Tascam Portacapture X6 Field Recorder
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Best for
- Field and run-and-gunShooting on the move with no crew: shotgun or wireless audio, a cage, cards and V-mount power.
- DocumentaryLong-form vérité: quiet mics, boom and lav, monitoring you can trust, and batteries that last a day.
- Cinema and narrativeScripted work on a set: cine cameras, matte box and FIZ, big lights, grip and timecode.
- Music performanceCapturing a live room or a stage: instrument and drum mics, stereo pairs, multitrack recording.
- PodcastAudio-first shows recorded at a table — one to four mics, arms, an interface or console and closed-back headphones.
Overview
Product description from Tascam
Capture audio anywhere with the Portacapture X6. The intuitive app-like operations on its color touch screen make it easy to record. State-of-the-art 96 kHz/32-bit float recording technology means that you can capture audio softer or louder than ideal, assuring that you will never miss that moment. *Note : Only use AK-BT1 adapter.This product not compatible with AK-BT2 adapter.
Highlights
- Enjoy intuitive app-like controls on the X6, all using the large 2.4-inch touchscreen. Easy-to-use recording, pre-production and postproduction capabilities are just a touch away.
- Capture using up to 96 kHz, 32-bit float recording
- Record 6 tracks (4 track + 2 mix) simultaneously
- Easy-to-use recording pre-sets: Select from music, podcast, interviews, field recording and 6-track multi-track for the ideal recording setup for your needs.
- 2 XLR inputs and dual built-in mics with switchable AB/true-XY patterns
- The 2 XLR input terminals are compatible with phantom power (24V/48V) to support recordings with multiple mic/line inputs
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App-Like Operation
Audio for Video Production
Capture Your Way
Quickly access your settings and adjustments on the Portacapture X6's large (2.4-inch) color touchscreen. With the easy-to-navigate interface and helpful tools, you are just a few taps from the perfect setting for your needs. Use the Launcher to select from podcast, music, interviews, field recording and 6-track multi-track recording. Start fast, start right and get exactly what you need.
V2.00: A POCKETSTUDIO app has been added.
When shooting a video, you want to be able to focus on your video production and not worry about your audio. The Portacapture X6 was built with video production in mind. The workflow, presets and user-saved settings save you countless steps. The X6 has your back with its 96 kHz/32-bit float recording technology. Not only does this mean you will have the highest quality audio, but you will have a dynamic range that allows you to overcome those less-than-ideal realities that can often occur on a shoot. The X6 even gives you a time-code sync option* via Bluetooth® (with optional AK-BT1) allowing you to align your audio with your video, even when you have no audio on your camera. Upgrade your audio and reduce your worries with your own Portacapture X6.
The Portacapture X6 is ready to record with a few quick taps. The internal high-quality stereo microphones can instantly rotate from A-B to a true X-Y mic pattern to allow for dialog or spatial music recording.
Have your own mics? Use those thanks to the two included XLR inputs or line level inputs. The mic preamplifiers are TASCAM HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) – providing ultra-low noise and clean transparent audio based on over 50 years of TASCAM know-how.
Record 6 tracks (4 track + 2 mix) simultaneously and even use the X6 as your 6-in/2-out USB audio interface to connect to your computer.
32-bit Float Tested Applications List
Dual ADCs and 32-bit Float Recording for Fast Setup and Worry-free Recording
Dual analog-to-digital converters combined with 32-bit float recording insure the easiest and highest quality recording in its price class. The 32-bit float point recording technology in the Portacapture X6 gives you a much lower floor and higher ceiling including maximum dynamic range to achieve audio success. You could use another audio recorder without this best-in-class recording 32-bit float and dual ADC technology, but should you?
Control the X6 From Your Phone
In those cases where you want to put your audio recorder in one place and operate it from another, the X6 has you covered. With the AK-BT1 Bluetooth® adapter (sold separately) and free Portacapture Control app, it's easy to remote control your X6 wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Imagine the possibilities!
Ready-To-Publish Audio Anywhere
With the Portacapture X6's your audio will be ready to share. Built-in signal processing, including a compressor, limiter, high pass filter, EQ, and reverb, add that studio polish. Whether you need to tame the wind when recording outside or want to add the ambiance of reverb to your vocals, the X6 has you covered. From smoothing out your input to preventing extreme peaks or eliminating plosives in dialog, you can count on the Portacapture X6.
Your Virtual Audio Engineer
The TASCAM proprietary Auto File Save System avoids losing your important data during recording. Files are saved approximately every 20 seconds during recording, so data loss due to unexpected power supply interruptions are kept to a minimum.
