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This time, we used the Tascam Portacapture X8 as the recorder to shoot the Tascam Sonicview 24 explanation video.
With just a small film crew, we were able to use this very reliable recording equipment.
The most distinctive feature of this product is its 32-bit float recording function.
And what’s so amazing about 32 bit float recording,
I think many people have seen this term all over by now so I’ll refrain from explaning all the details,
but one thing I’d like to emphasize is its ability to make less recording mistakes.
For example, this time that we were just a small shooting crew,
the Portacapture X8 was a great ally to have,
and it’s a recording device that prevents us from making mistakes.
In this shoot, we interviewed five people, and then had an interactive talk session between two people.
Of course, everyone has different ways and volume levels when they speak,
and this becomes more apparent when it comes to dialogues.
In many cases, the voices suddenly became louder as the conversation continued.
The Portacapture X8 has six input channels, so we used a shotgun mics in the front.
On the rear panel, we had a small wireless microphone receiver.
We attached the receiver to the cold shoe mount on the rear panel, and input the signals back to the X8 unit.
It’s a big risk if you solely rely on a wireless mic,
if there’s a problem with the mic, then the sound will be no longer usable.
It’s very reassuring to know that there are these flexible six inputs that can be used
for both shotgun mics and wireless mics at the same time.
There’s more and more new equipment coming out these days, each one becoming more and more convenient.
The X8 for example, it has 32 bit float recording, which is something greatly convenient.
But something I’d like others to understand, and I keep telling myself too, is that
these new types of equipment aren’t made with these useful functions to recover your mistakes.
Of course, those functions might be there solely for recovery,
but we all need to understand firmly the functions first.
And I believe the secret of running accident-free shootings is to be mindful of avoiding mistakes in the first place.
For backup, in my case, I used both wireless and shotgun mics.
For video shootings on the other hand, I bring multiple same cameras and cards for storage of course.
I think it is crucial to always be prepared in many different aspects,
and once you’re prepared is when you can actually rely on the function of the device.
At some point we all become very dependent on the functions, but I make daily efforts
not to rely too much on them thinking they will always correct my mistakes.
You can watch the Tascam Sonicview 24 footage we took this time on Tascam’s YouTube channel.
Please be sure to check that one out too.
Thank you very much.