Best Settings for the Tascam X8 Audio Recorder

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How to setup the Tascam Portacapture X8 audio recorder for wedding filmmaking, KZfaq videos, etc. in flawless 32 bit float audio.
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0:00 Record flawless 32 bit float audio!
0:15 General Settings
2:23 Manual All Day Baby
3:51 Audio Tracks Setup
5:04 Input Settings
7:50 Audio Mixer
9:10 Final Step!
10:13 Free Guide To Book More Wedding Clients
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@whoismatt 2 жыл бұрын

😁 Hope this helps you record that crispy 32 bit float audio! Oh, and this video was colored with my presets, get them here - whoismatt.com/luts

@tylerjslattery 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if your can turn off the separate "mixed" file if you're not using it. I haven't tried yet, but it takes up a lot of space

@Jaani071 2 жыл бұрын

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@devin_leary Жыл бұрын

If anyone noticed, becuase I noticed after recording myself with these settings. Matt forgot to mention that he's only recording on the Left channel. You can change it to mono on the top of the mixer screen.

@KierenLefevre 2 жыл бұрын

Matt!! I absolutely love your videos. As a filmmaker myself it is so difficult to find unbiased content in this space right now. I love that I can trust your content to be raw, unbiased and field tested. Keep up the good work. 😁

@whoismatt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😁👍

@eggsrsweet 2 жыл бұрын

Just got my Tascam X8 and ready to use it on a wedding this weekend! Can't wait!

@andrewsweeney7399 2 жыл бұрын

Recording with the X8 this afternoon, this could not have come out at a perfect time!! Thank you, Matt!!

@whoismatt 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@diegopisante Жыл бұрын

I watched this a year ago this video when you launched, in January I watched it again before purchasing the X8, and now watched it again just to make sure I will have the correct settings for the wedding tomorrow...I also bought the recommended cables on the affiliate links.

@lorawaloski Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video - I'm having to patch into a sound board for the first time this weekend, and the Tascam manual leaves much to be desired!

@peterbear2929 Жыл бұрын

Nicely explained Matt. Easy to follow but plenty of necessary detail. Thanks.

@tylerjslattery 2 жыл бұрын

We got the X8 after your recommendation to replace our zoom h5 for this season. So excited. Also been using it recording interviews for our Documentary Film and... Wow.. it's amazing.

@GarCorStudio Жыл бұрын

Just got my Tascam… Great tutorial Matt, thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

@RedeemedProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Shot a wedding last week with it and I had to spend countless time figuring all this stuff out 😂

@paulgero 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, as always Matt....I think this recorder has my name on it!

@wrealestate8778 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. I have no idea why to use a device like this, maybe in the future you be so kind and make a video on why and how you use it at work.

@mpark1206 Жыл бұрын

Helpful as always. Thanks for posting

@llvideos6268 2 жыл бұрын

you helped me A LOT!!! thank you soooo much Mr. Beard!!! :)

@user-on8hc1yg3c Жыл бұрын

Thank's man! This is a very helpful video

@MJ101 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful thank you!

@AngieMeadKing 2 жыл бұрын

That was helpful!

@wenbv 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@christianwagnerfilms Жыл бұрын

Great video guide as always! Which SD card size can you recommend? Is 32GB enough if you are recording 32bit float audio files?

@edimarfsatumbo5675 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lotttt ❤❤❤❤

@howlingatthemic737 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

@Jaani071 2 жыл бұрын

Lots Off Respect 🙏💯💯❤️❤️

@davidzevharris Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@njweddingstudio Жыл бұрын

Great video, as always! Matt, would you be open to providing a RAW audio file in a 32-bit float? I would like to play with the file on my computer before I commit to buying this audio recorder.

@choose2behappy699 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, I hope u are doing well! Thank you for ur awesome and helpful videos! Although my question is not due to ur today's topic I am sure that u can help me out: What steps do I have to go, what do I have to do in order to get my first client? What I do? I offer the production of high quality videos in vertical format. I offer also writing copy text. I am based in Germany, Munich. Thank a lot! Choose 2 be happy and stay blessed!

@martyjames6204 10 ай бұрын

many thanks

@copypasetEri Жыл бұрын

Wow... Thank you!

@themaker1000000 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the video Very helpful. Question: I saw that your upper microphone shows 2 separate channels, why are they connected on my recorder ??? Thanks

@fazmanicg Жыл бұрын

great Vid. Line level when you are getting a signal from a mixing console

@ruizj0hn Ай бұрын

Hey Matt, thank you for all your videos! I learn so much from your setups. I recently picked up the Tascam X8. Idk if you still use this but i am trying to see if you can help me with an issue. I went over this entire video for the setup to be identical. I noticed that i still get a MIXED file of on my Sd card even though i literally only have one input one for recording. I also turn off stereo link. Is there a way for me to turn off that feature to have a mixed file? It’s just eating up space in my SD card

@michaelmourek3879 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@EPPhotography502 Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt! Do you have a similar video or setting up your H4n or H5?

