Tascam X6 - A Powerful & Affordable Audio Recorder For Wedding Filmmaking (Review)

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The Tascam X6 is the little 32 bit float audio recorder brother to the X8, but Tascam has still managed to cram a ton of powerful features in this device while offering it at a cheaper price! Here's WhoisMatt's review of the Tascam X6.
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0:00 Reviewing The X6 For Wedding Filmmakers
0:55 The Shrunken Screen!
2:11 Top Mics (different from the X8!)
2:44 Bluetooth Baby!
3:04 Impressive Battery Life Test
3:41 XLR Inputs (The Biggest Bummer Of The X6)
5:24 32-Bit Float Audio Test
6:42 The Price - Should You Buy The X6?!
7:50 Bonus For Video Editors
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@BradleyLayton7 Год назад

I use the X8 to film live metal concerts and weddings. Only frustrations I've had are it will overheat and shut down on AA battery power. I started using it with USB power and it did a little better, but I've also had it overheat on USB when I forgot to pull the AA batteries out of the back. For short interviews it's flawless, but for recording 3-4 hours of music in a night I feel like I push it to it's limits. That's running phantom power to only one XLR input for the room mic to capture crowd audio

@cineticfilms Год назад

Hey Matt, your reviews are so helpful! Thank you so much

@wrealestate8778 Год назад

Thank you a very honest and professional review.. oh. I just bought the X8 because of you

@eventdrone429 Год назад

Already bought the X8 because of your review about it! Thanks for making this review and making clear that I'm not missing a thing by not having the X6 instead

@whoismatt Год назад

You’re all set with the x8 😁

@ngonzale3 Год назад

Great video. How are the actual pre-amps if one decided not to use 32-float all the time or at all?

@ww1www Год назад

I am glad I picked up an X8 in a promo. I love the flexibility/ versatility of that. Although I would sometimes like a smaller unit, this X6 seems to fail due to the lack of jack inputs. Were the mics removable like on the X8 and allow connection of other TRS mics with plugin power , it would make some sense to me. Actually, the lack of jacks is why I have not jumped at the Zoom F3. Yes you can use XLR adapters, but they make a small recorder bulky. Also, I very rarely need to connect 6 sources, but I often need 3. Lets see what comes next :)

@ciekaweurzadzenia Год назад

Does this device allow you to record sounds from one XLR microphone to a memory card and at the same time send this sound via a usb c cable to a smartphone?

@JaredHoyman Год назад

I love my X8 and have also used it as PC interface when doing my channel tutorials. Love the flexibility!

@whoismatt Год назад

💪👍

@PipCritten Год назад

Many thanks for a comprehensive review.

@richiemelbymedia Год назад

So that’s why the x8 jumped from the $350 range to $390 all of a sudden 😮 Still, all the features plus the combo jacks for $30 more seems like the way to go. Thanks for the review Matt!

@quiztasiarocks Год назад

Hey Matt, would you go with the X6 vs the Zoom F3 for an on camera recorder?

@eszesfilms1651 Год назад

x8 or x6 is better? ANd x8 has the issue as the x8 has at the past like the high frequency hiss noise?

@JanSur Год назад

Hi, can you turn the display off while recording to extend battery life? thanks

@user-nu8bf3bf9m Год назад

Hi Matt! I have an important question? Did tascam fix high frequency spectral noise issue that's been a problem to X8?

@patgilmour7263 Год назад

Not completely related, but I am curious. are you able to plug an xlr splitter into the xlr ports and still get good results?

@RandumbTech Год назад

I sold my X8 because it was just too big. No combo jacks is a deal breaker for me since I use the 1/4 jack to pump LTC in. I recently picked up a Zoom H5 and it’s perfect. It allows me to change out the capsules depending on what I’m doing. Plus it records a -12db backup track so it’s really a 6-track recorder. I’m surprised they don’t advertise that feature anywhere.

@waynosfotos Год назад

With this 32bit, do you need any special apps to change the volume/gain to a normal level. Or will any player work just change the volume/etc?

@gabrieldragan2929 Год назад

hello master, I need some advice, which recorder do you recommend to record live music directly from the mixer on which the band plays via rca cable?

@rsmith02 Год назад

How's the noise floor compared to similar sized Zoom recorders? Does this match well with mics that struggled with say the H4n?

@garygohmusic Год назад

They should've at least had ONE combo jack instead of none. Pretty dealbreaking for musicians on an otherwise excellently designed device.

