Tascam Portacapture X6 32-Bit 6-Channel Multitrack Field Recorder - Manual (Page 2)

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TASCAM Portacapture X6
Contents
1 - Introduction ...................................................................................... 4
1 - 1 Features ................................................................................................................4
1 - 2 Conventions used in this manual ...............................................................4
1 - 3 Trademarks and copyrights ..........................................................................5
1 - 4 microSD cards ....................................................................................................5
Precautions for use ..............................................................................................5
Note about formatting .......................................................................................5
1 - 5 Accessories sold separately ..........................................................................6
USB cables (for communication or data transmission) ..........................6
PS-P520U AC adapter .........................................................................................6
AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter ................................................................................6
2 - Names and functions of parts ......................................................... 7
2 - 1 Front ......................................................................................................................7
2 - 2 Bottom ..................................................................................................................7
2 - 3 Left side ................................................................................................................8
2 - 4 Right side .............................................................................................................8
2 - 5 Bottom ..................................................................................................................8
2 - 6 Using the wheel ................................................................................................9
2 - 7 Using the touchscreen ....................................................................................9
Basic screen operations .....................................................................................9
2 - 8 App overview .....................................................................................................9
LAUNCHER screen ................................................................................................9
Recording app signal flows ...........................................................................10
Recording app output files ............................................................................11
Project status bar ..............................................................................................12
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................12
Character input ..................................................................................................13
3 - Preparation ..................................................................................... 14
3 - 1 Inserting and removing microSD cards .................................................14
Inserting microSD cards .................................................................................14
Removing microSD cards ...............................................................................14
3 - 2 Preparing the power supply ......................................................................14
Notes about power supplies .........................................................................14
Using AA batteries ............................................................................................14
Using an AC adapter (sold separately) ......................................................15
Using USB bus power ......................................................................................15
3 - 3 Turning the power on and off ...................................................................16
Turning the power on ......................................................................................16
Turning the unit off (putting it in standby) ..............................................16
Resume function ...............................................................................................16
Setting the language, date and time .........................................................16
Formatting (initializing) microSD cards ....................................................16
4 - Connections .................................................................................... 17
4 - 1 Connection examples ..................................................................................17
Using the MANUAL app ..................................................................................17
Using the PODCAST app ................................................................................17
4 - 2 Setting the built-in mics ..............................................................................17
4 - 3 Connecting external mics and other equipment ..............................18
Connecting external mics ..............................................................................18
Connecting mid-side mics .............................................................................18
Connecting other equipment ......................................................................18
4 - 4 Connecting cameras ....................................................................................18
Setting the output for camera use ..............................................................18
4 - 5 Connecting monitoring equipment .......................................................19
4 - 6 Using the built-in speaker ..........................................................................19
4 - 7 Adjusting the playback volume ...............................................................19
4 - 8 Connecting computers and smartphones ...........................................19
5 - Input and output settings .............................................................. 20
5 - 1 Using the INPUT SELECT function ...........................................................20
5 - 2 Making input settings for each input .....................................................20
Using the STEREO LINK function .................................................................20
Setting recording input sources (INPUT) ..................................................20
Using phantom power (phantom voltage) ..............................................20
Adjusting the input level automatically (AUTO GAIN) .........................20
Setting the low-cut filter (LOW CUT)..........................................................21
Setting the noise gate (NOISE GATE) .........................................................21
Setting the limiter (LIMITER/COMP) ...........................................................21
Setting the equalizer (EQ) ..............................................................................21
Inverting the input phase (PHASE INVERT) .............................................21
Adjusting input gain (GAIN) ..........................................................................22
Changing the input gain (GAIN) ..................................................................22
5 - 3 Adding reverb to inputs (REVERB) ...........................................................22
5 - 4 Setting the phantom power voltage ......................................................22
5 - 5 Setting plug-in power ..................................................................................23
6 - Recording apps ............................................................................... 24
6 - 1 Recording app overview .............................................................................24
Recording pause function..............................................................................24
Recording operation flow ..............................................................................24
6 - 2 Button operations during recording ......................................................25
6 - 3 Recording with the ASMR app ..................................................................26
Screen overview ................................................................................................26
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................26
Setting input levels ...........................................................................................26
6 - 4 Recording with the MANUAL app ...........................................................27
Recording guide function (MANUAL app only) .....................................27
Setting procedure .............................................................................................27
Screen overview ................................................................................................27
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................27
Using the wheel .................................................................................................28
Setting input levels ...........................................................................................28
Using the mixer ..................................................................................................28
6 - 5 Recording with the MUSIC app ................................................................29
Screen overview ................................................................................................29
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................29
Selecting the type of instrument to record .............................................29
Setting the input level .....................................................................................29
Adding reverb to the input (REVERB).........................................................29
6 - 6 Recording with the VOICE app .................................................................30
Screen overview ................................................................................................30
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................30
Setting the inputs .............................................................................................30
Setting the input level .....................................................................................30
6 - 7 Recording with the FIELD app ..................................................................31
Screen overview ................................................................................................31
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................31
Setting the inputs .............................................................................................31
Selecting the recording subject...................................................................31
Setting the input level .....................................................................................31
Setting the filter (LOW CUT) ..........................................................................31
6 - 8 Recording with the PODCAST app ..........................................................32
Screen overview ................................................................................................32
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................32
Using the wheel .................................................................................................32
Setting input levels ...........................................................................................32
Using the mixer ..................................................................................................32
Making sound pad settings ...........................................................................32
Playing effect sounds during recording ...................................................33
Muting mics ........................................................................................................33
Starting playback ..............................................................................................33
7 - Recording settings ......................................................................... 34
7 - 1 Monitoring individual inputs (solo monitoring) ................................34
7 - 2 Changing the recording file format ........................................................34
7 - 3 Recording in mono .......................................................................................34
7 - 4 Pausing during recording (REC PAUSE) .................................................34
7 - 5 Starting recording automatically (AUTO REC) .....................................34
7 - 6 Recording with two settings at the same time (DUAL REC) ...........35
7 - 7 Capturing a few seconds before starting recording (PRE REC) .....35
7 - 8 Adjusting input levels automatically (AUTO GAIN) ...........................35
7 - 9 Recording file naming .................................................................................35