@ianpreece6391 Жыл бұрын

great video thanks! I've just bought the X8 and have a shoot coming up where they plan to use Tentacle Sync and send me audio timecode to sync up later in post. How do I mute the timecode monitor channel so I don't have it coming through the headphones??

@keith-knittel 2 жыл бұрын

I've been loving the X8! Just picked one up for field recording and so excited for the buffer the 32-bit float gives me.Filming car videos and gain has always been a tough call, have a feeling this may save me a time or two! One thing I've noticed is that when I'm using an XLR mic, the X8 is only recording the right channel and I have to mix them in post. My H6 records the same mic & settings in stereo.. Going to dig into this a little later but have you ran into this before?

@whoismatt 2 жыл бұрын

Try turning in the stereo mix switch in the input settings and see if that fixes it

@paulfrederick7323 2 жыл бұрын

Actually on the mixer page, on top it says “master” . Touch that or the main meters to the right (not at my unit now) and it will give you the option for stereo and mono! That was a HUGE find on my part as it records mono to both left and right!

@keith-knittel 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulfrederick7323 Awesome, I will try this when I get back to my recorder! I was looking for a setting like that but didnt see it in the main menu (Or I glossed right over it, just got the unit - very possible!) Thanks for the help @matt WhoisMatt Johnson and @Paul Frederick !

@paulfrederick7323 2 жыл бұрын

@@keith-knittel I just checked, you have to hit the "MASTER" square and then it pops up with Stereo or Mono. It doesnt record to both channels but instead, records just a MONO output file. Still helpful as it doesnt record to the left or right only of a stereo channel.

@ricr.4669 Жыл бұрын

remember always go to your "master" when it comes to audio recording!

@joelmartinez6476 Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt. Love the video. It's super helpful. I'm loving it too. I'm wondering if you know how to turn off the mixed track? I can't find this anywhere. I just want to record my one track to save space. Also, if i'm only recording one track. I don't need a mixed one taking up more data. If you could help, that would be amazing!

@nickrolledup Жыл бұрын

Hey Joel, I'm trying to do the same thing. Did you ever figure this out?

@joelmartinez6476 Жыл бұрын

@@nickrolledup I emailed Tascam support and they said “The mix tracks feature cannot be disabled. We will forward your comments to our engineering department for consideration as part of a possible future firmware update.” That was as of September 2022. Maybe if enough people email they will include this in a firmware update. Seems like they can do this.

@MagargeeFilms Жыл бұрын

What does the mix down feature do? And the punch I/O?

@27kyle27 Жыл бұрын

Are you able to record with an external XLR with the built in stereo mics?

@babybrown4289 Жыл бұрын

Cheers for this mate - quick question… Being as there is a big-a$$ touch screen, does the X8 allow you to name your files before or after recording? Would be an organizational game changer when doing field recordings on a guerilla-type shoot. Thanks again for your content!

@ChestiiPrinAmerica Жыл бұрын

Came from another tutorial where it showed you can pre rename files for better organization.

@AndreCorreaNow 2 жыл бұрын

Can we remove the capsules on channels 1 and 2 and use a wireless mic like the Rode Wireless Go with a 3.5 plug? Thanks in advance, for any info you can provide, and congrats on another great video.

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

You would rather connect the Wireless GO to the 3.5 mm "EXT IN" and assign it to your preferred tracks.

@jordanbey870 5 ай бұрын

Hi Matt..I like to transfer the rcorded audio in the Tascam to my Samsung S23 phone..

@ric2play Жыл бұрын

can inputs 1 and 2 be used for other audio than the mics?

@kaveeka Жыл бұрын

Whats the best wind killer for the Tascam x8?

@rosyaugust7095 2 жыл бұрын

32 bit is crispy and great for weeding recording

@jimmieroberts4430 Жыл бұрын

Can you bounce multi tracks down to one?

@ciekaweurzadzenia 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to simultaneously record sound to an SD card in 32 bit quality on the tascam device and record the sound of the camera on the smartphone when it is connected via usb c, when the smartphone automatically recognizes it?

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

This works for me with an iPad and USB-C connection. I tried with the RØDE reporter app. In this case, I had to select a sample rate of 44,1 kHz on the X8 though. Otherwise the recorder says "USB FS Mismatch".

@film-manufaktur 2 жыл бұрын

The Soundquality with my Rode NTG5 is on a very high level. But the 2 plastic Capsules on the Top of the Tascam are very cheap built. I broke mine the first time, when I removed theme. The 3,5 mm metall Stick remains into the input.

