THE ULTIMATE PORTABLE RECORDER FOR MUSICIANS & YOUTUBERS | Tascam Portacapture X8 Demo | TOM QUAYLE

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024

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  • @skakdosmer
    @skakdosmer 2 года назад +61

    If that kind of guitar playing skill came with the device, I’d get one right now.

  • @shockz140
    @shockz140 2 года назад +10

    just got the zoom h6 and wish I'd seen this video sooner. It's more expensive but the upgraded functionality and usability on this looks amazing.

  • @stuartleighton
    @stuartleighton Год назад +1

    Damn, I am sold. I have only just bought a Tascam DR-05X too for recording sounds for electronic music. Great video, thanks for convincing me to buy this. It looks phenomenal.

  • @lelandbobpalmer
    @lelandbobpalmer 2 года назад +7

    It would've been really cool if the two top mics were connected through XLR also, so there had been 6 mic inputs all in all...
    Thanks for the video :) Looks like a great unit!

    • @skakdosmer
      @skakdosmer 2 года назад +1

      I think you CAN use 4 XLR mics and the inbuilt condensers together for a six track recording. That’s what the Zoom H6 does, so I’d be very surprised if this one doesn’t.

    • @violistanton
      @violistanton 2 года назад +1

      I had the same thought

  • @beezymeech
    @beezymeech 2 года назад +1

    dude this mics on this thing are SO good. I used a pair of Phillips SPH6500? headphones and usually things dont sound full. especially instruments. the intro sounds SO rich. I got this thing. the future is HERE.

  • @zwurltube4087
    @zwurltube4087 2 года назад +2

    Great presentation and much greater guitar-playing. Thank you!

  • @mikeparler
    @mikeparler 2 года назад +3

    What's the best way to record a live band using this? Do I need to go direct to the mixer?

  • @meedily
    @meedily 2 года назад +2

    Those mics sound surprisingly well-balanced for a smallish portable recorder. They don't sound very noisy compared to a lot of other condensers and they're neither too boomy (like Olympus' Tresmic mics), nor too shrill (like pretty much every other portable recorder). Pretty impressed. I'm not sure about an interface that relies so much on touch-screen controls, though. I'd imagine that eats a lot of battery?

    • @garygohmusic
      @garygohmusic 2 года назад

      I am personally very doubtful that the audio is that clean from the get-go. And with that many moving parts and functionalities I reckon it will be a pain when any part of it is faulty.

  • @DirkRadloff
    @DirkRadloff 2 года назад +2

    Since many years I record with an old Boss BR-600 mobile recorder, and nobody has complained about sound quality so far. It has some limitations (No Phantom Power, internal mics are just toys), but combined with an external condenser, which runs on batteries, or dynamic mics, it's great ... very easy to use and reliable, but you need CF-cards and it's not easy to run the Boss wav-converter software on a modern computer.

    • @400_billion_suns
      @400_billion_suns 2 года назад +2

      I still have one of those too and I also enjoy using it even though I have many newer tools.

  • @gabriel_export
    @gabriel_export Год назад +1

    Absolutely incredible guitar work

  • @400_billion_suns
    @400_billion_suns 2 года назад +2

    I have a DR-100 MKIII, and the built in mics on this new one sound pretty similar in their raw form to my ears, but the built-in EQ curves on the X8 seem to help a lot. The unprocessed mics on my DR-100 are very detailed but need a bit of EQ to tame the highs and fatten up the low end.

  • @petrub27
    @petrub27 2 года назад +6

    once you understand what it does, the price is not too bad
    that's what I say to myself before going to sleep

  • @Birtingar
    @Birtingar Год назад +1

    Is this unit good for recording a live band? Will the drums and noisy guitar not be too loud for the built in microphones or external ones for that matter?

  • @mb9ether
    @mb9ether 2 года назад

    That guitar playing at the beginning was beautiful

  • @scoffs8919
    @scoffs8919 2 года назад +2

    Great video. Would you recommend this for singing whilst playing too?

