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TASCAM Portacapture X8 - Portable 6+2-Track High-Resolution 32-bit float/192-kHz Recorder

TASCAM Portacapture X8 - Portable 6+2-Track High-Resolution 32-bit float/192-kHz Recorder by Amazon.co.uk

Price last update: 12/06/2025

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• 3.5-inch colour touchscreen for easy operation and perfect readability
• Built-in USB audio interface with eight inputs and two outputs

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Description

Four mic/line inputs via XLR/TRS - Phantom power can be set individually
Multi-track recording of up to eight tracks (six tracks + stereo mix)
Built-in mixer with audio processing including EQ, low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, auto gain control, noise gate
Wireless remote control from a smartphone or tablet using an optional Bluetooth adapter AK-BT1
Micro SD cards up to 512 GB can be used as recording media
Power supply by four AA batteries, USB-C bus power or optional AC adapter PS-P520U
Compatible accessory kit AK-DR11G MKIII
Tascam Portcapture X8
Portable 6+2-Track High-Resolution 32-bit float/192-kHz Recorder
With the Portacapture X8 from Tascam, high quality recordings are now even easier. Thanks to its app like operation via a large colour touch screen, this field recorder can be quickly adapted to the situation at hand to record up to 6 signals plus a stereo mix in impressive 32-bit/192-kHz resolution. Enjoy the built-in mixer with EQ, dynamic processing and effects, use the USB mode later to process the material on a computer with minimal loss, or stream your show directly to the Internet.
Uncompromised audio quality with sampling rates up to 192 kHz and 32-bit floating point resolution – ideal for later lossless post-editing with DAW software
Intuitive launcher system with pre-set configurations for a variety of recording scenes such as basic multi-track recording, podcasts, music, voice (interviews, vlogs), field recordings, or ASMR
3.5-inch colour touchscreen for easy operation and perfect readability
Two detachable large-diaphragm (14.6 mm) condenser microphones (can be set for A-B or X-Y configuration)
Built-in USB audio interface with 32-Bit Float /192kHz with eight inputs and two outputs
Wireless Timecode Sync with AK-BT1 and Atomos Devices
Innovative, powerful, yet simple
Right after start-up, the large colour touch screen of the Portacapture X8 shows the Launcher which lets you easily select the best audio settings that match your application. Taking advantage of these presets, you have more time to focus on the actual recording without having to struggle with complicated settings.
Should you, however, prefer to set everything yourself, the MANUAL app offers you all the possibilities to do so – including a Recording Guide that leads you through the required settings screens, if you like.
Six different recording apps to choose from
MANUAL: This is the main app for multi-track recording of up to six audio sources and a stereo mix (2-mix).
VOICE: This recording app is ideal for capturing interviews, dictation and meetings.
PODCAST: Use this for podcast creation with up to four people.
MUSIC: Choose this app for capturing instrumental and vocal performances.
FIELD: Ideal for recording nature sounds outdoors.
ASMR: The screen visual effect changes in response to the input sound.
Set your levels with ease
The Portacapture X8 provides a preset level setting to achieve a wide dynamic range utilizing premium dual A/D converters and recording technology with 32-bit floating point resolution. The result is content with uncompromised audio quality even with low-level recordings. When editing the audio data later, you can increase the level without deteriorating the signal-to-noise ratio (S/N). Also, the internal normalize function can automatically align the level of the stereo mix file after recording.
Combining these features, there’s no need to use valuable creative time finding the right audio level that matches the recording.
USB audio interface for your computer
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 eight tracks (six inputs plus stereo mix) through USB. By supporting the USB Type-C Power Delivery standard, the unit can simultaneously supply any external microphone with phantom power via the USB bus. For video or audio conferencing, use the Portacapture X8 as your USB stereo microphone and even record the audio simultaneously.
Premium large-format microphones
