TASCAM X8: First Impressions, Problems, and Q&A

The TASCAM X8 is a powerful digital mixer and audio interface that offers eight channels of recording and playback. In this article, we'll take a look at our first impressions of the TASCAM X8, common problems that users might encounter, and some frequently asked questions about this powerful device. Tascam X8 - https://geni.us/ftusx8 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - Using the Tascam X8 for field recording 1:38 - Wind protection 2:31 - Capsules 3:55 - A message from future Marcel 5:10 - Q&A 5:27 - Can you power the Tascam X8 with a power bank? 6:25 - Powering on test 6:44 - Using the Tascam touch screen 7:30 - Screen readability in bright sunlight 7:47 - can you use a binaural setup with Tascam X8 9:04 - can you record ambisonic with Tascam X8 9:54 - Sound Samples 10:30 - Handling Noise of the Tascam X8 11:50 - Recording on all tracks 12:09 - Final thoughts [Special Offer] Get $5 off our All-in-One Bundle: https://geni.us/ftus5 [Support & Benefits] Full Discography on Bandcamp: https://geni.us/FTUSBandcamp Bandcamp Club: https://geni.us/FTUSBandcampClub YouTube Membership: https://geni.us/FTUSYouTubeMembership [Health Insurance for Travelers & Digital Nomads] Our Health Care Coverage with Genki World: https://geni.us/ftusgenki (Check Out World Resident) [Free Audio Resources] Our Free Sound Libraries: https://geni.us/FTUSfreebies Our Sounds on Soundly (1-month free with promo code "freetousesounds"): https://getsoundly.com/ 1 Month Free on Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/BV2Db Field Recording Gear Audio Recorder Sony PCM D100 - https://geni.us/ftuspcm100 SD MixPre 6ii - https://geni.us/ftussd6ii Tascam X8 - https://geni.us/ftusx8 Zoom F6 - https://geni.us/ftusf6 Zoom F3 - https://geni.us/ftusf3 Zoom H1n - https://geni.us/ftush1n VR Ambisonic Microphones Rode SoundField NT-SF1: https://geni.us/ftusrodentsf1 Schoeps DMS Kit Schoeps CCM4: https://geni.us/schoepsccm4lg Schoeps CCM8: https://geni.us/ftusschoepsccm8lg Rycote Cyclone DMS Kit 1: https://geni.us/ftusrycotedmskit1 Rycote Cyclone Cover: https://geni.us/ftuscyclonewindcover Sennheiser ORTF Kit Sennheiser MKH 8040 2X: https://geni.us/FTUSmkh8040 Cinela Albert DPA 5100 5.1 Surround Kit DPA 5100: https://geni.us/ftusdpa5100 DPA Rain Cover: https://geni.us/futsdparcover DPA Wind Cover: https://geni.us/dpa5100wcover Binaural Microphones DPA 4560 binaural in-ear set: https://geni.us/ftusdpa4560 DPA Micro Dot to XLRM Adapter: https://geni.us/ftusdad6001 Affordable Stereo Microphone Kit Audio Technica 4025 (amazing mic): https://geni.us/at4025 Audio Technica 8022 (cheaper option): https://geni.us/ftusat8022 Rycote BBG 21 mm AT 4025/8022: https://geni.us/ftusbbg Rycote BBG Windjammer AT 4025/8022: https://geni.us/ftuswindjammer Hydrophones Ambient ASF1 MK2: https://geni.us/ftusasf1mk2 Ambient ASF2 MK2: https://geni.us/ftusasf2mk2 Contact Microphones Contact Mic XLR Adapter: https://geni.us/ftus3pin Dilwe Contact Mic: https://geni.us/ftuscliponpickup Flanger FA 01: https://geni.us/ftusflangerfa01 Korg CM 300: https://geni.us/ftuskorgcm300 AKG C411pp: https://geni.us/FTUSAKGC411pp HEADPHONES Audio Technica MX30: https://geni.us/ftusATHM30 Sony MDR 7506: https://geni.us/ftussonymdr KZ ZS 10 Pro: https://geni.us/ftuskzs10prox Power Supply Anker Power Core 26K MixPre: https://geni.us/ftusanker26k Watson 4400mAh for F6: https://geni.us/ftuswatson Panasonic Eneloop AA for F6/X8: https://geni.us/ftuspanasonicaa Panasonic Eneloop AAA Zoom H1n: https://geni.us/ftuspanasonicaaa Nitecore Gen2 - https://geni.us/ftusnitecorepb Camera Bags Heimplanet Transit Line 34L: https://geni.us/ftusheimplanet34l Heimplanet Sling Bag: https://geni.us/ftusheimplanetsling Lowepro ProTactic BP 450: https://geni.us/FTUSLOWEPRO450 K-Tek Stingray MixPro Mix Pre6ii: https://geni.us/ftusktekmixpre K-Tek Stingray Zoom F6: https://geni.us/FTUSKTEKF6BAG Tripods and Stands Manfrotto Carbon Nanopole: https://geni.us/ManfrottoNanoCarbon Manfrotto Aluminum Nanopole: https://geni.us/ftusnanopole Peak Design Travel Tripod: https://geni.us/ftuspdtripod Wind Protection Rycote for Zoom H1n: https://geni.us/ftusrycotezh1n Rycote Cover & Foam Zoom H1n: https://geni.us/ftusrycoteh1n Rycote Rain Cover: https://geni.us/ftusraincover TASCAM X8 Gutman Wind Protection: https://geni.us/ftusgutmann Zoom WSU Cover Zoom H1n: https://geni.us/zoomwssu Cables and Adapters Mogami Gold XLR Cable: https://geni.us/ftusmogamigold Rycote Quick-Release: https://geni.us/RycotePCSBC We get a tiny percentage on your purchases as an Amazon, B&H, and Genki associate. If you decide to buy something, we receive a small compensation that allows us to continue making videos and recording sounds for you all over the world. Thanks, Libby and Marcel