User Guide

TASCAM Portacapture X8 / Portacapture X6

Portacapture X8 / Portacapture X6

Overview

Download the latest version of the dedicated software from the TEAC Global Site

(https://teac-global.com/).

Installing the dedicated software will install a driver and a settings application

(Portacapture Settings Panel).

CAUTION

Before starting to install software, quit other applications.

With a Mac, the standard OS driver will be used, so there is no need to install any

software.

Before using this software, read the Software Use License

Agreement and agree to its terms.

Trademarks

TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Meida are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc.

ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

System requirements

Check the TASCAM website (

https://tascam.com/) for the latest information about

supported operating systems.

Supported operating systems

Windows 11 64-bit

Windows 10 64-bit

Computer hardware requirements

Windows computer with a USB2.0 or USB 3.0 port

* Operation is not guaranteed using the TASCAM driver with ARM64 CPUs.

CAUTION

Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard computers that meet the

above requirements. This does not guarantee operation with all computers

that meet the above requirements. Even computers that meet the same system

requirements might have processing capabilities that differ according to their

settings and other operating conditions.

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Portacapture X8 / Portacapture X6 Overview Download the latest version of the dedicated software from the TEAC Global Site (https://teac-global.com/). Installing the dedicated software will install a driver and a settings application (Portacapture Settings Panel). CAUTION i Before starting to install software, quit other applications. i With a Mac, the standard OS driver will be used, so there is no need to install any software.
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Portacapture X8 / Portacapture X6 Installing the Windows dedicated software 7. The following screen appears when installation has completed. Click the “Finish” button. Follow the procedures below to install the Windows dedicated software. CAUTION i Complete installation of the Windows dedicated software on the computer before connecting a Portacapture X6 or Portacapture X8 to it with a USB cable.
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Portacapture X8 / Portacapture X6 Opening the settings application Setting Sound Properties Follow the procedures below to open the settings application. 1. Open the “Sound” screen using the procedures for the operating system i From the “Start” menu select “Portacapture Settings Panel” under “TASCAM”. 2. On the “Playback” page, right-click “Portacapture X6” or “Portacapture X8” being used (Windows 10). Settings application overview and click “Set as Default Device” in the pop-up menu that appears.