@whoismatt 2 жыл бұрын

😱 might try emailing Tascam about it

@jayarmstrong7621 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to do all this just to record. Let's say you already pre-selected everything you need the next time you turn it on do you have to redo all that again or is it in the memory redy2go ?

@compadresfilmco 2 жыл бұрын

So no need to dual record? I’m nervous lol

@GodFearNman Жыл бұрын

Just got x6, I can’t get volume even close to normal. Using phantom power but I have to boost gain all the up and still barely at -12 if I’m lucky. What am I doing wrong ?

@supjay3945 Жыл бұрын

Was the audio in this video from the x8?

@MotoHead 2 жыл бұрын

Have you managed to make this recorder work by plugging in a lav mic or the output from a wireless receiver with the standard 3.5mm jack instead of XLR? I can't make it work and nobody seems to be mentioning this at all in any of the reviews!

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

I connect the RØDE Wireless GO II via 3.5 mm to the "EXT IN" and have it on tracks 5 & 6 for example. Lav mics like the RØDE Lavalier GO work directly on the ports 1 & 2 instead of the capsules and get plug-in power from there.

@JTIZZO Жыл бұрын

I have questions, if you are willing to help? First, why did you choose 48 for the sample rate? If you aren't using dual record or MP3 format, why not use 192? Or 1 step down from 192 (due to rumors of a hum above the range of human hearing with 192). Why is 48 a better choice than any other option? Second, why do you record 1 channel per input? For example, in your video you appear to be recording left channel through input 3. Would it be better to set 3 and 4 to both be mono? Or would you change your opinion to make it stereo linked? For me I am recording left and right from a sound board. 3: I don't understand using mic instead of line from a sound board. If I assume you are correct on this, I suppose it doesn't matter which input you use, but is it relevant that 5-6 have higher input levels at line than 3-4 do?

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

3: I would also try "LINE" (and typically "INPUT GAIN: LOW") first when recording from anything which is not a mic.

@PizzlesTechTime 4 ай бұрын

Does anyone use the stereo mics even if you are in a quiet environment like a home office? Adding an audio recorder has made audio quality better but also introduces so many more problems. I feel like I'm having more and more issues with audio

@levonlooper5812 5 ай бұрын

sorry can you help me? if I put the reverb in mixdown in the manual app and record the song I hear it in the headphones. When I listen to the song again I hear it without the effect, why? Thank you

@taraharpphotography9456 Жыл бұрын

I need help setting it with camera output

@haroldhoeffelman1939 9 ай бұрын

I see in your manual app 8 bars. 7 and 8 have dashes. Which ports are these. In my Manual v1.32 these ports are not mentioned. Having the last firmware 1.33. So it is weird.

@HIPHOPSINCE1987TV 6 ай бұрын

Anybody use this as an audio interface for music with vocal tracks?

@vicosuave4real Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, if im connecting 1/4 cable with 1/4 split ends from the mixer to the x8, do i link the 3-4 imputs? Or should i just leave them unlinked? I recently had a situation where the DJ connected to the audio mixer 1/4 headphone jack to my x8 recorder with 1/4 split ends on my side and i linked the 3-4 inputs and my audio came out with so much static, theres no recovering that 🥲. Where did i mess up?

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

The mixer's headphone out is less than ideal, obviously. You could at least try to connect such an output (with volume turned down!) to the 3.5 mm "EXT IN". Did you get static like white noise or something like a 50/60 Hz hum?

@shawntkinney13 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone help me!? I have a lav mic plugged straight into 1st channel and then I have rode wireless go 2 plugged into audio in which is two different mics and when I pull up audio on computer it’s all on one track. I’d like to have all three different voices on completely separate tracks?

@al4video Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t your input be line if you are coming out of a sound board?

@jordanbrookins9504 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, still think the tascam x8 is a better buy then the zoom f3 since its $150 less?

@whoismatt 2 жыл бұрын

Hoping to get an f3 soon to test and compare

@logangardner3310 8 ай бұрын

Does anybody know how to use the metronome while recording? It doesn’t make sense to me, but the metronome app doesn’t persist, shutting down once back is selected. It doesn’t come back once a recoding is started either

@m0nztam0nk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the short guide…but…why are we setting gain levels again? Wasnt the entire point of 32bit float to be „safe“ and basically eliminating the need to set the gain levels? Am i just missing something here? Grateful for anyone that could explain it to me…

@gshah921 Жыл бұрын

it's like shooting a flat profile on your camera, yeah you have more flexibility in the post to fix colors but it's always better to dial it in as close as possible while recording so you don't have to tweak much later.

