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Controlling this unit from a smartphone

When an AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter is connected 
to the Bluetooth device connector of this unit, this 
unit can be controlled from an iOS/Android device 
using a controller app.
See the Reference Manual for how to connect the 
AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter to this unit and how to 
install and use the controller app.

Connecting cameras

The following functions can be used when connected 
to a Digital SLR camera.

Output slate tones and set levels

Lower the LINE OUT jack output level to suit 
the camera

TIP

Slate tones are signals input simultaneously into 
both the audio of video files and the files recorded 
by this unit. They can be used to synchronize audio 
when editing video files.

Digital SLR camera

LINE OUT jack

Connecting computers and smartphones 
by USB

The following functions are possible when 
connected by USB to a computer (Windows/Mac) 
or smartphone.

Use the unit as a USB mic

Simultaneously record to a computer while 
recording on the microSD card in the unit 
(backup recording)

Monitor sound from the computer

Add sound through the unit’s mics to sound 
playing on the computer and stream it live on 
the Internet (loopback)

Use as a microSD card reader (only when 
connected to a computer)

NOTE

A USB cable (sold separately) must be prepared to 
connect this unit to a computer or smartphone. 
(See “Accessories sold separately” on page 22)

Computer

USB cable

USB Type-C port

music

Mics

music

Mics

Mics  
(connected 
or built-in)

Computer

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TASCAM Portacapture X6

Summary of Contents for Portacapture X6

Page 1: ...see the Reference Manual for information about all the unit s functions You can also download the Reference Manual from the TASCAM website Portacapture X6 https tascam jp int product portacapture_x6...

Page 2: ...edia compact discs digital versatile discs semiconductor chips hard drives memory cards and the like An independent license for such use is required For details please visit http mp3licensing com o o...

Page 3: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 i i i i TEAC i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i TASCAM Portacapture X6 3...

Page 4: ...i i i i i i i i 2000m Portacapture X6 Pb Hg Cd Cr6 PBB PBDE 1 CHASSIS 2 PCB Assy 3 4 SEAL 5 GB T26572 GB T26572 4 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 5: ...CMIIT ID 2021DJ6698 RF CMIIT ID 2021DJ6698 2 4GHz 2 2 5 mW TEAC TASCAM Portacapture X6 5...

Page 6: ...M 3 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 microSD 9 9 10 10 microSD 11 11 12 14 14 14 15 USB 15 15 16 17 17 TASCAM 17 17 17 17 18 USB 18 USB 18 18 18 TEAC TEAC Portacapture X6 https tascam jp int product portacaptu...

Page 7: ...o microSD microSD microSD TASCAM https tascam jp int product portacapture_x6 docs TASCAM o o USB USB C USB Windows Mac i i USB iOS USB A C USB C C C USB micro B micro B C USB A A C o o PS P520U TASCA...

Page 8: ...AK BT1 14 3 4 XLR MIC EXT IN 3 4 LINE OUT i 1 4 i HOLD microSD USB C PEAK REC HOME 8 MARK REC 0 7 9 8 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 9: ...i i i i microSD microSD microSD USB 1 4 2 X Y A B X Y A B TASCAM Portacapture X6 9...

Page 10: ...USB PS P520U USB C TASCAM PS P520U PS P520U A C PS P520U i i 5 V i i 1 5A HOLD HOME LANGUAGE LANGUAGE i 1 2 10 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 11: ...9 microSD OK o o microSD 1 2 HOME 1 2 TASCAM Portacapture X6 11...

Page 12: ...14 HOME HOME e e e i i i i HOME i i 1 1 HOME 2 1 REC 0 REC 2 12 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 13: ...3 MIC 3 4 4 GAIN GAIN 12 dB 2 dB PEAK 4 1 REC 0 REC 2 HOME 8 REC 3 1 2 PAN o o TASCAM Portacapture X6 13...

Page 14: ...7 9 I O 7 9 HOME 8 7 9 HOME 8 i ASMR AK BT1 iOS AK BT1 14 TASCAM Portacapture X6...

Page 15: ...LINE OUT USB USB Windows Mac o o USB o o microSD o o o o o o microSD USB 7 USB USB C i TASCAM o o o o TASCAM PS P520U USB USB o o i i i i ErP 30 o o HOLD HOLD o o microSD microSD o o microSD TASCAM P...

