🚨 UPDATE: Tascam just informed me that the Power Supply DOES NOT come with the PortaCapture X8. It is sold separately, so that and the Bluetooth Adapter are sold separately. Sorry about that everyone tascam.com/us/product/ak-bt1/top tascam.com/us/product/ps-p520u/top tascam.com/us/product/ak-dr11gmkiii/top
It's hard to judge whether RUclips compression is messing up the sound tests or if the X8 is applying DSP or DNR to the test recordings because they all sound warbly. Thanks for the extensive review.
Yea thats the difficult part. I can only do so much when it comes to Exporting the video and audio in the highest quality but then RUclips I believe compresses it to like 48kHz which sucks but I try to make it as easy for you guys to hear the difference and quality. I'm glad that you liked the video at least 😁
@@Tech_HD1 To get around this, when testing audio quality record in 48k. Or you can record in 192 then convert the audio into 48k then upload to youtube. Yes youtube compresses everything lol. That ole cheap mp3 effect will always happen like that in automatic conversions. For example: OBS, you set it's settings to 44k yet your system audio is set to 48. You will get the same warbly effect. Thought I would mention all that. This is how I get around the youtube compression. Just make sure you convert or downsample yourself in an audio editor before upload. This method has never failed me.
If you record at a higher quality and the mix on your end is done properly, once RUclips compresses it down, you can still get a glimpse of portacapture's sound ability vs you recording initially at lower setting on the tascam, so it's best to record at the highest quality to sort of circumvent the dynamic loss.
@@Tech_HD1 There's absolutely no point in recording at anything higher than 48KHz unless your into large file sizes with no audible benefit. At 48KHz you are well past Nyqust and any online platform will convert it down anyway resulting in potential aliasing and other artifacts from the sample rate conversion. Try doing a blind test with 48KHz and 96/192KHz, and you will find that you are not able to tell the difference and your computer will thank you!
A very comprehensive review of the Tascam portacapture X8, thank you. As an addition, I would have liked more information about the computer interface and to answer questions like, "How to import audio what was made on a DAW so it can be mixed with audio to be later created on the X8?" and, "How do I export audio to a DAW?"
Had a pre-order in with BH since November. Turns out Amazon had them in stock! Just received mine last night. Been using DR40 for 5 years on my wedding films (to capture audio from the DJ or the band!)… I cannot wait to use this thing for weddings going forward!!!!
I already commented with my personal RUclips account, haha, but I think it must be stated again how this is one of the best reviews of this out there. Especially appreciate the use of testing the Rode Podmic (Which I have & love) with it as a big reason I am getting this is to do an audio diary/interview of a dear family member of mine whose memory is beginning to fade and is up there in years, so the need to document their life is crucial more than ever, and I accept nothing less than excellent to get the gear to make it happen. It's also a tight space, so a field recorder seems to be the right tool. Secondary reasons include pocasting overall and DJ set/game livestreams. Great job again!
Recording 192/32 is overkill for video use, so I would not reccommend doing it just because you can. 32 float is very usefull, but 44.1 or 48 kHz is more than enough when you record speech. You will be low cutting 12-14kHz anyway, so a lot of headroom left there. 192/32 is usefull when you want to field record or do some recordings that will be heavily post-processed. Hood to have, but not necessery thing. Great recorder anyways, I'm looking forward to buy it.
Thank you very very much for this comprehensive video about Protacapture X8. I just got myself one, and after looking at your video, using the Protacapture X8 will be a breeze. Also, I love how you test the sound in each app. Very good job indeed.
ASMR is more than a weird thing. As for the TASCAM Portacapture X8, I would like to praise the guys, they made an excellent device, the large display is simply gorgeous, plus 32-bit recording, powerful and quiet amplifiers. I would love to test it too. A good video review is all detailed and shown.
Lmao just not used to doing ASMR. I listen to it all the time but I never tried it myself lol. Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video and yea, the X8 is a BEAST
Hello, your videos are very nice. I have a question. Can we assign reverb to two channels separately? So essentially internal microphone and external microphone. Thank you in advance, I translated it from taraslate and I apologize if there were any spelling mistakes.
Great review - and it comes at the right time! I just wanted to buy the F6 now but I think I will wait until I can test the x8. Looks like that's a great tool for field recording.
