Introduction; Overview; Features - Tascam Portacapture X8 Reference Manual

1 - 1 Overview

This unit has a variety of apps that are suitable for different types of
recording.
Other apps are useful for music practice.
ASMR app
The screen e ect changes in response to
the input sound in this recording app.
VOICE app
This recording app is good for recording
audio for interviews and video blogs.
MUSIC app
This recording app is good for easily captur-
ing instrumental and vocal performances.
MANUAL app
This is the basic app of the unit. Multitrack
recording of up to six channels is possible.
FIELD app
This app is good for recording outdoors.
PODCAST app
This app is good for recording podcasts
with up to four people.
TUNER app
This app can be used to tune an instrument.
An oscillator mode can also be used to
output a standard pitch.
METRONOME app
This app provides metronome functions.

1 - Introduction

1 - 2 Features

o 3.5 inch color touch screen provides easy visibility and operation
o Implemented user interface allows support for a variety of different
recording scenes such as basic multi-track recordings, podcasts,
music, interviews, field recordings, ASMR, etc.
o 4 XLR/TRS locking combo jack inputs to support a variety of scenes
that require multiple MIC/LINE connection. Each channel has individ-
ual phantom power supply (24V/48V) support.
o Detachable mic unit implemented with large-diaphragm condenser
mics
o Both L and R mics can be attached/detached from the main unit to
form A-B / X-Y patterns
o Multi-track recording up to 8 tracks (6 tracks + 2-mix)
o Supports up to 192kHz/ 32-bit floating point recording that offers
recording data with uncompromised audio quality for later editing
on a DAW software.
o Dual recording mode enables each track to be recorded in a different
volume level (-12dB) and file format.
o Implemented with a 8-in/2-out USB audio interface function
o Wireless control from a smartphone/tablet can be done using the op-
tional Bluetooth dongle AK-BT1 (sold separately). Time code sync via
Bluetooth is also possible. (This feature is to be added in an update
soon.)
o Equipped with a variety of functions such as low-cut, compressor,
limiter, auto-gain control, noise gate, etc.
o Equipped with a CAMERA/EXT input terminal. Audio recorded on a
camera can be monitored. It also supports audio input of wireless
microphones and much more.
o Equipped with a CAMERA/LINE output terminal with implemented
attenuation function that allows for sending audio to external devic-
es like cameras, etc.
o Audio monitoring is possible with either headphone output or the
built-in speaker
o Supports micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC (up to 512GB) recording
media
o Equipped with a USB Type-C port that supports USB bus power
o Equipped with Mark function, slate tone function, etc.
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