Page 16: ...o 3 o o o o 0 dB o o o o 14 o o 0 40 o o i i i i i i i i i i i i i i o o o o o o o o o o o o o o i i 0 i i I O 14 i i i i LINE OUT o o microSD o o 5000 o o 12 o o o o o o USB USB o o SD card reader 16...

Page 17: ...u MIC EXT IN 3 5 mm 1 8 10 k OFF i 1 8 k ON 20 dBV 0 dBV 67 dBV TASCAM TASCAM TEAC https teac global com TASCAM URL microSD 64 MB 2 GB microSDHC 4 GB 32 GB microSDXC 48 GB 512 GB i i 10 SD FAT16 SDHC...

Page 18: ...45 mW 0 1 N 32 0 4 W USB USB C USB 2 0 USB 2 0 USB USB 44 1 48 96 kHz 24 bit 6 2 AK BT1 4 USB TASCAM PS P520U 7 5 W v5 0 10 2 4 GHz o o EVOLTA 1 2 44 1 kHz 24 bit WAV BWF 13 5 1 2 3 4 48 V i 3 mA 2 44...

Page 19: ...periods CAUTION Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as...

Page 20: ...If the battery fluid leaks wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment before inserting new batteries Do not disassemble a battery The acid inside the battery could harm skin or clothing Wireless...

Page 21: ...initializing microSD cards 26 Basic screen operations 26 Recording and playing files 27 Useful functions 29 LAUNCHER 29 Controlling this unit from a smartphone 30 Connecting cameras 30 Connecting comp...

Page 22: ...You can also contact TASCAM customer support o USB cables for communication or data transfer This unit has a USB Type C port A USB cable must be prepared to connect this unit to a computer Windows Mac...

Page 23: ...dphone speaker volume headphone jack LINE OUT jack MIC EXT IN jack Input jack 4 Input jack 3 Tripod mounting threads 1 4 inch Battery compartment AA batteries HOLD switch microSD card slot USB Type C...

Page 24: ...ir and marks as shown in the battery compartment 2 Reattach the battery compartment cover Quick Start Guide Setting the built in mics Using the built in microphones This unit s built in mics are adjus...

Page 25: ...first time the unit is started a screen to set the display language will open From the second time the HOME screen of the app selected from the LAUNCHER screen when the unit was last turned off will...

Page 26: ...he LAUNCHER screen will open The LAUNCHER screen can be used to launch various recording apps and setting screens Launching recording apps 1 As shown in the illustration below swipe the middle of the...

Page 27: ...Set input levels Balance the mix Record NOTE i By default recording guide activated recording cannot be started before proceeding through the guided steps to the MIXER screen i If the recording guide...

Page 28: ...ure 4 Start recording 1 Press the REC 0 button on the unit to start recording When recording starts the REC indicator will become lit 2 Press the HOME 8 button on the unit to stop recording When recor...

Page 29: ...output from the built in speaker and headphones Useful functions We explain some additional functions in this section See the Reference Manual for details about their use and more functions LAUNCHER...

Page 30: ...nit They can be used to synchronize audio when editing video files Digital SLR camera LINE OUT jack Connecting computers and smartphones by USB The following functions are possible when connected by U...

Page 31: ...oSD card reader The wrong language was set accidentally o Slide the HOLD switch toward the icon until the unit turns off Then while pressing the HOME 8 button slide the HOLD switch toward the icon aga...

Page 32: ...s close to 0 dB the built in speaker will output at near maximum volume o If more volume is needed connect an external speaker with a built in amp or an amp with a speaker connected to it The date tim...

Page 33: ...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 Line output unbalanced LINE OUT jack Connec...

Page 34: ...2 load 44 1kHz 24 bit stereo WAV BWF recording AUTO POWER SAVE mode off About 5 5 hours NOTE When using phantom power the operation time might be reduced depending on the mics being used Dimensions 7...

Page 35: ...ry repairs are covered by the warranty we will pay return surface shipping charges to any destination within the United States LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Any implied warranties INCLUDINGWARRANTI...

Page 36: ...ietario Nombre del propietario Address Adresse Adresse Indirizzo Direcci n Dealer s name Nom du revendeur Name des H ndlers Nome del commerciante Nombre del establecimiento Dealer s address Adresse du...

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