Tascam Portacapture X8, Owner'S Manual

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Precautions for placement and use
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The operating temperature range of this unit is 0–40 °C.
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Do not install this unit in the following types of locations.
Doing so could degrade the sound quality and/or cause
malfunctions.
Places with significant vibrations
Next to a window or in another location exposed to
direct sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
Very humid or poorly ventilated places
Very dusty places
Places exposed directly to rain or other water
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If this unit is placed near a power amplifier or other de-
vice with a large transformer, it could cause a hum. If this
occurs, increase the distance between this unit and the
other device.
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This unit could cause color irregularities on a TV screen or
noise from a radio if used nearby. If this occurs, use this
unit farther away.
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This unit might produce noise if a mobile phone or other
wireless device is used nearby to make calls or send or re-
ceive signals. If this occurs, increase the distance between
this unit and those devices or turn them off.
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Do not place this unit on top of a power amplifier or other
device that generates heat.
Beware of condensation
Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold
place to a warm place, it is used immediately after a cold
room has been heated or it is otherwise exposed to a sud-
den temperature change. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let
the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room tempera-
ture before using it.
Cleaning the unit
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not wipe with
chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol or other chemical
agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause discol-
oration.
About TASCAM customer support service
TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only in
their country/region of purchase.
To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distrib-
utors list page of the TEAC Global Site (https://teac-global.
com/), search for the local company or representative for the
region where you purchased the product and contact that
organization.
When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the shop or
web shop where it was purchased and the purchase date are
required. Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase
might also be necessary.
Specifications/rated values
Recorder specifications
Recording media
microSD card (64 MB – 2 GB)
microSDHC card (4 GB – 32 GB)
microSDXC card (48 GB – 512 GB)
Recording/playback formats
WAV (BWF): 44.1/48/96/192kHz , 16/24-bit or 32-bit float
MP3: 44.1/48kHz, 128/192/256/320kbps
Number of channels
Input channels: 6 channels maximum
Recording tracks: 8 tracks maximum
Analog audio input ratings
Mic inputs (balanced)
Input jacks 3/4/5/6 (input set to “MIC”)
Connectors:
XLR-3-31 equivalent(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jacks ( Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD,
Sleeve: GND)
(phantom power supported by XLR only)
Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ or higher
Maximum input level: +2 dBu
Minimum input level: −75 dBu
Input jacks 3/4/5/6 (input set to “LINE”)
Connectors:
XLR-3-31 equivalent(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
6.3mm (1/4”) standard TRS jacks
Input impedance: 9 kΩ or higher
Nominal input level: +4 dBu (GAIN setting at minimum)
Maximum input level: +24 dBu
Minimum input level: −53 dBu
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