Portacapture X6
6-channel 32-bit float Portable Audio Field Recorder
Capture audio anywhere with the Portacapture X6. The intuitive app-like operations on its color touch screen make it easy to record. State-of-the-art 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.
*Note : Only use AK-BT1 adapter.
This product not compatible with AK-BT2 adapter.
- Recording media : microSD cards (64MB - 2GB), microSDHC cards (4GB - 32GB), microSDXC cards (48GB - 512GB) *Class 10 or higher required
- Input channels : 4 channels maximum
- Recording tracks : 6 tracks maximum (4 tracks, stereo mix)
- Power : 4 AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH or Lithium-ion), USB bus power from a computer, TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately)
- Dimensions : 75 × 174.3 × 37.2 mm (W× H× D, excluding protrusions)
- Weight : 365g/265g (including battery/not including batteries)
- 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
- 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 supported from V1.10 firmware update)
- Portacapture X6 x 1
- AA alkaline batteries x 4
- Owner's Manual (including warranty)
- TASCAM ID registration guide
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.
V2.00: A POCKETSTUDIO app has been added.
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.
*Support from firmware V1.10Capture 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.
32-bit Float Tested Applications List
32bit_float_application_list_j.pdf
Additional Features
MANUAL | This is the basic app of the unit. Multitrack recording of up to six channels is possible. | |
VOICE | This recording app is good for capturing interviews, dictation and meetings. | |
PODCAST | This is good for recording podcasts with up to four people. | |
MUSIC | This recording app is good for easily capturing instrumental and vocal performances. | |
FIELD | This recording app is good for recording outdoors. | |
POCKETSTUDIO | This recording app is good for multi-track recording. | |
ASMR | The screen visual effect changes in response to the input sound. |
Dual ADCs and 32-bit Float Recording for Fast Setup and Worry-free Recording
Dual analog-to-digital converters combined with 32-bit float recording insure the easiest and highest quality recording in its price class. The 32-bit float point recording technology in the Portacapture X6 gives you a much lower floor and higher ceiling including maximum dynamic range to achieve audio success. You could use another audio recorder without this best-in-class recording 32-bit float and dual ADC technology, but should you?
What is 32-bit Float Recording?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.
Automatic File Save System
The TASCAM proprietary Auto File Save System avoids losing your important data during recording. Files are saved approximately every 20 seconds during recording, so data loss due to unexpected power supply interruptions are kept to a minimum.
Features at a Glance
- 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 supported from V1.10 firmware update)
Additional Features
- Dual recording mode enables each track to be recorded in a different file format
- Equipped with a variety of functions such as low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, auto-gain control, reverb, noise gate and normalize
- Stores user settings on app and input presets (up to three for each) from V1.10
- CAMERA/EXT input allows audio recorded on a camera to be monitored and also supports audio input of wireless microphones and more
- CAMERA/LINE output with attenuation function allows for sending audio to external devices like cameras, etc.
- Audio monitoring is possible with either headphone output or the built-in speaker
- USB mix-minus on PODCAST app (from V1.10)
- Supports micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC (up to 512GB) recording media
- Equipped with a Mark function and slate tone function
- Powered by 4 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional AC adapter (PS-P520U)
- Support multi-language menu display (English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian)
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Spec description
Recorder 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 | +2dBu |
Minimum input level | -75dBu |
Input jacks 3-4 (when INPUT SELECT set to LINE) | |
Connectors |
XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) |
Inputimpedance | 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 |
Inputimpedance | 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) |
Working impedance | 16ohms to 400ohms |
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 |
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 |
Battery operation time (continuous operation)
batteries | Use conditions | Operation time |
Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) | Input through inputs 1-2 Phantom power not used 44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF) 24-bit recording POWER SAVEW MODE on |
About 13.5 hours |
Input through inputs 1-2 and input jacks 3-4 (using phantom power: +48V, 3mA×2 load) 44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF) 24-bit recording POWER SAVEW MODE off |
About 5.5 hours | |
Using Ni-MH battery (eneloop) | Input through inputs 1-2 Phantom power not used 44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF) 24-bit recording POWER SAVEW MODE on |
About 11 hours |
Input through inputs 1-2 and input jacks 3-4 (using phantom power: +48V, 3mA×2 load) 44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF) 24-bit recording POWER SAVEW MODE off |
About 5.5 hours | |
Using lithium-ion batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) | Input through inputs 1-2 Phantom power not used 44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF) 24-bit recording POWER SAVEW MODE on |
About 22 hours |
Input through inputs 1-2 and input jacks 3-4 (using phantom power: +48V, 3mA×2 load) 44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF) 24-bit recording POWER SAVEW MODE off |
About 11.5 hours |
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/-0.7dB (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 |
Recording times (in hours: minutes)
File format (recording setting) | Card capacity | ||
32GB(microSDHC) | 128GB(microSDXC) | ||
320kbps MP3 | 44.1kHz | 222:13 | 888:53 |
16-bit WAV (stereo) | 50:23 | 201:33 | |
24-bit WAV (stereo) | 96kHz | 15:25 | 61:43 |
32-bit float WAV (stereo) | 96kHz | 11:34 | 46:16 |
* The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the microSD card.