@nteeuwen 2 ай бұрын

If the gain is set to high and the recorder shows it peaking, will I still be able to recover the sound using 32-bit float or will the audio be clipped? When recording a theater performance its not always clear how loud the applause will end up being, which is often the loudest part of the performance. If setting the gain too high will still cause clipping in 32 bit float, then this is not desirable.

@BarefootMediaTV Жыл бұрын

can i run multiple rode link lavalieres into this? I guess with a 3.5mm to xlr adapter for each one?

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

You can directly connect those mics to the ports 1 & 2 instead of the capsules. An active adapter like the RØDE VXLR+ or VXLR Pro work on ports 3 to 6 with phantom power enabled.

@BarefootMediaTV Жыл бұрын

@@Kroess yes i got those exact adapters and it has worked great! love this recorder.

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

@@BarefootMediaTV Me too. Coming from an old ZOOM recorder, the touchscreen alone makes it so much more of a joy to use in my opinion.

@squidskunk Жыл бұрын

what external power supply can be used with the X8..?

@whoismatt Жыл бұрын

Any usb c power brick

@MSBelov1 11 ай бұрын

DJ soundboard is LINE level

@pierrevaldema3041 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need an attenuator to connect it to the DJ board?

@mirrorlessmemory 2 жыл бұрын

No you can use an XLR to 1/4 cable

@whoismatt 2 жыл бұрын

Nope

@zariamultimedia 2 жыл бұрын

What are the exact specifications on the micro sd cards that the Tascam X8 will accept? Out of three micro sd cards that I just tried to use in my brand new X8, it is not accepting two of them but they work fine in my drone and my DR-10L. Anybody know what the magic combination of specs is or what cards are you using? 1. Sandisk 32GB A1 / UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10 = This works 2. Sandisk 128GB A1 / UHS-I / V10 / U1 / Class 10 = This will not work 3. Sandisk 256GB A2 / UHS-I / V30 / U3 / Class 10 = This will not work

@babybrown4289 Жыл бұрын

You should check but… it may have a 32GB limit - hence only the 32GB card working…

@bigwinmedia5100 Жыл бұрын

Dude, just watched to to double check I didn't do anything wrong. I just used this for two back to back weddings and there are no files. If I hit record button (with the correct input red) the record light flashes. When I hit stop and check the browse app there is nothing there. Nothing if I put the SD directly on the computer. I used it to record forest sounds a couple weeks ago... I'm glad I always have backups on backups. Just venting, I don't need help troubleshooting.

@bigwinmedia5100 Жыл бұрын

Just figured it out. A flashing red light doesn't mean it's recording. The tutorial disrupted my recording, it wouldn't move me forward in the process so every time I hit record nothing would happen except it reminding me to set my gain levels. That's an annoying quirk. That's going to cost me some time.

@ScarmackProductions Жыл бұрын

My X8 always seems to be way too loud when I plug into the receptions speakers. I usually turn it manually ALL the way down and it still peaks. I've even asked the DJ if they had a line control adjustment to turn it down and he said he couldn't as it would mess with his output levels. I never seemed to have had issues with my Zoom H5, but this X8 is soo loud. I've tried input Line and mic, both loud. Input gain low, everything else off, and still loud. Crazy

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

And does the recording actually clip and distort when you use 32 bit resolution?

@ScarmackProductions Жыл бұрын

@@Kroess It does

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

@@ScarmackProductions What kind of output jacks do the reception speakers have?

@ScarmackProductions Жыл бұрын

@@Kroess XLR usually

@Kroess Жыл бұрын

@@ScarmackProductions So "LINE" with "INPUT GAIN: LOW" should definitely be the correct setting for the inputs. Which software do you use to listen to the recordings?

@nogoodnecktie12 Жыл бұрын

this is only 399 now do you still recommend this ?

@babybrown4289 Жыл бұрын

Just bought for $299

@Bcwilderness Жыл бұрын

seems overkill for a wedding and more attention needed for bands as that is when you need to be carefull with phamtom power for mics dynamic ribbon being 2, the mixer is there for band situations and the x8 with less inputs maybe for film guys i would say

@michaelmourek3879 2 жыл бұрын

Continuous Play - all recordings HOW ? Good question ? HOW?

@jeffparryncc1701 Жыл бұрын

Hi, are you a gamer and have the X8? Use it as a user interface for Discord :)

@haroldhoeffelman1939 9 ай бұрын

Oh no, my fault. I see ports 1 and 2 are not selected. Sorry forget my stupid question-:)

@petrub27 2 жыл бұрын

Actualy the manual mode is complicated. Much easier with the other mods

@noveltycrusade 3 ай бұрын

Hey comment section, is this thing any good??

@robertsaca3512 Жыл бұрын

You really should be explaining functions (especially compressor) instead of advising 'trust me keep them turned off". Those functions can be handy for some people in some situations. Also you're confusing gain and trim.