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Portacapture X8 Contents The following functions have been added or changed since firmware version 1.30...2 The audio interface now supports the 32-bit float format...2 The USB ... to the INPUT SETTINGS Screen...6 A SOLO monitoring function has been added to the MIXER Screen...6 A hold function has been added to the remote control app (Portacapture Control), enabling separate holding of the unit and the control app 7 A shortcut to the LAUNCHER from all apps has been added...7 0822.MA-3477B 1 TASCAM Portacapture X8
Portacapture X8 Contents The following functions have been added or changed since firmware version 1.30...2 The audio interface now supports the 32-bit float format...2 The USB ... to the INPUT SETTINGS Screen...6 A SOLO monitoring function has been added to the MIXER Screen...6 A hold function has been added to the remote control app (Portacapture Control), enabling separate holding of the unit and the control app 7 A shortcut to the LAUNCHER from all apps has been added...7 0822.MA-3477B 1 TASCAM Portacapture X8
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...Check the page for this product on the TASCAM website (https:// tascam.com/) for Portacapture, and turn ON the 32-bit float function on the 32 bit float page. When the PODCAST app is stopped, tap the Shortcut Menu button. 2. Set the Portacapture X8 as the reverb input. The USB MIX .... 2. Launch the ASIO driver for details. 2. Turning the MIX MINUS function on MIC Connected mic or built-in mic music MIC Computer 2 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Tap the USB MIX MINUS ON icon. Change the input/output format to install any software. MIX MINUS function off 1. When the PODCAST app...
...Check the page for this product on the TASCAM website (https:// tascam.com/) for Portacapture, and turn ON the 32-bit float function on the 32 bit float page. When the PODCAST app is stopped, tap the Shortcut Menu button. 2. Set the Portacapture X8 as the reverb input. The USB MIX .... 2. Launch the ASIO driver for details. 2. Turning the MIX MINUS function on MIC Connected mic or built-in mic music MIC Computer 2 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Tap the USB MIX MINUS ON icon. Change the input/output format to install any software. MIX MINUS function off 1. When the PODCAST app...
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...can be used by all recording apps. When a confirmation pop-up opens, tap YES. Saving user settings 1. Tap the SAVE USER SETTINGS icon. 3 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Saving presets 1. Open the INPUT SETTINGS Screen for which you want to the bottom of the MUSIC/FIELD app, select DYNAMICS PRESET. 2. When the ... channel for the input channel with settings that you want to be shared and used with a single tap from the LAUNCHER screen. Portacapture X8 Input settings can now be saved and loaded in the MUSIC and FIELD apps 1. Saving/loading dynamics presets in each recording app.
...can be used by all recording apps. When a confirmation pop-up opens, tap YES. Saving user settings 1. Tap the SAVE USER SETTINGS icon. 3 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Saving presets 1. Open the INPUT SETTINGS Screen for which you want to the bottom of the MUSIC/FIELD app, select DYNAMICS PRESET. 2. When the ... channel for the input channel with settings that you want to be shared and used with a single tap from the LAUNCHER screen. Portacapture X8 Input settings can now be saved and loaded in the MUSIC and FIELD apps 1. Saving/loading dynamics presets in each recording app.
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Portacapture X8 The recording app with the saved settings. Continuously press the touchscreen when the LAUNCHER is open. NOTE A maximum of three user settings can be shown ... before pressing and holding again. 2. When a confirmation pop-up opens, tap YES. This will launch the app with the user settings applied will be saved. 4 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Tap anywhere besides a USER SETTINGS icon to delete. 3. Deleting user settings 1. This activates user setting deletion mode. Recalling user settings Tap a USER SETTINGS icon in...
Portacapture X8 The recording app with the saved settings. Continuously press the touchscreen when the LAUNCHER is open. NOTE A maximum of three user settings can be shown ... before pressing and holding again. 2. When a confirmation pop-up opens, tap YES. This will launch the app with the user settings applied will be saved. 4 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Tap anywhere besides a USER SETTINGS icon to delete. 3. Deleting user settings 1. This activates user setting deletion mode. Recalling user settings Tap a USER SETTINGS icon in...
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... screen, and select OFF for a nearby AtomX SYNC/UltraSync BLUE device and pair with it. This shows the frame rate. Portacapture X8 The following function have been added or changed since firmware version 1.20 ooWireless timecode synchronization with devices that use AtomX SYNC by Atomos... device and pair with the device. 3. iiIf the recording format is being received, the AK-BT1 LED will blink every second. 5 TASCAM Portacapture X8 This shows the user bits (date, time, scene number or other chosen data) set to MP3, timecode cannot be shown. iiWhen timecode...
... screen, and select OFF for a nearby AtomX SYNC/UltraSync BLUE device and pair with it. This shows the frame rate. Portacapture X8 The following function have been added or changed since firmware version 1.20 ooWireless timecode synchronization with devices that use AtomX SYNC by Atomos... device and pair with the device. 3. iiIf the recording format is being received, the AK-BT1 LED will blink every second. 5 TASCAM Portacapture X8 This shows the user bits (date, time, scene number or other chosen data) set to MP3, timecode cannot be shown. iiWhen timecode...