Not included
- AK-BT1 Bluetooth® adapter (sold separately)
Key specs
- Battery
- Use conditions
- Weight
- 265 g
- Dimensions
- 75 x 174.3 x 37.2 mm (Wx Hx D, excluding protrusions)
- Power
- 7.5W (maximum)
Manuals & downloads
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| Battery | Use conditions | —Not listed | —Not listed | —Not listed |
| Weight | 265 g | 242 g | 381 g | 8.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 75 x 174.3 x 37.2 mm (Wx Hx D, excluding protrusions) | 75.0 mm (W) x 77.3 mm (D) x 47.8 mm (H) | Recorder: 78.1 mm (W) x 160.1 mm (D) x 42.8 mm (H) | 70 x 155 x 35 mm |
| Power | 7.5W (maximum) | 5 W maximum | 5 W maximum | 1.7 W (Max) |
Full specifications
| Recording media | microSD cards (64MB - 2GB), microSDHC cards (4GB - 32GB), microSDXC cards (48GB - 512GB)*Class 10 or higher required |
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| WAV (BWF) | 44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24-bit, 32-bit float |
| MP3 | 44.1k/48kHz, 128k/192k/256k/320kbps |
| Input channels | 4 channels maximum |
| Recording tracks | 6 tracks maximum (4 tracks, stereo mix) |
| Connectors | XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)Note: supports phantom power only when MIC input selected |
| Input impedance | 2.2kΩ or higher |
| Maximum input level | +2dBu |
| Minimum input level | -75dBu |
| Input jacks 3-4 (when INPUT SELECT set to LINE) — Connectors | XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
| Inputimpedance | 9kΩ or higher |
| Nominal input level | +4dBu(GAIN setting at minimum) |
| Input jacks 3-4 (when INPUT SELECT set to LINE) — Maximum input level | +24dBu |
| Input jacks 3-4 (when INPUT SELECT set to LINE) — Minimum input level | -53dBu |
| Line input (unbalanced) | MIC/EXT IN jack (can provide plugin power) |
| Input jacks 3-4 (when INPUT SELECT set to LINE) — Inputimpedance | 10 kΩ or higher (when plug-in power is off )1.8 kΩ or higher (when plug-in power is on) |
| Input jacks 3-4 (when INPUT SELECT set to LINE) — Nominal input level | -20 dBV(GAIN setting at minimum) |
| Line output (unbalanced) | LINE OUT jack |
| Analog audio output ratings — Connectors | 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack |
| Output impedance | 210Ω |
| Nominal output level | -14dBV |
| Maximum output level | +6 dBV |
| Headphone output | headphone jack |
| Maximum output | 45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32 Ω load) |
| Working impedance | 16ohms to 400ohms |
| Built-in speaker | 0.4 W (mono) |
| Port | USB Type-C |
| Transfer mode | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Device classes | mass storage,USB audio 2.0 (USB class compliant) |
| Sampling frequencies | 44.1, 48, 96 kHz |
| Quantization bit depth | 24-bit |
| Number of input channels | 6 (output from unit) |
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| Number of output channels | 2 (input to unit) |
| Bluetooth device connector | For Bluetooth adapter (AK-BT1) only |
| iOS/iPadOS devices | iOS 16/iPadOS 16,iOS 15/iPadOS 15,iOS 14/iPadOS 14 |
| Android devices | Android 11,Android 10Note: Compatibility has been confirmed, but this does not guarantee operation with all devices. |
| Power | 4 AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH or Lithium-ion)USB bus power from a computerTASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately) |
| Power consumption | 7.5W (maximum) |
| Dimensions | 75 × 174.3 × 37.2 mm (W× H× D, excluding protrusions) |
| Weight | 365/265g (with/without batteries) |
| Operating temperature range | 0 - 40°C |
| Included | Portacapture X6 × 1AA alkaline batteries × 4Owner's Manual (including warranty) × 1TASCAM ID registration guide × 1 |
| batteries | Use conditions |
| Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) | Input through inputs 1-2Phantom power not used44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF)24-bit recordingPOWER SAVEW MODE on |
| Input through inputs 1-2 and input jacks 3-4(using phantom power: +48V, 3mA×2 load)44.1kHz | About 5.5 hours |
| Using Ni-MH battery (eneloop) | Input through inputs 1-2Phantom power not used44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF)24-bit recordingPOWER SAVEW MODE on |
| Portacapture Control — Input through inputs 1-2 and input jacks 3-4(using phantom power: +48V, 3mA×2 load)44.1kHz | About 5.5 hours |
| Using lithium-ion batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) | Input through inputs 1-2Phantom power not used44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF)24-bit recordingPOWER SAVEW MODE on |
| Input through inputs 1-2 and inputjacks 3-4 (using phantom power: +48V, 3mA×2 load)44.1kHz | About 11.5 hours |
| Input jack 3-4 (MIC IN) | -125 dBu or less |
| Input jacks 3-4 to PCM data | 20Hz – 20kHz at 48kHz: +0/-0.3dB (JEITA)20Hz – 40kHz at 96kHz: +0/-0.7dB (JEITA) |
| Input jacks 3-4 to PCM data (20kHz SPCL LPF, A-weighting) | 112dB or higher (at 48kHz)112dB or higher (at 96kHz) |
| Input jacks 3-4 (LINE IN) to PCM data, 1kHz sine wave,−5 dBFS input, GAIN at minimum, 20kH | 0.008% or less |
| Input jacks 3-4 (MIC IN) to PCM data, 1kHz sine wave,−5 dBFS input, GAIN at minimum, 20kHz | 0.006% or less |
| File format (recording setting) | Card capacity |
| 32GB(microSDHC) | 128GB(microSDXC) |
| 320kbps MP3 | 44.1kHz |
| 16-bit WAV (stereo) | 50:23 |
| 24-bit WAV (stereo) | 96kHz |
| 32-bit float WAV (stereo) | 96kHz |
| Compatible computers | Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
| Total harmonic distortion ratio (THD+N) — Compatible computers | Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
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