😂 Of course Zoom announced the F3 right after I recorded this video! Should I make a comparison video? P.S. This video was color graded with my color presets. Get them here: whoismatt.com/luts
Matt, good to know. I used to record weddings also but many, many years ago. Hefting a 70# reel to reel, all of the mics, cables, tripods, you get the idea. I remember one time during a mid summer July at a church with no A/C, windows open. OK the bride and groom are kneeling saying their I do's very softly,I might add. The gain is wide open and I'm straining to hear them on the phones. A worst fear happens, a fire engine drives by and guess what, yea, it happened the siren sounds off. Phones come off right away, VU's are maxed out. Now afterward, I'm home trying to fix this. Days later, I got it. I found another wedding and spliced in the correct passage and no one ever found out. They never knew.
That zoom f3 looks amazing! This Tascam looks amazing but two 32-bit inputs looks like more then enough from my needs. I love that there are so many 32-bit recorders coming out lately.
Tascam has way better Pre Amps then Zoom and cheaper. Its a no brainer, buy a Tascam. No matter what it is. And this is coming from a guy that owns 2 Zoom recorder products, a R16 and a H2. And that was testing these against old tascam products from the same time period
Does Tascam X6/X8 has some self noise? I mean this "white noise" when everything is quiet and you hear SHSHSHSHSHSHHSSHHS. Is Zoom F3/F6/Mixpre better in this regard?
So I realize there are lots of benefits to recording in 32 bit float. However, one thing that confuses me about recording a feed off an event's sound board: if someone start screaming into the mic and clips the audio, wouldn't that clip within the board as well? If the signal clips upstream from the recorder then it doesn't matter how it's recorded.
You're absolutely correct, which is why I always recommend plugging into the microphone receiver box as well as the sound board. There's usually a quarter inch output on the receiver box that you can use and that bypasses the sound board completely. :)
Happy with my Zoom H6, when I see how many things can be setup by pressing buttons or using wheels. Imho its much better than using a display and I'm not talking about using the touch display at all. It may be convenient somewhere, but not in the professional sphere.
Couldn't agree more, I think the worst piece of gear I ever bought was the Zoom H4n. It wasted so much time at weddings right at the busiest time. The H6 was a huge upgrade and it was mainly just for the knobs and built-in attenuators. Bummer that neither of these new recorders has knobs.
Hello, I just bought the Portacapture x8. The user manual indicates the maximum card capacity would be only 512 GB. I need more (512 BG can be too limited with 32-bit recording). Have you checked if it is possible to use 1TB or 1.5TB microSDcards (Lexar, SanDisk...) ?
Good initial review Matt, this year the Zoom F2's replaced my Tuscan DR-10L's as main lava and I am using a Zoom F6 for single camera live streaming at present. 32b FP definitely helps loads for the screamers and super quiet brides. I think I might pickup this to replace my Zoom H5 now as I can use it with the built in mics for some recordings or plugin mics as needed.
If you set 24bit recorders to a proper low recording level, there is no difference from a 32bit recording and no quality loss compared to a higher recording level. Real world recordings only require about 60dB dynamic range maximum. Pencil mics and lavaliers have high self noise and that is the only limitation in the recording chain. Studio microphones and special applications need more care. If you think you need 32bit, reduce the recording level by 15dBs and try again.
@@aristotle_4532 Point taken on board thanks, however with the majority of my recordings being at funerals or weddings, I don't have the luxury of rehearsals or testing with those who's voice I will be recording, this is where the FP recordings is beneficial. If live streaming, then it's fine with 24bit as I can control the received audio from the mixer to control an output around the -12db.
