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TASCAM Portacapture X8
4 - Connections
4 - 1 Connection examples
Using the MANUAL app
Multitrack recording of up to six inputs is possible.
Input jacks 3/4
EXT IN jack
(headphone) jack
EXT OUT jack
Mics
Portable music player, etc.
Digital SLR camera
Headphones
Included mics
Using the PODCAST app
Multitrack recording of up to four inputs is possible.
Input jacks 3/4
(headphone) jack
Mics
Headphones
Computer
Input jacks 5/6
Mics
USB Type-C port
NOTE
To use multiple headphones, use a commercially-available multi-
channel headphone amp, for example.
4 - 2 Connecting the included mics
The included mics can be connected in two ways.
CAUTION
o
The included mics become usable by turning their lock rings com-
pletely until they are tight.
The included mics will not be recognized if their lock rings have not
been turned completely.
o
Always use the included mics together as a pair.
NOTE
o
Reverse these procedures to disconnect the mics.
o
The angles of the included mics cannot be adjusted.
o
The included mics cannot be rotated.
o
When the included mics are connected to input jacks 1/2, the track
names will become “MIC”. When any other plug-in power mics are
connected, the track names will become “1” and “2”.
o
Input jacks 1/2 support plug-in power and can be used to connect
lavalier mics with mini 3.5mm (1/8”) TRS plugs (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD,
Sleeve: GND).
X-Y connection
This enables recording with a clear stereo field and reduced phase differ-
ence.
1.
Connect the mics so that their metallic discs face the same direc-
tion as the touchscreen.
Metallic disc
Metallic disc
2.
Turn their locking rings to fix them in place.
Lock ring
Lock ring
