TASCAM NEW PORTACAPTURE X8 HANDHELD RECORDER (First Look, In-Depth Walkthrough, Review, Sound Tests)

Tascam New PortaCapture X8 Handheld Recorder is a Next Generation of Multi Content Creating with their App like Layout and having Presets such as Manual, Voice, Field, ASMR, Music, and Podcast. We take an In-Depth look at what the X8 has to offer.

-Large 3.5" touch screen
32-bit float recording
-8-channel internal multi-track recording
-Full remote app control (iOS & Android)
-East-to-use Launcher interface

⌚ TIMELINE ⌚

0⃣ Intro: 00:00

1⃣ Unboxing (What it comes with): 01:02

2⃣ Ports & Buttons: 01:25

3⃣ PortaCapture Control App: 02:25

4⃣ User Interface Walkthrough (General Settings): 02:49

Manual App: 09:36

Voice App: 14:15

Field App: 16:09

ASMR App: 17:57

Music App: 18:46

Podcast App: 19:59

Tuner App: 22:33

Metronome App: 23:39

5⃣ Audio Test #1 (Manual App- Stereo X/Y Built-in Mics): 26:09

6⃣ Audio Test #2 (Manual App- Stereo A/B Built-in Mics): 27:10

7⃣ Audio Test #3 (ASMR App - Stereo A/B Built-in Mics): 28:18

8⃣ Audio Test #4 (ASMR App - Stereo External Dynamic Mics): 30:33

9⃣ Audio Test #5 (Voice App - Mono External Dynamic Mic): 32:24

Audio Test #6 (Voice App - Mono External Condenser Mic): 33:17

Audio Test #7 (Podcast App - Mono External Condenser Mic): 33:52

Audio Test #8 (Voice App - Mono Camera Line Out): 36:02

Audio Test #9 (Field App - Mono External Shotgun Mic): 37:03

My Overall Thoughts: 38:11

Cons: 39:44

Outro: 40:12

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[Tech_HD]

🚨 UPDATE: Tascam just informed me that the Power Supply DOES NOT come with the PortaCapture X8. It is sold separately, so that and the Bluetooth Adapter are sold separately. Sorry about that everyone

[jurgendeblonde]

It's hard to judge whether YouTube compression is messing up the sound tests or if the X8 is applying DSP or DNR to the test recordings because they all sound warbly.

Thanks for the extensive review.

[sidehustlers]

Not only is th x8 a beast. You are a beast of a reviewer

[juliangumley]

A very comprehensive review of the Tascam portacapture X8, thank you. As an addition, I would have liked more information about the computer interface and to answer questions like, "How to import audio what was made on a DAW so it can be mixed with audio to be later created on the X8?" and, "How do I export audio to a DAW?"

[AllenFern]

This is probably the best thorough review/demo of this product I've found thus far on Youtube. Great job.

[carnellbutler]

For podcast, any mix minus functionality for live stream or cell call connectivity?

[IamDJFTR]

I already commented with my personal Youtube account, haha, but I think it must be stated again how this is one of the best reviews of this out there. Especially appreciate the use of testing the Rode Podmic (Which I have & love) with it as a big reason I am getting this is to do an audio diary/interview of a dear family member of mine whose memory is beginning to fade and is up there in years, so the need to document their life is crucial more than ever, and I accept nothing less than excellent to get the gear to make it happen. It's also a tight space, so a field recorder seems to be the right tool. Secondary reasons include pocasting overall and DJ set/game livestreams.

Great job again!

[gillesmatheronpro]

This is a great in-depth review, with just about everything covered in a well-organized editing. Very good job, bravo !

[marcinmarcinkiewicz]

Recording 192/32 is overkill for video use, so I would not reccommend doing it just because you can. 32 float is very usefull, but 44.1 or 48 kHz is more than enough when you record speech. You will be low cutting 12-14kHz anyway, so a lot of headroom left there. 192/32 is usefull when you want to field record or do some recordings that will be heavily post-processed. Hood to have, but not necessery thing. Great recorder anyways, I'm looking forward to buy it.

[tvm]

who is Tascam X8 for VS who is Zoom F6 for? (if cost/price was not a factor)

[loickphone]

What a perfect anc complete review !!! thank you so much

[motoobjektif]

Hello, your videos are very nice. I have a question.
Can we assign reverb to two channels separately? So essentially internal microphone and external microphone. Thank you in advance, I translated it from taraslate and I apologize if there were any spelling mistakes.

[storybookfilms]

Had a pre-order in with BH since November. Turns out Amazon had them in stock! Just received mine last night. Been using DR40 for 5 years on my wedding films (to capture audio from the DJ or the band!)… I cannot wait to use this thing for weddings going forward!!!!

[jeffparryncc]

Saved to the play list. Great job. 1 question, can you record to a mobile phone as a backup, since the X8 has only one sd card? Thanks. (Not one person has recorded a band on YouTube with the X8. This a bit dis-concerting ...I wonder why?)

[maheralatem]

This is the best real in-depth review, next time try to do more filed recording using only Tascam x8 mics, thank you

[patentjohntran]

Great review thank you so much. Does the x8 allow for mulitrack recording like in a DAW? In other words, I want to record a vocal track as a separate track on top of say a previous guitar track?

[enriquemartin]

Have you tried to update it via usb c? the P C does not recognize it as x8. it comes up as a regular extra drive E or F

[patbollin]

Can this device do a mix minus for remote podcast interviews via smartphone? I know it doesn’t have a TRRS jack, but maybe via the USBc?

[alisonwhiteacre]

Great review!! I'm curious, I mainly use this for recording my acoustic guitar with the on-board mics. This means I have to read upside down when modifying my mic and channel settings. Do you know if Tascam has any intention to allow the user to flip the screen upside down in a future software update?

[rehfeldttw]

Thank you very very much for this comprehensive video about Protacapture X8. I just got myself one, and after looking at your video, using the Protacapture X8 will be a breeze. Also, I love how you test the sound in each app. Very good job indeed.