Input Select Function - Tascam Portacapture X8 Reference Manual

2 - Names and functions of parts
PODCAST app
Tracks 1/2 (stereo/
mono)
Tracks 3/4 (stereo/
mono)
SOUND PAD
Track les
o The podcast app cannot use tracks 5–6.
Track files
These are mono recording files of audio from each track. Two tracks that are stereo-linked are recorded as single stereo files.
Master files
These files are recordings of the mixer output.

INPUT SELECT function

When the unit is shipped new, input jacks 1–6 are assigned to tracks 1–6 by default.
Using the INPUT SELECT function, any pair of input jacks can be assigned to any pair of tracks.
In this example, mics are connected to input jacks 3–4 and assigned to tracks 1–2 for recording using the MUSIC app.
Operation example: assigning input jacks 3–4 to tracks 1–2
Tap the Shortcut Menu button on the app screen, and tap the INPUT SELECT icon to open the INPUT SELECT screen.
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Tap TRACK 1-2
See "Using the INPUT SELECT function" on page 26 for details.
NOTE
o Input jacks 5/6 and the EXT IN jack cannot be used at the same time.
o Input selections are saved independently for each app.
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TASCAM Portacapture X8
Mixer Master
MASTER
Master les
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Tap INPUT 3-4
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