Tascam announced the second generation of its BD-MP1 professional Blu-ray player. With a feature set and “intuitive” operation, the company says the new BD-MP1MKII is designed for high-end residential and commercial installations, including educational lecture halls, meeting spaces, theatres, dining facilities, retail stores and more. Tascam says the compact, 1U rack-mountable BD-MP1MKII supports a wide […]

Tascam launched the MA-BT240 Multifunctional Mixing Amplifier, part of the company’s new Compact Commercial Series. Designed for sound distribution, presentations and announcements in commercial environments, the product is aimed at installations in restaurants, cafes, offices, facilities, retail stores, educational facilities and similar venues. With its compact half-rack form factor, the MA-BT240 can be placed on […]

Apple Valley, MN – October 2023… Created by the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota Zoo opened in 1978 with a mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife. Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitats—introducing guests to species from around the globe. As part of their educational endeavors, […]

Tascam’s Sonicview 16 and Sonicview 24 mixing consoles have received yet another major upgrade. The latest firmware, version 1.5, claims to improve overall functionality and offer greater creative possibilities, particularly for broadcast professionals involved in studio, relay or live programming. The update adds a second monitor section for greater flexibility. The monitor sections 1 and […]

Newport, RI – October 2023… Unquestionably one of the most renowned and well-attended jazz festivals in the United States, this year’s 2023 Newport Jazz Festival—held August 4th through 6th—was no exception. This year’s event was held at Fort Adams State Park and included three stages. Steve Remote, founder and chief engineer of Aura-Sonic Ltd., a […]

  Capturing live performances accurately is one of the most demanding tasks for any recording engineer. Achieving balance among the performers while accurately capturing the energy that is unique to live performances is an ongoing challenge. To help address these issues, engineers Scott Larson and Warren Bowman have found success with the Portacapture X8 32-bit […]

Each day, KUT 90.5, Austin’s NPR (National Public Radio) station, and its sister station KUTX 98.9, the Austin Music Experience, strive to provide content that reflects the broad interests and tastes of the stations’ Central Texas audience. With news and events changing on a moment’s notice, the ability to quickly and easily capture and reproduce […]

TASCAM is pleased to announce the Version 1.4.1 firmware update for the company’s Sonicview 16XP/24XP Digital Recording and Mixing Consoles. With the V1.4.1 update, the Sonicview digital consoles gain numerous enhancements designed to improve the consoles’ usability resulting in increased functionality. TASCAM Sonicview consoles integrate beautifully into the most sophisticated production environments thanks to their […]

Santa Fe Springs, CA – May 2023… TASCAM is pleased to announce the V1.10 firmware update for the Portacapture X6 32-bit Float Portable Audio Recorder. Featuring 96kHz/32-bit float point recording technology, a 2.4 inch color touchscreen display, dual built-in microphones, internal 6-track record capability (4 track + 2 mix), USB audio interface, and more, the […]

TASCAM announced a full-size TSQD-128A SDXC media card that’s pre-formatted by TASCAM before shipment to ensure optimum performance, making them ready for use immediately. The TSQD-128A SD card supports the UHS-I (Ultra High Speed) standard that increases the speed of the bus interface and improves transfer speeds — resulting in high-speed performance with a maximum […]

When much of your audio capture work takes place on location, the ability to acquire high quality sound in a compact, easy to transport package is of vital importance. With 32-bit floating point record capability, powerful DSP, easy file transfer to a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), and more, the TASCAM Portacapture X8 Multi-track Handheld Recorder […]

TASCAM debuts the SB-16D 16-in/16-out Dante Enabled Stage Box. The TASCAM SB-16D stage box offers all the advantages of Dante networking, combined with seamless integration with the new TASCAM Sonicview Digital Recording and Mixing Consoles. Controllable using the TASCAM IO Control app or via the new Sonicview consoles, the SB-16D can be used as a […]

Tascam just added another multitrack recorder with 32-bit float technology, dubbed the Portacapture X6. Integrated with four plus two audio tracks, sampling rates up to 96 kHz and a 2.4-inch high-contrast color touch screen, the new X6 has “an intuitive user interface with app-like operation, and it’s aimed at videographers, podcast/YouTube creators, sound designers and […]

Tascam has released its new Sonicview digital mixer line in the form of the Sonicview 16 or Sonicview 24, both products aim at a wide application range, including fixed installations, recording studios, broadcasting and touring. Sonicview consoles incorporate a new multiscreen user interface called VIEW (Visual Interactive Ergonomic Workflow) which allows operation and control of […]

Tascam announced the CA-AK1 conversion adapters for the CA-XLR2d Series XLR Microphone Adapter for Mirrorless Cameras. The CA-AK1 conversion adapter allows one CA-XLR2d to connect to cameras from various manufacturers. The new CA-AK1 conversion adapters are available in three varieties: CA-AK1-C: shoe mount adapter for use with Canon cameras and the CA-XLR2d-C CA-AK1-F: shoe mount […]

Los Angeles, CA, June 2022 – MUSE TV features the best in film, television, music, lifestyle, tech, and more. Encompassing everything from interviews with celebrities and musicians to special features from the red carpet, blockbuster films, concerts—and that’s just for starters—MUSE TV’s reach is extensive. Michael Sandoval is the Founder and Executive Producer of MUSE […]

