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TASCAM Announces Version 1.10 Firmware Update Portacapture X6 Recorder

Adds numerous operational enhancements, including the ability to store three unit settings and three recording app settings to make the process of saving different recording configurations easier to access.
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The new V1.10 firmware update for the TASCAM Portacapture X6 recorder is available for download now.

TASCAM has announced the new V1.10 firmware update for the Portacapture X6 32-bit float portable audio recorder that adds numerous operational enhancements, including the ability to store three unit settings and three recording app settings, making the process of saving different recording configurations easier to access for different types of projects. Further, the settings can be recalled with a single tap directly from the unit’s Launcher screen.

In addition, the Portacapture X6 input settings, including the low-cut filter, compressor, limiter, auto gain control, noise gate, and other effect functions can now be saved in up to three presets. These settings can also be loaded in each recording app.

With the introduction of the V1.10 firmware update, the Portacapture X6 now has the capability to use 32-bit float point resolution, which enables the preservation of audio resolution even after adjusting levels, when using the unit as a USB audio interface to a DAW (digital audio workstation). This is designed to facilitate wider dynamic range, higher resolution, and greater audio quality. (Note: When using a Windows OS computer for the DAW, be certain to download the latest Portacapture X6 ASIO driver — V1.30.)

The new V1.10 firmware update also includes support for wireless timecode synchronization with compatible Atomos products, including AtomX Sync, UltraSync BLUE, ATOMOS CONNECT, and Shogun CONNECT. To take advantage of the wireless timecode synchronization function, the optional TASCAM AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter is required.

Also, Portacapture X6’s USB MIX MINUS function can now be used in the PODCAST app. This new feature provides the ability to suppress the occurrence of echoes in the audio from remote participants when using the unit for capturing podcasts. Another upgrade when using the PODCAST app is the ability to select PAD and USB input in addition to the built-in microphone input, enabling the audio from conference software like Skype, Zoom and Teams to be monitored and recorded.

Several additional maintenance items were updated. The V1.10 firmware update also includes an update to the Portacapture Control app, which can be used for remote control of the Portacapture from a smartphone or tablet. Now, even if the app is communicating in the background on the device and the smartphone or tablet enters energy-saving mode, the connection with the Portacapture X6 will no longer be interrupted. (Note that this is supported by the Portacapture Control app version 1.33 and later. Use of the optionally available TASCAM AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter is required to use the Portacapture Control app.)

TASCAM has also introduced the Portacapture X6 Firmware Updater, an app for Windows and macOS that when the Portacapture X6 is connected to the computer via USB, the app searches the TASCAM web server for any new updates, automatically updating the unit.

Go here to acquire the V1.10 firmware update for the Portacapture X6 as well and the Portacapture X6 Firmware Updater, and go here for more information about the Portacapture X6.

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