  • @violistanton
    @violistanton 2 года назад +5

    Amazing playing, amazing review, amazing device. Thank you SO much for this video. I only have a small question. No, two. 1. Would this machine work as a multitrack recorder, say, four stereo tracks recorded separately (I am sort of one man band musician)? 2. Does it have a pedal punch-in option? I really need to punch in with my foot because I play the viola:) Again, thank you for this excellent review. Sending love from Seoul. Subscribed.

  • @PAZPERDEE
    @PAZPERDEE Год назад

    I hear a lot of people saying the preamps and general sound quality is better on the zoom gear, however I can’t help think that the usability and features on this x8 tips it for me, think I will be going with the Tasacm for that reason, thanks for the video even with your disclaimer

  • @nunomollc
    @nunomollc 2 года назад

    The guitar playing is so awesome, and recording quality. I will buy one!

  • @patentjohntran1283
    @patentjohntran1283 2 года назад +4

    I already have a mixpre 6-ii and it's awesome and probably considered more "pro" but I still want this X8 haha as the UI seems much more intuitive and I love the quick presets and effects already built-in.

    • @TaylorThomasVideo
      @TaylorThomasVideo 2 года назад +1

      How's the mix pre holding up?

    • @patentjohntran1283
      @patentjohntran1283 2 года назад +1

      @@TaylorThomasVideo I sold my mixpre 6-II and replaced it with the X8. I really like the UI and presets better. The money I saved I decided to buy some izoptope audio programs (RX9 and Nectar) for post processing.

    • @pandoraefretum
      @pandoraefretum 2 года назад +1

      I also have mixpre 6II and want this. There's no way this will sound better though

    • @TaylorThomasVideo
      @TaylorThomasVideo 2 года назад

      @@pandoraefretum Totally agree

  • @waelben2000
    @waelben2000 Год назад +1

    Can you compare the tascam dr 40 vs this. Or just do the evolution of tascam. I got one long time ago and I can't tell if they are different.

  • @andyracksthecams
    @andyracksthecams 2 года назад +1

    Excellent review. I have portable recorder already but will look at this seriously as an upgrade.

    • @andyracksthecams
      @andyracksthecams 2 года назад +1

      What would be really good for guitar and probably all musicians. Multitrack simul sync recording!

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler Год назад

    Thank you for doing this video. It will help me make my decision to record the wind ensemble I play with.

  • @Olleetheowl
    @Olleetheowl 6 месяцев назад

    When I bought my X6 I thought that the built in mics would be 2nd best. But I have to admit that they are very good

  • @jeffparryncc1701
    @jeffparryncc1701 2 года назад +1

    Q2: What's the best setting for recording gigs? From say....the mosh pit distance or pub gigs or from let's say 15-20m from the stage? Or just go manual and adjust when the bands do their sound checks. Thanks.

  • @somebodysdog9235
    @somebodysdog9235 3 месяца назад

    I’ve looked high and low on RUclips and can’t find the answer to 1 question.
    Can I connect an aux out from a sound guys mixboard to one of the inputs on this device? Want multi track recording. Or a duplicate main mix of everything.

  • @TexpatOTG
    @TexpatOTG 2 месяца назад

    Do they make covers for the mic screw-on connector when you don't want to have those mics installed? I seldom use my built-in mics on my DR100 MkIII --- am sure this would be same. Great review. Thanks

  • @michaelpoczynek
    @michaelpoczynek 2 года назад

    Thanks, Tom. Looks like an awesome deal. Thanks for making this video.

  • @tukoramirez8478
    @tukoramirez8478 Год назад +1

    Hi Tom, can those DSP FX (comp,Eq, lim, gate rev) be used for monitoring only without recording the Fx?
    Also can the 4 inputs have different Fx settings on real time, or the Fx works only for 1 input at the time?