Saved to the play list. Great job. 1 question, can you record to a mobile phone as a backup, since the X8 has only one sd card? Thanks. (Not one person has recorded a band on RUclips with the X8. This a bit dis-concerting ...I wonder why?)
Great review thank you so much. Does the x8 allow for mulitrack recording like in a DAW? In other words, I want to record a vocal track as a separate track on top of say a previous guitar track?
i really appreciate this video! its awesome how you go through everything! I just wish i understood what this stuff is - I am brand new to recording my music and bought one of these. Im such a noob tho i dont even know what EQ settings would be best for recording acoustic guitar.
It should be fine with the SM7B. I tested it with the PodMic and Procaster from Rode and those need a lot of Gain Power too like the SM7B and they both performed great!
Great review!! I'm curious, I mainly use this for recording my acoustic guitar with the on-board mics. This means I have to read upside down when modifying my mic and channel settings. Do you know if Tascam has any intention to allow the user to flip the screen upside down in a future software update?
Very cool device and great video! Does it have loopback feature when used as audio interface? If yes I hope you include demoing that feature if maybe you make another video about Portacapture 👍
Still the best in depth video of this device so far. Great review such a better job than others who got the review unit. Would love to see how the effects Dynamics are. Also how does the AGC Automatic Gain Function Perform.
Thank You! Sadly, I needed to return the X8 back since it wasn't a finalized unit. Major thing I remember is to NOT use the AGC. I did one time and it sounded horrible lmao
@@Tech_HD1 LMAO AGC is a tough one indeed, would probably have to lean to a AI gain soon lol yeah it could do with a much better dynamic range for 32 bit as well. 130+ db dynamic range. X8 Tops out at a mere 112db Dynamic Range way low for a 32 bit recorder.
How would this be used in a band configuration? Can you record instruments without a DIbox ? Can you take audio out and use from audio levels from a mixer? Can these be used as a mixer for a small band direct plug in 2 vocals guitars and bass and drums keys etc. ?
I just got to the recording of the built-in mics. It sounds absolutely horrible with tons of processing artefacts. Is that how it sounds straight from the recorder. Shocking...
can you plug this TAscam PortaCapture X8 directly into iphone using lightning to camera adapter? Secondly, can you do overdubbing like Zoom H4n and H5 with PortaCapture X8? Thank you in advance
Hi - The best review of this product I have seen. Congrats. I make music performance and tuition videos. The audio is recorded separately to the video and mixed in post. Currently I'm using a compact Yamaha mixer board and the left/right XLR outs to a Zoom H6. The reason for the board in the chain is the H6 has no effects or EQ and I want to monitor myself with them when recording and not in post. Now I have that out of the way (sorry) Using the Music preset, I see you have different Reverbs but can you tweak the EQ at the time of recording too? - eliminating the need for the mixer board all together.? - Peter.
on my Tascam when I go to rec setting, I saw that in your video you say 192 is best, but I get an error message "Cannot dual format". What can I do for this? also, is there a way to reset back to normal? Thanks!
Good morning, can you help me? when I record a song in the manual app I add reverb to the voice. when I listen to the recording it is without the effect. why doesn't the reverb remain? Thank you
Hi, like the video. My question is about the punch I/O, can you punch in (or overwrite) an individual track section just to correct a mistake? Thank you
I'm glad you liked the video! Yes, you can do it to correct a mistake and even to add more to the audio and not overwrite but be in between the original file if that makes sense
Thanks for the review! Do you know where to buy the product? I've been scrolling through their official website but didn't find a place to buy the product.
I just bought one the other day, I can't seem to get a dual record option to work. 1.) do i even need it if im recording 32 bit float 2.)does it only work if I'm recording at a lower bit rate?
The left and right channels sound different when using the included mics (was as if the left channel was softer than right). I am not sure if it is RUclips compression but there is a weird high pitch distortion when you had it in the XY pattern as well as when you used the mono condenser mic
Are the xlrcmore balanced for direct guitar playing? Nearly bought the tascam dr40 but the direct guitar use was rubbish compared to the zoom b!ack,. If this is I'm buying in two weeks
@@Tech_HD1 thanks for confirming. so this would be good for quick adjustments when shooting video I guess. or interviews. looks like an excellent recorder. I am glad as I thought Tascam stopped developing audio recorders and there have been quite few new ones of this caliber if at all in the last 2/3 years...
