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TASCAM Portacapture X8
5 - Input and output settings
Setting the low-cut filter (LOW CUT)
This cuts audio below the selected frequency.
The low-cut filter can reduce bothersome noise, such as from wind,
air-conditioners and projectors.
Set the cutoff frequency of the low-cut filter to match the noise.
LOW CUT
OFF(default), 40Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 220Hz
NOTE
The LOW CUT function cannot be used when the SAMPLE setting is
192kHz.
Setting the noise gate (NOISE GATE)
Sound below a set level can be muted.
When LOW is selected, only quite sounds will be muted. When HIGH is
selected, sounds up to a certain level will also be muted.
NOTE
The NOISE GATE function cannot be used when the SAMPLE setting
is 192kHz.
Setting the limiter (LIMITER/COMP)
Using the limiter can suppress distortion caused by sudden excessive
sound input.
OFF
The limiter function is disabled.
LIMITER
This function prevents distortion when signals that are too loud are
input suddenly.
This is suited for recording live performances and other situations
with large volume changes.
NOTE
Distortion could occur when the input sound is excessively loud even
if the limiter function is on. In such a case, lower the input level or
increase the distance between the unit and the source.
COMPRESSOR
This increases the levels of low-level input signals and adjusts
high-level input signals so that they do not become any higher.
This does not have a function to prevent distortion.
This is suited for recording situations that have large volume changes
without excessive input levels, for example.
NOTE
The LIMITER and COMPRESSOR functions cannot be used when the
SAMPLE setting is 192kHz.
Setting the equalizer (EQ)
The equalizer has the effect of amplifying and attenuating specific fre-
quency ranges. This can be used, for example, to enhance the sound of
individual instruments, to adjust the balance of a wide frequency range
and to cut specific unwanted frequencies.
VOICE
This setting is good for recording sound in interviews, meetings, pod-
casts and similar conversational situations.
GUITAR
This setting is good for recording acoustic guitars.
LOUD
The setting is good for emphasizing heavy low frequencies in band
performances, for example.
VOCAL
This setting is good for recording singing voices.
MANUAL EQ
With this setting, four bands can be adjusted manually. In addition to
low-frequency and high-frequency boosts, two peak curves can be
set.
NOTE
The EQ function cannot be used when the SAMPLE setting is 192kHz.
MANUAL EQ
This 4-band parametric EQ can be adjusted manually.
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Tap the knob to be adjusted.
Slide the fader left and right to
adjust it.
NOTE
After tapping a knob to adjust it, the wheel can be turned to adjust it
precisely.
GAIN (LOW/L-MID/H-MID/HIGH) knobs
These set the amounts levels are increased or decreased for each
band.
Ranges
GAIN: −12 dB – +12 dB (default: 0 dB)
FREQ (LOW/L-MID/H-MID/HIGH) knobs
These set the cutoff frequencies of the HIGH and LOW bands and the
middle frequencies of the H-MID and L-MID bands.
Ranges
HIGH: 1.7 kHz – 18.0 kHz (default 5.5 kHz)
H-MID: 32 Hz – 18.0 kHz (default 1.7 kHz)
L-MID: 32 Hz – 18.0 kHz (default 1.7 kHz)
LOW: 32 Hz – 1.6 kHz (default 400 Hz)
Q (L-MID/H-MID) knobs
These set the acuteness of these bands.
The higher the value is the more acute it becomes, making it affect
a narrower frequency band around the set frequency. The lower the
value is the less acute it becomes, making it affect a broader frequen-
cy band around the set frequency.
Ranges
H-MID: 0.25 – 16.00 (default 2.00)
L-MID: 0.25 – 16.00 (default 2.00)
Examples of EQ characteristics
-3dB
FREQ
GAIN
LOW
HIGH
LOW-MID
HIGH-MID
-3dB
