The Most Affordable 32 Bit Field Recorder THAT I LOVE TO HATE - Tascam Portacapture X8 (Part One)

[@daylight5500]

You are living the dream, Hawaii and lots of gadgets to play with. Enjoy!

[@ww1www]

Great review, thanks for making it. This recorder is so much more than a recorder so it is worth a whole video series. And Tascam has already announced the advent of a new firmware that will turn this device into a Portastudio for musicians. I love my X8, even if I have a few other recorders, including the Zoom F8nPro that you mentioned.

[@HiPunch]

I've had no problems with the Tascam for several years now. It always gets the job done and sounds great. Thanks for watching.

[@a_random_-guy]

Where did they announce this? I can't find this info anywhere.

[@ww1www]

@@a_random_-guy Tascam had this on their facebook page. As far as I remember, they wrote the release is to arrive in September.

[@neomatrix888]

Does it overheats? Wedding, 12 hours of continuous line in recording from the mixer...

[@HiPunch]

I've never had any overheating issues. I leave it recording for two or three hour shows continuously. Never tried twelve hours though. Please let me know what you discover. Mahalo

[@stevetynant6666]

Thanks for posting, very informative. I’m currently using a zoom H8 in my set up which is basically amateur bedroom musician but quite fancy this for the 32 bit float capability. Still gotta do some more research, not really interested in editing on the fly as it will be pulled into Davincibresolve to edit so despite you misgivings over its capabilities as a music editing device I think at the moment it’s fitting the bill. Thanks once again for taking the time to share.

[@HiPunch]

It sounds like you are using the Zoom H8 to the best of its abilities. Perhaps there's no need to switch to the Tascam X8 right now unless you need 32 bit. Check out 4 more episodes coming out soon in the weeks ahead. Mahalo!

[@Steven_Lee_Music]

I want to capture a small 2 piece acoustic duo. 2 guitars, 2 microphones and maybe a drum machine. That's it. No effects, etc. Then take it home and mix it. Thinking of the top mics to provide ambient sounds of the gig if I want to include that. Need good sound quality. Since we're musicians, yeah...good sound quality is paramount. This seems to have all the inputs I need. See any issues on doing what I'm wanting? You think sound quality is good enough?

[@HiPunch]

@@Steven_Lee_Music Yes. The sound quality is excellent if you use some good microphones and even some DI boxes for bass, drum machines or synths. 32 bit is very forgiving with no digital distortion to worry about. I'd recommend not using the included cheap mics, though. Use those front inputs for other mics or direct inputs. Mahalo for watching.

[@Steven_Lee_Music]

@@HiPunch I was thinking of Zoom or even a sound device...but, this seems to have everything at a much lower price point and I've had Tascam stuff for 30 years. Never let me down. Just wanted to make sure the sound quality was there. Will be having 2 microphones 2 acoustic line in guitars with pre-amps and a line input for drum machine. Great video. Mahalo HiPunch!!

[@HiPunch]

@@Steven_Lee_Music I think it’ll be perfect for what you’re doing and at the best price point. Email me if you’d like my cords and connectors list of everything I use with the Portacapture. Mahalo.

[@gr2d]

I'm sorry. My English is a mess. 1:08:19 I want to know the cable you connected to the rode wireless go at this time! Please let me know both the top ones and the side ones!

[@HiPunch]

I will be happy to send you the complete list of cables I use. Please tell me your email.

[@gr2d]

@@HiPunchKZbin keeps erasing my comments. My mail address is Google's mail, and the front part is (jeemih).

[@HiPunch]

@@gr2d Okay. I'll try sending the list to that email today. Let me know if it comes through.

[@criticalmassentertainment3476]

Great info! You earned my sub. Thank you

[@Audialeyes]

Cool video thanks for the info man. Miss Hilo ... was glad to connect there for a moment.

[@HiPunch]

Thanks, brother. You're most welcome. Humid and rainy in old Hilo town today. Aloha

[@TuesdaysTurn]

In the thumbnail pic and end of the video, I see you have the Rode wireless receivers split into the X8. Does the X8 record each line individually? So the Rode outputs a stereo signal with two mics, are those recorded as separate tracks so you can edit them individually?

[@HiPunch]

Yes, the X8 records each mic on a separate track and then outputs a stereo mix with as many mics and inputs as you like. (Up to six) You will still have separate tracks when you import the files into you computer for editing.

[@TuesdaysTurn]

@@HiPunch Thank you!!