I’m using the Zoom f2 for the same purpose. 32 bit float audio. I don’t have a handheld XLR Recorder, but I was looking into the Zoom f6. But with it being $700, this Tascam X8 is looking much better.
will zoom f2 work same way as Tascam x8 if I connect it to DJ's mixer as a backup to record speeches? Looking for something compact without huge screen
Halo friends. i have Fuji h2s camera, need conecting tascam 8? with ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector Microphone ? working in Adobe premiere audio + video? ThANKS
I film concerts, live theatre and dance shows. It is not uncommon for a someone to be at one level during the audio check and then get much louder during the performance. This is what partially drew me to the Sound Devices Mix Pre 3. It has outstanding analogue limiters that almost function as a compressor. Mine is the first generation of the Mix Pre 3 so it doesn't have the 32 bit float, but it has never been a problem for me.
Actually IF The source has already PEAKED in your DJ's soundboard you have NO CHANCE of recovering the audio even with 32 bit @1:15 ALSO if your sound guy allowed the audio to peak. You should probably get a new sound guy! Something that I am seeing a lot more people complain about is the Ultrasonic Noise when using the built in capsules. They notice it when recording at 96 and 192 khz
So glad you did a video on this! My tascam dr40 is 7 years old and due for an upgrade 😂 I was about to ask in your Facebook group the other day if anyone has gotten it yet! Keep killing it!
Have a Deity TC-1 time code generator. (3) Can the Tascam X8 work with the time code jammer? Was going to use time code with the X8 with 32 bit float. Then also feed into the x8 the DJI Lav on the groom and officiant. Each camera will have its own timecode jammer on them. TC-1's. Will this work? Should I forget timecode. I still have the tc-1 in the Amazon box LOL... want to be sure that I can make this work?
@whoismatt Hi Matt, I have one more question, have you tested the equalizer? Is it possible to properly adjust the bass and treble tones if they are too high at the input? is it efficient?
Great video Matt! Can you do the audio recovery of highs and lows in your own non linear editor of choice? Or do you do you have to use Tascam’s own software?
I'm waiting for a one or two track 32 bit recorder (The F3 may be what I need depending on how hefty it is). I want something small, but I also need to be able to record line in. I don't really want to pay for 4 or more tracks if I don't need to.
Hi! Matt, please tell me the reason why the phantom function for 48v powered microphones cannot be activated. Power Save Mode appears on the screen. Thank you.
Are you still suggesting this instead of the F3? Also, I need a very small recorder to put it between the two chairs the groom and the bride and the people I am going to work witjh asked me to put a very small recorder to record them. I think it's insane and the quality is not good enough, but I would like to have some tips what to buy in your opinion.
Ya there’s alot of recorder with 32gb t float but if it’s too load it still won’t save u with 32gb float either. The f3 is cheaper if u really want 32bit float and the screen is better, i dont want a big screen u drop it ur screwed even if u buy the bt adapter. I think ur kinda nutty it’s 250
I've always used an H6 and split the XLR into two inputs. It's having two separate levels and fantastic. I've been thinking about the f1 because of the flexibility you're talking about here and now zoom has their new XLR f3 I may be in the market for a new recorder as well. Hopefully, the zoom one doesn't have a touch screen.
You can bring up the level of a too-quiet signal made on _any_ digital recorder with the same results. 32-bit Float is not special in this regard. Where you _might_ find it useful is in preserving loud sounds that would otherwise have clipped in a Linear PCM recording. However, realize two things: 1) 24-bit LPCM already provides something like 144dB of dynamic range, which is broad enough to cleanly capture everything from a gnat's fart to a jackhammer. 2) You are always constrained by the circuit in your signal path with the lowest dynamic range. The preamps on most recorders (with ~90dB dyhamic range best case) will crap out (i.e. distort) well before the converters clip, and no amout of floating bits will recover that. In most situations (presuming a 24-bit recorder with decent, quiet preamps) if you set your inputs to peak at around -30 dBFS you'll be able to capture clean dialog and still have enough of a cushion for erratic DJ levels or for when that overenthusiastic, wasted bridesmaid grabs the mic and shrieks at the top of her lungs (been there).
