Description
The Tascam Portacapture X6 is a high-resolution portable recorder with 2 microphones and 4 XLR mic inputs, allowing for 6-channels of audio recording.
Capturing high-resolution audio is easy with the Portacapture X6. The intuitive app-like operation on its large color touchscreen makes it easy to record or sweeten up your audio in post-processing. Record using the two built-in microphones or plug in your own mics to its two XLR inputs. The recording quality on the Portacapture X6 will be your secret advantage. Its 96-kHz/32-bit floating-point recording technology means that you can capture audio softer or louder than ideal, assuring that you will never miss that moment.
Six different recording apps to choose from
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MANUAL | This is the main app for multi-track recording of up to six audio sources and a stereo mix (2-mix). |
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VOICE | This recording app is ideal for capturing interviews, dictation and meetings. |
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PODCAST | Use this for podcast creation with up to four people. |
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MUSIC | Choose this app for capturing instrumental and vocal performances. |
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POCKET STUDIO | This app allows you to make short multitrack recordings with auto-punch and more. |
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FIELD | Ideal for recording nature sounds outdoors. |
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ASMR | The screen visual effect changes in response to the input sound. |
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 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 timecode 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.
| Recorder specifications | |
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| Recording media | microSD card (64 MB – 2 GB) microSDHC card (4–32 GB) microSDXC card (48–512 GB) |
| Recording/playback formats | WAV (BWF): 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit or 32 bit float MP3: 44.1/48kHz, 128/192/256/320 kbit/s |
| Input channels | 4 (maximum) |
| Recording tracks | 6 (4 tracks + stereo mix) |
| Analogue audio inputs | |
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| Mic inputs 3–4 (balanced) | XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 6.3-mm TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) (phantom power over XLR only) |
| Input impedance | ≥2.2 kΩ |
| Maximum input level | +2 dBu |
| Minimum input level | −75 dBu |
| Line inputs 3–4 | XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) 6.3-mm TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) |
| Input impedance | ≥9 kΩ |
| Maximum input level | +24 dBu |
| Minimum input level | −53 dBu |
| MIC/EXT IN (unbalanced) | 3.5-mm mini jack (supports plug-in power) |
| Input impedance | 10 kΩ (plug-in power off) 1.8 kΩ (plug-in power on) |
| Maximum input level | 0 dBV |
| Minimum input level | −67 dBV |
| Analogue audio outputs | |
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| Line output (LINE OUT, unbalanced) | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack |
| Output impedance | 200 Ω |
| Nominal output level | −14 dBV |
| Maximum output level | +6 dBV |
| Headphones output | 3.5-mm stereo mini jack |
| Maximum output | 45 mW + 45 mW (THD+N: ≤0.1%, 32 Ω load) |
| Working impedance | 16–400 Ω |
| Built-in speaker | 0.4 W (mono) |
| Control inputs/outputs | |
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| USB port | USB Type-C connector |
| Format | USB 2.0 High Speed mass storage class |
| Bluetooth device connector | For Bluetooth adapter (AK-BT1) only |
| Audio performance | |
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| Equivalent input noise (EIN, mic inputs 3–4) | ≤−125 dBu |
| Frequency response (inputs 3–4 to PCM data) | Fs 48 kHz: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/−0.3 dB (JEITA) Fs 96 kHz: 20 Hz – 40 kHz, +0/−0.7 dB (JEITA) |
| Dynamic range (20 kHz SPCL LPF, A-weighted, Field app) | |
| Inputs 3–4 to PCM data | ≥112 dB (48/96 kHz) |
| S/N ratio (20 kHz SPCL LPF, A-weighted) | |
| Inputs 3–4 | 112 dB (48/96 kHz) |
| MIC/EXT IN | 103 dB (48 kHz) 105 dB (96 kHz) |
| Total harmonic distortion ratio (THD+N, 1 kHz sine wave, –5 dBFS at input, GAIN at minimum, 20 kHz SPCL LPF) | |
| Inputs 3–4 (LINE IN) to PCM data | 0.008 % |
| Inputs 3–4 (MIC IN) to PCM data | 0.006 % |
| Note: JEITA indicates conformance to JEITA CP-2150 |
| Power supply and other specifications | |
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| Power supply | 4 AA batteries (alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium-ion) USB bus power from a computer AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P520U, sold separately) |
| Power consumption | 7.5 W (maximum) |
| Display | 2.4-inch full-colour LCD touchscreen |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 75 mm × 37 mm × 174 mm (excluding protrusions) |
| Weight | 365 g (with batteries) 265 g (without batteries) |
| Operating temperature range | 0–40 °C |
| Approximate battery operation time (continuous operation in hours:minutes) | |
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| Using alkaline batteries (Evolta) | |
| Included mics, phantom power off, stereo WAV recording at 44.1 kHz / 24-bit | 13:30 |
| Included mics plus inputs 3-4, phantom power on, stereo WAV recording at 44.1 kHz / 24-bit | 5:30 |
| Using NiMH batteries (eneloop) | |
| Included mics, phantom power off, stereo WAV recording at 44.1 kHz / 24-bit | 11:00 |
| Included mics plus inputs 3-4, phantom power on, stereo WAV recording at 44.1 kHz / 24-bit | 5:30 |
| Using lithium-ion batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) | |
| Included mics, phantom power off, stereo WAV recording at 44.1 kHz / 24-bit | 22:00 |
| Included mics plus inputs 3-4, phantom power on, stereo WAV recording at 44.1 kHz / 24-bit | 11:30 |
| Note: When using phantom power, the operation time depends on the mics being used. |
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