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Michael Fitz-Gerald chooses Tascam Portacapture X8 and X6 portable audio field recorders

Michael Fitz-Gerald, founder of Fitzaey LLC, uses Tascam Portacapture X8 and Portacapture X6 portable audio field recorders to help his clients create podcasts and related social media endeavors. In addition to his social media activities, Fitz-Gerald also captures audio for a variety of live events such as weddings and various performances.

He discusses one of his favorite Portacapture features: “Each line can be captured as a separate 32-bit audio file. This makes it easy to quickly grab a file and make whatever adjustments to it that I deem necessary. Depending upon the nature of the project, I can use the AUX inputs with an XLR cable and add wireless mics to the feed.”

“When I run livestreams”, he adds, “I can connect either the X8 or the X6 via USB-C to my MacBook and run OBS (Open Broadcaster Software). Doing so will provide me with a perfect audio signal with all the limiters and effects already applied to avoid clipping. I can run the Portacapture via USB power, so I needn’t worry about loss of battery power.”

“The Portacapture X8 has a wide range of ports that makes it easy to interconnect the recorder with other gear”, he continues. “This, coupled with the fact that it records each line separately and still provides a mix makes the Portacapture really flexible in terms of any editing that may be required. The fact that both the Portacapture X8 and X6 record using 96 kHz, 32-bit float recording is another benefit.”

Giving more details, he says: “This feature provides high quality audio that can be a complement to video and other aspects of any broadcast-type project. Coupled with XLR inputs and dual built-in mics with switchable AB/true-XY patterns plus USB and AUX inputs, the recorder can handle most any type of input you encounter. The Portacapture is one compact, highly portable device that enables me to be prepared for just about anything.”

“I should also point out that I routinely run into multiple scenarios where I need to make sure the environmental noise will not ruin the recording”, Fitz-Gerald concludes. “For such situations, the noise gate has helped me a lot.”

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