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... apps, tapping the SOLO button on the MIXER screen enables solo monitoring of the input channel being shown (AFL). When it (AFL). 6 TASCAM Portacapture X8 NOTE iiIf inputs are stereo linked, they will be monitored as a stereo source. ooIf the input source is PFL. NOTE iiIf inputs are... as a stereo source. ooA SOLO monitoring function has been added to the MIXER Screen. ooLower the volume of the overloading input. Portacapture X8 The following ways so that the sound does not distort. Overload display has been added for the meters in the following functions have been...
... apps, tapping the SOLO button on the MIXER screen enables solo monitoring of the input channel being shown (AFL). When it (AFL). 6 TASCAM Portacapture X8 NOTE iiIf inputs are stereo linked, they will be monitored as a stereo source. ooIf the input source is PFL. NOTE iiIf inputs are... as a stereo source. ooA SOLO monitoring function has been added to the MIXER Screen. ooLower the volume of the overloading input. Portacapture X8 The following ways so that the sound does not distort. Overload display has been added for the meters in the following functions have been...
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... function is active to the LAUNCHER from all apps has been added. To return to the remote control app (Portacapture Control), enabling separate holding of the unit, but allows operation with Portacapture Control. 7 TASCAM Portacapture X8 A hold function has been added to the LAUNCHER screen from an app screen, press and hold the HOME [8] button...
... function is active to the LAUNCHER from all apps has been added. To return to the remote control app (Portacapture Control), enabling separate holding of the unit, but allows operation with Portacapture Control. 7 TASCAM Portacapture X8 A hold function has been added to the LAUNCHER screen from an app screen, press and hold the HOME [8] button...
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... drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is a trademark and software of their respective owners. 2 TASCAM Portacapture X8 TEAC CORPORATION https://tascam.jp/jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. For details..., please visit http://mp3licensing. oo Apple and Mac are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. oo TASCAM is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. and other countries. oo Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of TEAC Corporation. oo IOS is a...
... drives, memory cards and the like). An independent license for such use is a trademark and software of their respective owners. 2 TASCAM Portacapture X8 TEAC CORPORATION https://tascam.jp/jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. For details..., please visit http://mp3licensing. oo Apple and Mac are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. oo TASCAM is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. and other countries. oo Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of TEAC Corporation. oo IOS is a...
Owners Manual
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...THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. TASCAM Portacapture X8 3 OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Declaration of the...conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: Portacapture X8 Trade Name: TASCAM Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
...THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. TASCAM Portacapture X8 3 OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Declaration of the...conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: Portacapture X8 Trade Name: TASCAM Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Owners Manual
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... cause loss of eyesight. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the following precautions when using earphones or headphones with the same or equivalent type. 4 TASCAM Portacapture X8 CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES This product uses batteries. Refer all instructions. 5. If the fluid gets on the battery case before inserting new batteries. • Do not...
... cause loss of eyesight. Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the following precautions when using earphones or headphones with the same or equivalent type. 4 TASCAM Portacapture X8 CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES This product uses batteries. Refer all instructions. 5. If the fluid gets on the battery case before inserting new batteries. • Do not...
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...) symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been crossed out, indicate that electrical/ electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators must be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol. TASCAM Portacapture X8 5 For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/or accumulators (a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators should be disposed...
...) symbols, which show wheeled bins that have been crossed out, indicate that electrical/ electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators must be indicated beneath the WEEE symbol. TASCAM Portacapture X8 5 For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries and/or accumulators (a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/accumulators should be disposed...
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.... Always use 20 Beware of this product. Properties copyrighted by copyright law. After you very much for purchasing the TASCAM Portacapture X8. TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for infringements on and off 10 Setting the language, date and time 11 Formatting... Manual 6 Items included with it for many years. TEAC Corporation will be used for future reference. Portacapture X8 https://tascam.jp/int/product/ portacapture_x8/docs 6 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Introduction 6 Note about products in this manual only for the purpose of...
.... Always use 20 Beware of this product. Properties copyrighted by copyright law. After you very much for purchasing the TASCAM Portacapture X8. TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for infringements on and off 10 Setting the language, date and time 11 Formatting... Manual 6 Items included with it for many years. TEAC Corporation will be used for future reference. Portacapture X8 https://tascam.jp/int/product/ portacapture_x8/docs 6 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Introduction 6 Note about products in this manual only for the purpose of...
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... is necessary to Type-C cable are missing or have been damaged during transportation. This unit can be found on the TASCAM website (https://tascam.jp/int/product/portacapture_x8/docs). ppUSB cables (for use with this unit from a smartphone using Bluetooth connection. This unit... including warranty) Accessories sold separately This product does not include the following items. Please purchase any of these items are necessary. TASCAM Portacapture X8 7 Connecting to a computer or smartphone with a USB Type-C port A commercially-available Type-C to Type-C cable is necessary ...