The Portacapture X8 comes with two high-quality condenser microphones, each with a diameter of 14.6 mm – the largest in our lineup. Employing a detachable mechanism, both L and R mics can be flexibly attached to and detached from the main unit to form A-B or X-Y mic patterns. A-B Pattern: Ideal for creating a wide stereo field. X-Y pattern: Provides extra-clear reproduction with reduced phase displacement between both channels. Combined with the dual A/D converter, 32-bit floating point processing and sampling rates up to 192 kHz, these microphones capture everything from the quietest rustle to the loudest spectacle.
Wireless remote control and Timecode Sync with Atomos
The Portacapture X8 can be remote-controlled via mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets (iPad and Android devices) using the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter and the Portacapture Control app, which can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple Store or Google Play.
In this way, you can, for example, record nature sounds in the wild without affecting the result with your own direct presence or your own noises.
Wireless timecode sync is available with AK-BT1 and Atomos AtomX Sync, UltraSync Blue and other compatible products such as Atomos Connect and Shogun Connect.
Multi-track recording with up to eight tracks
The Portacapture X8 can simultaneously record up to eight audio tracks in total (six individual tracks + stereo mix). Select which inputs are recorded on which tracks, apply noise-gate, compression, EQ and reverb like you would do on a mixing console.
The MANUAL app allows you to set levels and stereo positions for each of the six input tracks and create a stereo mix ready to be published as a podcast, vlog, song or other content.
For the XLR/TRS inputs, Tascam know-how utilizing the in-house-developed HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps enables high-quality audio recording.
Four XLR/TRS jacks plus in and out for your camera and other equipment
With four professional, locking XLR/TRS combo inputs for mic- and line-level signals, the Portacapture X8 is prepared for most of your daily recording challenges. An additional mini-jack input and output each enable you to hook up your camera or other audio devices. When creating video footage, for example, you can record a guiding track with slate tones on your camera to simplify synchronisation during post-editing of the video material. Of course, there is also a headphones output, which is powerful enough to keep you in control even in noisy environments.
Number of recording tracks
2-channel (stereo) / 1-channel (mono)
2-channel (stereo) / 1-channel (mono)
4-channel (2 stereo)
2-channel (stereo) / 1-channel (mono)
4-channel (2 stereo)
8 (6 tracks + stereo mix)
Directional characteristics and alignment of the microphones
Omni, AB (fixed)
Cardioid, AB / XY (swivelling)
Cardioid, AB / XY (swivelling)
Cardioid, XY (fixed)
Cardioid, XY (fixed)
Cardioid, AB / XY (swivelling)
Recording resolution
96 kHz / 24 bit
96 kHz / 24 bit
96 kHz / 24 bit
96 kHz / 24 bit
96 kHz / 24 bit
192 kHz / 32 bit float
Inputs, phantom power
3.5mm stereo (unbalanced), plug-in power
3.5mm stereo (unbalanced), plug-in power
Mic / Line XLR / 6.3mm TRS combo, 48 V phantom power
3.5mm stereo (unbalanced), plug-in power
Mic / Line XLR / 6.3mm TRS combo, 48 V phantom power
Mic / Line XLR / 6.3mm TRS combo, 48 V phantom power
Outputs
3.5mm stereo (unbalanced)
3.5mm stereo (unbalanced)
3.5mm stereo (unbalanced)
3.5mm stereo (unbalanced)
3.5mm stereo (unbalanced)
3.5mm stereo (unbalanced)
Recording medium
SD card (64MB - 4GB), SDHC card (4- 32GB), SDXC card (64 - 128GB)
SD card (64MB - 4GB), SDHC card (4- 32GB), SDXC card (64 - 128GB)
SD card (64MB - 2GB), SDHC card (4- 32GB), SDXC card (64 - 128GB)
SD card (64MB - 2GB), SDHC card (4- 32GB), SDXC card (64 - 128GB)
SD card (64MB - 2GB), SDHC card (4- 32GB), SDXC card (64 - 128GB)
Micro SD card up to 512 GB
Wireless file sharing
WiFi
WiFi
iOS / Android App via Bluetooth adapter AK-BT1
Remote control
RC-3F / RC-10
iOS / Android App via WiFi
iOS / Android App via WiFi
iOS / Android App via Bluetooth adapter AK-BT1
USB audio interface inputs / outputs
✓
✓
✓
8x2
Battery life and power supply
17+ hours with 2 x AA batteries, Micro USB, (PS-P520U power supply unit optionally available)
17+ hours with 2 x AA batteries, Micro USB, (PS-P520U power supply unit optionally available)
up to 20 hours with 3 x AA batteries, micro USB, (PS-P520U power supply unit optionally available)
17+ hours with 2 x AA batteries, Micro USB, (PS-P520U power supply unit optionally available)
up to 16 hours with 4 x AA batteries, micro USB, (PS-P520U power supply unit optionally available)
up to 18 hours with 4 x AA Li-Ion batteries, USB-C, (PS-P520U power supply unit optionally available)