* If recorded in mono, maximum recording times will be about double those above.
* If using dual recording, maximum recording times will be shorter than those above.
Computer system requirements
Windows
Compatible computers | Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
Mac
Compatible computers | Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher) |
* Verified with Intel and Apple Silicon (M1 and M2) hardware
Supported OS' (PC)
Windows
Windows 11 2023 Update (Version 23H2) , Windows 11 (Version 21H2) , Windows 10 (November 2021 Update)Mac
macOS Sonoma , macOS Ventura , macOS Monterey , macOS Big SuriOS
iPadOS 17 , iOS 17 , iOS 16 , iPadOS 16 , iOS 15 , iPadOS 15 , iPadOS 14 , iOS 14Information
Latest version info | |
Firmware | V2.01 |
ASIO Driver for Windows | V1.30 |
- The following issues that occurred in the VOICE, PODCAST, MUSIC, FIELD, and ASMR apps have been fixed.
- When the size of a file exceeded 4 GB during recording, recording would end without a new file being automatically created.
- Recording would continue even after the time set for TIME FILE INCREMENT had elapsed.
Notices About Products
Manuals
English - Reference Manual V2.00 | 09-18-2024 | |
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Français - Manuel de référence V2.00 | 09-18-2024 | 4.2 MB |
Español - Manual de referencia V2.00 | 09-18-2024 | 4.2 MB |
Deutsch - Referenzhandbuch V2.00 | 09-18-2024 | 4.3 MB |
Italiano - Manuale di riferimento V2.00 | 09-18-2024 | 4.2 MB |
Owner's Manual (English, Français, Español, Italiano, Deutsch, Русский, 日本語) | 01-25-2023 | 8.6 MB |
Documents
Release Notes (English) | 10-08-2024 | 6.3 KB |
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Firmware update procedures for Windows/Mac (English) | 05-24-2023 | 882.7 KB |
Firmware update procedures (English) | 04-24-2023 | 154.2 KB |
ASIO Driver Install Manual (English) | 02-21-2023 | 160.2 KB |
ASIO Driver Install Manual (Français) | 02-21-2023 | 160.6 KB |
ASIO Driver Install Manual (Español) | 02-21-2023 | 160.0 KB |
ASIO Driver Install Manual (Deutsch) | 02-21-2023 | 118.8 KB |
ASIO Driver Install Manual (Italiano) | 02-21-2023 | 159.9 KB |
ASIO Driver Install Manual (Русский) | 02-21-2023 | 151.1 KB |
Firmware
Firmware V2.01 | 10-08-2024 | 11.0 MB |
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Firmware V2.00 | 09-18-2024 | 11.1 MB |
Software
Portacapture Control for Android | 05-24-2023 | |
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Portacapture Control for iOS / iPadOS | 05-24-2023 | |
TASCAM Portacapture X6 Firmware Updater for Mac | 05-24-2023 | 50.5 MB |
TASCAM Portacapture X6 Firmware Updater for Windows | 05-24-2023 | 38.5 MB |
Windows Drivers
ASIO Driver Installer V1.30 for Windows | 05-24-2023 | 11.4 MB |
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Supported Media / Other
Portacapture X8_X6 Tested media List (English) | 06-04-2024 | 77.1 KB |
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32-bit Float Tested Applications List (English) | 07-28-2023 | 485.4 KB |
Portacapture series comparison chart | 03-16-2023 | 986.9 KB |
Images
High resolution images | 01-20-2023 | 2.3 MB |
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Catalogs
Portacapture X6 Brochure | 05-30-2023 | 2.8 MB |
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FAQs
Make sure there is a formatted SD/microSD card in the unit and that you have a Standard USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-C DATA cable (not simply a charging cable) connected between the TASCAM unit and your computer. Occasionally a user will forget that a formatted microSD card must be in the unit. However, 1 times out of 10 when the card is not the issue, having the wrong cable type ends up being the culprit. This is because there is no easy way to differentiate between the two types. You must specify this to the vendor you are purchasing the cable from.