Tascam Portacapture X8 B-Stock

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Portable 6+2 Track Recorder

With a touch screen and a USB 2.0 audio interface
16 / 24 / 32 bit floating point resolution - 44.1 / 48 / 96 / 192 kHz
3.5" Colour LCD touch screen
With presets for multi-track, music or field recordings as well as interviews, podcasts and ASMR applications
Two detachable condenser microphones with 14.6 mm diaphragm (positioning in AB or XY configuration)
An integrated USB 2.0 audio interface with 8 inputs and 2 outputs
24V / 48V Phantom power (separately switchable)
Multitrack recording with up to 8 tracks (6 single tracks + stereo mix)
Recording in WAV (BWF) or MP3 format
WAV (BWF): up to 32-bit / 192kHz
MP3: up to 320kBit/s / 48kHz
MS decoder
Reverb effect (6 rooms)
Functions: pre-recording, auto-recording, dual-recording, flap signal function, XRI function, etc.
An integrated mixer with compressor, limiter, reverb, low-cut filter, automatic level control, noise gate and more
An integrated loudspeaker for easy monitoring
Recording possibilities on microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards with up to 512 GB
Remote control via smartphone/tablet with an optional Bluetooth adapter Tascam AK-BT1 (Art. 531514, not included) and remote control app possible
Up to 11h battery life (onboard microphones)
Phantom power off and stereo WAV recording at 24-bit / 44.1kHz
Power supply possible via 4 x AA battery, USB or optional power supply Tascam PS-P520U (Article no. 512355, not included in the delivery)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 83 x 206 x 42 mm
Weight: 381 g
Incl. 4 x AA battery, registration and operating instructions

Connections:

4 Combo mic/line inputs: XLR/jack
1 Camera/line input: 3.5 mm jack
4 Combo mic/line inputs: XLR/jack
1 Camera/line input: 3.5 mm jack
1 Camera/line output: 3.5 mm jack
1 Stereo headphone output with level control: 3.5 mm jack
USB Type-C
Slot for optional Bluetooth adapter

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Available since January 2022
Item number 536062
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Integrated Stereo Microhone Yes
Recording Tracks 8
Microphone Inputs 4
48 V Phantom power Yes
Line Inputs 5
Storage Medium microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Headphone connection Yes
Integrated Speaker Yes
Resolution max. 32 bit
Max. Sample Rate 192 kHz
Limiter Yes
Max. Memory 512
Power Feed 4x AA-Battery, USB or optional Power Supply
Dimensions 83 x 206 x 42 mm
Weight 381 g
Included In Delivery 4x AA Battery, Manual

Also available as brand new product 422 €

393 €

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Innovative multi-track recorder

The Tascam Portacapture X8 is an immensely versatile field recorder designed for high-quality audio capture, featuring two detachable condenser microphones that can be arranged in either AB or XY configurations, while four XLR combo jacks provide additional connections for microphones and instruments. The recorder is capable of handling up to six simultaneous channels along with an optional stereo mix, and thanks to its USB connector, it can also function as an audio interface with eight inputs and two outputs when connected to a computer. Operation is straightforward via a colour LCD touchscreen that ensures an intuitive workflow, and with six dedicated recording apps available, the Portacapture X8 is equally at home producing podcasts, capturing music, or creating atmospheric soundscapes for film and game productions.

Easy operation with apps

The Portacapture X8 is controlled via its 3.5" colour LCD touchscreen, making operation intuitive and straightforward, while six dedicated apps allow for quick and spontaneous recordings, with the 'Manual' app offering full flexibility for individual or multi-track recordings of up to six channels. For interviews, the 'Voice' app provides a simple, tailored setup, and the podcast app is perfect for podcasts with up to four participants, while the 'Music' app gives a clear overview of all connected instruments and quick access to the internal reverb effect with six selectable room settings. Tascam's proprietary HDDA microphone preamps handle the XLR/TRS inputs to deliver high-quality recordings at up to 32-bit and 192 kHz, and the built-in mixer allows further refinement with a compressor, limiter, and low-pass filter to ensure every recording sounds its best.

Tascam multi-track recorder built-in microphones

Flexible recording control

The Portacapture X8 is designed for content creators and filmmakers seeking a flexible, easy-to-use solution for high-quality recordings, with 48V phantom power available for condenser microphones connected to the XLR/TRS inputs. The device also provides convenient recording control functions, such as the ability to start recording automatically when a set threshold is exceeded, and if the recorder is positioned in a hard-to-reach spot, it can be conveniently controlled via smartphone using the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter. Power is supplied either by the four included AA batteries, the USB connection, or the optional PS-P520U power supply, making the Portacapture X8 versatile enough for any recording situation.

About Tascam

Tascam started out in 1971 as Teac Corporation's distributor of professional audio equipment. The name is the acronym of Teac Audio System Company of America. Tascam was a great innovator on the market and pioneered leading technologies of the time, such as multitrack tape and cassette recorders, digital multitrack recorders (DTRS), digital mixing consoles, and so on. Today, Tascam supplies the entire sound industry with products for television and radio studios, recording studios, concert halls, conference rooms, academic institutions, commercial facilities, theatres, internet podcasters and broadcasters, music producers, and musicians.

Full synchronisation with video technology

The Portacapture X8 can be mounted directly on a DSLR camera or a simple microphone stand, and with the cold shoe adapter on the back, it can also be integrated into an AV rig. To help synchronise recordings with video, it emits a clap signal at the beginning and end of each take, while on the left-hand side, an external line input in mini-jack format allows recording of a camera pilot track and the adjacent line output sends the stereo sum of the Portacapture X8 directly to the camera, with the output level adjustable in the recorder’s menu. Also located on the left side is a headphone output, enabling convenient monitoring of recordings directly from the device.

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