Absolute Music

Tascam Portacapture X6 Multi-track Handheld Recorder (NEW)

Capturing high-resolution audio is easy with the Portacapture X6. The intuitive app-like operation on its large color touchscreen makes it easy to record or sweeten up your audio in post-processing. Record using the two built-in microphones or plug in your own mics to its two XLR inputs. The recording quality on the Portacapture X6 will be your secret advantage. Its 96-kHz/32-bit floating-point recording technology means that you can capture audio softer or louder than ideal, assuring that you will never miss that moment.

Main Features

  • New-generation high-resolution PCM audio recorder
  • 2.4-inch colour touchscreen for easy operation and perfect readability
  • Uncompromised audio quality with sampling rates up to 96 kHz and 32-bit floating point resolution – ideal for later lossless post-editing with DAW software
  • Intuitive launcher system with pre-set configurations for a variety of recording scenes such as basic multi-track recording, podcasts, music, voice (interviews, vlogs), field recordings, ASMR or manual settings
  • Two adjustable condenser microphones (can be set for A-B or X-Y configuration)
  • Built-in USB audio interface with six inputs and two outputs
  • Included microphones can be used as USB audio source
  • Input signals received via USB can be recorded to SD card
  • USB mix-minus on PODCAST app (planned for a future update)
  • USB audio transmission in 32-bit float resolution (planned for a future update)
  • Two mic/line inputs via XLR locking connectors
  • Phantom power (24 V / 48 V) can be set for each microphone input individually
  • Additional mic/line input to monitor and record audio sent from a wireless microphone, camera or other device (3.5-mm stereo jack, supports plug-in power)
  • Multi-track recording of up to six tracks (four tracks + stereo mix)
  • Recording in either WAV (BWF) or MP3 format
  • MS decoder, reverb effect (six rooms, can be used with sampling rates of 44.1/48 kHz)
  • Pre-recording feature allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed
  • Auto-recording function to automatically start recording based on input level
  • Dual recording allows to record each track in a different file format
  • Slate tones can be added automatically or manually to simplify synchronisation of video files when editing
  • Marks can be set automatically (peak, level, time)
  • XRI function allows information on recording settings to be stored with a BWF file
  • Built-in mixer with audio processing including EQ, low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, auto gain control, noise gate and more
  • Input settings can be saved in up to three presets and shared by all recording apps (planned for a future update)
  • Unit settings and recording app settings can be saved in up to three presets and recalled with a single tap from the LAUNCHER (planned for a future update)
  • Camera/line output with selectable attenuation to send audio to a camera or other external devices
  • Audio monitoring through headphones output or the built-in loudspeaker
  • Wireless remote control from a smartphone/tablet using an optional Bluetooth dongle (Tascam AK-BT1) and the dedicated Portacapture Control app (free download)
  • Wireless timecode synchronisation with Atomos devices and UltraSync Blue (planned for a future update)
  • Micro SD cards up to 512 GB can be used as recording media
  • Power supply by four AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium), USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U)
  • Automatic power select to continue on batteries, for example, during a power outage

Specifications

Recorder specifications

  • Recording media: microSD card (64 MB – 2 GB), microSDHC card (4–32 GB), microSDXC card (48–512 GB)
  • Recording/playback formats: WAV (BWF): 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24 bit or 32 bit float, MP3: 44.1/48kHz, 128/192/256/320 kbit/s
  • Input channels: 4 (maximum)
  • Recording tracks: 6 (4 tracks + stereo mix)

Analogue audio inputs

  • Mic inputs 3–4 (balanced): XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD), 6.3-mm TRS jacks (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND), (phantom power over XLR only)
  • Mic Input impedance: ≥2.2 kΩ
  • Mic Maximum input level: +2 dBu
  • Mic Minimum input level: −75 dBu
  • Line inputs 3–4: XLR-3-31 equivalent (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD), 6.3-mm TRS jacks, (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Line Input impedance: ≥9 kΩ
  • Line Maximum input level: +24 dBu
  • Line Minimum input level: −53 dBu
  • MIC/EXT IN (unbalanced): 3.5-mm mini jack (supports plug-in power)
  • MIC/EXT Input impedance: 10 kΩ (plug-in power off), 1.8 kΩ (plug-in power on)
  • MIC/EXT Maximum input level: 0 dBV
  • MIC/EXT Minimum input level: −67 dBV

Analogue audio outputs

  • Line output (LINE OUT, unbalanced): 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
  • Line Output impedance: 200 Ω
  • Nominal Line output level: −14 dBV
  • Maximum Line output level: +6 dBV
  • Headphones output: 3.5-mm stereo mini jack
  • Headphones Maximum output: 45 mW + 45 mW (THD+N: ≤0.1%, 32 Ω load)
  • Headphones Working impedance: 16–400 Ω
  • Built-in speaker: 0.4 W (mono)

Control inputs/outputs

  • USB port: USB Type-C connector
  • Format: USB 2.0 High Speed mass storage class
  • Bluetooth device connector: For Bluetooth adapter (AK-BT1) only

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This is brand new item and comes with a full UK warranty and VAT receipt.

Tascam Portacapture X6 Multi-track Handheld Recorder (NEW)

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absolutemusic was set up over ten years ago by a group of passionate audio professionals who wanted to deliver better service and greater savings on music gear than could be found anywhere else.

We’ve since grown into one of the UK’s leading music retailers and we've recently moved into a  huge new two-storey superstore boasting three massive guitar display walls and dedicated departments for drums, guitars, DJ, live sound, synths & keyboards, hi-tech and accessories. We also have four guitar booths, two soundproofed drum booths, an in-house Guitar Workshop and a unique  monitor-auditioning studio designed by acoustician Andy Munro.

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