Question: When you combine/plugin the rode wireless go ii with the tascam x8. Does the 32 bit float still working in this combo (tascam x8 / rode wireless go ii)? Sorry for the bad english.. BR Shmuel from switzerland
Blind and visually impaired people are gonna have a field day with those touchscreen only interfaces... Really loud sounds are often recorded with optical microphones. Diaphragm mics have physical limitations even at a higher SPL. If you stick your high SPL mic behind a jet engine to sample it, the wind pressure may cause the diaphragm to stick even though you're not clipping. 32 bit also is only useful for later processing. We already become permanently deaf if we listen to a close sound at more than 150 dB anyways, which is the dynamic range of 24 bit already. 32 bit audio is more expensive to compute and all your plugins will require more processing, even if there's no benefit to be had with those extra 8 bits. There's also the issue that computers aren't really good at processing floats, as complex things like floating numbers cannot be precisely represented with binary math.
Much much much rather have a Zoom F3 or F6 over this Tascam! (timecode, ergonomics, metadata, all puts the Zoom F Series in a totally different league above the Tascam! We need to pressure Tascam to get their act together and release a Tascam HS-P82 mk2)
Great review, thx Matt. I actually just sold my mixpre 6-ii last week and have the X8 on pre-order to replace it. I was wondering if u know if there are other additional plug-in detachable mics that are compatible with the X8 besides the ones that come with the unit?
Hi Matt. My questions have nothing to do with the recorder. However, I would like to know ; 1. Do you shoot the whole wedding day? 2.. How do you pick what must be included in the final edit? 3. Do you include pieces from all speeches?
1. Yep all day 2. Choose the parts of the day that best convey who the couple is and their relationship 3. Not always, depends on who talks and what they say
I have never been a fan of zoom and I find it funny people are now trying Tascam. Long before 32-bit float Tascam on there 60Dmk1 and mkii, 70D and 701D field recorders all have dual recording which means you can record a back up track at a -db at your desire. My Tascam 701D is a beast and when I get the spare cash I might upgrade to this unit, but my hopes are they integrate the 701D with this new X8 technology. Great Review and look forward to more of your videos!
I have the mix pre 3 II.. 32bit and use it powerbank powered and 32 bit is definitely the way to go and worth the investment. I do wonder how much longer it will take Rode to come up with a wireless go 32bit transmitter cause I’m sure that may happen one day as well. Not sure if it’s possible in such a small form factor but I’m curious though 😊
Nice vid… This was a cool commercial for Tascam Matt… at 500 bucks… this is not the budget friendly option for an early wedding filmmaker… all you need is 2x Zoom F2 recorders… one for the DJ’s sound desk and one for the bride(maybe another for groom or officiant) Total will be half the price and free lac mics and 3x recordings for backup… all being 32bit… The Tascam is so pretty that you would need tracker tags with motion sensors on it, in case it goes walkies… the F8 is also better if you also do other job types requiring a sound bag.
related to the video may I ask you create video how you import 32 bit for 24 bit audio , putting it into sequence and try to render. Even I record 9600 to 24 bit sound whenever I put into premiere there is no settings about it. and no more than 4800hz allow to do it.
Seems like you dont fully understand what SNR ratio is. Turning up record levels does not create more noise, the reason is that you record a lower signal so the ratio between the signal and the noise flor is too low. Its plenty of dynamic range in 24 bit to accommodate this. The problem you solve by 32 float is potential clipping, if the mic can withstand the signal level.
Dooood I’ve been using this for a week and it’s AMAZING!!!!! I’ve been selling Kaleb on it for a few days now! So glad to see this unexpected review!!! It’s so perfect for weddings and I’m using it to create my own catalog of foley and ambient sounds!!
@@MastersonMedia I preordered from BH in November and was watching a UA-cam review that said they were available on Amazon! I cancelled my BH preorder (which is still not in stock) and got it from Amazon 1 day later! Currently Amazon says it’ll be delivered Jan 31. But Adorama has it in stock along with the Bluetooth module which I also ordered! Get on it, brother!