    • @yvesbajulaz
      @yvesbajulaz Год назад +1

      That’s also what i am trying to find out…

  • @karlbork6039
    @karlbork6039 Год назад +1

    How do you overdub multiple tracks in manual mode? Reference manual doesn't say.

  • @WilliamMorrisMusic
    @WilliamMorrisMusic 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the review. You mention there is plenty of gain available on the pre-amps, do you know how many db's that is? I can't seem to see the figure listed on any of the official specs which is odd.

  • @jeffparryncc1701
    @jeffparryncc1701 2 года назад

    WOW this thing is so good. The interface is a game changer. Even a bass player can use it. Only 1 sd card though? There should be 2...always. But you could hook up a phone as a backup.

  • @xray111xxx
    @xray111xxx 2 года назад +2

    Wow this has allot of capability. $500.00 USD is about right. I have the DR-100 mk.3, and this has me curious for a do it all applications for video and in my editing area. The only thing that concerns me a bit is durability. Looks like a plastic body vs. the aluminum body the DR-100 mk.3 was since that is discontinued suspecting this is replacing that unit.

  • @slacktoryrecords4193
    @slacktoryrecords4193 Год назад

    I take it the Voice Recording App (as heard in Demos 1 & 2) automatically sums the two condenser mic signals to mono? The stereo sound doesn’t appear until you’re in Acoustic Guitar recording mode.

  • @dharmaone77
    @dharmaone77 16 дней назад

    Incredible sound with the default ab mics and wow, the playing chops. Do you still use it?

  • @PeterMossUkulele
    @PeterMossUkulele 2 года назад +5

    Fantastic and honest review Tom. I was looking at the mix-pre 3 or even the Zoom F6 to capture audio at 32 bit float. I held off thinking that it wouldn't be long before someone produced a portable device with effects and a pair of quality condensers on the front, and here it is!! - A question I have please is can you (when recording without a preset) add both EQ and reverb at the point of recording, rather than just afterwards in mix-down? Personally I find I can settle in and play better when recording if it sounds pretty good in the headphones from the start of the process. Subscribed to you today. Peter.

    • @violistanton
      @violistanton 2 года назад

      Completely agree with Peter. I second the question:) Just like with dslr cameras, it is good to see how it will look in the end at the moment of shooting. I always apply a bit of reverb at the time of recording.

  • @dharmaone77
    @dharmaone77 16 дней назад

    Looking to buy this or zoom h8 for portable studio work… it’s between the 4 inputs and usbc and better preamps on this vs up to 10 inputs but bulkier size on the h8… decisions decisions

  • @petrvm
    @petrvm 2 года назад +9

    Cool, how does it stand against Zoom H series?

  • @jonmac3995
    @jonmac3995 2 года назад +1

    Does it have dual ADCs, if not it won't support large dynamic range recording like the Zoom F6.

  • @jamesj9998
    @jamesj9998 9 месяцев назад

    I try to record guitar in a room I mix in, but it's too dead. Wondering if I could take this to record in my garage, by sending a backing track to headphones while I'm recording the guitar.

  • @DigIntoGaming
    @DigIntoGaming 2 месяца назад

    What amazes me about these portable recorders, is that they offer much more functionality than desktop or pc audio interfaces at the same price point. I don't necessarily have any plans to record outside but if I were to pay $400 for an audio interface, I'd rather have one that can do it all, rather than one that is specific for a computer/indoor setup. I currently have a motu m2 audio interface but I am researching these 32bit float portable recorders. I record mainly commentary and voice acting in my home but I would love to be able to do podcasts or outdoors recording later on. Does anyone know how well these portable recorders work for using on a windows pc for gaming commentary or podcasts?

  • @TheObserver567
    @TheObserver567 2 года назад

    Best review! Awesome playing!

  • @xavierlafolie2856
    @xavierlafolie2856 5 месяцев назад

    Is there is a punch-in function that allows to re-record only a small portion of a track on this device?

