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product_id: 379990488
title: "TASCAM Portacapture X8 - Portable 6+2-Track High-Resolution 32-bit float/192-kHz Recorder, usb2.0"
brand: "tascam"
price: "R15445"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Tascam"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/379990488-tascam-portacapture-x8-portable-6-2-track-high-resolution-32
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 32-bit float / 192kHz clarity USB 2.0 connectivity 8-track recording power TASCAM Portacapture X8 - Portable 6+2-Track High-Resolution 32-bit float/192-kHz Recorder, usb2.0

**Brand:** tascam
**Price:** R15445
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Capture Every Detail, Anywhere, Anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TASCAM Portacapture X8 - Portable 6+2-Track High-Resolution 32-bit float/192-kHz Recorder, usb2.0 by tascam
- **How much does it cost?** R15445 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/379990488-tascam-portacapture-x8-portable-6-2-track-high-resolution-32)

## Best For

- tascam enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tascam brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged Yet Portable Design:** Lightweight aluminum body at just 730g—built for the road, perfect for studio or field use.
- • **Crystal-Clear Audio Fidelity:** Experience pristine 32-bit float and 192kHz high-resolution sound that captures every nuance.
- • **Pro-Grade Multitrack Mastery:** Record up to 6+2 tracks simultaneously for flawless layering and mixing on the go.
- • **Seamless USB 2.0 Integration:** Effortlessly transfer and manage files with fast, reliable USB connectivity.
- • **Intuitive Touchscreen Control:** Navigate your recordings with a vibrant 3.5-inch display designed for quick, professional workflow.

## Overview

The TASCAM Portacapture X8 is a portable, professional-grade 6+2 track recorder delivering ultra-high-resolution 32-bit float/192kHz audio. Featuring a 3.5-inch touchscreen, USB 2.0 connectivity, and a durable aluminum chassis, it’s designed for musicians, podcasters, and audio pros who demand pristine sound quality and versatile multitrack recording in a compact form.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy TASCAM Portacapture X8 - Portable 6+2-Track High-Resolution 32-bit float/192-kHz Recorder, usb2.0 at desertcart UK.

Review: Best recorder I’ve used to date. Fabulous sound quality - This has surpassed my expectations. Fantastic sound quality and so incredibly easy to use. The only minor niggle is having to unscrew and swap over the mics if you want a wide/narrow mic pattern. It’s a shame they don’t rotate/swivel but then again it gives you two more XLR/combi inputs if you don’t want to use the mics it comes with. With previous recorders I’ve needed to de-noise quieter recordings but no such issues with this so far. The Tascam audio file manager also works well with it. Just make sure when connecting to your computer you use a ‘data AND power’ usb cable. I’m highly delighted with it.
Review: Best Recorder But Cheaply Built - This recorder has more features than probably its competitors. However, not having Bluetooth as a default feature is not a very pleasant experience. Today even the cheapest mobile phone has Bluetooth built in. Second con is its built quality. It feels cheap and ready to break even with a slight fall. As I said, feature-wise it is terrific but only those two things are a downside. Thanks.

## Features

- Voice recorder
- Premium quality
- Easy to use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B093LFP3RD |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5,738 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 9 in Portable Recording Devices |
| Colour | schwarz |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (468) |
| Date First Available | 17 Nov. 2021 |
| Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Item Weight | 730 g |
| Item model number | Portacapture X8 |
| Material Type | Aluminium |
| Media Format | WAV |
| Product Dimensions | 22.86 x 17.78 x 7.62 cm; 730.28 g |
| Standing screen display size | 3.5 Inches |
| Voltage | 5 |
| Wattage | 7500 Milliwatts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TASCAM
- **Compatible devices:** Smartphone
- **Format:** WAV
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Headphone jack:** USB 2.0
- **Item weight:** 1.61 Pounds
- **Memory storage capacity:** 512 GB
- **Microphone form factor:** Built-In
- **Number of batteries:** 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
- **Product dimensions:** 4.2D x 8.3W x 20.6H centimetres

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I asked if it has a speaker on it, some are telling me 0.4w and others are saying it doesn't have one? Which is it lol?**
A: Hi. The Tascam x8 does have a speaker in it, but by default it is switched off. You need to go into settings to turn it on.

**Q: About five years ago I bought a Tascam DR-05. The interface looks okay, but is there any point in upgrading to this?**
A: 32 bit float is essentially the selling point. If your workflow doesnt need it then maybe not. its a great product. no complaints at all.

**Q: how does this device connect to internet?**
A: Via bluetooth but you need to buy the adaptor for that. Very neat though and works flawlessly on iOS or android.

**Q: Does this connect to the pc as a drive, or do you need to keep taking the SD card out?**
A: Hello. Yes you can connect the Tascam x8 to the computer as a card reader. Go to general settings then to other settings then scroll down to SD card reader. Tap on Exec > and it becomes active. When finished, tap on DISCONNECT.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best recorder I’ve used to date. Fabulous sound quality
*by M***S on 26 April 2025*

This has surpassed my expectations. Fantastic sound quality and so incredibly easy to use. The only minor niggle is having to unscrew and swap over the mics if you want a wide/narrow mic pattern. It’s a shame they don’t rotate/swivel but then again it gives you two more XLR/combi inputs if you don’t want to use the mics it comes with. With previous recorders I’ve needed to de-noise quieter recordings but no such issues with this so far. The Tascam audio file manager also works well with it. Just make sure when connecting to your computer you use a ‘data AND power’ usb cable. I’m highly delighted with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Recorder But Cheaply Built
*by H***N on 21 June 2024*

This recorder has more features than probably its competitors. However, not having Bluetooth as a default feature is not a very pleasant experience. Today even the cheapest mobile phone has Bluetooth built in. Second con is its built quality. It feels cheap and ready to break even with a slight fall. As I said, feature-wise it is terrific but only those two things are a downside. Thanks.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good all-rounder
*by S***E on 25 January 2023*

The build quality is ok, it's made of plastic with a splattered texture which gives a nice grippy feel. The design offers a decent grip around the device which makes it feel secure in the hand. The attachable mics are also made from plastic but don't feel particularly robust. The mics can be set in an A/B pattern or X/Y pattern, but you'll need to pop them out and turn them around as you cannot swivel and rotate them. The sound quality is excellent with quiet preamps which meassure approx 127dBu. Even though the attachable mics are good, you'll get better results with external XLR mics, nevertheless, the onboard mics are more than adequate. Also note that as the mics are 3.5mm, you can unplug them to use other 3.5mm mics that require plugin power. The XLR ports are your standard, robust dual Amphenol ports. The screen is a nice size which is also bright and responsive to touch, the inbuilt recording apps are good for quickly getting a recording session underway and also features a manual mode so you can have finer control over everything. With the device I've got, I've not seen any phantom frequency issues in the 40+Hz range when running in 96k / 32bit float mode. As a field recordist, I'm very satisfied with this recorder and I'd definitely recommend it for anyone that needs good quality audio with the option of using multi channel recording with high quality 32bit float audio in an easy to use and intuitive device. I'm Very happy. The physical buttons feel stable and do not have any loose rattles, the jog wheel to fine tune your gain feels very robust also.

## Frequently Bought Together

- TASCAM Portacapture X8 32-bit 8-Channel Multitrack Field Recorder
- co2CREA Hard Case compatible with Tascam Portacapture X8 High Resolution Adaptive Multi-Track Recorder
- Tascam AK-BT1 Bluetooth Adaptor

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-09*