Tascam Portacapture X6 Handheld Adaptive Multitrack Audio Recorder

Manufacturer's Description

Tascam Portacapture X6 32-bit float Portable Audio Recorder

Never miss a moment. Capture audio anywhere with the Portacapture X6. The intuitive app-like operations on its large color screen make it easy to record or sweeten up your audio in post. Record using the X6’s dual built-in microphones or plug in your own mics to its 2 XLR inputs. The recording quality on the Portacapture X6 will be your secret weapon. Its 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.

App-like Operation

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.

Audio For Video Production

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.

Capture Your Way

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.

Capture Every Bit

It would be great if every time you need to capture audio, everything is perfect. Not too loud, not too soft. Of course that is not the reality for most of us. Sometimes the voice or sound that you need to capture will be really soft and in other cases it is blasting. Even in these extremes, you are expected to capture the sound and deliver well- finished audio. The 32-bit float point recording technology in the Portacapture X6 gives you a much lower floor and higher ceiling to achieve audio success. You could use another audio recorder and hope not to need this best-in-class recording 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

Getting your settings just right for your recording goals can be overwhelming, but not on the Portacapture X6. Select from the pre-perfected settings like Voice, Podcast, Music Recording, ASMR, and Field Recording. Just select the one that applies and start to record. Each setting was carefully tuned by TASCAM audio engineers for the defined use case. They set it all up, so you don't have to.

Key Features

• 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
• Undistorted recording processing enables safe recording without lowering the S/N ratio with 32-bit float processing
• Equipped with a 6-in/2-out USB audio interface function
• Wireless remote control from smartphones/tablets is possible with the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth® adapter (sold separately). Timecode sync is also possible via Bluetooth® (*Timecode sync will be supported from V1.10 firmware update)

Included Items

• Portacapture X6
• (4) AA alkaline batteries
• Owner's Manual (including warranty)
• TASCAM ID registration guide

Specifications

• Recording media
  • microSD cards (64MB - 2GB), microSDHC cards (4GB - 32GB), microSDXC cards (48GB - 512GB)
    • *Class 10 or higher required
• Recording / playback formats
  • WAV (BWF): 44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24-bit, 32-bit float
  • MP3: 44.1k/48kHz, 128k/192k/256k/320kbps
• Number of channels
  • Input channels: 4 channels maximum
  • Recording tracks: 6 tracks maximum (4 tracks, stereo mix)

Analog audio input ratings

• Mic inputs (balanced)
  • Input jacks 3-4 (when INPUT SELECT set to MIC):
    • 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: +2dBV
    • Minimum input level: -75dBV
  • Input jacks 3-4 (when INPUT SELECT set to LINE)
    • Connectors: XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
    • Input impedance: 9kΩ or higher
    • Nominal input level: +4dBu(GAIN setting at minimum)
    • Maximum input levelL: +24dBu
    • Minimum input level: -53dBu
  • Line input (unbalanced)
    • MIC/EXT IN jack (can provide plugin power)
      • Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
      • Input impedance
        • 10 kΩ or higher (when plug-in power is off )
        • 1.8 kΩ or higher (when plug-in power is on)
      • Nominal input level: -20 dBV(GAIN setting at minimum)
      • Maximum input levelL: 0 dBV
      • Minimum input level: -67 dBV

Analog audio output ratings

• Line output (unbalanced)
  • LINE OUT jack
    • Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
    • Output impedance: 210Ω
    • Nominal output level: -14dBV
    • Maximum output level: +6 dBV
  • Headphone output
    • headphone jack
      • Connectors: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack
      • Maximum output: 45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32 Ω load)
      • Built-in speaker: 0.4 W (mono)

USB

• Port: USB Type-C
• Transfer mode: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Device classes: mass storage,USB audio 2.0 (USB class compliant)

USB audio

• Sampling frequencies: 44.1, 48, 96 kHz
• Quantization bit depth: 24-bit
• Number of input channels: 6 (output from unit)
• Number of output channels: 2 (input to unit)

Bluetooth device connector

For Bluetooth adapter (AK-BT1) only

• Portacapture Control
  • iOS/iPadOS devices
    • iOS 16/iPadOS 16,iOS 15/iPadOS 15,iOS 14/iPadOS 14
    • Note: iPadOS 16 is currently being tested.
  • Android devices
    • Android 11,Android 10
    • Note: 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 computer
• TASCAM 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 × 1
• AA alkaline batteries × 4
• Owner's Manual (including warranty) × 1
• TASCAM ID registration guide × 1