wide stereo field
XY arrangement: Provides particularly clear reproduction with reduced phase shift between both channels
In conjunction with the dual A/D converter, 32-bit floating point processing and sampling rates of up to 192 kHz, these microphones capture everything - from the quietest rustle to the loudest spectacle.
Wireless remote control (with optional Bluetooth adapter)
With the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter and the Portacapture Control app, which is available free of charge from the Apple Store or Google Play, the Portacapture X8 can be controlled remotely via mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets (iPad and Android devices).
This allows you to record sounds of nature in the wild, for example, without affecting the result with your own direct presence or noises.
Multitrack recording with up to eight tracks
The Portacapture X8 can record up to eight audio tracks simultaneously (six individual tracks + stereo mix). Select which inputs are recorded on which tracks and apply noise gate, compression, EQ and reverb as you would on a mixing console.
The MANUAL app allows you to set levels and stereo positions for each of the six input tracks and create a stereo mix that you can publish as a podcast, vlog, song or other material.
The XLR/TRS inputs utilize Tascam's expertise in proprietary HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone preamps for high-quality audio recording.
Four XLR/TRS jacks plus inputs and outputs for your camera and other equipment
With four professional, lockable XLR/TRS combo inputs for microphone and line signals, the Portacapture X8 is ready for most of your daily recording needs. An additional mini-jack input and output allows you to connect your camera or other audio devices. When creating video material, you can, for example, record a pilot track with flap signals on your camera to simplify synchronization when post-editing the video material. The level of the camera output is adjustable and can therefore be adapted to almost any camera model.
Of course, there is also a headphone output, which is so powerful that you remain in control even in noisy environments.
Tascam Portacapture X8, high-resolution 6+2-track audio recorder
Innovative, powerful and yet simple
Right from the start, the Portacapture X8's large color touchscreen displays the launcher, allowing you to easily select the best audio settings for your application. These presets give you more time to focus on the actual recording without having to deal with complicated settings.
However, if you prefer to set everything yourself, the MANUAL app gives you all the options - including a recording guide that will walk you through the necessary settings screens if you wish.
Other product features:
incomparable sound quality with sampling rates up to 192 kHz and 32-bit floating point resolution - ideal for later lossless post-processing with DAW software
3.5-inch color touchscreen for easy app-based operation and perfect readability
Recording of 6 tracks + stereo mix to SD card
Audio interface mode with 6+2 inputs and 2 outputs
optional Bluetooth adapter for remote control via an app
Six different recording apps to choose from
MANUAL: - This is the main app for multi-track recording with up to six audio sources and a stereo mix (2-mix).
VOICE: - This recording app is ideal for recording interviews, dictations and meetings.
PODCAST: - Use this app to create podcasts with up to four people.
MUSIC: - Choose this app for recording instrumental and vocal pieces.
FIELD: - Ideal for recording outdoor nature sounds.
ASMR: - This recording app creates a visual effect on the display in response to the input signal.
Easy level adjustment
The Portacapture X8 offers a preset level adjustment to achieve a wide dynamic range. It uses high-quality dual A/D converters and recording technology with 32-bit floating point resolution. The result is the highest sound quality, even when recording at low levels. When processing the audio data later, you can increase the level without the signal-to-noise ratio (S/R) deteriorating. In addition, the internal normalization function can automatically adjust the level of the stereo mix after recording.
The combination of these functions means you no longer have to spend valuable creative time finding the right audio level for the recording.
USB audio interface for your computer
Thanks to its driverless plug-and-go functionality, the Portacapture X8 can be used as a compact mixer with built-in microphones for live streaming via OBS or similar platforms and also allows you to record video commentary and dialog directly into DAW and editing software.
The Portacapture X8 streams up to eight tracks (six inputs plus stereo mix) via USB. By supporting the power delivery standard via USB Type-C, the device can simultaneously supply any external microphone with phantom power via the USB bus. For video or audio conferencing, you can use the Portacapture X8 as a USB stereo microphone and record the audio at the same time.
Premium large-format microphones
The Portacapture X8 comes with two high-quality condenser microphones, each with a diameter of 14.6 mm - the largest microphones in our product range. As they are detachable, both microphones can be attached to the device in both AB and XY arrangements.
AB arrangement: Ideal for achieving a wide stereo field
XY arrangement: Provides particularly clear reproduction with reduced phase shift between both channels
In conjunction with the dual A/D converter, 32-bit floating point processing and sampling rates of up to 192 kHz, these microphones capture everything - from the quietest rustle to the loudest spectacle.
Wireless remote control (with optional Bluetooth adapter)
With the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter and the Portacapture Control app, which is available free of charge from the Apple Store or Google Play, the Portacapture X8 can be controlled remotely via mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets (iPad and Android devices).
This allows you to record sounds of nature in the wild, for example, without affecting the result with your own direct presence or noises.
Multitrack recording with up to eight tracks
The Portacapture X8 can record up to eight audio tracks simultaneously (six individual tracks + stereo mix). Select which inputs are recorded on which tracks and apply noise gate, compression, EQ and reverb as you would on a mixing console.
The MANUAL app allows you to set levels and stereo positions for each of the six input tracks and create a stereo mix that you can publish as a podcast, vlog, song or other material.
The XLR/TRS inputs utilize Tascam's expertise in proprietary HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) microphone preamps for high-quality audio recording.
Four XLR/TRS jacks plus inputs and outputs for your camera and other equipment
With four professional, lockable XLR/TRS combo inputs for microphone and line signals, the Portacapture X8 is ready for most of your daily recording needs. An additional mini-jack input and output allows you to connect your camera or other audio devices. When creating video material, you can, for example, record a pilot track with flap signals on your camera to simplify synchronization when post-editing the video material. The level of the camera output is adjustable and can therefore be adapted to almost any camera model.
Of course, there is also a headphone output, which is so powerful that you remain in control even in noisy environments.
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