I have quite a few recorders. Where the X8 shines is the the variety of functions. Besides being a recorder, you can use it as a mixer, a DSP processor, a podcast tool, etc etc. Also, on the X8 you have a lot of connectors, it will take whatever mic :)

What caused me to settle upon my Tascam X8 was ultimately the extensive feature set/capabilities of the device which pretty much meet or best Zoom recorders in its class. As well, I was pretty much turned off by what Zoom did with the Essentials series because of all the 32 bit float hype going around these days. It's not that I'm against 32 bit float -- but it's because I want that feature along with other feature sets/capabilities which offer me the greatest flexibility in term of a handheld recorder. Or in other words I needed a recorder that would offer long term growth in terms of my audio work. Simply put the X8 offers me the aforementioned in terms of its robustness. Of course, the X8 is not perfect because it does have some odd idiosyncrasies -- like not showing audio levels when the record/pause function is turned on -- but those are minor in terms of what the X8 offers me overall.

Thanks, very nice video. I slowly shifted from Zoom to Tascam w/ the x6 as the beating heart of my (now all-Tascam) setup. Better build quality. Stronger multi-functionality. Better for iPad-only workflow.

I own both the Zoom F3 and the Tascam X6 and use them daily for my content, recently my Tascam X6 got fried by a power surge and Im at a lost on what to do. I really do think the X6 is the more versatile option but I can't be shelling out for a new X6 every 9 months.

Totally agree! I use Tascam X8 and also Zoom H4n, Zoom H1n, Zoom H1e. I'm disappointed by Essential "family" - it should be a great answer to Portacapture small family from Tascam. Unfortunately, Zoom re-packed old recorders to new "futuristic" chassis and added 32-bit float. Even USB-controller is the same, very slow 2.0 model (yes, connector is modern USB-C, but internally it's still USB 2.0)... Sorry, Zoom, I love F3 and F6, but H-family needs more refreshing touch.

I’m a fan of Tascam (I use a Model 12 as my main audio hub). Glad to see a positive review of the portacapture as I’m considering it as my travel device. Thank you, sir!

Tascam always make easy to use, great sounding gear. The X6 is great and the only handheld/portable recorder I know of that has a noise gate as part of it's on-board effects.

Wish it would just support/use a NPFxxx battery, the old sony standard. How does the battery life compare between models, I missed that if you mentioned that. Thanks

@DarkCornerStudios

4 күн бұрын

Hard to compare....one with 4 batteries and one with 2

The visually impaired is an important market as audio and podcasts must thr the education and entertainment mediums of choice. Super good.of you to point out.

nice to see this!

Great show. Thank you. I agree with you. For "gits and shiggles" 😂 I fell into the hype when the zoom h6 came out. (Not impressed). I would really like to try the Portacapture though.

The H6 isn't even on the list?

@DarkCornerStudios

6 күн бұрын

@seanwebb605 the H6 is more of a co.parable t0 the x8

@seanwebb605

6 күн бұрын

@@DarkCornerStudios Oh come on now.

@DarkCornerStudios

6 күн бұрын

@@seanwebb605 it's true. I/O and everything matches up...and that's why they were released like that...to compete with each

@seanwebb605

6 күн бұрын

@@DarkCornerStudios But you know they released the H6 and other models to fill the space for that market.

@DarkCornerStudios

6 күн бұрын

@seanwebb605 oh you mean the h6 essential? It has as much value and capability as the h4e. Lol...as8de from the swappable capsules

Blasphemy.