Channel: Curtis Judd

Category: Education

Tags: x8recorderhand heldsoundtascam portacapture x8videofield recorcerhandysamplehand-heldreviewtascamstereoaudioportacapture

Description: In this week’s episode, we have a look at and listen to the Tascam Portacapture X8 32-bit float audio recorder. This hand-held sound recorder includes a set of stereo microphones (X/Y and A/B) plus 4 XLR microphone/line inputs. With its 32-bit float capabilities, it can record wide dynamic range audio and when you’re recording spoken word or singing vocals, even if the levels exceed 0dB, you can recover the audio in post production. We have a closer look at the features and performance in this extensive review. If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. school.learnlightandsound.com Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com ko-fi.com/curtisjudd Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases: - Tascam Portacapture X8 audio recorder - B&H bhpho.to/3IrIcI4 - Tascam WS-11 fur windshield - B&H bhpho.to/3voufan - RODE NT1 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/Uz0w - AA Lithium rechargeable batteries — Amazon geni.us/gKjQ6G - Stand - Sound Devices Pix-base stand — B&H, Amazon geni.us/Y6WXndU - Aputure 600X LED light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa - Impact Luxbank ENORMOUS softbox - B&H geni.us/pJEgP - Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/A3HByXB - Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj - Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H geni.us/GWKt - Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl - Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/6cvOQ - Canon C70 Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB - Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed: share.mscbd.fm/curtisjudd Get your first month free when you purchase an annual subscription by using my coupon code CURTISJUDD at checkout.. Here’s a playlist of some of my favorite tracks over at Musicbed: share.mscbd.fm/curtisjuddplaylist Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd #TASCAM #Portacapture #X8 Index: 00:00 Start 00:12 Summary 00:22 Recorded with X8 and RODE NT1 01:21 4 XLR/TRS inputs 01:45 32-bit float HDR recording 02:33 Sample rates 44.1 to 192kHz 02:48 +24 or +48V phantom power 02:58 Practical noise sample 04:22 microSD cards 04:48 Included stereo microphones 05:43 3.5mm input and output 05:53 Headphone jack 06:10 In-build speaker 06:23 Bluetooth app control Android/iOS 06:51 Handling noise 07:13 Power options and performance 07:51 USB-C audio interface for computer or mobile 08:12 Pre-record 08:47 Color touch screen 09:06 Easy modes 09:39 Podcast sound pads 09:53 Effects — Low cut, limiter, compressor, EQ 10:22 Mounting options 10:36 Warranty 10:48 Plastic build 11:34 Limited dynamic range relative to other 32-bit float recorders 12:38 Recover clipped audio sample 13:59 USB Audio Interface 24-bit max 14:14 Handling noise 15:12 No redundant recording media 15:44 Reflective screen 15:56 Arm then record? 16:45 192kHz sample rate hum above 20kHz 17:23 Need windshield for outdoor recording 17:52 Price 18:05 My recommendation 20:23 ZOOM H6, H8, or Portacapture X8 24:11 Please buy my courses