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 V1.10
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.
32-bit Float Tested Applications List
32bit_float_application_list_j.pdf
Additional Features
The internal Recording app icons and descriptions:
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Dual ADCs and 32-bit Float Recording for Fast Setup and Worry-free Recording
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Control The X6 From Your Phone
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Ready-To-Publish Audio Anywhere
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Your Virtual Audio Engineer
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Automatic File Save System
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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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Information
| 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.
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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.
