Tascam has released v1.32 firmware update for the Portacapture X8 32-bit Float Portable Audio Recorder.
Featuring 192kHz/32-bit float point recording technology, a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen display, large-format internal detachable microphones to accommodate a variety of recording applications, internal 8-track recording and 32-bit float USB audio interface, the Portacapture X8 is intended for videography, vlog content production, media production and music.
With electronic musical equipment, the software control app’s ability to run simultaneously with other applications is critically important, as it can streamline production and allow more creative options. Recognizing the importance of this, the Portacapture X8’s control app –Portacapture Control – now runs in the background of other apps (using the optional AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter).
The unit’s Punch I/O function has been re-named to Overdub/Punch I/O as part of the v1.32 firmware. Multitrack overdub recording has always existed with the Portacapture X8, but the function’s name did not clearly convey this. Derived from the Tascam Portastudio series, the Portacapture X8 facilitates multitrack Overdub recording as well as punch I/O. With its six inputs, the Portacapture X8 makes it easy to overdub a phrase, new track, and other instruments to the main track. The Overdub function is available in the Manual app.
Version 1.32 also fixes a wireless time code compatibility issue, and now provides Portacapture with the ability to connect with Atomos Connect and Shogun Connect products (optional AK-BT1 is required).
More: www.tascam.com