@poorbadger Год назад

You can get XLR - 1/4” converters for $10 but yeah, wish it was built in

@lionire Год назад

Hi, and thank you for this great review. I'm pretty new regarding audio and I had a problem in the past with my dr-40x clipping : It was plugged into a dj sound board, I adjusted recording level while doing mic check and it was great. But when the dj played the music, the sound recorded was clipping like crazy (even with the second safety audio -12db and limiter on). Will 32 bits prevents that kind of clipping when there is a huge sound level difference ? Or maybe the x6 or x8 have a better limiter ? If you or anybody have any advice, I would be very grateful. Thanks a lot !

@nheilweil Год назад

How’s the built-in X6 mic quality compared to the X8? Looks they are different sizes so curious if they have different specs.

@TezzTezz11 Год назад

Is the Zoom H6 a better option over x8? I heard x6 & x8 are buggy. What’s your honest feedback?

@yggdrasilkosmopolit5006 Год назад

If I understand correctly, I can connect the plug-in power directly to the X6 in contrast to the X8 3.5 stereo microphones without a splitter. For binaural recording, this could be a big advantage of the X6 over the X8.

@gardien340 Год назад

can you record all channels (2 XLR and Line In) simultaneously but monitor on the headphone only XLR? I would need the LineIn for Tentacle TC in

@ianpreece6391 Год назад

thanks that was useful! Not being able to remove the top mics is a dealbreaker for me as I never use them

@icecorebaby Год назад

how is the recording quality of the internal mics are they as good as the sony pcm d100?

@Blues2cool Год назад

The X8 is so versatile, and all microphone connections work. I have had a 3.5 and an ELR plugged in at the same time. The difference in price currently is minimal. Buy the X8 you will be happy you did.

@PuthethuKollam 10 месяцев назад

This review is the most informative regarding the X6. Thank you. I would also like to know whether it has the same hum above 20khz like in X8? Also do you experience any screen burn in when running the X6/8 for very long time?

@briesmodular 8 месяцев назад

I was wondering about this for the last 9 months as well, then I realised that Matt had provided that download link to a file recorded with the X6. I'm assuming he really didn't process the audio, so I'm happy to have figured out there doesn't seem to be any noticable ultrasonic whine (at least not in the recordings). I slowed them down a lot and there didn't seem to appear any artifacts.

@shotbyarian Год назад

how do you film and record audio at the same time with an external recorder like this?

@truecuckoo 8 месяцев назад

Combo XLR/Jack on audio recorders is a big deal for versatility. Bummer! Mics sounded incredible though ❤

@uncleb9294 Год назад

What’s the best computer 🖥 for wedding videos?

@dalemettee1147 7 месяцев назад

Matt, I'm confused. You were talking about the input jacks on the left side. To me, those inputs look like combo jacks that can accept either XLR or phone plugs. Now I'm currently using an older D-40 X and it has the same jacks. BTW, good review thanks.

@Go_40subscribers. Год назад

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@reigndavis7930 Год назад

X8 is on sell right now at B&H for $400 ? Should I get the X8 or the x6 I barely do video but I am getting more into shooting gym videos and weddings .

@ZeginMakesMusic 7 месяцев назад

Not having a combo jack is a deal breaker for me. I need a recorder for guitar and vocals with a side of field recording. I have a $300 budget and need 4 tracks. Any recommendations?

@cabconceptsJA Год назад

can the Tascam X8/X6 work with the Dji mic?

@MCFilms7 Год назад

hi matt! so you can change setting from app from distance via bluetooth? can you change the input level? if yes what distance? thank you!

@whoismatt Год назад

Yes, it's a typical bluetooth distance same as you would have with headphones etc.

@solncekreeze 5 месяцев назад

Why is it that when an external microphone is connected to the xlr input, a small signal indication lights up on the other input (input is disabled)?

@martinsadedamola Год назад

does this also have timecode compatibility?

@jstnzbll Год назад

As a wedding filmmaker, the lack of combo jacks is a deal breaker. There's too many good alternative recorders with combo jacks and it's a convenience I'm not willing to give up.

@DanielMurcha Год назад

Just realised my recorder dr100mk3 has combo jacks 😅 What’s the advantage. I usually use a xlr to Jack cable anyways?

@whoismatt Год назад

That’s why I love the X8 :)

@user-gj5cx9ik5m Год назад

@@DanielMurcha yeah I don't really see the issue. For me, it's no more cumbersome to bring an XLR to XLR and XLR to 1/4". As opposed to XLR to XLR and 1/4" to 1/4". Lol still two cables that you can get for like $9 each

@Nqrgaard Год назад

How is it compared with the Zoom F3?