Yea I used the dial and I was doing the Field Sound Tests. Yea I thought so too until I was mentioned this a while back and I'm glad to see Tascam being innovated. Keep your eyes peeled in the next few months on some other things 😉
What's the finish? Does it have any of that horrible rubberised coating? Also, any idea of the inbuilt mic noise at highest gain? And finally what's the battery life like, for example 48K/24 inbuilt mics and using NiMH Eneloop Pro batteries? Zoom H6 was horrible for battery life.
The finish doesn't have any kind of rubberish coating. Just a plastic feel, still has a good feel to grip and hold onto easily. I'm not sure as far as the mic noise at the highest gain. Would need to take a look Battery for me as averaged around 3-4 hrs at 192 kHz 32 Bit Float Recording. So I can imagine the battery going to 6+ hrs and it also depends if your using Phantom Power or not
@@Tech_HD1 Thanks for the reply. Good to hear about the lack of that rubber stuff. Your battery life measurements were using Alkaline or NiMH cells? I'm more likely to use 48/24 recording, no need for 192K. Interested in battery life without Phantom as my field mics have their own batteries or I'd use the inbuilt mics and fit a deadcat over them, depending on circumstance. If I can get a solid 4 hours it would be useful.
@@geoffswan1254 I used Alkaline Batteries and without Phantom Power and with those settings, you should be getting over 4 hours. Using the built in mics would help a lot and I would recommend these accessories for the wind and to handle it tascam.com/us/product/ak-dr11/top
Holy carp that's a lot of bells and whistles and basically needless partytricks that would just be in my way. Anyone know of something in the same form factor but has like, a tenth of those menus? Just a portable recorder that takes teleplugs and XLR and records up to 192khz 24 bit? Bonus if it has x/y microphones but not strictly necessary.
@@Tech_HD1 that's strange. It must be a compression issue. It's especially noticeable on the ASMR portion where you have these weird watery artifacts on the recording.
To put into simple terms, it's like relaxing sensations that triggers tingles. Stuff like soft speaking, tapping, scratching, etc to trigger it. You usually use a Stereo Microphone Setup and you usually have the audio high and you just talk very low and softly. Hopefully this helps
At the minute 28:18 is super evident the point that I am continuously trying to make about doing audio "tests" of high quality preamp, condenser mics etc. over youtube crappy audio quality. The low level voice test of the reviewer reveals the compression artefacts caused by the stupid 128kbs youtube audio quality (meanwhile you can watch 4k videos...go figure youtube managers) . Even a deaf person would be able to hear that this is NOT audio quality. It is literally impossible at this compression rate to perceive all the goodness that a good high fidelity audio signal can deliver. At least people should make available for download, good quality uncompressed audio file of their tests and make it available for viewers.
Lmao the DR-40x is still a great recorder. I used it to record the Walkthrough part of the video with a Shotgun Microphone connected to it. I also made a video on that like 2 Years back if you wanna check it out
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🚨 UPDATE: Tascam just informed me that the Power Supply DOES NOT come with the PortaCapture X8. It is sold separately, so that and the Bluetooth Adapter are sold separately. Sorry about that everyone
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This is probably the best thorough review/demo of this product I've found thus far on RUclips. Great job.
Thank You! I really appreciate it 😁
Not only is th x8 a beast. You are a beast of a reviewer
It's hard to judge whether RUclips compression is messing up the sound tests or if the X8 is applying DSP or DNR to the test recordings because they all sound warbly.
Thanks for the extensive review.
Yea thats the difficult part. I can only do so much when it comes to Exporting the video and audio in the highest quality but then RUclips I believe compresses it to like 48kHz which sucks but I try to make it as easy for you guys to hear the difference and quality. I'm glad that you liked the video at least 😁
@@Tech_HD1 To get around this, when testing audio quality record in 48k. Or you can record in 192 then convert the audio into 48k then upload to youtube. Yes youtube compresses everything lol. That ole cheap mp3 effect will always happen like that in automatic conversions. For example: OBS, you set it's settings to 44k yet your system audio is set to 48. You will get the same warbly effect. Thought I would mention all that. This is how I get around the youtube compression. Just make sure you convert or downsample yourself in an audio editor before upload. This method has never failed me.
