Tascam Portacapture X8 Card Bundle
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Tascam
Portacapture X8 Card Bundle
Product Info
Article Number:
543005
Brand:
Tascam
Model:
Portacapture X8 Card Bundle
Category:
Portable Recorders
Price:
$504.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Portacapture X8 is a seriously capable portable recorder. It's fantastic for podcasters, field recordists, and musicians who need a self-contained solution for capturing high-quality audio on the go. The built-in interface and multi-track capabilities make it surprisingly versatile.
Product Description
Tascam Portacapture X8 Card Bundle
*Bundle offer comprising*, Tascam Portacapture X8
- *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
- Hall 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
- 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
- Thomann Micro SD Card 64 Gb Class 10
- *Micro SD Card*
- Memory: 64 GB
- Secure Digital Card
- Class 10
- UHS-1
- Reading Speed up to 100 MB/s
- Writing Speed up to 10 MB/s
- Incl. Adapter for SD card
PROS
- • Excellent preamps deliver surprisingly clean, low-noise recordings.
- • The touchscreen interface is intuitive and genuinely speeds up workflow.
- • Detachable mics offer flexibility for stereo and mono setups.
- • USB-C audio interface simplifies integration with DAWs and external gear.
CONS
- • The LCD screen’s brightness can be challenging in direct sunlight.
- • Phantom power limitations restrict compatibility with some professional microphones.
- • The bundled SD card might be limiting for extensive multi-track projects.
Product Video
Key Features
Tracks
8 (6 mono + stereo mix)
Max Sample Rate
192kHz
Built-in Mics
14.6mm condenser microphones (AB/XY configurable)
Storage
SD card (up to 512GB - not included), internal memory
Battery Life
Approximately 8 hours (with phantom power off)
Weight
750g (1.65 lbs) including microphones
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but be mindful of the 24V/48V phantom power limitation – some high-end mics may not perform optimally or could be damaged.
It converts Mid-Side stereo recordings to standard stereo, simplifying post-processing and offering flexibility in adjusting stereo width.
It handles both power and data transfer, allowing for direct connection to a computer for recording and playback, and charging the battery.
