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Summary of Contents for Tascam Portacapture X6
- Page 1 D01405020A Linear PCM Recorder Reference Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7 - 7 Capturing a few seconds before starting recording (PRE REC) ..35 7 - 8 Adjusting input levels automatically (AUTO GAIN) ......35 Using phantom power (phantom voltage) ..........20 Adjusting the input level automatically (AUTO GAIN) ......20 7 - 9 Recording file naming ................. 35 TASCAM Portacapture X6... - Page 3 12 - 5 Using as an audio interface ..............47 7 - 13 Recording times (in hours: minutes) ............ 36 Portacapture X6 USB audio channel assignments ........ 47 8 - Playing files ..................37 12 - 6 Using the unit as a USB mic ..............48 8 - 1 Opening the playback screen ..............
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Page 4: Introduction
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 Sup- ports operation on USB bus power. o Various mark and slate tone functions are available. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 5: Trademarks And Copyrights
1 - 4 microSD cards A microSD card is necessary to record and play files with this unit. Pre- o TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. pare one for use. o microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. -
Page 6: Accessories Sold Separately
This is necessary to operate this unit using AC power. NOTE This unit does not have a battery charging function when using an AC adapter. AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter This is necessary to control this unit from a smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth connection. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 7: Names And Functions Of Parts
Install four AA batteries in this compartment to power the unit. o GENERAL SETTINGS screen > I/O SETTINGS page > SPEAKER item set to OFF o When not playing back o When headphones are connected o When punching in/out TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 8: Left Side
Bluetooth adapter connector Connect an AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) here. d REC indicator s PEAK indicator This blinks when in recording standby and lights when recording. This lights when the input level exceeds the peak level. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 9: Using The Wheel
HOME button to return to the LAUNCHER screen. screen. Switching screens Tap the name of a screen on the right of the display to switch to it. LAUNCHER screen GENERAL SETTINGS screen See “GENERAL SETTINGS” on page 54 for a list of setting items. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 10: Recording App Signal Flows
Tracks 1/2 MASTER ♪ MIC/EXT IN jack Input jacks 3/4 USB Type-C port PODCAST app Inputs Input setting Input selection Mixer Master Built-in mics Tracks 1/2 MASTER ♪ MIC/EXT IN jack Input jacks 3/4 USB Type-C port TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 11: Recording App Output Files
The PODCAST app cannot use tracks 3–4. 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. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 12: Project Status Bar
INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT INPUT SETTINGS INPUT SETTINGS RECORDING GUIDE MIX DOWN PUNCH I/O GENERAL SET- GENERAL SET- GENERAL SET- GENERAL SET- GENERAL SET- GENERAL SET- TINGS TINGS TINGS TINGS TINGS TINGS TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 13: Character Input
The following example shows the character input screen opened from the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > SYSTEM page > FILE NAME > WORD EDIT item. Shift Delete one char- acter Switch input char- acter type Press the character type key to switch between letters of the English alphabet and numbers/symbols. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 14: Preparation
Notes about power supplies Insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot on the right side to This unit can be powered by 4 AA batteries, a TASCAM PS-P520U AC enable playback and recording by this unit. adapter (sold separately) or a commercially-available USB cable (USB bus power). -
Page 15: Using An Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)
Connect a PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately) to the unit's USB port. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the unit and the computer as illustrated below. TASCAM PS-P520U (sold separately) USB Type-C port AC outlet Type-A to Type-C cable... -
Page 16: Turning The Power On And Off
” or “Card speed reduced. Check BOF mark. ” appears during will open. recording, format the card using the ERASE FORMAT option. o ERASE FORMAT checks the memory for errors while formatting, so it takes more time than QUICK FORMAT. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 17: Connections
Using the PODCAST app Multitrack recording of up to 2 inputs is possible. Mics Input jacks 3/4 USB Type-C port (headphone) jack Computer Headphones NOTE To use multiple sets of headphones, use a commercially-available multichannel headphone amplifier, for example. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 18: Connecting External Mics And Other Equipment
