
Advanced recording technology, yet simple to use!
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.
App-like operation
Quickly access your settings and adjustments on the Portacapture X6’s large (2.4-inch) colour 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 real 6-track recording. Start fast, start right and get exactly what you need.
Features
- New-generation high-resolution PCM audio recorder
- 2.4-inch colour touchscreen for easy operation and perfect readability
- Uncompromised audio quality with sampling rates up to 96 kHz and 32-bit floating point resolution – ideal for later lossless post-editing with DAW software
- Intuitive launcher system with pre-set configurations for a variety of recording scenes such as basic multi-track recording, podcasts, music, voice (interviews, vlogs), field recordings, ASMR or manual settings
- Two adjustable condenser microphones (can be set for A-B or X-Y configuration)
- Built-in USB audio interface with six inputs and two outputs
- Included microphones can be used as USB audio source
- Input signals received via USB can be recorded to SD card
- USB mix-minus on PODCAST app (with firmware v1.10 and higher)
- USB audio transmission in 32-bit float resolution (with firmware v1.10 and higher)
- Two mic/line inputs via XLR locking connectors
- Phantom power (24 V / 48 V) can be set for each microphone input individually
- Additional mic/line input to monitor and record audio sent from a wireless microphone, camera or other device (3.5-mm stereo jack, supports plug-in power)
- Multi-track recording of up to six tracks (four tracks + stereo mix)
- Recording in either WAV (BWF) or MP3 format
- MS decoder, reverb effect (six rooms, can be used with sampling rates of 44.1/48 kHz)
- Pre-recording feature allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed
- Auto-recording function to automatically start recording based on input level
- Dual recording allows to record each track in a different file format
- Slate tones can be added automatically or manually to simplify synchronisation of video files when editing
- Marks can be set automatically (peak, level, time)
- XRI function allows information on recording settings to be stored with a BWF file
- Built-in mixer with audio processing including EQ, low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, auto gain control, noise gate and more
- Input settings can be saved in up to three presets and shared by all recording apps (with firmware v1.10 and higher)
- Unit settings and recording app settings can be saved in up to three presets and recalled with a single tap from the Launcher (with firmware v1.10 and higher)
- Camera/line output with selectable attenuation to send audio to a camera or other external devices
- Audio monitoring through headphones output or the built-in loudspeaker
- Wireless remote control from a smartphone/tablet using an optional Bluetooth dongle (Tascam AK-BT1) and the dedicated Portacapture Control app (free download)
- Wireless timecode synchronisation with Atomos devices and UltraSync Blue (with firmware v1.10 and higher)
- Micro SD cards up to 512 GB can be used as recording media
- Power supply by four AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium), USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U)
- Automatic power select to continue on batteries, for example, during a power outage
New features with firmware v1.10
- The audio interface now supports the 32-bit float format
- Wireless timecode synchronisation with Atomos devices (using optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter)
- In the PODCAST app, Mix-Minus can now be used with a device connected via USB
- Input settings can now be saved in up to three presets and shared by all recording apps
- Unit settings and recording app settings can now be saved in up to three presets and recalled with a single tap from the Launcher
New features with firmware v2.0
- The new POCKET STUDIO app allows short multitrack recordings (up to 15 minutes) to be made and also has auto-punch, a metronome and a tuner under the hood.
- The new real-time mixdown feature can create a stereo mix file while adjusting level and panning settings of existing tracks during playback.
- The metronome tempo can now be set by tapping on a button. A bar display option and several signature settings from 1/1 to 12/8 have also been added as well as the possibility to set an accent.
- The recording of a stereo main mix file can now be disabled for the MANUAL, PODCAST and POCKET STUDIO apps (WAV format only).
- The FIELD app now offers the possibility to permanently record up to eight seconds in the background and save these last eight seconds to a file when you press the recording button. This makes it easier to capture sudden sounds such as bird calls, for example.
Specifications
- Number of input channels:
- 4 (built-in stereo mic (1-2), IN 3-4)
IN 3-4: XLR
- 4 (built-in stereo mic (1-2), IN 3-4)
- Max. sampling rate / resolution: 96 kHz / 32-bit float
- Built-in microphones:
- A-B / true X-Y
Built-in (non detachable), rotatable 10-mm diameter diaphragm
- A-B / true X-Y
- Lavalier mic connection: Support plug-in power (EXT IN, mono/stereo)
- Display:
- 2.4-inch (6-cm) full-colour touchscreen LCD
- Launcher app system
- Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 6 (4 tracks plus stereo mix)
- Audio interface:
- 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
- 24-bit, 32-bit float (from v1.10)
- 6-in / 2-out
- USB audio I/F mode + internal recording
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 75 mm × 37 mm × 174 mm
- Weight (with/without batteries): 365/265 g
For more information visit the manufacturer’s website