The recent collaboration between ATOMOS and TASCAM resulted in the addition of wireless timecode synchronization via Bluetooth to the TASCAM Portacapture X8 audio recorder. The unit must be updated to the latest firmware version, which is available to download for free, and an optional Bluetooth dongle is required. ATOMOS and TASCAM have recently partnered up to significantly simplify post-production workflows. This is especially true for those productions working with multiple cameras and a separate audio source. Indeed, this partnership now enables wireless Bluetooth timecode sync between the TASCAM Portacapture X8 and a vast range of cameras supported by the ATOMOS ecosystem. Let’s take a closer look. TASCAM Portacapture X8. Image credit: TASCAM TASCAM Portacapture X8: wireless timecode sync with ATOMOS devices First introduced in December 2021, the TASCAM Portacapture X8 is a compact, but capable 8-track audio recorder. This device, which comes with 192kHz/32-bit float point recording capabilities, is now getting a boost thanks to a partnership between TASCAM and ATOMOS. TASCAM AK-BT1 Bluetooth dongle for Portacapture X8. Image credit: TASCAM For the magic to work, Portacapture X8 users first need to update their device. Also, they have to equip their recorder with an optional Bluetooth dongle, the TASCAM AK-BT1. They will then be able to wirelessly sync the audio recorder with camera setups using specific ATOMOS devices. These include the ATOMOS Ultrasync Blue adapter, the AtomX SYNC module, and the company’s new cloud-connected devices, the ATOMOS CONNECT for NINJA V/V+ and the SHOGUN CONNECT, that were introduced at NAB...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 3 June, 2022