Tascam Portacapture X8

32-Bit Float Field Recorder for Podcasters, Videographers, and Musicians

The Tascam Portacapture X8 is a portable 8-track recorder built to capture studio-grade audio wherever inspiration strikes. At its core, 32-bit float recording paired with dual A/D converters delivers an enormous dynamic range, allowing both loud shouts and the faintest whispers to be recovered cleanly in post. Thanks to a 3.5-inch touchscreen and an app-style Launcher, users can quickly access presets for podcasting, music, voice, field, ASMR, or manual multitrack work.

What Sets This Recorder Apart in Its Class

Two detachable 14.6 mm condenser microphones — the largest in TASCAM's handheld lineup — easily swap between A-B for wide stereo and X-Y for phase-coherent mono. XLR/TRS inputs run through TASCAM's HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) preamps, achieving an equivalent input noise of -126 dBu or less and a dynamic range of at least 113 dB. Integration into multi-camera video workflows is streamlined by wireless timecode sync with Atomos devices, via the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter.

Recording Engine and Connectivity — Built for Real-World Sessions

This model records WAV (BWF) up to 192 kHz in 16/24-bit linear or 32-bit float, plus MP3 at 44.1/48 kHz. Storage is handled by microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC cards up to 512 GB, and USB Type-C turns the unit into an 8-in/2-out driverless audio interface.

• Recording Formats: WAV (BWF) up to 192 kHz / 32-bit float, MP3 up to 320 kbps — lossless capture for flexible post-production
• Microphone Inputs: 2 detachable 14.6 mm condenser capsules (A-B / X-Y) plus 4 XLR/TRS combo jacks with per-channel phantom power
• Sessions can run for hours in 32-bit float on microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC cards up to 512 GB.
• Headphone Output: 45 mW + 45 mW into 32 Ω — clear monitoring in noisy environments
• Power: 4 AA batteries, USB bus power, or optional PS-P520U AC adapter — up to 18 hours on lithium AAs

Who This Recorder Is Built For

Podcasters, videographers, and songwriters will all find a fit. The Tascam Portacapture X8 is the right choice for creators who need flexible multi-source capture on location. The 14.6 mm detachable mics and the FIELD app's pre-record buffer serve outdoor recording, while streamers route the unit into OBS as a plug-and-play USB mic. At 472 g with batteries and 83 × 206 × 42 mm, it slips into a camera bag yet drives four phantom-powered condensers at once.