Digital SLR camera External mic input jack Setting the output for camera use The line output level can be attenuated up to 30 dB for camera use. See “Setting the output for camera use” on page 46. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 19: Connecting Monitoring Equipment
GENERAL SETTINGS > I/O SETTINGS > SPEAKER item to ON. This is off when shipped new from the factory. NOTE Sound will not be output through the speaker when the unit is recording, in recording standby, in recording guide mode or when headphones are connected. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 20: Input And Output Settings
When AUTO GAIN is on, the recording level cannot be changed o “EXT” will be shown for tracks that have the EXT IN jack assigned to manually. them and “EXT MIC” will be shown if plug-in power is turned on (page 23). TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 21: Setting The Low-Cut Filter (Low Cut)
If the sound seems to be unclear when recording the same source MANUAL EQ with more than two or more mics, inverting the phase of one or more This 4-band parametric EQ can be adjusted manually. inputs could improve the sound quality. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 22: Adjusting Input Gain (Gain)
When this is on, reverb will be applied to the selected tracks (1/2, 3/4, ation time might be reduced greatly depending on the mics being MIX). used. We recommend using a TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold NOTE separately). Reverb cannot be used if the sampling frequency setting is 96 kHz. -
Page 23: Setting Plug-In Power
CAUTION Do not turn plug-in power on when connected to a mic that does not require it. Doing so could damage the connected equipment. See the mic operation manual for details. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 24: Recording Apps
(only available in Recording MANUAL app) REC indicator REC indicator unlit REC indicator lit blinking REC indicator blinking RECORDING GUIDE function o REC PAUSE function o Monitoring input signal Stopped Recording REC indicator unlit REC indicator lit TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 25: Button Operations During Recording
File incrementa- Recording contin- tion* ues in same file Recording pause function off Stopped Recording File incrementa- tion* * See “Changing files while continuing to record (file incrementation function)” on page 35 for information about file incrementation. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 26: Recording With The Asmr App
The recording sound might distort when the PEAK indicator lights. o If the entire level meter becomes red, the analog circuit is overload- ing. o After tapping the gain, the wheel can be turned to adjust it precisely. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 27: Recording With The Manual App
File operations (page 41) level GENERAL SETTINGS Additional settings (page 54) INPUT SELECT Track number and input jack assignments (page 20) MIXDOWN (page 49) REC SETTINGS Recording settings and operations (page 34) RECORDING GUIDE (page 27) PUNCH I/O (page 35) TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 28: Using The Wheel
The mix balance settings are saved when the current project is changed and when the unit is turned off. The master file stereo/mono setting, however, is not retained by this unit. Always make this setting when recording. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 29: Recording With The Music App
Designed for acoustic guitar VOCAL Designed for singing WIND INST. Designed for wind instruments STRINGED INST. Designed for string instruments BAND Designed for band performances o If none of the options match the desired instrument, select NO PRE- SET. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 30: Recording With The Voice App
The recording sound might distort when the PEAK indicator lights. o If the entire level meter becomes red, the analog circuit is overload- ing. o After tapping the GAIN, the wheel can be turned to adjust it precise- TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 31: Recording With The Field App
Crowds and other urban sounds NATURE Rustling leaves, murmuring streams and other natural sounds VEHICLE Trains, motorsports, etc. BIRD Wild bird calls and similar sounds o If none of the options match the desired subject, select NO PRESET. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 32: Recording With The Podcast App
Tap the pad settings on the right Tap the button of the sound pad light. side. to set. o The recording sound might distort when the PEAK indicator lights. o If the entire level meter becomes red, the analog circuit is overload- ing. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 33: Playing Effect Sounds During Recording
Press the pad to start playback from the beginning. Press that pad again to stop playback. Press that pad once again to restart playback from the beginning. PAUSE Press the pad to start playback from the beginning. Press it again to pause and once more to resume playback. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 34: Recording Settings
When OFF is selected, press the HOME [8] button to stop recording. END DELAY This sets the time until recording stops after the input goes below the END LEVEL. If the recording level goes above the END LEVEL before this time elapses, recording will continue. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 35: Recording With Two Settings At The Same Time (Dual Rec)