If you record at a higher quality and the mix on your end is done properly, once RUclips compresses it down, you can still get a glimpse of portacapture's sound ability vs you recording initially at lower setting on the tascam, so it's best to record at the highest quality to sort of circumvent the dynamic loss.
@@Tech_HD1 There's absolutely no point in recording at anything higher than 48KHz unless your into large file sizes with no audible benefit. At 48KHz you are well past Nyqust and any online platform will convert it down anyway resulting in potential aliasing and other artifacts from the sample rate conversion.
Try doing a blind test with 48KHz and 96/192KHz, and you will find that you are not able to tell the difference and your computer will thank you!
@@kyrregjerstad Good point, thanks for sharing :D
This is a great in-depth review, with just about everything covered in a well-organized editing. Very good job, bravo !
Thank You! It really means a lot 😁
A very comprehensive review of the Tascam portacapture X8, thank you. As an addition, I would have liked more information about the computer interface and to answer questions like, "How to import audio what was made on a DAW so it can be mixed with audio to be later created on the X8?" and, "How do I export audio to a DAW?"
Had a pre-order in with BH since November. Turns out Amazon had them in stock! Just received mine last night. Been using DR40 for 5 years on my wedding films (to capture audio from the DJ or the band!)… I cannot wait to use this thing for weddings going forward!!!!
I already commented with my personal RUclips account, haha, but I think it must be stated again how this is one of the best reviews of this out there. Especially appreciate the use of testing the Rode Podmic (Which I have & love) with it as a big reason I am getting this is to do an audio diary/interview of a dear family member of mine whose memory is beginning to fade and is up there in years, so the need to document their life is crucial more than ever, and I accept nothing less than excellent to get the gear to make it happen. It's also a tight space, so a field recorder seems to be the right tool. Secondary reasons include pocasting overall and DJ set/game livestreams.
Great job again!
Recording 192/32 is overkill for video use, so I would not reccommend doing it just because you can. 32 float is very usefull, but 44.1 or 48 kHz is more than enough when you record speech. You will be low cutting 12-14kHz anyway, so a lot of headroom left there. 192/32 is usefull when you want to field record or do some recordings that will be heavily post-processed. Hood to have, but not necessery thing. Great recorder anyways, I'm looking forward to buy it.
Totally agree! Well said!
For documentary stuff for sure. But if you're filming action, horror or something like that, 32bit comes very handy.
This is the best real in-depth review, next time try to do more filed recording using only Tascam x8 mics, thank you
For podcast, any mix minus functionality for live stream or cell call connectivity?
Thank you very very much for this comprehensive video about Protacapture X8. I just got myself one, and after looking at your video, using the Protacapture X8 will be a breeze. Also, I love how you test the sound in each app. Very good job indeed.
Ayyy I appreciate the kind words ☺️ I’m glad you liked the video 😁
What a perfect anc complete review !!! thank you so much
The Zoom H8 Killer. I just bought a Zoom H8. Sad situation.
Lmao sorry to hear that 🤣
ASMR is more than a weird thing. As for the TASCAM Portacapture X8, I would like to praise the guys, they made an excellent device, the large display is simply gorgeous, plus 32-bit recording, powerful and quiet amplifiers. I would love to test it too. A good video review is all detailed and shown.
Lmao just not used to doing ASMR. I listen to it all the time but I never tried it myself lol. Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video and yea, the X8 is a BEAST
Hello, your videos are very nice. I have a question.
Can we assign reverb to two channels separately? So essentially internal microphone and external microphone. Thank you in advance, I translated it from taraslate and I apologize if there were any spelling mistakes.
Great video, so much essential information, very informative, ideal for myself as a beginner. Many thanks.
Thank You! I appreciate it 😁
Great review - and it comes at the right time!
I just wanted to buy the F6 now but I think I will wait until I can test the x8.
Looks like that's a great tool for field recording.
Ayyy thats great! Yea the X8 is perfect for any kind of Field Recording
Saved to the play list. Great job. 1 question, can you record to a mobile phone as a backup, since the X8 has only one sd card? Thanks. (Not one person has recorded a band on RUclips with the X8. This a bit dis-concerting ...I wonder why?)
Can this device do a mix minus for remote podcast interviews via smartphone? I know it doesn’t have a TRRS jack, but maybe via the USBc?
