Tascam Portacapture X8

UPC/EAN #043774035007 MPN #Portacapture-X8

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HiRes multi-track Handheld Recorder - 8 Channel

Featuring 192kHz/ 32-bit floating point recording technology, a 3.5 inch color touchscreen display for enhanced operational visibility, large format internal detachable mics to accommodate a variety of recording applications, six setup modes each with instant optimized settings, internal 8-track recording, and more, the new Portacapture X8 provides the new standard for portable multitrack recording, podcasts, music capture, voice capture for interviews and vlogs, and field recording to name a few applications.

The Portacapture X8 uses an app-like set of configurations that optimize the unit for various recording tasks, including multitrack recording, voice capture for interviews, podcasts, music recording, field recording, and ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) for capturing those unusual / sensory related sounds. Combined with the recorder's intuitive Launcher system and the incorporated 3.5-inch color touch panel display, the Portacapture X8 provides users with more time to focus on the actual recording without having to struggle with complicated settings.

The Portacapture X8 comes with two large 14.6mm diameter built-in condenser microphones. With the TASCAM developed HDDA mic preamps, these microphones are well suited for high quality audio recording. For easy setting of the available A-B and X-Y microphone patterns, the Portacapture X8 offers a detachable mechanism for easy configuration. For various applications and convenience, there are AK-DR series optional accessories that include an adapter for DSLR camera attachment, audio routing cables, a power supply, and more.

The TASCAM Portacapture X8 provides a wealth of DSP capability that dramatically outpaces the competition. This includes Compressor, Limiter, Low-Cut Filter, Noise Gate, Reverb, Auto Gain Control, and more. Equally notable, wireless remote control is possible via mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android). This is achieved by downloading the TASCAM Portacapture Control app from either the Apple store or Google play and using the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth dongle with the Portacapture X8.

With its 2 built-in large format stereo mics, 4 XLR inputs with support for both mic and line-level, AUX-IN, LINE OUT, and CAMERA IN/OUT terminals, the Portacapture X8 provides an abundance of IN/OUT choices for multiple recording scenarios. It should also be noted that the 3.5mm CAMERA EXT/IN connector also supports audio input of wireless microphones and more. Additionally, the Portacapture X8 is equipped with a CAMERA/LINE output with an attenuation function that allows for sending audio to external devices such as cameras.

Together with its multitrack record capability of 8 tracks (6 tracks plus 2 mix) and its 8-IN / 2-OUT USB Type C audio interface with support for USB bus power, the Portacapture X8 is a full-featured powerful handheld recorder both on its own or with a computer. Audio monitoring is possible via either the unit's headphone output or the built-in speaker and the recorder also provides both mark and slate tone functions. Supported recording media includes micro SD, micro SDHC, and micro SDXC cards up to 512GB capacity.

Features

Intuitive Launcher system using a 3.5-inch color touch panel display

Recording applications such as basic multi-track recording, podcasting, music, voice (interviews, vlog), field recording, ASMR and more

4 XLR/TRS locking combo jack MIC/LINE inputs with individual phantom power supply (24V/48V) and in-house-developed HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps

Supports up to 192kHz/ 32-bit float point recording

Detachable 14.6mm large-diaphragm condenser mics for both A-B position and X-Y position

Includes 8-in/2-out USB audio interface function

?Internal mics can be used as a USB audio source
?Internal recording to SD card is available while the unit is functioning in USB audio interface mode

Internal multi-track recording up to 8 tracks (6 tracks + 2 mix)

TASCAM Portacapture Control app for wireless remote control via mobile devices (with optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter)

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

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

Supports micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC (up to 512GB) recording media

Equipped with a Mark function and slate tone function

Support multi-language menu display (English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian)

Specifications

Recorder specifications
Recording media microSD cards (64MB - 2GB), microSDHC cards (4GB - 32GB), microSDXC cards (48GB - 512GB)

Recording / playback formats
WAV (BWF) 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz, 16/24-bit, 32-bit float
MP3 44.1k/48kHz, 128k/192k/256k/320kbps

Number of channels
Input channels: 6 channels maximum
Recording tracks: 8 tracks maximum (6 tracks, stereo mix)

Analog audio input ratings
Mic inputs (unbalanced)
Input jacks 1-2(support plug-in power)
Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") Mini TRS jacks
Maximum input level: +1dBV
Minimum input level: -69.3dBV
Input impedance: 85k? or higher

Mic inputs (balanced)
Input jacks 3-6(input set to "MIC")
Connectors:
XLR-3-31 equivalent(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
6.3mm(1/4") standard TRS jacksInput(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Note: phantom power supported by XLR only

Maximum input level: +2dBu
Minimum input level: -75dBu
Input impedance: 2.2k? or higher

Input jacks 3-6(Input set to "LINE")
Connectors:
XLR-3-31 equivalent(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
6.3mm(1/4") standard TRS jacksInput(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

Nominal input level: +4dBu (GAIN:min)
Maximum input level: +24dBu
Minimum input level : -53dBu
Input impedance: 9k? or higher

Analog audio output
Line input (unbalanced)
EXT IN jack
Connectors: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack
Nominal input level: -10dBV (GAIN:min)
Maximum input level: +10dBV
Minimum input level : -48dBV
Input impedance: 8.5k? or higher

Analog audio output
Line output (unbalanced)
LINE OUT jack
Connectors: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack
Nominal output level: -14dBV
Maximum output level: +6dBV
Output impedance: 200?

Headphone output
Headphone jack
Connectors: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack
Maximum output: 45mW + 45mW
(THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32?)
Built-in speaker: 0.4W (mono)

Control input/output ratings
USB port
Connectors: USB Type-C
Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class
Bluetooth device connector: For Bluetooth adapter (AK-BT1) only
Power: 4 AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH or Lithium-ion)
USB bus power from a computer
TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately)
Power consumption: 7.5W (maximum)
Dimensions: 83 (W) - 205.6 (H) - 41.5 (D) mm
?including protrusions
Weight: 472g / 381g (with/without batteries)
Operating temperature range: 0 - 40C

Included:
Included mics - 1 (left / right pair)
AA alkaline batteries - 4
Owner's Manual (including warranty) - 1
TASCAM ID registration guide - 1

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