TASCAM Portacapture X8
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2 - Names and functions of parts
Switching screens
Tap the name of the screen at the bottom of the display to switch to it.
2 - 8 App overview
LAUNCHER screen
This can be used to launch recording apps and to open the GENERAL
SETTINGS screen.
To GENERAL
SETTINGS
screen
Recording
apps
Recording apps
The following apps for typical recording situations are available.
ASMR
The screen effect changes in response to the input
sound in this recording app. (2-channel recording app)
MANUAL
This is the basic app of the unit. Multitrack recording of
up to six channels is possible.
MUSIC
This recording app is good for easily capturing instru-
mental and vocal performances. (2-channel recording
app)
VOICE
This recording app is good for recording audio for inter-
views and video blogs. (2-channel recording app)
FIELD
This app is good for recording outdoors.
(2-channel recording app)
PODCAST
This app is good for recording podcasts with up to four
people.
Other apps
TUNER
This app can be used to tune an instrument.
An oscillator mode can also be used to output a stan-
dard pitch.
METRONOME
This app provides metronome functions.
BROWSE
This can be used to select folders and files for play-
back, deletion and other operations.
SD CARD READER This unit can be used as an SD card reader by con-
necting it to a computer with a USB cable.
NOTE
The designs and functions of apps and other features could change
with firmware updates.
GENERAL SETTINGS screen
Use this to make specific unit settings.
Tap the GENERAL SETTINGS icon at the bottom right of the LAUNCHER
screen.
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LAUNCHER screen
GENERAL SETTINGS screen
See “GENERAL SETTINGS” on page 75 for a list of setting items.
