TASCAM Portacapture X8
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18 - Specifications
Recording times (in hours: minutes)
File format (recording setting)
Card capacity
32 GB
(microSDHC)
128 GB
(microSDXC)
320kbps MP3 (stereo)
44.1kHz
222:13
888:53
16-bit WAV (stereo)
50:23
201:33
24-bit WAV (stereo)
96kHz
15:25
61:43
24-bit WAV (stereo)
192kHz
7:42
30:51
32-bit float WAV (stereo)
192kHz
5:47
23:08
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The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ
depending on the microSD card in use.
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The recording times shown above are not continuous recording
times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the
microSD card.
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If recorded in mono, maximum recording times will be about double
those above.
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If using dual recording, maximum recording times will be about half
those above.
Computer system requirements
Check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for the latest infor-
mation about supported operating systems.
Operation with each OS was confirmed with standard system setups that
met the following conditions. Operation is not guaranteed, however, with all
systems that meet the following conditions.
Windows
Supported operating systems
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
Supported operating systems
macOS Big Sur (11)
macOS Catalina (10.15)
Computer hardware requirements
Mac with a USB 2.0 (or higher)
iOS/iPadOS devices
iOS 14/iPadOS 14
iOS 13/iPadOS 13
Android devices
Android 11
Android 10
* Compatibility has been confirmed, but this does not guarantee
operation with all devices.
Other
Power
4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium-ion)
USB bus power from a computer
TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold separately)
Power consumption
7.5 W (maximum)
Battery operation time (continuous operation)
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Using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA)
Use conditions
Operation time
Input through input jacks 1–2 (included mics)
Phantom power unused
STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz
24-bit recording
POWER SAVE MODE on
About 11:00
Input through input jacks 1/2 (included mics) and 5/6
Phantom power used (+48V, 3mA×2 load)
STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz
24-bit recording
POWER SAVE MODE on
About 5:30
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Using NiMH battery (eneloop)
Use conditions
Operation time
Input through input jacks 1–2 (included mics)
Phantom power unused
STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz
24-bit recording
POWER SAVE MODE on
About 9:30
Input through input jacks 1/2 (included mics) and 5/6
Phantom power used (+48V, 3mA×2 load)
STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz
24-bit recording
POWER SAVE MODE on
About 5:30
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Using lithium-ion batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium)
Use conditions
Operation time
Input through input jacks 1–2 (included mics)
Phantom power unused
STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz
24-bit recording
POWER SAVE MODE on
About 18:00
Input through input jacks 1/2 (included mics) and 5/6
Phantom power used (+48V, 3mA×2 load)
STEREO WAV (BWF)/44.1kHz
24-bit recording
POWER SAVE MODE on
About 10:00
NOTE
When using phantom power, the operation time might be reduced
depending on the mic being used.
Dimensions
77 x 40 x 205.6 mm (width × height × depth, excluding protrusions)
Weight
472/381 g (with/without batteries)
Operating temperature range
0–40ºC
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Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual prod-
uct.
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Specifications and external appearance might be changed without
notification to improve the product.
