Description
The Tascam Portacapture X8 is an 8-channel, 32-bit float portable field recorder designed for professional studio-grade content. Featuring a 3.5-inch color touchscreen and app-like presets, it delivers massive dynamic range, perfect for capturing everything from subtle ASMR to loud concerts without digital clipping.
Specifications:
| Form Factor | Handheld Recorder |
| Primary Use Applications | Audio-for-Video, Music Recording, Podcasting |
| Number of Input Channels | 8 |
| Number of Microphone Inputs | 6 |
| Number of Tracks | 8 (6 Inputs + Stereo Mix) |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 192 kHz / 32-Bit Float |
| Display | Backlit LCD Touchscreen |
| Built-In Speaker | Yes: 0.4 W Mono |
| Special Features | Metronome, Remote Control Capable, Tuner |
| Microphone | Interchangeable Stereo Pair |
| Mic Configuration | A/B, X/Y |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Audio File Formats | BWF, MP3 |
| Sample Rates | 44.1 to 192 kHz |
| Bit Depth | 24/16-Bit, 32-Bit Float |
| Audio Interface Capability | Multi-Track: / |
| Signal Processing & FX | Auto Gain, Compressor, Limiter, Low-Cut Filter, Reverb |
| Timecode | Wireless Only (with Non-Included Adapter) |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC [512 GB Maximum] |
| Internal Storage | No |
| Analog Audio I/O | 2x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Mic Input 4x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Mic/Line Input 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Line/Camera Output 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Camera Input 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output |
| Bias/Plug-In & Phantom Power | Has Bias/Plug-In Power: Voltage is Unspecified 48 / 24 V Phantom Power |
| Digital Audio I/O | No |
| Sync I/O | No |
| USB | 1x USB-C |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 *Via Optional Adapter |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Portacapture Control Functionality: Remote Control |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.3 dB (at 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 60 kHz +0/-2.5 dB (at 192 kHz) |
| Maximum Input Level | +2 dBu (Mic Input) +24 dBu (Line Input) +1 dBV (1/8″ / 3.5 mm Mic Input) +10 dBV (1/8″ / 3.5 mm Line Input) |
| Headphone Output Power | 45 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
| SNR/Noise | 101 dBA SNR (1/8″ / 3.5 mm Mic Inputs) 102 dBA SNR (Mic/Line Inputs) |
| THD/Distortion | ≤ 0.005% THD+N (Input 1/2) ≤ 0.006% THD+N (Input 3 to 6, Mic) ≤ 0.008% THD+N (Input 3 to 6, Line) Tested at 1 kHz, -5 dBFS Input, Min Gain, 20 kHz LPF |
| Power Options | Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter |
| Battery Type | 4x AA (Included) |
| Battery Runtime | 11 to 18 Hours, Dependent on Settings and Battery Type |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | Not Included |
| Mounting Options | 1/4″-20 Female, Shoe Mount (Bottom) |
| Operating Conditions | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 3.3 x 8.1 x 1.6″ / 83 x 205.6 x 41.5 mm |
| Weight | 13.4 oz / 381 g (without Batteries) 16.6 oz / 472 g (with Batteries) |
Package Includes:
1 x TASCAM Portacapture X8 32-Bit Float 8-Channel Multitrack Field Recorder
2 x Detachable Condenser Mics
4 x AA Batteries
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