Product Overview
Featuring 96 kHz/32-bit float recording technology, the Tascam Portacapture X6 hi-resolution handheld multi-track recorder captures studio-quality audio wherever you are. The X6 features a pair of built-in microphones that rotate between A-B and X-Y configurations, allowing you to set the ideal soundstage for the application. Two XLR inputs with dedicated Tascam HDDA high-definition preamps are included in case you have a favorite pair of microphones you'd rather use. Record all four sources in conjunction with a two-track stereo mix for a total of six simultaneously recorded tracks. Control settings and adjustments from the 2.4-inch color screen with the X6's intuitive app-like interface, or get the AK-BT1 Bluetooth® adapter (sold separately) and control it from your smartphone or tablet (sold separately). Getting the sound you want in a pinch can often be daunting. The X6 comes with five pre-crafted settings for voice, podcast, music, interview, and field recording so you can focus on capturing the moment as it happens. Of course, if you want more control, the X6 also integrated signal processing like compression, limiting, EQ, and reverb you can apply before or after recording to craft audio that's ready to share right from the field. And if you want to add to your tracks, the X6 functions as a 6-input/2-output USB audio interface for direct recording into your favorite computer DAW (sold separately).
Tascam PORTACAPTURE-X6 Applications:
- Podcasts
- Interviews
- Live music
- Audio for video
Tascam PORTACAPTURE-X6 Includes:
- Portacapture X6 × 1
- AA alkaline batteries × 4
- Owner‘s Manual (including warranty) × 1
- TASCAM ID registration guide × 1
Tascam PORTACAPTURE-X6 Features:
- Enjoy intuitive app-like controls on the X6, all using the large 2.4-inch touchscreen. Easy-to-use recording, pre-production and post-production 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). Time-code sync is also possible via Bluetooth® (*Timecode sync will be supported from V1.10 firmware update)
Tascam PORTACAPTURE-X6 Specifications:
- Recording media
- microSD cards (64MB –2GB)
- microSDHC cards (4GB - 32GB)
- microSDXC cards (48 GB –512 GB)
- *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: +2 dBu
- 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)
- Impedance: 9kΩ or higher
- Nominal input level: +4dBu(GAIN setting at minimum)
- Maximum input level: +24 dBu
- Minimum input level: -53dBu
- Line input (unbalanced): MIC/EXT IN jack (can provide plugin power)
- Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack
- Input impedance:
- 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
- Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack
- Output impedance: 210Ω
- Nominal output level: -14dBV
- Maximum output level: +6 dBV
- Note: 0dBV=1Vrms, 0dBu=0.775Vrms
- Headphone Output: Headphone Jack
- Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack
- Maximum output: 45mW + 45mW (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32 Ω load)
- 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 (optional)
- Audio Performance
- Mic amp EIN (equivalent input noise): −125 dBu or less
- Frequency response Input jacks 3/4 to PCM data
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz at 48 kHz: +0/-0.3 dB (JEITA)
- 20 Hz – 40 kHz at 96 kHz: +0/-0.4 dB (JEITA)
- Dynamic range Input jacks 3/4 to PCM data (20kHz SPCL LPF, A-weighting)
- 112 dB or higher (at 48 kHz)
- 112 dB or higher (at 96 kHz)
- 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
- Note: JEITA indicates conformance to JEITA CP-2150
- Recording Times (in hours: minutes)
- Card capacity 32GB
- 320kbps MP3 (stereo)
- 44.1kHz 222:13
- (microSDHC) (microSDXC) 128GB
- 320kbps MP3 (stereo)
- 44.1kHz 888:53
- 16-bit WAV (stereo)
- Card capacity 32GB: 50:23
- (microSDHC) (microSDXC) 128GB: 201:33
- 24-bit WAV (stereo) 96kHz
- Card capacity 32GB: 15:25
- (microSDHC) (microSDXC) 128GB: 61:43
- 32-bit float WAV (stereo) 96kHz:
- Card capacity 32GB: 11:34
- (microSDHC) (microSDXC) 128GB: 46:16
- * The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending on the microSD card in use.
- * 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.
- Operating System and Other Requirements
- Windows
- Windows 11
- Windows 10 64-Bit
- Computer hardware requirements
- Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher)
- *Operation is not guaranteed using the TASCAM driver with ARM64 CPUs.
- Mac
- macOS Ventura (13)
- macOS Monterey (12)
- macOS Big Sur (11)
- Note: macOS Ventura is currently being tested.
- Computer hardware requirements
- Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher)
- iOS/iPadOS devices
- iOS 16/iPadOS 16
- iOS 15/iPadOS 15
- iOS 14/iPadOS 14
- Note: iPadOS 16 is currently being tested.
- Portacapture Control
- iOS/iPadOS devices
- iOS 16/iPadOS 16
- iOS 15/iPadOS 15
- iOS 14/iPadOS 14
- Note: iPadOS 16 is currently being tested.
- 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: 7.5 W (maximum)
- Dimensions
- 75 x 174.3 x 37.2 mm (W× H× D, excluding protrusions)
- Weight: 365/265g (with/without batteries)
- Operating temperature range: 0–40ºC
- Battery Operation Time (continuous operation) Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA)
- Input through inputs 1-2, Phantom power not used, 44.1kHz stereo WAV (BWF), 24-bit recording
- POWER SAVE 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 SAVE 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 SAVE 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 SAVE 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 SAVE 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 SAVE MODE off: About 11.5 hours
- Note: When using phantom power, the operation time might be reduced depending on the mic being used.