@jackpatmoreinc Год назад

I have the Canon R6 Mark II and R7. I’m heavily debating on switching to either an A7SIII and A7IV or two A7IVs. I’m tired of Canon limiting their cameras and lenses and want the greatest low light and dynamic range performance. What would you recommend I do? Switch to Sony or stick to my current cameras?

@daniellove162 Год назад

I was HEAVIL invested in canon and RF. My gear got jacked an I was considering Sony next. However I really like the LUMIX S5iiX. At my main job I use Sony but I love all the video features that lumix shoves into their little inexepensive cameras.

@BarefootMediaTV Год назад

if the audio peaks, can you pull it down and recover it in premiere? or do you have to go into audition?

@whoismatt Год назад

You can fix it in Premiere :)

@door57productions83 Год назад

Matt your review on the X8 persuaded me to buy it and I love it! I actually agree with you that if found on sale it’s better to go with the X8 for the extra features. Maybe setting the price on the X6 at around $300 would help justify buying it vs the X8. Great review as always thank you!

@nowlinstudios Год назад

the X8 is $400 right now and the X6 is $300. For $100 difference, would you think just go with the X8?

@herokme0 Год назад

@@nowlinstudiosfollowing, i’m in the same boat. it seems like the x6 is a no brainer, but the x8 allows you to input a 3.5mm trs jack for a mic input as well. kinda thinking that might be worth having, but i haven’t decided yet either

@skiphupp6387 13 дней назад

The jacks problem-phantom power does not work on 1/4” jacks, right?

@robertsaca3512 4 месяца назад

Did you mention if the app works on both Android and the expensive phones?

@shreddykrueger9171 Год назад

MATT please help with a monitor question. Trying to find a monitor for my a7iv where I can see the AF square box, face tracking and tapping for autofocus ON the actual external monitor as well as the sony lcd screen while recording video. Can't seem to find any monitor that supports this. I've seen the portkeys monitor that supports touch to autofocus but I find it so strange that there isn't one monitor on the market that shows the touch tracking box on it. I feel like I would constantly be looking at the LCD screen which defeats the whole purpose of a monitor. Any advice?

@whoismatt Год назад

I believe that’s more of a limitation on Sonys part than the monitors

@AndyKunkel Год назад

I still have two Tascam DR 40s. Very OLD design but they served me well. I want these but they I will have to explain to my wife why I have a 5th audio recorder lol. I'm glad these use 4 batteries instead of 3. That's what bothered me about the DR 40s. I am always left with ONE extra battery.

@istvantoth7431 9 месяцев назад

Does it has plastic casing? Is that plastic or metal?

@nightdonutstudio 2 месяца назад

The question is it is $10 cheaper than zoom f3 now. Which to get if the only use is to recording from dj mix?

@_FrontFootFilms_ Год назад

Does it take timecode?

@BuddyG Год назад

I still have the Tascam DR40 and it works like a charm... A device that was released 12 years ago... Still very reliable and gives me what I need. It would be nice to upgrade to get the 32 bit float but I really don't feel the need to. Nice review Mat...

@whoismatt Год назад

DR40 gonna last forever!

@ryanhinmanfilms Год назад

I thought the same. Still have my Dr40's. But man, 32 bit float is Disney magic...

@vergesslich82 Год назад

I remember there were some issues with the X8... how did the product develope with firmware-updates? Any major updates?

@whoismatt Год назад

Mines been stable. Not sure about firmware updates 🤷‍♂️

@shotmakermedia Год назад

@@whoismatt @Tommy-82 There's been several firmware updates that have "fixed" some of the issues. I've had mine for a year now and love it. Biggest complaint is how fast it sucks AA batteries. Feel like I have to buy fresh new batteries every wedding. Guess I should just buy some rechargeable ones.

@ZiSlepovitch Год назад

Thank you for the review. I like the more compact size of X6, but I fear for the non-detachable onboard mics. If these break on X8, there's a chance I can buy spare ones from TASCAM, but with X6 I'm doomed, and buying a portable recorder for me (recording live concerts, rehearsals, and interviews) is imperative (I do have Zoom F6 and love it, but it's a very different kind of sports, when you're already shlepping instruments and other music equipment to the gig). Have been considering Sony PCM-D10, but it doesn't offer 32-bit float and only two tracks at a time, with all its obvious advantages of easy physical switches that I like much better than the app menu. Go figure...

@billycc Год назад

Is the X6 small enough for everyday carry vs the X8? (in jacket or small bag) If the X6 is significantly more portable I'm willing to lose the other features ... but they kinda look like a similar size.