Been rocking a Zoom F6 and LOVE it. But damn I would be looking hard at the F3 if I didn't have the F6. This looks nice too. Love 32 bit float. Also TIMECODE!!!
😂 Of course Zoom announced the F3 right after I recorded this video! Should I make a comparison video?
P.S. This video was color graded with my color presets. Get them here: whoismatt.com/luts
Deffinatly, it''s going to be way cheaper and just what we need to.
Yes!
This video and recorder makes a lot of sense for my budget
Yes! A comparison between those two would be amazing!!
Yessss. Comparison video please!
Matt, good to know. I used to record weddings also but many, many years ago. Hefting a 70# reel to reel, all of the mics, cables, tripods, you get the idea. I remember one time during a mid summer July at a church with no A/C, windows open. OK the bride and groom are kneeling saying their I do's very softly,I might add. The gain is wide open and I'm straining to hear them on the phones. A worst fear happens, a fire engine drives by and guess what, yea, it happened the siren sounds off. Phones come off right away, VU's are maxed out. Now afterward, I'm home trying to fix this. Days later, I got it. I found another wedding and spliced in the correct passage and no one ever found out. They never knew.
King of Bodge, nicely done!
That zoom f3 looks amazing! This Tascam looks amazing but two 32-bit inputs looks like more then enough from my needs. I love that there are so many 32-bit recorders coming out lately.
xlr/quarter inch combo is a deal breaker for me. need that.
*than
Tascam has way better Pre Amps then Zoom and cheaper. Its a no brainer, buy a Tascam. No matter what it is. And this is coming from a guy that owns 2 Zoom recorder products, a R16 and a H2. And that was testing these against old tascam products from the same time period
Does Tascam X6/X8 has some self noise? I mean this "white noise" when everything is quiet and you hear SHSHSHSHSHSHHSSHHS.
Is Zoom F3/F6/Mixpre better in this regard?
So I realize there are lots of benefits to recording in 32 bit float. However, one thing that confuses me about recording a feed off an event's sound board: if someone start screaming into the mic and clips the audio, wouldn't that clip within the board as well? If the signal clips upstream from the recorder then it doesn't matter how it's recorded.
You're absolutely correct, which is why I always recommend plugging into the microphone receiver box as well as the sound board. There's usually a quarter inch output on the receiver box that you can use and that bypasses the sound board completely. :)
I wonder how good the preamps are compared to, say, sony pcm d100
Still loving my Sony pcm d50 & D100
Beard on microphone ASMR coming soon, I just know it!
Gotta give the people what they want
thanks for the review, bought one with your link from Amazon.
Happy with my Zoom H6, when I see how many things can be setup by pressing buttons or using wheels. Imho its much better than using a display and I'm not talking about using the touch display at all. It may be convenient somewhere, but not in the professional sphere.
Couldn't agree more, I think the worst piece of gear I ever bought was the Zoom H4n. It wasted so much time at weddings right at the busiest time. The H6 was a huge upgrade and it was mainly just for the knobs and built-in attenuators. Bummer that neither of these new recorders has knobs.
@@naterpotater76 so you prefer the Zoom H6
@@markshirley01 with this price I wont do the X8 tho
Tascam X8: has USB-C
Me: I'LL TAKE YOU'RE ENTIRE STOCK!!!!
Edit: OH MY GOSH IT'S A TOUCHSCREEN!
😂😂😂
Great video Matt! Sounds like it's essentially like RAW but for audio :) I'v been using a Tascam DR40 but this looks like a great upgrade.
Hello, I just bought the Portacapture x8. The user manual indicates the maximum card capacity would be only 512 GB. I need more (512 BG can be too limited with 32-bit recording). Have you checked if it is possible to use 1TB or 1.5TB microSDcards (Lexar, SanDisk...) ?
