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Contents
1 - 3 Conventions used in this manual
1 - 4 Trademarks and copyrights
1 - 5 Accessories sold separately
1 - 7 USB cables (for communication or data transmission)
1 - 9 AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter
2 - Names and functions of parts
3 - 1 Inserting and removing microSD cards
Inserting microSD cards (sold separately)
3 - 2 Preparing the power supply
Using an AC adapter (sold separately)
Automatic detection of power supplied by the USB Type-C port
3 - 3 Turning the power on and off
Turning the unit off (putting it in standby)
Setting the language, date and time
Formatting (initializing) microSD cards
4 - 2 Connecting the included mics
4 - 3 Connecting external mics and other equipment
Connecting mics that are compatible with plug-in power
Setting the output for camera use
4 - 5 Connecting monitoring equipment
4 - 6 Using the built-in speaker
4 - 7 Adjusting the playback volume
4 - 8 Connecting computers and smartphones
5 - 1 Using the INPUT SELECT function
5 - 2 Making input settings for each input
Using the STEREO LINK function
Setting recording input sources (INPUT)
Adjusting the input level automatically (AUTO GAIN)
Setting the low-cut filter (LOW CUT)
Setting the noise gate (NOISE GATE)
Setting the limiter (LIMITER/COMP)
Inverting the input phase (PHASE INVERT)
Changing the input gain (GAIN)
5 - 3 Adding reverb to inputs (REVERB)
5 - 4 Setting the phantom power voltage
Recording guide function (MANUAL app only)
6 - 2 Button operations during recording
6 - 3 Recording with the ASMR app
6 - 4 Recording with the MANUAL app
6 - 5 Recording with the MUSIC app
Selecting the type of instrument to record
Adding reverb to the input (REVERB)
6 - 6 Recording with the VOICE app
6 - 7 Recording with the FIELD app
Selecting the recording subject
6 - 8 Recording with the PODCAST app
Playing effect sounds during recording
7 - 1 Monitoring individual inputs (solo monitoring)
7 - 2 Changing the recording file format
7 - 4 Pausing during recording (REC PAUSE)
7 - 5 Starting recording automatically (AUTO REC)
7 - 6 Recording with two settings at the same time (DUAL REC)
7 - 7 Capturing a few seconds before starting recording (PRE REC)
7 - 8 Adjusting input levels automatically (AUTO GAIN)
7 - 10 Designating the folder use for recordings
7 - 11 Changing files while continuing to record (TIME FILE INCREMENT function)
7 - 12 Overdubbing and punching in/out (MANUAL app only)
Undoing overdubbing and punching in/out (UNDO)
Canceling UNDO operations (REDO)
7 - 13 Recording times (in hours: minutes)
8 - 1 Open the playback screen
Changing the playback position
Searching backward and forward
Adjusting the mix balance of the tracks
9 - 2 File and project structure overview
9 - 3 Folder hierarchy example
Changing the names of folders (RENAME)
Deleting all files in a folder (ALL FILES DELETE)
Deleting folders (FOLDER DELETE)
9 - 7 File and project operations
Viewing file details (FILE INFORMATION)
Deleting files and projects (FILE DELETE)
Deleting tracks in projects (TRACK DELETE)
Enabling and disabling protection (CHANGE PROTECT)
Normalizing recordings (NORMALIZE)
9 - 8 Setting where recording files are saved
Adding marks automatically (AUTO MARK)
Adding marks when peak levels occur (PEAK MARK)
10 - 4 Jumping to set marks (mark skipping)
10 - 5 Dividing files at every mark
11 - 1 Setting the output for camera use
11 - 2 Using the automatic slate tone function (AUTO TONE)
Setting the AUTO TONE function
12 - 1 Connecting with computers
12 - 2 Connecting with iOS devices
12 - 3 Accessing microSD cards from a computer
Exchanging files with computers
12 - 5 Using as an audio interface
Portacapture X8 USB audio channel assignments
12 - 6 Using the unit as a USB mic
Inputting sound to the computer using the unit inputs
Using the computer output as sound input to this unit
13 - 4 Mid-side decoding function
14 - 1 Installing the dedicated controller app
14 - 2 Connecting with this unit using Bluetooth
14 - 3 Using the dedicated smartphone app
15 - 1 Adjusting gain differences between included mics (mic trim function)
15 - 3 Showing various information
15 - 4 Resetting the date and time
15 - 6 Resetting the unit to its factory defaults.
15 - 7 Formatting microSD cards
15 - 8 Using the automatic power saving function
15 - 9 Selecting the power source
15 - 10 Setting the AA battery type (BATTERY)
15 - 11 Power saving (energy conservation) mode
15 - 12 Adjusting the display contrast (CONTRAST)
16 - Changes made in firmware version updates
16 - 1 The following functions have been added or changed since firmware version 1.10
16 - 2 The following function have been added or changed since firmware version 1.20
16 - 3 The following functions have been added or changed since firmware version 1.30
16 - 4 The following functions have been added or changed since firmware version 2.00
19 - 1 Specifications and rated values
Recording times (in hours: minutes)