@whoismatt Год назад

It’s not much smaller

@nheilweil Год назад

Bummer…I ordered one that’s coming in a few days because my X8 is just too big to throw in my jacket pocket.

@MarkShawMedia 10 месяцев назад

I would agree with another commenter here that I'm afraid to drop the x6 and break those microphones on top and I cannot replace them ....with the x8 you can buy replacements

@SobieGadam Год назад

Hi! does the x6 eat more batteries? I have the distinct impression that it is

@ZiSlepovitch Год назад

It is clearly shown in the video that it consumes less batteries, not more. Did you watch it even?

@SobieGadam Год назад

@@ZiSlepovitch i have diferent situation my friend :(

@paulgero Год назад

Ohhhhh. I like this.

@WilfredFumbly Год назад

I'm gonna bet... judging from all the reviews I've seen over the years... that I'm probably the only person on earth whose top buying criteria for field recorders is... believe it or not... headphone volume output. If you're in a highly reverberant environment, it's nice to be able to clearly hear what your microphones are picking up... and whether the sound engineer (who is busy and has better things to do than worry about YOU) has set the gain staging for the cleanest, least distorted output to your recorder.

@jackmomma7481 Год назад

I would think that this unit is good for much more than weddings... especially since I hate the idea of weddinization ceremonies. The 'ol court room works just fine for me LOL okay, I'm done being simple. I'll get to learn some other applications through this video, I'm sure

@laurentb.2064 Год назад

Why Tascam, why, why, why, why don't you put XLR/jack combo on X6 ? Why ? I don't understand. By the way, Matt : Thank you very much for this review.

@Ankur_Chaudhary_ Год назад

Your sample site is not working

@LMoProVisualComm 8 месяцев назад

the biggest issue coming from a Tascam Dr100 Miii is that tascam removed the LITHIUM BATTERY which eliminates power redundancy... just crazy they would do that

@gradianpictures Год назад

We need a Dr-10l mark2

@frequency_sequencer Год назад

looks like better build quality than x8

@cameronb4099 11 месяцев назад

Tascam X6 vs Zoom F3?

@hpel1649 Год назад

Does it have timecode by any chance ?

@RandumbTech Год назад

only via proprietary Atomos Ultrasync Blue. Such a bummer.

@Shuttterbugg Год назад

It’s 269 but I like the new zoom 32bit floats who cares about a new toy and how cool it looks

@andrewmason8691 Год назад

I have the X8 and Zoom H6. I love 32 bit float, but the X8 feels cheap compared to the Zoom H6. The X6 doesn’t look anything different in terms of quality.

@newfoundmass Год назад

This is a weird release... I figured it'd be significantly cheaper, but I can't really think of a reason why you wouldn't just spend the $30 more to get the X8. I was worried this would make me regret having bought the X8 a few months back but I definitely don't since I think I paid less for it than the X6!

@whoismatt Год назад

Totally get that! Keep in mind I’m betting the x8 price will go back up to $500 which makes a nice difference in price. Plus we could also see them drop the price of the x6 on sale at some point

@ChristopherCabello Год назад

Agreed I was hoping to see $199 or $225 to compete with Zoom's pricing but it's overpriced. Why would a consumer buy that when the upgrade to an X8 is relatively less than $100 in the market?

@newfoundmass Год назад

@@whoismatt I feel like it's a hard sell for the X8 to raise the price back up to $499 when it has been sub $400 for so long. It'd be one thing if it'd just been holiday pricing, but it has been at this price since at least September when I bought it. I think a sub $300 price would've been smart. $250 and I could see this becoming as popular as the H4n was 10 years ago. Like you said though, maybe they'll lower the price.

@newfoundmass Год назад

@@ChristopherCabello I think $250 would've been a compelling price, given the Zoom F2 is $180 and this certainly packs more features when it comes to 32-bit float recorders. That'd place it firmly in the H4n Pro pricing where you trade off 2 extra XLR inputs for 32-bit float. Regardless, that we're able to get 32-bit float at this price point at all is a very good thing, I just don't know why people would go with this over the X8 given the small price difference.

@ChristopherCabello Год назад

@@newfoundmass Unless the price they told Matt is subject to change? And maybe it'll get knocked down by $100 just like the X8?

@christopherjolly Год назад

I don’t see the lack of combo jacks as a disadvantage; you’ll still need to carry 3 sets of cables for plugging into XRL, TRS, and RCA outputs.