  • @Itsklops
    @Itsklops 2 года назад +2

    Will it plug into android cell usbc for streaming audio

  • @HikingWithCooper
    @HikingWithCooper 2 года назад +1

    How does this compare to the H4N? Namely the noise floor issue. I'd like to be able to get the gain up to a whopping 50% without the audio becoming useless. Also, can you adjust gain while recording with this? Tried doing so with the H4N during an hour long recording yesterday...and it informed me that I was recording. Well, I know that. I clearly do not like much if anything about the H4N and this appears to be an excellent replacement.

  • @stephanes.
    @stephanes. 2 года назад +2

    wow a mix between Jimi Hendrix and Steven Spielberg !

  • @franklong6269
    @franklong6269 2 года назад

    Your guitar work is exceptional - and this is coming from a guitarist that has played for decades!

  • @brighton09100
    @brighton09100 9 месяцев назад

    I wander how easy this would work with an iPhone video recording. I have a stereo irig that works well with the iPhone for live guitar recording.

  • @JamesPhillipsOfficial
    @JamesPhillipsOfficial 2 года назад

    Tascam are absolutely bossing the audio recorder market, they have the most amount of individual models as well, imo the only decent competition is from Sony which are hard to find and don't have XLR inputs like the PCM D100, PCM A10, VERY cool demonstration

  • @poorbadger
    @poorbadger Год назад

    Any chance you remember the distance from the mics in the close talking example? The other talking example is 2’ so I’m guessing 1’?

  • @joaquinbilotta2293
    @joaquinbilotta2293 6 месяцев назад

    Can you record first a guitar and then drums monitoring the first guitar track?

  • @Singwithyourheart
    @Singwithyourheart Год назад

    Is there a Bluetooth digital audio recorder that allows singing over mp3 music

  • @mvekbatan6329
    @mvekbatan6329 2 года назад

    Hello. Thanks for the tutorial you published. I have a question:
    The H8 zoom has a mixer with effects like Daily, Repeat and Reverb. Does the TASCAM Portacapture X8 have a mixer or not?

  • @ketokonazol
    @ketokonazol 4 месяца назад

    Nice video !Do you think that zoom h4n pro has same reverb ,large ,small room etc?

  • @ric2play
    @ric2play Год назад +1

    Is there playback and overdub on this?

  • @DilanoDaLion
    @DilanoDaLion 4 месяца назад

    Would I be able to Import a Beat into the device and make a Song ontop of the beat ?

  • @viniciusmoura9105
    @viniciusmoura9105 Год назад

    Can I use this device to record an electric guitar plugged in an effects modeler, but with the modeler directly connected to the Tascam X8 through a cable?

  • @ciclosonico
    @ciclosonico 2 года назад +1

    Super cool, Tascam rules! Tom, can I ask how did you record your voice in all your videos? Is it your camera's audio?

  • @jadrollervlog
    @jadrollervlog 2 года назад +2

    Unfortunately I had a horrible experience with mine. Firmware bugs, Glitches, crashes or just strait up turning off. I almost lost an audio file. Needs major firmware fixes. Even 1.01 is a mess sadly. I was really excited for this one but it is not ready for prime time. Zoom F6 is amazing. Solid and not one firmware issue.

    • @TaylorThomasVideo
      @TaylorThomasVideo 2 года назад +1

      Oh wow that's not great to hear, I just placed an order for one. Have you flashed the latest 1.03?

    • @jadrollervlog
      @jadrollervlog 2 года назад +1

      @@TaylorThomasVideo arggg they didn't have that when I had mine. Hopefully they addressed everything. They only had 1.01 sadly but I couldn't risk any issues. Also for what it's worth I do video production which is very different then recording music. And I meant to say that this guy rips! Insane guitar work. Hopefully they will address the all the firmware issues and fast. Sadly I can't afford to wait for that.

  • @JamesWilliam70
    @JamesWilliam70 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing Tom. Say I've recorded 6 Chanels at once. Next day I want to play the 6 channel mix back on device. Is this easy to do? Will it remember the whole mix on playback? Or do I have to manually select all of the files?

