Tascam Portacapture X6 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

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.

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?

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)

Technical Specifications

Recorder
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
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 level
+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 level
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 x 174.3 x 37.2 mm (Wx Hx D, excluding protrusions)
Weight
365/265g (with/without batteries)
Operating temperature range
0 - 40 Degrees C
Included
Portacapture X6 x 1
AA alkaline batteries x 4
Owner's Manual (including warranty) x 1
TASCAM ID registration guide x 1
Audio performance
Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise)
Input jack 3-4 (MIC IN)
-125 dBu or less
Frequency response
Input jacks 3-4 to PCM data
20Hz - 20kHz at 48kHz: +0/-0.3dB (JEITA)
20Hz - 40kHz at 96kHz: +0/-0.4dB (JEITA)
Dynamic range
Input jacks 3-4 to PCM data (20kHz SPCL LPF, A-weighting)
112dB or higher (at 48kHz)
112dB or higher (at 96kHz)
Total harmonic distortion ratio (THD+N)
Input jacks 3-4 (LINE IN) to PCM data, 1kHz sine wave, -5 dBFS input, GAIN at minimum, 20kHz SPCL LPF
0.008% or less
Input jacks 3-4 (MIC IN) to PCM data, 1kHz sine wave, -5 dBFS input, GAIN at minimum, 20kHz SPCL LPF
0.006% or less