Good initial review Matt, this year the Zoom F2's replaced my Tuscan DR-10L's as main lava and I am using a Zoom F6 for single camera live streaming at present. 32b FP definitely helps loads for the screamers and super quiet brides. I think I might pickup this to replace my Zoom H5 now as I can use it with the built in mics for some recordings or plugin mics as needed.
Nice! :)
If you set 24bit recorders to a proper low recording level, there is no difference from a 32bit recording and no quality loss compared to a higher recording level. Real world recordings only require about 60dB dynamic range maximum. Pencil mics and lavaliers have high self noise and that is the only limitation in the recording chain. Studio microphones and special applications need more care. If you think you need 32bit, reduce the recording level by 15dBs and try again.
@@aristotle_4532 Point taken on board thanks, however with the majority of my recordings being at funerals or weddings, I don't have the luxury of rehearsals or testing with those who's voice I will be recording, this is where the FP recordings is beneficial. If live streaming, then it's fine with 24bit as I can control the received audio from the mixer to control an output around the -12db.
Thanks Matt! Perfect timing on this one for me. I need to upgrade for field doc work and this thing seems perfect :)
I’m using the Zoom f2 for the same purpose. 32 bit float audio. I don’t have a handheld XLR Recorder, but I was looking into the Zoom f6. But with it being $700, this Tascam X8 is looking much better.
X8 is a pretty killer deal :)
will zoom f2 work same way as Tascam x8 if I connect it to DJ's mixer as a backup to record speeches? Looking for something compact without huge screen
Well, I just learned a new meaning for the Goldi Locks Sweet Spot! Thank you for your time making this video review. It is very helpful.
Halo friends. i have Fuji h2s camera, need conecting tascam 8? with ø3.5mm, stereo mini connector Microphone ? working in Adobe premiere audio + video? ThANKS
Thank you. could you suggest a reasonably priced high-quality microphone.?
I film concerts, live theatre and dance shows. It is not uncommon for a someone to be at one level during the audio check and then get much louder during the performance. This is what partially drew me to the Sound Devices Mix Pre 3. It has outstanding analogue limiters that almost function as a compressor. Mine is the first generation of the Mix Pre 3 so it doesn't have the 32 bit float, but it has never been a problem for me.
“Well Built Plastic”?!?!?! Lololol I’m thinking about purchasing.
Actually IF The source has already PEAKED in your DJ's soundboard you have NO CHANCE of recovering the audio even with 32 bit @1:15
ALSO if your sound guy allowed the audio to peak. You should probably get a new sound guy!
Something that I am seeing a lot more people complain about is the Ultrasonic Noise when using the built in capsules.
They notice it when recording at 96 and 192 khz
Can we connected a 3.5mm TRS mic (Rode videomic NTG) directly, not sure if I understood right? thanks
Tried it, but bit a fan. It’s got it’s used though. I’m waiting for new releases this summer.. 🤷♂️👍🏼
So glad you did a video on this! My tascam dr40 is 7 years old and due for an upgrade 😂 I was about to ask in your Facebook group the other day if anyone has gotten it yet! Keep killing it!
Haha so your dr40 is almost as old as my h4n 😂😂
Have a Deity TC-1 time code generator. (3) Can the Tascam X8 work with the time code jammer? Was going to use time code with the X8 with 32 bit float. Then also feed into the x8 the DJI Lav on the groom and officiant. Each camera will have its own timecode jammer on them. TC-1's. Will this work? Should I forget timecode. I still have the tc-1 in the Amazon box LOL... want to be sure that I can make this work?
@whoismatt Hi Matt, I have one more question, have you tested the equalizer? Is it possible to properly adjust the bass and treble tones if they are too high at the input? is it efficient?
Great video Matt! Can you do the audio recovery of highs and lows in your own non linear editor of choice? Or do you do you have to use Tascam’s own software?