Great review thank you so much. Does the x8 allow for mulitrack recording like in a DAW? In other words, I want to record a vocal track as a separate track on top of say a previous guitar track?
i really appreciate this video! its awesome how you go through everything! I just wish i understood what this stuff is - I am brand new to recording my music and bought one of these. Im such a noob tho i dont even know what EQ settings would be best for recording acoustic guitar.
Thank You 😊 And it’s all trial and error and experimenting
who is Tascam X8 for VS who is Zoom F6 for? (if cost/price was not a factor)
Thank you so much for a detailed review!!
What do you think about potential preamp noise with Shure SM7B?
It should be fine with the SM7B. I tested it with the PodMic and Procaster from Rode and those need a lot of Gain Power too like the SM7B and they both performed great!
@@Tech_HD1 thanks so much for the reply! This sort of attention to the community is precious.
@@SashaBaych No problem 😁👍🏼 I appreciate you liking the video ☺️
Great review!! I'm curious, I mainly use this for recording my acoustic guitar with the on-board mics. This means I have to read upside down when modifying my mic and channel settings. Do you know if Tascam has any intention to allow the user to flip the screen upside down in a future software update?
Very cool device and great video! Does it have loopback feature when used as audio interface? If yes I hope you include demoing that feature if maybe you make another video about Portacapture 👍
Have you tried to update it via usb c? the P C does not recognize it as x8. it comes up as a regular extra drive E or F
Great review, not sure what the effect on the audio is, probably YT compression but it sounds like phasing.
Still the best in depth video of this device so far. Great review such a better job than others who got the review unit.
Would love to see how the effects Dynamics are.
Also how does the AGC Automatic Gain Function Perform.
Thank You! Sadly, I needed to return the X8 back since it wasn't a finalized unit. Major thing I remember is to NOT use the AGC. I did one time and it sounded horrible lmao
@@Tech_HD1 LMAO AGC is a tough one indeed, would probably have to lean to a AI gain soon lol
yeah it could do with a much better dynamic range for 32 bit as well. 130+ db dynamic range. X8 Tops out at a mere 112db Dynamic Range way low for a 32 bit recorder.
Thanks for the comprehensive review. I was wondering which daw program you use for working with 32 bit float files
Thank You! 😁 I use Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro
thank you, very good review. definitely absolutely good effort went into creating it. regards.
Thank You! I really appreciate those kind words 🥺☺️
How does the built in speaker sound ?
Does the metronome function whilst recording?
Am I able to use metronome while recording instruments?
Thank you for this thorough review
I'm glad you liked it 😁
How would this be used in a band configuration? Can you record instruments without a DIbox ? Can you take audio out and use from audio levels from a mixer? Can these be used as a mixer for a small band direct plug in 2 vocals guitars and bass and drums keys etc. ?
I just got to the recording of the built-in mics. It sounds absolutely horrible with tons of processing artefacts. Is that how it sounds straight from the recorder. Shocking...
can you plug this TAscam PortaCapture X8 directly into iphone using lightning to camera adapter? Secondly, can you do overdubbing like Zoom H4n and H5 with PortaCapture X8? Thank you in advance
Wow - #1 review
Ayyyy Thank You! ☺️😁
I enjoyed your video so much. May I know about the recorder accessory information used to record a car?
Thank You. All the accessories I used was from other products so there no specific link for each lol
Very thorough review - well done!
Thank You! 😁
Can you import instrumental music wav files into one or two tracks?
Can you bounce tracks down to one?
Hi - The best review of this product I have seen. Congrats. I make music performance and tuition videos. The audio is recorded separately to the video and mixed in post. Currently I'm using a compact Yamaha mixer board and the left/right XLR outs to a Zoom H6. The reason for the board in the chain is the H6 has no effects or EQ and I want to monitor myself with them when recording and not in post. Now I have that out of the way (sorry) Using the Music preset, I see you have different Reverbs but can you tweak the EQ at the time of recording too? - eliminating the need for the mixer board all together.? - Peter.
on my Tascam when I go to rec setting, I saw that in your video you say 192 is best, but I get an error message "Cannot dual format". What can I do for this? also, is there a way to reset back to normal? Thanks!
Good stuff
Thank You! 😁
Great review ! Is there an output mixer or a mix minus feature ?
Can this be used as a Bluetooth mic with an iPad Pro?
@@okutoro No
Awesome review! Thank you!