See “File name overview” on page 38. with the original track audio. 7 - 10 Designating the folder use for record- ings See “File operations” on page 38. Open the INPUT screen, and ready the track to be overwritten for recording (red). TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 36: Undoing Punching In And Out (Undo)
Canceling UNDO operations (REDO) After conducting an UNDO operation, tap the shortcut menu but- ton at the bottom left of the unit, and select “REDO”. A message confirming execution of the REDO operation will pop TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 37: Playing Files
(“Mix down function” on page 49) CAUTION The mix balance will not be saved properly if the microSD card is Stopping playback removed from the unit during operation. During playback, press the HOME [8] button to stop playback. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 38: File Operations
Two digits each are used for the year (last two), month and date. When TYPE is set to WORD A string of 6–9 characters can be specified as wanted. The default value is “TASCAM”. The usable characters are as follows. Uppercase and lowercase alphabet letters numerals 0–9, and the following symbols: ! # $ % &... - Page 39 File name examples The tables below show how, starting with the following conditions, files are named according to the settings. Characters set by user: TYPE set to WORD (TASCAM) File number: 0001 With 2-channel recording apps (ASMR, MUSIC, VOICE, FIELD)
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Page 40: Changing How Files Are Named
The 6–9 characters set with WORD EDIT are added to the file This illustration is an example of the folder hierarchy on a microSD card name. used with this unit. The default value is “TASCAM”. WORD EDIT ¥ (root folder) Use this to input the file name. -
Page 41: Project Overview
Create folder Return to the LAUNCHER screen Icon The apps used to record files on this unit are shown with icons. Fold- ers are shown with Folder/file name Tap this to open the folder menu or file menu. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 42: Deleting All Files In A Folder (All Files Delete)
The name of the file shown in the project status bar is the current proj- Skip between TIME marks that were added using the automatic mark ect. Conducting recording or playback will switch the current project. function PEAK Skip between marks added when a PEAK indicator lit. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 43: Viewing File Details (File Information)
See “Character input” on page 13 for how to input characters. playback time and file size. TRACK This shows all the track files in the project. If the project has no track files or was not recorded by this unit, only the master file will be shown. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 44: Viewing The Mark List (Mark)
Tap TIME MARK to divide the file at every mark added by the auto- matic mark function TIME option. o Only files in projects that have been recorded by this unit can be divided. o MP3 files cannot be divided. o The DIVIDE function does not affect PEAK marks. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 45: Mark Functions
A mark can be deleted by pressing the MARK button when stopped or paused at its position. When a mark is deleted, a pop-up with informa- tion about the deleted mark appears at the bottom of the display. Deleting all marks See “Deleting marks” on page 44. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 46: Camera Functions
Tone signals are only inserted at the start of recording. HEAD+TAIL Tone signals are inserted at both the start and end of recording. Adjusting the tone volume Set the tone volume. The default value is −12 dB. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 47: Usb Connection
SETTINGS 〇: Affect signals 12 - 4 Using the ASIO driver –: Do not affect signals A Portacapture X6 ASIO driver can be used with Windows. Check the page for this product on the TASCAM website (https://tascam.jp/int/) for details. NOTE With a Mac, the standard OS driver will be used, so there is no need to install any software. -
Page 48: Using The Unit As A Usb Mic
Use a USB cable to connect the computer and the unit. By connecting this unit with a computer using a USB cable, you can use Set the audio input device to “Portacapture X6” on the computer. it as a USB mic for online communication and streaming, for example. -
Page 49: Other Functions And Apps
See “File name overview” on page 38 for information about the names of mix down files. Tap the MS decode setting. Slide the slider left and right to o Only files recorded by this unit can be mixed down. adjust the width of the sound. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 50: Controller App
2. BROWSE screen 2nd level and deeper Bluetooth device screen 3. Moving to MANUAL/PODCAST app right tabs If the unit is not turned on, turn it on. 4. Moving to PLAY screen bottom tabs 5. Detailed settings when tapping counter area TASCAM Portacapture X6... - Page 51 1. INPUT SETTINGS 2. INPUT SELECT 3. PAD SETTINGS NOTE Even if the display does not update, the setting operated by touch will be applied to the unit. TASCAM Portacapture X6...