Should be able to change the audio levels in any audio software
@@whoismatt thanks Matt 😃
It works in Vegas Pro, should work in anything.
Just ordered this. Interesting about the zoom but I think this will still be the better choice in terms of features.
I'm waiting for a one or two track 32 bit recorder (The F3 may be what I need depending on how hefty it is). I want something small, but I also need to be able to record line in. I don't really want to pay for 4 or more tracks if I don't need to.
Yeah F3 looking like a really nice option
I prefer physical buttons. I see that big display as very delicate. It seems very toy to me
I too hate smartphones 😜
so what if youre running four 3.5mm lavalieres at the same time?
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Hi! Matt, please tell me the reason why the phantom function for 48v powered microphones cannot be activated. Power Save Mode appears on the screen. Thank you.
Someone said - I will be recording a HUM that humans can't hear
Are you still suggesting this instead of the F3? Also, I need a very small recorder to put it between the two chairs the groom and the bride and the people I am going to work witjh asked me to put a very small recorder to record them. I think it's insane and the quality is not good enough, but I would like to have some tips what to buy in your opinion.
Amazing, cant wait to use this this year!
Make review video of Zoom F6 bigger one not F3
Yes !
Ya there’s alot of recorder with 32gb t float but if it’s too load it still won’t save u with 32gb float either. The f3 is cheaper if u really want 32bit float and the screen is better, i dont want a big screen u drop it ur screwed even if u buy the bt adapter. I think ur kinda nutty it’s 250
Anyone else having their tascam x8 stop recording or give them an error message and freeze?
I have zero experience with audio. But i guess i understand the bit part. But what is ‘float’?
Hey Matt, great video anything about using it directly into a PA a more detailed video thanks!
How would you compare this or the d10l to like let’s say the Deity Connect system?
1:09 this was enough to put it in my wishlist and delete both ZOOM H6 and F6.
EDIT: WTF! ZOOM F3 it is then.
😂😂
'I'm not sponsored by tascam or anything like that I just got a whole tascam sent to me by tascam so I can make a review about it
AHHH Filmmaking gear is getting sooo good and the prices too!! I'm so tempted to pick one up immediately hahaha
Matt why do you do this to me? 😭😂
😂😬 sorryyyyyy! It’s not my fault all these companies keep making cool camera gear!
@@whoismatt Don't shoot the messenger! 😂
I'm new to recorders. Does this have a "auto" function like camera mics do or is it fully manual only?
So, is this basically the official replacement for the Tascam DR100 Mark III? There won't be a Mark IV, just the X8?
No clue 🤷♂️
@@whoismatt If this is what I'm going to have to replace my DR100 with, I think my next recorder will be a Zoom. :)
I've always used an H6 and split the XLR into two inputs. It's having two separate levels and fantastic. I've been thinking about the f1 because of the flexibility you're talking about here and now zoom has their new XLR f3 I may be in the market for a new recorder as well. Hopefully, the zoom one doesn't have a touch screen.
Looking like the f3 doesn’t have a touch screen so you should be good
One question tho how did you sync the audio with your camera video.
EIN for zoom F3 preamp are -127dBu or less
no informations about the tascam X8
I’m lost as to how one would be record so many input at a wedding.
You can bring up the level of a too-quiet signal made on _any_ digital recorder with the same results. 32-bit Float is not special in this regard. Where you _might_ find it useful is in preserving loud sounds that would otherwise have clipped in a Linear PCM recording.
However, realize two things:
1) 24-bit LPCM already provides something like 144dB of dynamic range, which is broad enough to cleanly capture everything from a gnat's fart to a jackhammer.
2) You are always constrained by the circuit in your signal path with the lowest dynamic range. The preamps on most recorders (with ~90dB dyhamic range best case) will crap out (i.e. distort) well before the converters clip, and no amout of floating bits will recover that.
