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TASCAM Portacapture X8
2 - Names and functions of parts
PODCAST app
Mixer
Master
Tracks 1/2 (stereo/
mono)
Tracks 3/4 (stereo/
mono)
SOUND PAD
Track files
Master files
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MASTER
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The podcast app cannot use tracks 5–6.
Track files
These are mono recording files of audio from each track. Two tracks that are stereo-linked are recorded as single stereo files.
Master files
These files are recordings of the mixer output.
INPUT SELECT function
When the unit is shipped new, input jacks 1–6 are assigned to tracks 1–6 by default.
Using the INPUT SELECT function, any pair of input jacks can be assigned to any pair of tracks.
In this example, mics are connected to input jacks 3–4 and assigned to tracks 1–2 for recording using the MUSIC app.
Operation example: assigning input jacks 3–4 to tracks 1–2
Tap the Shortcut Menu button on the app screen, and tap the INPUT SELECT icon to open the INPUT SELECT screen.
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Tap TRACK 1-2
Tap INPUT 3-4
See “Using the INPUT SELECT function” on page 26 for details.
NOTE
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Input jacks 5/6 and the EXT IN jack cannot be used at the same time.
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Input selections are saved independently for each app.