@fernandobonenfant 4 месяца назад

what cables are needed . im looking to get all :)

@christopherjolly 4 месяца назад

@@fernandobonenfant two of each of the following: XLR male to TRS male, XLR male to RCA male, XLR male to XLR female.

@christopherjolly 4 месяца назад

Each cable is 1 meter; if I’m plugging into a celebrant’s PA I only need a mono out so I can use an XLR make to female as an extension cable for any other of the cables if their speaker is high up off the ground. If I’m plugging into a DJ or musician’s desk I can plug into whatever output they can give me and recording a stereo feed covers me incase they have the mic sent only to the left or right chanel.

@austinpaz2174 Год назад

for the x6 to sell, theyre going to have to price at at least under $300 becuase a $20 difference isnt worth the screen and input drawbacks of the x6

@ZiSlepovitch Год назад

Yeah, see what they've done... they have raised the price for X8 back to $500. Amazing. You can still get it slightly used / returns for $400 or less, but that's not the same as new with full warranty, etc.

@briangreer9247 Год назад

X6 @$369 vs X8 @$389 on sale right now ill get the X8

@demonhogo Год назад

The size alone makes the x6 a better buy imo

@johnmackey5150 Год назад

No combo jacks 😞😞

@whoismatt Год назад

😭😭

@ObscureTech Год назад

This was a lackluster release....maybe if it was $289...but it being $30 less than the x8...i just dont see the point. Fantastic video BTW. Now tascam...give us a plug on recorder thats 32 bit float...new dr-10x upgrade

@giannisozo7928 Год назад

NO TRS?!!

@tomaspofilms Год назад

Or option C, buy Zoom F3 :)

@rfish2 Год назад

But then I have to buy an extra mic. Suggestions?

@whoismatt Год назад

F3 is great too! So many good recorders these days

@winngh Год назад

Before I bought my Tascam audio gear, I did a lot of audio comparison and personally felt the sound to be a bit much "fuller" with the zoom slightly on the high side, I guess we all hear sound differently. Just but what sound good to you cause everyone makes great gear this days.

@koolaidpapi7674 Год назад

I wish it had a built in lithium battery instead of AA’s the battery readout is never accurate

@nogoodnecktie12 Год назад

I just got the x8 too wth haha but I only paid $350 for it

@nogoodnecktie12 Год назад

Great videos Matt. Love following a fellow bearded wedding videographer. The x8 is amazing FYI I got it after watching your video.

@DCMCOSPLAYdotCOM Год назад

I can't believe that Tascam is still trying to nickel and dime us for a bluetooth module! Its 2023 people, that should be standard equipment!

@yanivfel Год назад

Maybe it's time to upgrade my DR-40? It's a winning horse, so the decision is not easy...

@HFDWHALERS97 Год назад

Even though Tascam makes great gear (I use the DR40 as a back up recorder and it's amazing)......just get the F3 if you're a wedding filmmaker. It's all you need and it'll save your life haha.

@winngh Год назад

Well, am a wedding Filmaker and never giving up on my Tascam gear. Best investment ever!

@HFDWHALERS97 Год назад

@@winngh Haha to each their own of course! If it makes for you that's all that matters!

@Ranger7Studios Год назад

A $20 difference is not large enough a deal for me to no go with the original. It just offers more functionality.

@santulama6937 Год назад

Why not make a filmmaker version or let's say JUST FOUR XLR COMBO INPUTS, REMOVE EVERYTHING, INCLUDING THE STEREO MIC KEEP 32BIT FLOAT, EEP SCREEN SIZE OF X6 That would be great, I bought the X8 and loved it Stilling to buy X6 with the above features.

@whoismatt Год назад

The music and podcast features are just "apps" on the recorder, so removing them wouldn't make much of a difference

@santulama6937 Год назад

@@whoismatt ya I know just add the previous four combo jack, remove the stereo mics and keep the X6 screen size. That's all. Will buy again Loved your review man.

@michaelnicolaides8504 Год назад

Have you evaluated even a single alternative on the market? This is far from the best field recorder by any stretch - there are major circuit digi-noise issues at certain freqs, the form factor is atrocious, the touch screen response and UI is awful to use in the field and the remote app is unusable. Not to mention thebwasted space on the top with the below amateur grade built in mics. Did you actually turn either of these on and use them to record or just look at spec sheets and how shiny they were? Bizarre conclusion you have reached my friend...

@RafaelSwit Год назад

What 32bit alternatives to X6 and X8 would you recommend in the handheld recorder category and at a comparable price range?… Actually, forget about the price part.

@ryanhinmanfilms Год назад

My Zoom F3 is feeling attacked...