In most situations (presuming a 24-bit recorder with decent, quiet preamps) if you set your inputs to peak at around -30 dBFS you'll be able to capture clean dialog and still have enough of a cushion for erratic DJ levels or for when that overenthusiastic, wasted bridesmaid grabs the mic and shrieks at the top of her lungs (been there).
Question: When you combine/plugin the rode wireless go ii with the tascam x8.
Does the 32 bit float still working in this combo (tascam x8 / rode wireless go ii)? Sorry for the bad english..
BR Shmuel from switzerland
Joli !!!
Can you overdub with it?
Blind and visually impaired people are gonna have a field day with those touchscreen only interfaces... Really loud sounds are often recorded with optical microphones. Diaphragm mics have physical limitations even at a higher SPL. If you stick your high SPL mic behind a jet engine to sample it, the wind pressure may cause the diaphragm to stick even though you're not clipping. 32 bit also is only useful for later processing. We already become permanently deaf if we listen to a close sound at more than 150 dB anyways, which is the dynamic range of 24 bit already.
32 bit audio is more expensive to compute and all your plugins will require more processing, even if there's no benefit to be had with those extra 8 bits. There's also the issue that computers aren't really good at processing floats, as complex things like floating numbers cannot be precisely represented with binary math.
Has anyone come across a hard case for the X8?
Much much much rather have a Zoom F3 or F6 over this Tascam! (timecode, ergonomics, metadata, all puts the Zoom F Series in a totally different league above the Tascam! We need to pressure Tascam to get their act together and release a Tascam HS-P82 mk2)
Great review, thx Matt. I actually just sold my mixpre 6-ii last week and have the X8 on pre-order to replace it. I was wondering if u know if there are other additional plug-in detachable mics that are compatible with the X8 besides the ones that come with the unit?
You should be able to plug-in anything with a 3.5 mm audio Jack
@@whoismatt thx! any recs for a good micro SD card for the x8? Sandisk ultra? extreme? v30?
Hi Matt. My questions have nothing to do with the recorder. However, I would like to know ;
1. Do you shoot the whole wedding day?
2.. How do you pick what must be included in the final edit?
3. Do you include pieces from all speeches?
1. Yep all day
2. Choose the parts of the day that best convey who the couple is and their relationship
3. Not always, depends on who talks and what they say
@@whoismatt Thanks alot! Valuable insight 👌🏽
I have never been a fan of zoom and I find it funny people are now trying Tascam. Long before 32-bit float Tascam on there 60Dmk1 and mkii, 70D and 701D field recorders all have dual recording which means you can record a back up track at a -db at your desire. My Tascam 701D is a beast and when I get the spare cash I might upgrade to this unit, but my hopes are they integrate the 701D with this new X8 technology. Great Review and look forward to more of your videos!
I have the mix pre 3 II.. 32bit and use it powerbank powered and 32 bit is definitely the way to go and worth the investment. I do wonder how much longer it will take Rode to come up with a wireless go 32bit transmitter cause I’m sure that may happen one day as well. Not sure if it’s possible in such a small form factor but I’m curious though 😊
I’m betting they will figure it out eventually :)
@@whoismatt And most of the time just after you bought there previous version 😉 So I’ll wait long enough this time!
I wish it had and npf mount like the f6 ... i just like big npf more than AA
Nice vid… This was a cool commercial for Tascam Matt… at 500 bucks… this is not the budget friendly option for an early wedding filmmaker… all you need is 2x Zoom F2 recorders… one for the DJ’s sound desk and one for the bride(maybe another for groom or officiant) Total will be half the price and free lac mics and 3x recordings for backup… all being 32bit…
The Tascam is so pretty that you would need tracker tags with motion sensors on it, in case it goes walkies… the F8 is also better if you also do other job types requiring a sound bag.
I've been using the Mix Pre 6II,
But this looks like its much smaller with more display...
Based on UA-cam results, there are way too many wedding filmmakers in the world and only wedding filmmakers use audio recorders. Really weird to me.