  • @Bcwilderness
    @Bcwilderness Год назад

    this thing sounds better than my mic preamp interface conversion chain costing 5 grand lol

  • @levonlooper5812
    @levonlooper5812 8 месяцев назад

    Sorry ,What is the name of the Tascam stand in the video?

  • @theycallmenobody
    @theycallmenobody Год назад

    Hi Tom, are you able to change file names in the unit. The thing I hated about products like the zoom recorders is that when I have a hundred plus recordings, I have no idea what each file is until I play it. It made it painful to rename files. Ideally I’d love to name recordings after I finish recording. Thx.

  • @spost26
    @spost26 2 года назад

    Very intriguing….. I’ve had my eyes on mixer face by Centrance for music, voice over and general audio but haven’t made any moves yet….. This is in the same price range and seems to have more features….

  • @pw6954
    @pw6954 2 года назад

    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

  • @user-fb3vd8yn5i
    @user-fb3vd8yn5i 2 месяца назад

    Tom, would you recommend for trumpet recording?

  • @SebastianWilling
    @SebastianWilling 2 года назад +1

    I'd love to see a comparison to the Zoom F6.

  • @jimmieroberts4430
    @jimmieroberts4430 Год назад

    I've got a zoom R8 but the digital technology is over my head. I wanna record keyboards and vocals for demos in the simplest way possible. Will this be good for that?
    Watching further on.. Looks like I could...

  • @Dibdibber
    @Dibdibber 2 года назад

    Are all Fx and Eq baked into the recording from the input side or can you use them after recording in the mixer ???

  • @markpetersglobalfm
    @markpetersglobalfm 7 месяцев назад

    PERFECT REVIEW THANK YOU

  • @toneranger
    @toneranger Год назад

    Great review and playing Tom, can you record a guitar in the XLR and simultaneously record using the condenser mics ? Thanks

  • @nothingmemorable486
    @nothingmemorable486 2 года назад

    Hi, I am looking for a new recorder and choosing between Zoom H8 and Tascam X8... I much prefer the Tascam in most ways but after watching your review I noticed instrument level input didnt get a mention... Am I right in thinking this isnt possible with the Tascam??.....

  • @SashaBaych
    @SashaBaych 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for the review!! Especially the guitar tests.
    What is your opinion on the potential preamp noise with Shure SM7B?

  • @alexthelionkoh
    @alexthelionkoh 2 года назад +1

    Out of topic, wanna see more you play acoustic with your legato technique

  • @davidmurray9193
    @davidmurray9193 2 года назад +1

    Mine was delivered today, sadly been very ill so can't wait to use it, any certain grade of SD which will work excellent with this and what is the highest gig? I know the SD card can affect quality on cameras so wondering if that's the same for this unit and sound quality, like I said very ill at the moment and cannot wait to use

    • @karlboson4803
      @karlboson4803 2 года назад +1

      Get well soon

    • @davidmurray9193
      @davidmurray9193 2 года назад

      @@karlboson4803 thank you Karl getting there pesky blood clot in thigh and my Da is critical in hospital but that's another story, But hoping to play with it properly this weekend as I'm able to move a bit better and pain easing off

  • @BarbaryStudio
    @BarbaryStudio Год назад

    If use this in a podcast situation is there option to ad 4 headphones for each microphone

  • @grizzledtriggerfinger7141
    @grizzledtriggerfinger7141 2 года назад

    Can someone provide a link to where I can buy the stand that’s holding the X8? May have missed it, but interested in getting this as well.

  • @jeffparryncc1701
    @jeffparryncc1701 2 года назад

    Q4: Can you record to a Seagate Expansion Portable Drive 2TB or similar? Thanks.

  • @DavidWalker-wz9rl
    @DavidWalker-wz9rl 2 года назад

    quick question - can you record Direct with instruments like electric guitar (Hi-Z)

  • @EnglishEloquenceMoscow
    @EnglishEloquenceMoscow 2 года назад

    Hey man, this video is dope. Would you say the X8 has better preamps than the Zoom F6? Thanks!

