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Style: Portacapture X8
Features
- Intuitive Launcher system using a 3.5-inch color touch panel display.
- Recording applications such as basic multi-track recording, podcasting, music, voice (interviews, vlog), field recording, ASMR and more. Supports up to 192kHz/ 32-bit float point recording.
- 4 XLR/TRS locking combo jack MIC/LINE inputs with individual phantom power supply (24V/48V) and in-house-developed HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps.
- Detachable 14.6mm large-diaphragm condenser mics for both A-B position and X-Y position.
- *Note: Only use AK-BT1 adapter. This product is not compatible with the AK-BT2 adapter.
Compatible Devices: Smartphone
Brand: Tascam
Hardware Interface: USB
Microphone Form Factor: Built-In
Format: WAV
Headphones Jack: XLR
Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Memory Storage Capacity: 512 GB
Item Weight: 1.61 Pounds
Screen Size: 3.5 Inches
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 3 inches
Item Weight: 1.61 pounds
Item model number: Portacapture X8
Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: November 18, 2021
Manufacturer: Tascam
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Top Amazon Reviews
Style: Portacapture X6
This unit records guitar very nicely, with clear sound all the way down to low E and very low noise. Sound quality is at least an order of magnitude better than sound recorded from a costly Sony video cam. The user interface is OK once you get familiar with it, but there are many options and finding them in the various menu screens requires a learning curve, and it's easy to forget where to find what you want (e.g., enabling/disabling the phantom power). Better user instructions would help, and revising them would be less costly than revising the software. The touch screen has good color and resolution, and the touch function works pretty well. Overall, I'm very pleased with the purchase, and I salute the engineering team that developed the hardware.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025 by Jerry Smith
Style: Portacapture X8
Get ready to embark on a sonic journey because the Tascam Portacapture X8 is not just an audio interface – it's a portal to audio bliss, and I'm here to break it down with the seriousness of a tech guru and the playfulness of a DJ at a disco. First things first, this device is sleeker than a ninja in a tuxedo. The brushed metal finish is like the audiophile version of a sports car, making you feel like you're about to record the next Grammy-winning album just by touching it. And let's talk about those knobs – they're smoother than butter on a hot skillet. Adjusting levels has never felt so satisfying. It's like being a mad scientist, but instead of concocting potions, you're crafting sonic symphonies. Now, let's get technical. The Portacapture X8 boasts eight XLR/TRS combo inputs, which is basically the audiophile's version of having eight different flavors of ice cream at your disposal. It's a buffet of sound possibilities! The preamps are so clean, they make a hospital operating room look dusty. Recording with this thing is like having your own personal sound engineer – without the inflated ego. Need low latency monitoring? Fear not, my audio aficionado! The Portacapture X8 is like a time traveler, ensuring that your input and output are in perfect sync, saving you from the chaos of sonic time paradoxes. It's like having a musical TARDIS. And speaking of time, let's talk about the loopback function. It's not just a feature; it's a wormhole that lets you stream your audio to the past, present, and future. Whether you're live streaming, podcasting, or just sending musical messages to your future self, this feature is the DeLorean of the audio world. In conclusion, the Tascam Portacapture X8 is not just an audio interface; it's a sonic spaceship that propels you into the stratosphere of sound quality. Whether you're a seasoned producer, a budding musician, or just someone who wants to make their cat famous on social media with catchy tunes, this device is your ticket to audio utopia. Buckle up, sound explorers – your sonic adventure awaits!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024 by John
Style: Portacapture X6
takes amazing live recordings. Is easy to use. I've used 32-bit recording, 24-bit recording, and both work equally well. The Mic capsules are the best that I've found on a portable device. Fantastic. My one complaint (and considered -1 star) is that bluetooth isn't included. You need to purchase the TASCAM AK-BT1 which is $50 if you can find one. I've seen them going for almost $70 now.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2025 by Jeff
Style: Portacapture X8
I have had the Tascam X8 for about a year and I would like to correct some false criticisms in the reviews. 1. The X8 is very quiet. You will not hear ANY noise from the unit in your recordings. Reviews that state otherwise are not accurate. 2. The touchscreen works flawlessly. I have never had it "freeze up," nor are there "lines in the display." Now it's not going to have as great a display as a Galaxy S23 Ultra - that's a silly expectation. However, it does have good resolution and color. It is sharp, clear and easy to see. 3. The touchscreen is very quick and responsive. I own a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which is a very powerful smartphone, and I have been pleasantly surprised at how quick and responsive the touchscreen is. It is very quick and it never slows you down. It's not quite smartphone quick, but it's damn close. 4. The Bluetooth control is freaking amazing. You have access to ALL of the recorder's controls using wireless Bluetooth. When connected to my S22 Ultra, the response is nearly instantaneous - there are no delays. Keep in mind that no other audio recorder in this ranges offers you full control of the recorder wirelessly (to my knowledge). It is very convenient to be able to mount the recorder where I am going to play guitar and record my songs and then control the recorder with my phone. Also having Bluetooth control of the recorder eliminates handling noise that accompanies all handheld recorders. Definitely spend the $50.00 on the optional Bluetooth module. 