😂 wait are there more ppl than just me making reviews of audio recorders for wedding filmmakers? Thought it was pretty niche
OK I'm convinced I need one. But which cables do I need to be prepared for all possible situations at a wedding? Thanks Matt!
related to the video may I ask you create video how you import 32 bit for 24 bit audio , putting it into sequence and try to render. Even I record 9600 to 24 bit sound whenever I put into premiere there is no settings about it. and no more than 4800hz allow to do it.
Seems like you dont fully understand what SNR ratio is. Turning up record levels does not create more noise, the reason is that you record a lower signal so the ratio between the signal and the noise flor is too low. Its plenty of dynamic range in 24 bit to accommodate this. The problem you solve by 32 float is potential clipping, if the mic can withstand the signal level.
32bit audio wow Good stuff and great insight review thanks!!!
Glad UA-cam recommended this video tome. Subscribed!
Matt you are the man,, i have worn out the play button on your videos, i trust your reviews and purchased the X8 appreciate your work brother...
Getting stuff that you didn’t pay for is paid stuff
And if I don’t keep the stuff? Literally returned the recorder to Tascam already as I said in the video. Not paid.
Bought it! Thanks again Matt! THanks for your videos that help me to become a wedding filmmaker and thanks for responding my mails!
Explain to me again why 1/4" inputs are a factor. Do you not use 1/4" to xlr cables?
Awesome, I was looking forward to getting the Sound Devices Mix Pre 3 II but I guess I'll go with this cos it's cheaper
So, if a strong sound exceed the limit of the microphone those 32bit they recovery? I dont think so.
I hate you got your hands on this. Now I have to take it seriously.
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beatrix like u a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is great! What do you use to edit your audio?
Just got one and I’m stoked with it so far..
Use direct boxes!! :)
Amazing Review! ONE BIG QUESTION (and I'm sorry if you did say it in the video) Does the X8 allow you to power the XLR inputs? 12, 24, 48v?
Yes
@@whoismatt amazing! Thanks so much for the reply!
Hey Matt, did you see that the new Instamic Pro Plus records in 32 bit now? It's only $219, feels like a steal.
Hello is there better then the zoom h6
Sold!
32 bit is a tempting proposition
I have a Tascsm DR-40 that I use with headphones to get a good level prior to starting the recording.
Hey Matt, can the tascam dual record in 32 bit float and 24 bit?
Yes you can set it to record in 24 with a 32 bit float backup
@@whoismatt Awesome! Great to know that it can do both. Appreciate the response Matt and thank you for doing all you do! 🙏🏼
Tnx a lot ❤❤❤
Did you check the phone app controller for the X8? I would really like to hear what you think of that and how extensive it is.
Mixpre 3 II is better as it has 32 bit float and hardware limiter so peaking is not possible. Most recorder only has software limiter.
Thank you, you are great. I just wanted to buy the F6 and you saved me money and I will get better value for money
Thanks Matt
Dooood I’ve been using this for a week and it’s AMAZING!!!!! I’ve been selling Kaleb on it for a few days now! So glad to see this unexpected review!!! It’s so perfect for weddings and I’m using it to create my own catalog of foley and ambient sounds!!
UGH I can't wait for my preorder to ship! You all are killing me by already having this.
@@MastersonMedia I preordered from BH in November and was watching a UA-cam review that said they were available on Amazon! I cancelled my BH preorder (which is still not in stock) and got it from Amazon 1 day later! Currently Amazon says it’ll be delivered Jan 31. But Adorama has it in stock along with the Bluetooth module which I also ordered! Get on it, brother!
Been rocking a Zoom F6 and LOVE it. But damn I would be looking hard at the F3 if I didn't have the F6. This looks nice too. Love 32 bit float.
Also TIMECODE!!!
Great Video💯👍
How about zoom h8 ?
Great review !
Awesome video! Thanks for helping me out.
Good review - how do I turn on the speaker inside to hear what I record?