Thank You! I'm glad you liked it 😁☺️
how to make a folder for recording result? is it easy like zoom f8?
Great review! I like your whisper. Makes you talk slower :)
Lmao thank you 🤣😂
Cheers for the review. Can it overdub?
Thank you! 😁 Unfortunately no. The only thing similar is the Punch I/O but that overwrites the previous recording. Would be nice if they add somehow
Good morning, can you help me? when I record a song in the manual app I add reverb to the voice. when I listen to the recording it is without the effect. why doesn't the reverb remain? Thank you
What stand did you put the x8 on? Does it connect to the thread on the back?
Amazing review. You won a new sub!
Ayyyy thank you! 😁🥺
Hi, like the video. My question is about the punch I/O, can you punch in (or overwrite) an individual track section just to correct a mistake? Thank you
I'm glad you liked the video! Yes, you can do it to correct a mistake and even to add more to the audio and not overwrite but be in between the original file if that makes sense
Stunning device!!
Could It Also be used as mixer for a live music performance? With the line out maybe? Or It Is Just for the other applications?
You can connect the X8 to your Computer and have it be as like an Audio Interface/Mixer
Thanks for the review! Do you know where to buy the product? I've been scrolling through their official website but didn't find a place to buy the product.
Thank you! I don't believe it's available yet
I just bought one the other day, I can't seem to get a dual record option to work. 1.) do i even need it if im recording 32 bit float 2.)does it only work if I'm recording at a lower bit rate?
Will it work as interface for android and streaming in ig or tiktok
I like how you turned off the vast majority of options
The left and right channels sound different when using the included mics (was as if the left channel was softer than right). I am not sure if it is RUclips compression but there is a weird high pitch distortion when you had it in the XY pattern as well as when you used the mono condenser mic
Can you gang 4 channels and adjust gain all at once for Ambisonic recording?
Are the xlrcmore balanced for direct guitar playing? Nearly bought the tascam dr40 but the direct guitar use was rubbish compared to the zoom b!ack,. If this is I'm buying in two weeks
Is it possible to import an external track as backing track in it and assign to a channel and then records vocal over it in another channel ?
Good shit!
Great review ! Any idea how much this would cost and by when it would be available via Amazon etc?
Thank You! $499 US and I believe sometime from late December to Early January
When using the Podcast functionality, did you use a headphone splitter?
Yes, so that my co-host and I can monitor and make sure everything sounds good
Is there a way to record phone calls with this?
What's the input gain for the Portacapture?
Is there time code functionality?
I wonder if Sony will now update the product line with a new flagship. About time really
That would be interesting
@@Tech_HD1 can you control the gain with the main rotary dial? Is the unit quiet enough to handle when recording?
@@MusicFed Yes and yes 👍🏼
@@Tech_HD1 thanks for confirming. so this would be good for quick adjustments when shooting video I guess. or interviews. looks like an excellent recorder. I am glad as I thought Tascam stopped developing audio recorders and there have been quite few new ones of this caliber if at all in the last 2/3 years...
Yea I used the dial and I was doing the Field Sound Tests. Yea I thought so too until I was mentioned this a while back and I'm glad to see Tascam being innovated. Keep your eyes peeled in the next few months on some other things 😉
Is there a way to externally power the PortaCapture with USB-C?
Yes
Why does it sounds like your voice is under water in the X/Y pattern?
I'm not sure. I definitely prefer the A/B Audio. Night and Day Audio difference
What's the finish? Does it have any of that horrible rubberised coating? Also, any idea of the inbuilt mic noise at highest gain? And finally what's the battery life like, for example 48K/24 inbuilt mics and using NiMH Eneloop Pro batteries? Zoom H6 was horrible for battery life.
The finish doesn't have any kind of rubberish coating. Just a plastic feel, still has a good feel to grip and hold onto easily.
I'm not sure as far as the mic noise at the highest gain. Would need to take a look
Battery for me as averaged around 3-4 hrs at 192 kHz 32 Bit Float Recording. So I can imagine the battery going to 6+ hrs and it also depends if your using Phantom Power or not
@@Tech_HD1 Thanks for the reply. Good to hear about the lack of that rubber stuff. Your battery life measurements were using Alkaline or NiMH cells? I'm more likely to use 48/24 recording, no need for 192K. Interested in battery life without Phantom as my field mics have their own batteries or I'd use the inbuilt mics and fit a deadcat over them, depending on circumstance. If I can get a solid 4 hours it would be useful.