5. The audio quality of the recordings I have made has bee excellent. The X8 has been compared to the MixPre 6II audio recorder which costs twice as much. I don't own the MixPre 6II, but according to one review by a professional, the MixPre 6II has slightly better dynamic range, meaning it supposedly records more of the sound spectrum. However, I am not sure if you played a recording made by the X8 side by side with the same recording made on the MixPre 6II that you would able to hear an actual difference. However, considering that the X8 costs half the price as the MixPre 6II, and it has an excellent touchscreen interface, and it has superb Bluetooth control, there really is no comparison. The UI on the MixPre 6II is knobs - which is practically caveman in comparison. Professionals who review audio recorders are now saying that even $150.00 recorders produce high fidelity recordings, and that there is very little difference, if any, between a $5000 recorder and a $500 recorder. 6. I just updated the unit to the latest firmware version V1.32 and I had no problems. Tascam provides step by step directions. If you follow the directions, it is easy to do firmware updates. I had some apprehensions about this because updating firmware on a device like this can brick the device if it is done wrong. But Tascam's instructions worked the first time. 7. Tascam provides new features on the X8 for free with its firmware updates. This is just superb. After I updated to the latest version, the device boots in about 5 seconds, which is much faster than before the update. The X8 turns on very quickly with a slider switch and boots quickly. 8. You can connect the X8 directly to your laptop and your audio "DAW" (digital audio workstation) via a USB cable. 9. The X8 can be used as an SD card reader. So after you have made audio recordings, instead of having to remove the micro SD card, you can simply plug the unit into your laptop and select the card reader function. The X8 will show up in Windows Explorer as a separate drive (it's Drive F: on my laptop). Then you can open up the file with your audio recordings and drag and drop them onto your laptop. This is simple and easy. You can also rename the Wave files whatever you want after you transfer them to your laptop. I record original songs and then transfer to my laptop and rename them. 10. The X8 is pretty much bug free. Everything works as it is designed to work. Functions are very fast and work quickly. 11. The touchscreen UI on the X8 is FAR easier to learn and use than the the UIs on the Zoom H6 and Zoom H8. 12. For long recording sessions, you can plug the X8 into a rechargeable portable battery pack. I have a small 26 Amp hour Anker battery pack that is compact and will run the X8 for days. 13. The X8 will provide phantom power for condenser mics. I have a Rode NT1 condenser mic (which is an excellent mic BTW) and the X8 powers it with no problems. The X8 also works well with dynamic mics. 14. The X8 has very good sensitivity - better than the Zoom recorders I have owned. The unit will pick up sound much better than Zoom recorders I have owned. 15. The X8 is FAR easier to set up for recording than the Zoom recorders I have owned. It is easy to set the gain and the mix settings for your recordings. 16. The X8 allows you to add digital effects like reverb for vocal recordings. This is excellent. You can add this enhancements in your DAW, but for recording songs and vocals, it is much more convenient to add them into the original recording. Either way, it is a great feature to have. 17. There are several presets on the X8 for various recording modes. For example, there is a music setting for recording instrumentals and vocals. This is very convenient and for most applications, it has enough features. If you have a more complicated recording like recording two instruments and two vocalists in a band, you can use the Manual app on the unit. 18. The portable X-Y mics that come with the unit make excellent recordings. They can be set in A-B configuration if you need to create a more narrow soundstage. The only downside of the included mics is that they are made out of plastic. 19. The X8 has a headphone out jack that powers studio headphones. I have not purchased headphones yet, but different reviews state that the headphone jack powers headphones very well. It has a separate chip on the motherboard dedicated to powering the headphones. 20. The onboard speaker does not work well, but you will never use it anyway. You will either use headphones or connect it to your computer to play it on your sound system. It records in Wave files which are easy to transfer and play. 21. The guitar tune feature did not work for me. I am not sure why, possibly I don't know how to use it. Regardless, I would never use it to tune my guitar anyway. Most guitarists and musicians have specialized tuners for their instruments. Again, let me emphasize that it probably works and I don't know how to use it. I did not spend much time trying to learn how to use it. 22. You can record at 24 Bit, 96 Htz and get excellent recordings, that don't take up as much storage as 32 Bit recordings. Also, the gain is very easy to set on 24 Bit recordings. You can guess at the gain settings and you probably won't have any problems. For very difficult recordings with very "high" sounds or notes and very low sounds, you can use 32 Bit recordings. My original songs have a very wide dynamic range and I can easily record them in 24 Bit, 96 Htz settings. 23. You can power this unit with a plug-in power brick you can buy from Tascam. The Zoom power bricks will also power this unit. 24. It has four XLR inputs that work very well. It also has three 3.5 mm plug in inputs for lavalier mics (one is plugs into your camera). For the money, I believe this is the best audio recorder available. The MixPre recorders MAY have a little better audio quality, but they cost twice as much. I doubt if most people would be able to notice the difference between the X8 and the MixPre recorders, but keep in mind, I don't own a MixPre recorder. This unit is easy to learn and use by beginners and it has the quality and features that advanced audio recorders will want. I highly recommend it. Nothing in the $500 - $1200 price range competes with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2023 by FL