Product Description
The Tascam Portacapture X8 is a game-changer in the audio recording industry, crafted to meet pros' needs. Its intuitive Launcher system, paired with a 3.5-inch color touch panel, makes navigating settings a breeze. With presets for various recording scenarios, you can focus on your creativity instead of fiddling with complex settings. This recorder offers a preset level setting that uses premium dual AD converters and 32-bit float point recording technology, ensuring high audio quality even for low-level recordings. The internal normalize function automatically adjusts audio levels after recording. Beyond recording, it serves as a compact mixer for live streaming via OBS and a direct recording interface for video narration. It streams up to 8 tracks via USB, supports phantom power through USB bus power, and works as a USB microphone during video or audio conferencing. Key features include an intuitive interface, diverse recording presets, 4 XLR/TRS locking combo jacks, support for high-resolution recording, detachable mics, 8-in/2-out USB audio interface, and much more. It also comes with a range of useful functions and supports multiple languages.
Using the Tascam Portacapture X8 is easy. First, power it up using 4 AA batteries, USB bus power, or an optional AC adapter. Insert a micro - SD card for recording. Use the 3.5 - inch color touch panel and the intuitive Launcher system to select a recording preset that suits your needs, like podcasting or music recording. Connect your mics to the XLR/TRS locking combo jacks and adjust the phantom power if needed. For live streaming, connect it to OBS and use it as a mixer. When recording video narration, connect it to your DAW or editing software. During use, make sure to keep the device within the operating temperature range of 0 - 40°C. After use, turn it off and remove the batteries if you're not going to use it for a while. To maintain the device, keep it clean and dry. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Don't expose it to water or extreme humidity. If you're using the wireless features, make sure the optional AK - BT1 Bluetooth adapter is properly connected and functioning.