... is necessary to Type-C cable are missing or have been damaged during transportation. This unit can be found on the TASCAM website (https://tascam.jp/int/product/portacapture_x8/docs). ppUSB cables (for use with this unit from a smartphone using Bluetooth connection. This unit... including warranty) Accessories sold separately This product does not include the following items. Please purchase any of these items are necessary. TASCAM Portacapture X8 7 Connecting to a computer or smartphone with a USB Type-C port A commercially-available Type-C to Type-C cable is necessary ...
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... indicator Built-in speaker Bluetooth device connector: Connect and use an AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter here.(see "Controlling this unit from a smartphone" on page 16) 8 TASCAM Portacapture X8 The included mics can be connected in two ways. (see "Connecting the included mics" on page 9) Accessory shoe (cold shoe) Tripod mounting threads (1/4-inch) Battery...
... indicator Built-in speaker Bluetooth device connector: Connect and use an AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter here.(see "Controlling this unit from a smartphone" on page 16) 8 TASCAM Portacapture X8 The included mics can be connected in two ways. (see "Connecting the included mics" on page 9) Accessory shoe (cold shoe) Tripod mounting threads (1/4-inch) Battery...
Owners Manual
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... if their the metallic discs face the same direction as a pair. oo Do not leave them in place. Lock ring X-Y connection Lock ring A-B stereo connection TASCAM Portacapture X8 9
... if their the metallic discs face the same direction as a pair. oo Do not leave them in place. Lock ring X-Y connection Lock ring A-B stereo connection TASCAM Portacapture X8 9
Owners Manual
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...164; until the display is started, the LANGUAGE screen will reopen. tion of the unit and might not last very long. 10 TASCAM Portacapture X8 CAUTION We highly recommend using the USB port. From the second time, the HOME screen of connecting a PSP520U AC adapter (sold ...This illustration below is connected, power from it will automatically enable the POWER SAVE MODE, restricting some functions. Use a commercially available recharger. TASCAM PS-P520U (sold separately) to an external power supply. iiWhen using another external power supply, use with this unit (PS-P520U sold ...
...164; until the display is started, the LANGUAGE screen will reopen. tion of the unit and might not last very long. 10 TASCAM Portacapture X8 CAUTION We highly recommend using the USB port. From the second time, the HOME screen of connecting a PSP520U AC adapter (sold ...This illustration below is connected, power from it will automatically enable the POWER SAVE MODE, restricting some functions. Use a commercially available recharger. TASCAM PS-P520U (sold separately) to an external power supply. iiWhen using another external power supply, use with this unit (PS-P520U sold ...
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... it takes more time than QUICK FORMAT. Tap the SET button to find the desired language. CAUTION Formatting will open. Back up to start formatting. TASCAM Portacapture X8 11 Formatting (initializing) microSD cards The following message will open if a microSD card that has decreased due to repeated use. Tap the desired language to...
... it takes more time than QUICK FORMAT. Tap the SET button to find the desired language. CAUTION Formatting will open. Back up to start formatting. TASCAM Portacapture X8 11 Formatting (initializing) microSD cards The following message will open if a microSD card that has decreased due to repeated use. Tap the desired language to...
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... the Shortcut Menu button at the bottom of the screen to select the app to launch. Shortcut Menu button The Shortcut Menu will reopen. 12 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Returning to the LAUNCHER screen 1. The LAUNCHER screen can be used to launch various recording apps and setting screens. App name Icon The recording app...
... the Shortcut Menu button at the bottom of the screen to select the app to launch. Shortcut Menu button The Shortcut Menu will reopen. 12 TASCAM Portacapture X8 Returning to the LAUNCHER screen 1. The LAUNCHER screen can be used to launch various recording apps and setting screens. App name Icon The recording app...
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... 2: Set input levels 1. Recording and playing files Recording To record, open the recording app shown on the LAUNCHER screen that suits the type of order. TASCAM Portacapture X8 13
... 2: Set input levels 1. Recording and playing files Recording To record, open the recording app shown on the LAUNCHER screen that suits the type of order. TASCAM Portacapture X8 13
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... . NOTE If an input level exceeds -2 dB, the PEAK indicator on /off status Tracks shown with red backgrounds will be distorted (or break up). 14 TASCAM Portacapture X8 3. Procedure 3: Set the mixer 1. MASTER LEVEL setting MASTER level PAN settings Faders When recording starts, the REC indicator will become unlit. Press the HOME [8] button...
... . NOTE If an input level exceeds -2 dB, the PEAK indicator on /off status Tracks shown with red backgrounds will be distorted (or break up). 14 TASCAM Portacapture X8 3. Procedure 3: Set the mixer 1. MASTER LEVEL setting MASTER level PAN settings Faders When recording starts, the REC indicator will become unlit. Press the HOME [8] button...