Flexible powering methods—batteries, USB bus power, or an AC adapter—make the Portacapture X8 well suited to on-the-go recording, all-day video shoots, and computer-based audio production. Need to patch in external mics or an outboard mixer? The Portacapture X8's four balanced combo XLR-1/4" inputs accommodate mic- or line-level signals and can supply phantom power if needed. Whether you use the built-in mics or an external source, selectable modes such as dual recording, low-cut filtering, limiting, gating, and auto level give you options for achieving a clean, undistorted recording. Separate line and headphone outputs are provided for real-time monitoring while recording to a camera.
When the mics are not connected, input jacks 1 and 2 can be used to bring in lavalier mics with 3.5mm TRS plugs, even if they need plug-in power.
With premium dual A/D converters and 32-bit floating point recording technology, the X8 achieves a wide dynamic range, avoids clipping, and allows the audio level to be increased or decreased later without deteriorating the signal-to-noise ratio.
Mitigate wind noise and low-frequency rumble by selecting the low-cut filter, and cut background noise between performances with the noise gate. Reverb is also available for situations that call for some extra ambience.
Designed for microSD devices such as smartphones, drones, and action cameras that can capture Full HD and 4K video, as well as raw and burst photography, the 64GB Extreme UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card from SanDisk has a capacity of 64GB, is compatible with the UHS-I bus, and features a speed class rating of V30, which guarantees minimum write speeds of 30 MB/s. If your device does not support the V30 standard, this card also supports the U3 standard, which also guarantees minimum write speeds of 30 MB/s. Read speeds are supported up to 170 MB/s, and write speeds max out at 80 MB/s.
Aside from support for UHS-I, V30, and U3, SanDisk also built this card with support for the Application Performance Class 2 (A2) spec, which includes optimizations to give Android users an improved mobile experience, delivering faster mobile app performance. The A2 spec allows the card to manage random read input-output access per second (IOPS) operations so it can quickly open apps and process accompanying tasks, such as audio, graphics, saved profiles, and in-app permissions.
As with most SanDisk media, this memory card is shockproof, x-ray proof, and waterproof, while also being able to withstand temperature extremes. Additionally, SanDisk's Memory Zone app offers users a simple way to organize, browse, and back up files on their Android mobile device.
This pack of eneloop Pro AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries from Panasonic comes with a charger, and the batteries are pre-charged and ready-to-use. They are not subject to any memory effect so you can charge them up to 500 times whether they are fully or partially drained. They maintain 85% of their charge after one year, and remain functional down to -4°F.
Power various electronics, including digital cameras, gaming devices, and flashlights, with this pack of four eneloop pro AA Rechargeable NiMH Batteries from Panasonic. Each features 1.2V of output power, a 2550mAh capacity, and a 3.06Wh rating. The cells come pre-charged and ready to use, and are rechargeable up to 500 times. Additionally, as they are not subject to any memory effects, they can be charged when fully or partially drained and their full capacity will continue to be usable after each cycle. Thanks to their very low self-discharge rate, the batteries will retain up to 85% of their charge after 1 year in storage. Engineered for durability, the eneloop pros perform well in extreme temperatures as low as -4°F.
Add wireless control and timecode support to your Portacapture X6 or X8 multitrack recorder or your DR-10L Pro miniature field recorder with the TASCAM AK-BT1, an ultracompact Bluetooth adapter that plugs directly into the USB-A port of your recorder and lets you control vital functions from a mobile device.
The free Portacapture Control app, offered on iOS and Android platforms, provides convenient access to the recorder's transport functions, gain, mix adjustments, and other parameters, even when the recorder is at a distance—with a maximum Bluetooth range of 32.8 feet, depending on conditions. This app-based integration makes producing videos, podcasts, songs, and location audio faster and easier.
With the AK-BT1 Bluetooth dongle, the X6, X8, or DR-10L Pro is ready to wirelessly sync timecode with supported Atomos products, including the Ultrasync Blue. Timecode allows videographers to perfectly align audio recordings with video, even when there is no audio on the camera. Timecode is crucial when videographers are dealing with multicamera video shoots, and saves valuable time in postproduction.
Wirelessly sync timecode using Bluetooth between your cameras, audio recorders, smartphones, and other supported devices with the UltraSync BLUE Wireless Timecode Sync from Atomos. The UltraSync BLUE is a compact unit that provides timecode sync and can pair each source with the Atomos AtomX SYNC for viewing on the Ninja V monitor. It features a bright OLED display for timecode and status information.
The BLUE provides frame-accurate timecode to up to six compatible Bluetooth devices up to 32.8' away, and it auto-detects and pairs with supported devices. The BLUE can also expand your sync range using RF signals, and it can pair with multiple BLUE, AtomX SYNC, or other timecode sync devices over a long range of up to 656'. Once the BLUE is synced with the device, timecode is embedded in the recorded files and can be recognized by industry-standard software and NLEs (non-linear editors).
A USB Type-C cable is included to charge the BLUE, which features a built-in 800mAh LiPo battery that lasts up to approximately 20 hours.