[@russellmitsuda7648]

Hey also from Hilo. I just bought a portacapture X8 and i have trouble figuring out lol

[@HiPunch]

It's a little beast for sure. Please watch all four of my videos covering the unit. I did my best to cover all of it's features. Let me know if I can answer any questions and Mahalo for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGe4dISVo8-plck

[@russellmitsuda7648]

@@HiPunch thank you thank you will do

[@gr2d]

I enjoyed your video. If I want to use the Rode Wireless 2-channel microphone on this, I think I can connect it like your thumbnail photo. What cable should I use to do that? What should I search for? I'm sorry I didn't fully understand your video because I'm Korean.

[@HiPunch]

I'm not sure which connection you mean. Can you please specify so I can help? Mahalo

[@JordanB-lc4oi]

I need to transfer the recording to my Lumafusion video editor..Can that be done from that device..the Tascan.

[@HiPunch]

Yes. You just import the audio files from the Tascam micro SD chip like you would video files from a camera.

[@JordanB-lc4oi]

@HiPunch I am sorry, I forgot to mention that I use a Samsung S23..Sorry about that..

[@HiPunch]

Let me know if you figure it out. @@JordanB-lc4oi

[@jwate]

I like the device enough, I just have concerns with the battery door breaking along with the included mics.

[@HiPunch]

Yes, I highly recommend using some better mics than the cheap ones that come with the Tascam. Check this video out if interested. Mahalo kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmXIcoaLdt9-iqc

[@JohnnyJohnHub]

Hi, im looking some recorder for capture audio from my mpc (free jam on mpc one) when im out of home. Not sure if this recorder is ok for this pouruse, i have no experiance with recorders, thx in advance for eny tip

[@HiPunch]

Yes, I think this is a good recorder for what you are doing. It's pretty simple to operate. Let me know if you need any help setting it up. Also, I'll be posting 4 more videos on the Portacapture in the next few weeks! Welcome to the RSF.

[@JohnnyJohnHub]

​@@HiPunchthanku you !

[@J-Dawg-1]

Hi brother, I just want to record interviews with 3-4 people. Is this product good enough?

[@HiPunch]

Absolutely, J Dawg. You'll get great fidelity and not have to worry about clipping. Just make sure to plug it into the wall or get a USB battery for longer record times. If you have time, check out this other video on using some different types of mics with the Tascam. Mahalo for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmXIcoaLdt9-iqc

[@J-Dawg-1]

@@HiPunch Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@Olleetheowl]

I treat sounds the same way that I treat images. Record as perfectly as possible. Then save it. Mess about with it later if you need to

[@HiPunch]

First do no harm, right? Mahalo

[@jordanbey870]

How long thise batteries last???

[@HiPunch]

Which ones do you mean, Jordan?

[@davidcook1057]

Great video, very helpful- thank you!

[@HiPunch]

Mahalo, David. Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@davidcook1057]

Mahalo ! I been working on my new X8 and your videos gave me a huge head start on this great little machine, thank you. I would love to get your list of cables and accessories- as I am just starting to build up the accessories. Thanks again for your great content. I have saved them to a playlist and have gone back many times.

[@davidcook1057]

Thank you for sending me over the list of gear - I did receive your email. My comment above was edited out for some reason on KZbin. So I just edited it - thank you again

[@HiPunch]

I'm glad they've helped, David. Let me know if you have any questions. Always happy to help. Please email me direct for the link to the cords and cables list. @@davidcook1057

[@nooneelseguy]

Greatb features. Workflow is terrible. Changing screens constantly. Must put it on a mic stand to use it. I've been recording over 40 years and this was the most frustrating piece of gear I've ever tried to use. I returned it immediately.

[@HiPunch]

Yes, there's so much that could be improved. I hope they come out with a Mark II sometime soon. Thanks for your input.

[@Flashback_Jack]

The X8 most affordable? LOL! It's probably the most expensive! The Zoom H6 is at least two hundred bucks cheaper.

[@HiPunch]

The Zoom H6 is a great device. Here I'm only comparing 32 bit recorders, though. Mahalo

[@Flashback_Jack]

@@HiPunch My bad, I meant the Zoom F6, which does support 32-bit float.

[@HiPunch]

The Zoom F6 is priced at $750. Perhaps you meant the Tascam X6 as a less expensive 32 bit recorder? (Around $300)

[@petewitney5982]

17 minutes in and nothing about the product, I'm off.

[@HiPunch]

Don't leave so soon. In the second video I go over all the features of the Portacapture. Mahalo for watching.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGe4dISVo8-plck