Santa Fe Springs, CA – May 2022… Melbourne, Australia – 1st June 2022 – TASCAM and ATOMOS, a leader in helping video professionals cut through technological barriers, are pleased to announce the availability of wireless Bluetooth synchronization for the TASCAM Portacapture X8. With the addition of the optional TASCAM AK-BT1 Bluetooth® dongle for the Portacapture […]

Tascam and Atomos jointly announced the availability of wireless Bluetooth synchronization for the Tascam Portacapture X8. With the addition of the optional Tascam AK-BT1 Bluetooth dongle for the Portacapture X8 and either the newly announced Atomos CONNECT devices, AtomX SYNC or Ultrasync Blue timecode sync adapters, videographers and audio professionals alike can now wirelessly synchronize […]

Tascam will again be exhibiting at ISE and can be found in Hall 7, where the company will be presenting its products for AV installations, as well as several products that have been released over the past year. Visitors can also look forward to seeing what Tascam engineers have just worked out and plan to show exclusively […]

TASCAM announced the availability of three podcast system bundles centered around the company’s Mixcast 4 Podcast Station with built-in Recorder and USB Audio Interface. The Mixcast 4 offers functionality for streamlined content creation such as podcasting, livestreaming, event production or voiceover work. The three new Mixcast 4 bundles offer comprehensive system packages tailored to accommodate […]

TASCAM announced the CA-XLR2d Series audio XLR microphone adapter for mirrorless cameras. The new CA-XLR2d XLR Audio Adapter is available in three configurations: (1) the CA-XLR2d Canon Kit, (2) the CA-XLR2d FUJIFILM Kit and (3) the CA-XLR2d Analog Interface Kit for use with Nikon cameras and others. Each kit combines manufacturer expertise with audio capturing […]

IK Multimedia announced the T-RackS TASCAM Tape Collection, a collection of AAX, VST and AU plug-ins for mixing and mastering. The new T-RackS TASCAM Tape Collection draws upon the strengths of four restored TASCAM analog recording systems.  The TASCAM Tape Collection offers four analog tape machines: The TEAC A-6100 MKII: an upgraded version of the […]

TEAC Corporation announced the development of the TASCAM CA-XLR2d professional audio XLR microphone adapter for mirrorless cameras. This product is targeted for worldwide release by the end of 2021. The CA-XLR2d lineup is a collaboration between TEAC Corporation working independently with Canon Inc., FUJIFILM Corporation and Nikon Corporation. The strategy is to combine leading camera […]

It seems as though microphone companies think no one will ever want to touch a mic again as the new TM-200SG shotgun microphone, from TASCAM, is yet another addition to its expanding line of microphones. The new TM-200SG is aimed at DIY videographers. The microphone incorporates a built-in low-cut filter for environmental noise reduction, claiming […]

TASCAM just debuted the TM-250U USB Condenser Microphone that’s designed for direct connection to a computer for audio podcasting, dialog and vocal recording, music recording, conferencing and other forms of online audio. The TASCAM TM-250U connects via USB and has a super-cardioid polar pattern and a frequency response of 20Hz～20kHz and is compatible with Windows, […]

Tascam announced the TM-70 Dynamic Microphone designed as a hybrid of super-cardioid and dynamic elements. According to the company, TM-70 is resistant to ambient noise and is ideally voiced to handle the nuances of the human voice — making this microphone a choice for live broadcasting, podcasting, film dialog and audio streaming. The Tascam TM-70 […]

Tascam has released a firmware update for its VS-R series video streamers/recorders which increases the number of concurrent RTMP streams from one to three. This means users can now stream simultaneously to up to three online video platforms that use the RTMP or RTMPS protocol, which include YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Wowza, Vimeo, Boxcast, DaCast and […]

Tascam just introduced the US-HR Series High Resolution USB Audio Interfaces; including three models — the US-1x2HR, the US-2x2HR and the US-4x4HR, all including 24-bit/192-kilohertz audio performance, ultra-low latency (four-sample driver buffer), Ultra-HDDA mic preamplifiers with +48V phantom power and a software control suite. In addition, all the US-HR Series interfaces have a loopback function […]

TASCAM’s new BD-MP4K is a professional-grade Blu-ray/media/network player for 4K/UHD resolution. The BD-MP4K is designed for commercial installations and touring applications requiring 4K (3840 x 2160) image quality and up to 7.1 surround sound. Requiring only one height unit in the rack, the BD-MP4K saves space by eliminating the need for discrete audio/video playback devices […]

TASCAM has announced audio interface compatibility with Steinberg’s new Cubasis LE3 music production app. Previously compatible with iPad only, the new Cubasis LE3 update adds iPhone compatibility as well as other new features. TASCAM is now bundling Cubasis LE3 with its US-1×2 USB audio interface, and SERIES 102i, SERIES 208i, US-2×2, US-4×4 and iXR USB/MIDI […]

TASCAM announced an update to its USB Audio Interface Driver, Version 4.0 for Windows. Available now as a free download, the 4.0 driver update reflects TASCAM’s firm commitment to improving driver stability and performance based on user input and technology/OS updates while delivering an ultra-low latency solution for a streamlined workflow during recording and mixing. […]

Tascam showed a line-up of install products at ISE 2020 this month and has issued a new System Design Guide (Tascam booth X226 in Hall 7). Alongside the brand new Model 12, an all-in-one audio mixer, interface, recorder and controller, Tascam will be showing its live video streamers, a range of Dante/AES67-equipped products such as […]