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Page 52: Various Settings
Turn the unit on while pressing and holding the HOME button on the unit to open the language selection screen. 15 - 6 Resetting the unit to its factory de- faults. Select the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > SYSTEM page > INITIALIZE item, and conduct initialization. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 53: Using The Automatic Power Saving Function
15 - 12 Adjusting the display contrast (CON- Nickel-metal hydride batteries LITHIUM TRAST) Lithium batteries This can be set using the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > POWER/DISPLAY page > CONTRAST item. Slide the slider left and right to set the contrast between 0 and 20. TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 54: Menu
PEAK MARK OFF (default), ON page 45 AUTO MARK OFF (default), LEVEL, TIME OTHER SETTINGS - LEVEL −6dB, −12dB (default), −24dB, −48dB page 45 - TIME 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, 60min (default) SD CARD READER EXECUTE page 47 TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 55: Input Settings
Set the date and time (yyyy / mm / dd HH : MM : SS) page 52 - TYPE: DATE (default), WORD page 40 - WORD EDIT: TASCAM (default) FILE NAME - FILE No. RESET: OFF, ON (default) page 40 Exec ENGLISH (default), 日本語, FRANCAIS, ESPANOL,... -
Page 56: Mixer
TRACK 3-4 1-2, 3-4 (default), USB, MIC/EXT IN LAUNCHER Category Menu item Settings Reference ASMR EXECUTE page 26 MANUAL EXECUTE page 27 MUSIC EXECUTE page 29 VOICE EXECUTE page 30 FIELD EXECUTE page 31 PODCAST EXECUTE page 32 TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 57: Messages
Playback Error batteries, and disconnect the AC adapter Recording will continue A BOF mark was added at the point when (TASCAM PS-P520U, sold separately). Writing Failed audio was interrupted. If these error messages continue to appear microSD card writing performance has be-... -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
If these measures do not solve the through a USB hub. problem, please contact the store where you bought the unit or TASCAM o To show the unit’s files on a computer, after connecting the unit customer support service. - Page 59 Disconnect input and output devices that are not in use. The screen is dim o Set BACKLIGHT to ALWAYS (“Power saving (energy conservation) mode” on page 53) NOTE The screen will always be dim when BACKLIGHT is set to OFF. TASCAM Portacapture X6...
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Page 60: Specifications
Headphone output: headphone jack those above. o If using dual recording, maximum recording times will be shorter Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack than those above. Maximum output: 45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32 Ω load) TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 61: Operating System And Other Requirements
About 11.5 jacks 3-4 (using phantom power: +48V, 3mA×2 load) Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) hours 44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF) o Operation is not guaranteed using the TASCAM driver with 24-bit recording ARM64 CPUs. NOTE Supported operating systems... -
Page 62: Dimensional Drawings
18 - Specifications 18 - 2 Dimensional drawings 75mm 37.2mm (77.3mm) (38.3mm) TASCAM Portacapture X6... -
Page 63: Block Diagram
18 - Specifications 18 - 3 Block diagram TASCAM Portacapture X6... - Page 64 TEAC CORPORATION https://tascam.jp/jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. https://tascam.com/us/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 10410 Pioneer Blvd., Unit #1, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A TEAC UK Ltd. https://www.tascam.eu/en/ Phone: +44-1923-797205 Luminous House, 300 South Row, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2FR, United Kingdom TEAC EUROPE GmbH https://www.tascam.eu/de/...
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My portacapture 6 will not be recognized by my computer on file explorer so I am unable to transfer recordings from the SD card to the computer, although the PC6 does appear on my DAW and I have been able to update the firmware. I can use the unit to record to the DAW in USB mode. When I turn on the PC6 I get an error message USB FS mismatch but my DAW and PC6 are both set to 48k, 32 bit float and I am using a USB data cable. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you
the USB cable is USB C
Your Tascam Portacapture X6 may not be recognized by your computer in File Explorer due to several reasons:
1. Insufficient Power Supply: Ensure that your USB power source provides at least 1500 mA. A lower power supply can cause connection issues.
2. Incorrect USB Cable: Use a compatible USB Type-C cable for connection. If connecting to a USB Type-A port, a commercially available Type-A to Type-C cable is needed.
3. USB Mode Setting: Ensure the unit is set to the correct USB transfer mode (Mass Storage) to allow file access.
4. No microSD Card: A microSD card is required to store and access recordings. Make sure a supported card is inserted.
5. File System Compatibility: Ensure the microSD card is formatted in a compatible file system (FAT16 for SD cards, FAT32 for SDHC cards).
6. Device Recognition Issue: Try a different USB port or restart both the recorder and the computer.
If the issue persists, check the USB port on the recorder for any physical damage.
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