The new Launcher system and 3.5-inch color touch panel allow smooth navigation to select the best audio settings that match the application. Taking advantage of these presets, users will have more time to focus on the actual recording without the need to struggle with complicated settings.
Utilizing plug-and-go driverless functionality, the Portacapture X8 can be used as a compact mixer with built-in microphones for live streaming via OBS or similar platforms, and also offers direct recording of video narration and dialogue directly to DAW and editing software. The Portacapture X8 streams up to 8 tracks (6 inputs and 2mix) through USB. By supporting the USB Type-C Power Delivery standard, Portacapture X8 can provide phantom power to each external mic at once with USB bus power. For video or audio conferencing, use the Portacapture X8 as your USB microphones and even record the audio simultaneously.
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 | 85kΩ or higher |
Mic inputs (balanced) | |
Input jacks 3-6(input set to "MIC") | |
Connectors |
XLR-3-31 equivalent(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
Maximum input level | +2dBu |
Minimum input level | -75dBu |
Input impedance | 2.2kΩ or higher |
Input jacks 3-6(Input set to "LINE") | |
Connectors |
XLR-3-31 equivalent(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
Nominal input level | +4dBu (GAIN:min) |
Maximum input level | +24dBu |
Minimum input level | -53dBu |
Input impedance | 9kΩ or higher |
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 | 8.5kΩ 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 | 200Ω |
Headphone output | |
Headphone jack | |
Connectors | 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack |
Maximum output | 45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32Ω) |
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 - 40°C |
Included | Included mics × 1 (left / right pair) AA alkaline batteries × 4 Owner's Manual (including warranty) × 1 TASCAM ID registration guide × 1 |
Estimated Delivery Time Frame: 5-10 Business Days