TASCAM Portacapture X8 - Timecode Feature and How 32-Bit Float Audio Can Transform Your Productions

Using the Portacapture X8 on your productions just got a lot easier while also bringing a massive quality boost to the table.

PhotoJoseph shows us what 32-bit float audio recording is and how it can drastically improve the overall quality of production sound. In addition to that, he shows us how to use the X8's timecode function so that our video and audio are perfectly synced for quicker workflow and ease of editing.

Portacapture X8

[gummoman]

Tascam we need native timecode that works with deity or tentacle devices.

[eightsixjoe]

can this be synced using timecode over bluetooth using Tentacle Syc E?

[felipeandjess]

When will trascam provide a 32bit float device with 4 xlr inputs with usb c charging and built in time code for jam sync?

[realmadera]

Are we stuck with Atomos time code only?

[motoobjektif]

Hello. I bought one of these wonderful portable recorders for myself. It's really perfect. I have used different brands before. But this is a really great thing, but I had a hard time at first because it did not support my country's language. Can a language support be added within our country for Türkiye? this would be perfect. thanks.

[fourwheelerjock]

Such a great recorder. Sadly I won't and can't use it as it seems to be only capable of being used with atomos... If it could be used with deity TCG1 or Sync E id buy it in a heart beat... Would be nice to see. Award line port as well

[proartwork]

I want to connect the Tascam Portacapture X8 to the iPhone using time code. How would that work?

[rrwenzel]

Hello, really nice video! Would it be possible to use it with a Tentacle sync E using one of the line channels or microphone channels?

[TimKaseyMythHealer]

Major issue with the way TASCAM is discussing 32 bit float point. The most important thing for me is knowing 32 bit float point is available on all channels. Can you record on all 8 channels at 32 bit, or does TASCAM truncate like many recorders do? Why not give this information in your video! Also, does the 6 channel unit record 32 bit on all channels, or just two?

[matthewlivingston]

I have the older DR40, it was a workhorse for filmmaking and music. I almost purchased this x8, but reading the comments I really need timecode to work with tentacles or deity. I may have to get a sound devices premix 6 ii. I don't use atomos products.

[Interfilmpro]

great video, what if you have multiple video og and audio like from a wedding is it still easy to timecode match that?

I just brought sony fx6 and tascam x6 hope you can help please.

[danhillsonline]

If there is anyway to sync time code with a fx3 or any Bluetooth camera without all these devices would be so much easier. Why is the Atomos the only devices you can get time code from the recorder.

[dmytrotyshchenko]

Hello. Can TascamX8 connect with DeytiTC1 by timecode?

[sammymorales]

Can this work with Tentacle Sync or Deity TC or any other TC Generator outside of Atomos?

[JMLRecording]

listen how loud the preamps are as soon as he hit the record button. I bought on e and am horrified at how noisy these pre's are... rendering it useless to me in a professional environment. Just cause it does 32bit float don't mean my boat does. This one is a fail for me.

[blackbugmedia]

No one ever shows how to mount the damn Ultrasync One to a camera.

[andx]

think All new recorders even these worth 1 day work will be 32bit float

[timschooler]

What is the program being used to edit the clips?