@@geoffswan1254 I used Alkaline Batteries and without Phantom Power and with those settings, you should be getting over 4 hours. Using the built in mics would help a lot and I would recommend these accessories for the wind and to handle it
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Excellent review! I didn’t hear you talk about battery life. That ASMR test!! Lol !!!
Lmao yea. Thank You! I'm glad that you liked it. 3-4 hrs on 192kHz 32 Bit Float Recording with 48V+ Phantom Power
Holy carp that's a lot of bells and whistles and basically needless partytricks that would just be in my way.
Anyone know of something in the same form factor but has like, a tenth of those menus? Just a portable recorder that takes teleplugs and XLR and records up to 192khz 24 bit?
Bonus if it has x/y microphones but not strictly necessary.
No. This is the first 192khz portable recorder on the market.
@26 min it sounds like there's some aggressive noise reduction going on
The first Audio Test? Interesting. All I did was boost the db levels. Maybe that's why I like the A/B Pattern more
@@Tech_HD1 that's strange. It must be a compression issue. It's especially noticeable on the ASMR portion where you have these weird watery artifacts on the recording.
Yea. Would need to look more into and see if something was accidentally enabled and if it can be fixed via a firmware update
Thanks for very informative and helpful audio tests ! I'm going to buy it. So Like & Comment from me.
Ayyy that’s great to hear! 😁👍🏼
Compressor settings fine tuning?
Sadly there no compressor settings, nor a limiter settings. The only thing you can manually fine tune is the EQ settings
What is ASMR ?
To put into simple terms, it's like relaxing sensations that triggers tingles. Stuff like soft speaking, tapping, scratching, etc to trigger it. You usually use a Stereo Microphone Setup and you usually have the audio high and you just talk very low and softly. Hopefully this helps
@@Tech_HD1 Thanks, it sounds interesting, I will try it.
"wich is really cool" LOL
What??
Hi sir price please
$499 US. It showed in the beginning
Battery Life?
I averaged around 3-4 hrs at 192kHz 32 Bit Float Recording
@@Tech_HD1 thank you! How about with phantom power? I have a mix pre 3 and even with he 8aa carriage I'm only getting 3 hours.
The 3-4 hrs was with +48v Phantom Power. I mainly use Shotgun Mics and some Condenser Mics
At the minute 28:18 is super evident the point that I am continuously trying to make about doing audio "tests" of high quality preamp, condenser mics etc. over youtube crappy audio quality. The low level voice test of the reviewer reveals the compression artefacts caused by the stupid 128kbs youtube audio quality (meanwhile you can watch 4k videos...go figure youtube managers) . Even a deaf person would be able to hear that this is NOT audio quality. It is literally impossible at this compression rate to perceive all the goodness that a good high fidelity audio signal can deliver. At least people should make available for download, good quality uncompressed audio file of their tests and make it available for viewers.
Hmmm good idea. I'll most likely do that next time lol
I lost interest when you said no 32bit in podcast mode
Yea sorry about that lol
But can't this be overridden if one chooses manual mode instead of podcast mode?
@@russjam Technically yes
thats huge! so is the price...
It ain't that bad, there bigger recorders then that lmao 🤣 And the price was originally gonna be $699 until they last min changed it
@@Tech_HD1 lol, i didn't mean the size. that is a huge change as far as the interface of handhelds. but the price is going to make it hard to market.
@@JohnA000 Ahhhh. Still could've been worse lmao
it doesn't feel as responsive as a touch screen
ASMR is not realy convincing: We too much can hear tne noise reduction defaults
Shit, just bought the tascam dr-40x lol oh well it's alot cheaper ! :)
Lmao the DR-40x is still a great recorder. I used it to record the Walkthrough part of the video with a Shotgun Microphone connected to it. I also made a video on that like 2 Years back if you wanna check it out
@@Tech_HD1 Thanks ok ill check it out
@@YoussefHallouly 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Sorry but your speed of speech is too tiring to go to the end of the tutorial
That's why there a timeline to skip through and watch what you think is important
bro you talk too fast
@@ayaxjmz9820 I really didn’t. You just gotta keep up 🤣
It needs work…..
Like every product does
@@Tech_HD1 I’m not a beta tester….