Standalone or interconnected with a mixing console, versatility aboundsAustin, TX – January 2023... With today's social media and other outlets for expression, videographers have a wealth of opportunity to bring their artistic efforts to the masses. But considering the excessive amount of video content we all encounter in our day-to-day lives, the necessity of creating professional caliber product is essential, because the public has been 'spoiled.' Anything less and it gets ig

The versatile integrated production suite delivers great sound and functionalityPhiladelphia, PA – November 2022... When your work involves everything from teaching college level courses to being a film score composer, the necessity for versatile, capable, and easily transportable audio equipment becomes vitally important. Such is the case for Colton Weatherston, Adjunct Professor of Music Technology and Audio Production, Klein College of Media Studies and Production, Temple University. Re

32-bit float point recording technology and ease of use prove ideal for filmmakersSanta Fe Springs, CA – November 2022... TASAM is pleased to announce that its Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Recorder recently won the Gear of the Year (GOTY) Award from Pro Moviemaker Magazine. With a rich feature set that includes 32-bit float point recording technology, the ability to stream up to 8 tracks (6 inputs and 2 mix) via USB, and other features that enhance its overall ease of use

The first recording for "Portacapture X8 in Session" took place early September 2022 at the Kuraki Noh Stage in Yokohama, Japan, and was centered on the recording of the Koto, a traditional Japanese string instrument. This is TASCAM's report on how this session was recorded on the Portacapture X8, which supports 32-bit float recording and a wide dynamic range.About "Portacapture X8 in Session"Based on the concept of how dynamic natural organic sound can be captured and re

Rich feature set helps deliver first-class audio productionLos Angeles, CA – October 2022... For those interested in the food service industry, learning tips and tricks to help improve one's culinary skills is a never-ending endeavor. This is the motivation that prompted Alex Garcia and Elvia Huerta, hosts of the popular cooking podcast The Dark Side of the Cooks to help others learn from industry professionals. To bring their vision to life, they needed some audio production tools and

Learning how to record from scratch with the iXZ, from demos to final takesHanoi, Vietnam – October 2022... Something that never ceases to amaze us is the human ability to turn something negative into something positive. In the most subtle and modern way, COVID had us coming up with all sorts of different ways to stay productive and cope with the boredom of being stuck at home due to lockdowns. Like many others, Liam Wright, vocalist/lyricist of Hanoi-based melodic death metal band Rê