  • @jordanbey4594
    @jordanbey4594 Год назад

    Do you have a tutorial on using the Bluetooth with an android??

  • @CaidicusProductions
    @CaidicusProductions 2 года назад

    Thanks a LOT buddy. (angry-face)
    Another random RUclips suggestion for a video about another piece of gear I would've not known about and therefore been able to save some money...
    Now, I need the damn thing because you made it so compelling.
    :D

  • @ayoungethan
    @ayoungethan 2 года назад +1

    great overview.
    1. what is the case made of? hopefully not that rubberized plastic crap that turns to brittle sticky goo after a few years?
    2. does it function as an 8 track Portastudio, eg where someone can record multitrack demos one or more tracks at a time?

    • @pandoraefretum
      @pandoraefretum 2 года назад +1

      Good point. I have a Zoom recorder with rubber/plasic which turned to sticky goo... also an old Tascam USB interface turned to sticky goo...I threw it out

    • @Guitarteacher777
      @Guitarteacher777 Год назад

      I used rubbing alcohol on paper towels to remove the goo. It worked perfectly. You're left with just the plastic case underneath as the alcohol will remove all the rubber, but I like the look better anyway. Be patient. It took me a good 15 to 20 minutes to remove it all from my Zoom H5. Looks like a brand new unit.

  • @eolden7749
    @eolden7749 Год назад

    Very informative thanks

  • @agavalence
    @agavalence 2 года назад

    Great, as always, Tom! By the way, does this work on a mobile phone? Does it have a noise/background noise cancelling feature? Thanks, man! All the best!

  • @MyStrangeMadness
    @MyStrangeMadness 2 года назад

    Wow, this thing is awesome.

  • @bvill6749
    @bvill6749 8 месяцев назад

    can I connect this to my iPhone 15?

  • @edmoss2020
    @edmoss2020 2 года назад

    Great review, thanks

  • @chucklez4078
    @chucklez4078 Год назад

    With these types of devices, can you record yourself playing guitar, save it, and play it later? im looking for a device to do one thing, and one thing only, if it does additional things thats fine, all i want it to do, is record myself playing riffs, then play them later, for remembering sake. I know i sound pretty dumb right now, but i need it, my brain doesnt work like it should, and i make amazing riffs, then they go into the void forever. its got to stop.

  • @patrickparra2790
    @patrickparra2790 Год назад

    Hi , what about overdubs ?

  • @RobinJohnson
    @RobinJohnson 2 года назад

    You can get the Zoom H6 for hundreds of dollars less which does basically trhe same thing. Tell me why i'm wrong?

    • @humansrants1694
      @humansrants1694 Год назад

      This sounds better maybe it has better preamps.

  • @trippypages7309
    @trippypages7309 Год назад

    I do not like metronomes. Is it possible to record drums in one channel and then while hearing it record in another channel; like on a studio mixer????????

  • @richsackett3423
    @richsackett3423 2 года назад +1

    Badass. Want one.

  • @MrMozake
    @MrMozake 2 года назад

    Can you save the recording on your phone ?

  • @ric2play
    @ric2play Год назад

    can the 3.5 in be used a track?

  • @liothomasart
    @liothomasart 6 месяцев назад

    9:07 where is that loud speaker????

  • @markrussell.
    @markrussell. 2 года назад

    Can you turn the screen off while using it?

  • @flfl3969
    @flfl3969 2 года назад

    What guitar are you playing? It appears to have amazing action.

  • @brexxebender1204
    @brexxebender1204 Год назад

    Hey info on the stand ?

  • @behmerbehm9021
    @behmerbehm9021 Год назад

    Can you record both my voice and my digital piano at the same?

  • @jeremybassetti
    @jeremybassetti 2 года назад

    How is the battery life recording 32 bit?