New-generation high-resolution PCM audio recorder
2.4-inch colour touchscreen for easy operation and perfect readability
Uncompromised audio quality with sampling rates up to 96 kHz and 32-bit floating point resolution – ideal for later lossless post-editing with DAW software
Intuitive launcher system with pre-set configurations for a variety of recording scenes such as basic multi-track recording, podcasts, music, voice (interviews, vlogs), field recordings, ASMR or manual settings
Two adjustable condenser microphones (can be set for A-B or X-Y configuration)
Built-in USB audio interface with six inputs and two outputs
Included microphones can be used as USB audio source
Input signals received via USB can be recorded to SD card
USB mix-minus on PODCAST app (planned for a future update)
USB audio transmission in 32-bit float resolution (planned for a future update)
Two mic/line inputs via XLR locking connectors
Phantom power (24 V / 48 V) can be set for each microphone input individually
Additional mic/line input to monitor and record audio sent from a wireless microphone, camera or other device (3.5-mm stereo jack, supports plug-in power)
Multi-track recording of up to six tracks (four tracks + stereo mix)
Recording in either WAV (BWF) or MP3 format
MS decoder, reverb effect (six rooms, can be used with sampling rates of 44.1/48 kHz)
Pre-recording feature allows a recording to start before the record key is pressed
Auto-recording function to automatically start recording based on input level
Dual recording allows to record each track in a different file format
Slate tones can be added automatically or manually to simplify synchronisation of video files when editing
Marks can be set automatically (peak, level, time)
XRI function allows information on recording settings to be stored with a BWF file
Built-in mixer with audio processing including EQ, low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, auto gain control, noise gate and more
Input settings can be saved in up to three presets and shared by all recording apps (planned for a future update)
Unit settings and recording app settings can be saved in up to three presets and recalled with a single tap from the LAUNCHER (planned for a future update)
Camera/line output with selectable attenuation to send audio to a camera or other external devices
Audio monitoring through headphones output or the built-in loudspeaker
Wireless remote control from a smartphone/tablet using an optional Bluetooth dongle (Tascam AK-BT1) and the dedicated Portacapture Control app (free download)
Wireless timecode synchronisation with Atomos devices and UltraSync Blue (planned for a future update)
Micro SD cards up to 512 GB can be used as recording media
Power supply by four AA batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium), USB bus power or optional AC adapter (Tascam PS-P520U)
Automatic power select to continue on batteries, for example, during a power outage